Sunday, Bloody Sunday

Actually, today has been great.


First, I didn't fall asleep until 4am this morning (bad). I was reading and couldn't sleep. "Great" since my alarm went off at 8 to go for the run. I was pukey with exhaustion and bailed. Go on, yell. It's Sunday. I have 2 days where I can sleep. I took it.


I didn't re-wake up until 11:30ish. Holy smokes I was out like a light.


I puttered on the net, did some laundry, did some work, and then laced up.


8km run: Done. First 3 had the dog with me, dropped her and finished the last 5.


Came home, worked, ate leftover salmon, asparagus and tomato. Making dog food now. Working some more, reading, and WILL be turning off the lights promptly at 10pm.


Had some cute hubby texts in there too :)


iPhone love of the day: I ran 8k listening to music, texted a fair bit, had a Skype meeting over the phone, took some pictures, and used some apps. Battery just moved down from full one notch. The battery life on the iPhone smokes the Motorola.


How 'bout you?

Matchmaking

Know what sucks? Knowing two people who are both looking for someone. Seeing perfect ways in which they will connect, but them not seeing it.

I don't generally like "matchmaking" but situations like these make me want to meddle.

I'm not going to. Don't ask if I'm referring to you. I'll never tell. But if you are looking, write a list of your "must haves" and then look under your nose.

Step by Step...oh baby!

Step 1: PJs on

Step 2: Bring groceries in (from garage...didn't get caught in pjs...)

Step 3: Unload groceries

I spy with my little eye...something that is a delicious glass of Clos de Bois Cab Sav

Step 4: Fresh asparagus, beefsteak tomato, salt & pepper hit the oven

 

Step 5: After baking for a bit, throw on some local soft mozza and fresh garlic...

In my version we keep going...Step 6: Serve with Alaskan smoked salmon and a top up of wine ;)

I hope your Saturday night is as great as mine :)

Randoms in point form

-Did hot yoga last night. My back wasn't feeling it, but the heat felt awesome
-Running with a group tomorrow (insert panic here: I'm too slow, can't go far enough, nervous, DOING IT)
-Today I: got up early with the dog for a 30 minute walk through the park in the freezing cold, cleaned both bathrooms, took down my outside Christmas lights (LOL YES!), washed bedding, vacuumed house, cleaned kitchen
-I am now obsessed with country music
-Planning to hit the grocery store to get some much needed veggies
-I had smarties and coffee with Kahlua for breakfast (hence my happiness to clean?)
-Got some stuffs ready for the mail
-Moved my bike so it is less of a focal point in the living room (but still there!)

Not bad for a Saturday? Saturdays are my traditional cleaning day, but I've been away and totally missed my routine. Good to be back!

p.s. I LOVE MY iPHONE!

Shopping finds...and a mini rant?

I kind of treated myself...although all with "needs." You already know about my new Banana Republic suit (40% off), and my Whoopie Cream (hand cream-amazing!). Here are my other recent finds...*grin*

I haven't bought a new purse since 2008. That's a long time. This is my new Bernini from Macy's, purchased in Vegas ;) 

I am a big flip flop girl. I normally wear Reef flip flops and LOVE them. My mom convinced me to try on a pair of Fit Flops. I don't buy into their health claims, but HOLY SMOKES these are so comfortable! And the sequins make them a bit dressier, cute with a denim skirt!

In Vegas, my favourite boots fell apart. They were about 6 years old so it was time...but I really loved them! I found these Steve Maddens at an outlet and went for them. I still need a new pair that will go easily under jeans, but these are cute! And comf!

Aaand last, but not least. Today I caved...I've been complaining about my piece-of-crap Droid 2 pretty much since I got it. I honestly just went in to ask a question about plans and getting a family plan for when Hubs arrives (SOON!). Our plan was for me to upgrade to an iPhone, and he would take over my Droid. I use the phone way more so that just makes sense...right? :P ANYWAY, tonight the deal was there and the phone was there. HOLLAAA I HAVE MY iPHONE! I got the 16G 4s in black. I love Siri already.

Want to know what is even better than all of my new trinkets combined? Hubs will be here before I know it. AND I got a 60 minute ride in tonight. That's two days back under my belt. Tomorrow is hot yoga. YESSS!

Seriously, I'm pretty sure I love my phone mostly because it signals the beginning of the end of a very difficult time. People say "Enjoy the time to yourself!" I'll be honest-that is the biggest kick in the teeth anyone can give me. I'm a do-er. I go out, I do stuff (or try when I'm not at work). Telling me to enjoy almost a year without my husband and no family near me comes across as incredibly insensitive and my tongue has bled trying to respond politely. Now that it's almost over I felt I should put it out there in case anyone else is going through this. Enjoy being alone night after night with distance between you and your spouse does not fly for me. Enjoy being alone when you have a nightmare. Enjoy being alone when you're dealing with family issues, a sick dog, stressful times, whatever. It doesn't work that way. On one hand I always wonder "Are you that miserable with your spouse that you would want to be away for them for a year?" Then I kick in and hope that the person is just trying to put a positive spin on things...but it's not a positive spin. What would be better is "That sucks. What are you doing to make it easier?" or "Do you need any help coming up with things to make it better or pass your time?" "I have a great book if you need one!"  Those are productive ways of helping, rather than insinuating that almost a year apart should be enjoyable. If I wanted to be alone I wouldn't be married.

It also doesn't help when people say "At least your husband isn't in Iraq/Afghanistan." That makes me feel guilty since other people have life or death worries on top of them, and makes our situation seem trivial in comparison. But here's the thing, just because someone else has it worse doesn't mean that I'm not suffering in mine. If you get a paper cut you still swear and it hurts. If someone said "At least your finger wasn't blown off" that doesn't take away your pain...it probably just pisses you off more.

Okay, end rant. I just thought I'd share the other perspective that I've maybe held in for a bit too long. :)

This picture reminded me...

Holy crap, I've been slacking. As a result of seeing this photo (I call it "Pudgy in the Canyon"), I came home and went for a run. It felt like a million bucks.

I am so back on track. Bring it.

Homemade soup simmering right now: chicken cube, wild grain mix (quinoa, brown rice, arborio rice, other stuff), shrimp, spinach, peas, corn, hot sauce. The Middle and Modern Family on tap with a side dish of the book Fallen.

Wordless Wednesday

 6:15am bottom of Grand Canyon. You can judge how I look here, but karma will get you for it :P