Here, there, and everywhere

I feel like I haven't blogged in so long and that there is so much I haven't told all of you but also feel like none of it is really blog worthy. I guess if you don't mind, I'll give you a little rundown of what has been happening. Sorry if it's boring. Life doesn't seem boring right now, it actually seems pretty busy but it may not seem so interesting "on paper".

So the 5k training is going well. I'm on my third week of training but have decided to repeat week two because it is still pretty tough for me. I'm getting better but I don't want to push it. I haven't missed a day of training yet and I'm very, very proud of myself. I've also added a Pilates class to my training. I am very lucky to have a free gym at work that offers really good classes so every Thursday at lunch time I go over to the gym for Pilates. I've never done Pilates before and HOLY CRAP is that shit tough! I have a long way to go! My abs were on protest last week. I could hardly do most of the moves. But, as time goes on, I hope to increase my strength. I do want to start adding in some arm toning exercises too but just haven't made it to that step yet. Slowly but surely.

Speaking of slowly... the weight loss has been slow going. I've been doing so well on my diet. I haven't slipped up once. The sugar and comfort food cravings are getting fewer and farther between. I did start adding a half a piece of low-carb, high fiber toast with my breakfast in the morning. I was having some issues in the bathroom and needed some fiber to... er, move things along. I'm sure you'll be glad to know that it seems to be working. I've been at this for a month now and have lost 8 pounds. I know 2 pounds a week is fantastic and I should be really happy but I just want it gone NOW. I feel like it's going to take FOREVER to rid of the other 22 pounds. I know that slow weight loss is the way to go and that if I stick with it it'll happen but I'm ready for results... and shopping for new clothes!

I have also decided that it is time for me to go back to school. Eeeeek! It is so scary to even write the words! But, in this economy, I feel like I need to do whatever I can to be competitive in the job world. I feel pretty secure in my job at the moment but the government can pull funding for the space program at any moment and I'd be out on my ass. It was a little difficult trying to decide what to pursue a Master's in. I knew I wanted something that was going to be in-demand in the future. I ruled out the medical field right away because I just don't have the guts for it. So I decided on computers. Computer Information Systems actually. I'll be learning about programming software and securing networks and building computer systems from the ground up. It is so far out of my comfort zone that it makes me very nervous. But, I'm smart and know that I'm capable of learning. My company offers tuition reimbursement so I feel like I would be really dumb not to take advantage of it.

In more fun news, last week we met up with Joe's sister, her husband, Steve, and my two nieces for dinner. They were here on vacation and we got to see them for a little while. They love the Keys even more than me and Joe do and we've decided we're going to take a vacation to Key West with them for Joe's 31st birthday in December. It's also Steve's birthday so we're going to make it one big birthday extravaganza. We've decided to go ultra cheesy and get t-shirts made with Joe and Steve's pictures on them and we're going to wear them to the bars. Oh yes, it is going to be epic. If you've never been to Key West you can't truly appreciate the fun that cheesiness brings. It is a whole other world down there. Cheesiness rules almost as hard as the margaritas. We're really excited.

What else... Oh, there is something in the works that I'm not sure I can fully discuss yet but, once I'm given permission, you can be sure I'll share it here. It has to do with a party... you know how much I love to plan! Let's just say I'm in hard core planning mode at the moment. Is that enough suspense for you?

I think that's all for now. Besides the stuff I wrote about, we've just been hanging around enjoying the summer and the pool. I know I say it all the time but I love the summer... and I love my pool. I don't care how hot it gets, as long as I can jump in the pool I'm happy. Oh, also, big developments coming in home renovation. Our backyard makeover has started slowly creeping forward. Stay tuned for details in the coming weeks.

Hope you all have a great week! Holy crap- totally forgot I have a quiche in the oven. Oops!