I'm BACK!

GOOD MORNING! I am back, holla! Did you miss me? I definitely needed this break to relax the noggin. I also took the opportunity to really focus on the family and workity work. I must confess that I also took a break from training. That was very much needed as well. So, what else have I been up to in the mean time?

A little of this: (Vampire Academy & Vampire Beach = Mediocre)

A touch of that: (New Moon is the second DVD)

I totally loved Angelina Jolie in Wanted. James McAvoy = HOT for me. I loved him in Becoming Jane with Anne Hathaway. Love, love, love. New Moon was good but not awesome.  The books are much better. But I still geeked out like a teenage girl, not going to lie to ya. The Lover knew I had been wanting to see New Moon so he went and rented it for me. That's true love! I wonder if he put on a trench coat and dark sunglasses first haha.

There was also a lot of organizing and cleaning going on. We cleared out Big Boy's room and set up the bunk bed. Big Boy totally loves it and we're still working on Baby Boy's transition. I know it's not a great pic but I couldn't back up enough to get the whole bed in.

Baby Boy's room is now the playroom. It's a work in progress and it's scary. So out of control. I'm not really sure how they still have so many toys since we got rid of tons during the garage sale.

And of course, I had to tackle this never-ending beast!

I feel refreshed and ready to tackle the blog and training again. Unfortunately, my allergies are still out of control. I looked it up on-line and the tree pollen is really high. Damn you, trees! And of course, damn you Oklahoma wind for blowing it all around! So I'm relying on my inhaler and Benadryl for now. I'll have to get my booty in to see the doctor though. Bendadryl makes me so sleepy and I don't think the boss will appreciate seeing me slumped over my desk with drool running out of  my mouth (since I can't breath out of my nose). Bahahaha!

I was really craving a good, ol' Green Monster today.

My GM contained:

• 2 handfuls of fresh spinach
• 1T shredded coconut
• 1 banana
• 1.25 cups soymilk
• 2 handfuls of ice

I missed my GMs! However, I am not a fan of soymilk. Soymilk is pretty big in most Asian cultures but I have never really liked the taste of it. It just tastes funky to me. I bought it because that's what Wal-Mart had available. More than likely I won't buy it again. It feels weird saying I don't like soymilk but I love tofu and other soy products.

What's your favorite milk? I prefer rice and almond milk! Yummers! Have a faboosh Monday, ya'll!

Pancake Monday

Good morning! Super sorry for the lack of posting this weekend. I decided I really wanted to spend time with all three of my boys and also my fur-boys. Saturday was so nice outside that we did our errands and really, made up excuses so we could be outside! I did manage to get in a sesh of 30 Day Shred. It's been about two weeks since I've done a strength workout of any kind so I was sore. In a good way. The Lover, Big Boy and I did some golf practice in the back yard.  We worked on our driving and chipping practice with a practice golf ball. I was also able to catch up on Lost and Vampire Diaries. O.M.G. So good!!

Sunday was 32 degrees! I don't understand the weather all. That was a 30 degree difference from Saturday! We decided to go out for breakfast and again, ran some errands. Instead of going to our usual grocery store, we went to Super Target. I love Super Target! Though the prices were higher, there was more of a selection and they even had things I had a hard time finding at the health food store. I felt like I hit the jackpot when I found Stonyfield's Oikos yogurt and also the Flat Out wraps. I've been looking for those everywhere.

I've really been slacking on my halfie training so this week is back on track time! I've been worried about peaking too early but I still need to log my miles and work on my speed. I may not have 9 minute miles by the time the marathon rolls around but I'd love to work on my speed regardless!

So my plans for the week:

Monday - 4 miles easy
Tuesday - strength
Wednesday - 8 mile tempo
Thursday - 3 mile easy/strength
Friday - strength
Saturday - 10 miles

My brekkie this morning rocked my face off!

Check out the mountain of fruity goodness. Two silver dollar pancakes, about 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese, sliced bananan and strawberries. DROOL.

Is it just me or do you also like the sore feeling after working out? Also, don't forget to enter the Newman's Own Organics giveaway!