What's up out there in Cyberspace?! So, got some awesome news (well, awesome for me)! I just ran 1.75 miles, 1.5 of which was nonstop! Now, that may not seem like a whole lot to some of you out there, but I have NEVER been able to run even .25 miles, so this is a huge milestone for me (no pun intended). I am trying to train for a couple of 5ks that are coming up later this summer, and I also have a two-mile coming up this Saturday. This membership to Anytime Fitness has really been a lifesaver for me! It's a great way to relieve stress and get the pent up energy out. Plus, since I have started, I have also been eating healthier, and not bingeing out on the junk food so much. Don't get me wrong, I still have my moments where I eat much more than I should, but I have gotten to the point that I know my triggers, and I try to stay away from them. Running seems so much easier for me now than it used to. But I'm also a non-smoker now, which I'm sure makes a huge difference.
Went down to IL for the weekend. It went well. I had a good time, which I usually do when I go down there. Didn't do a whole lot. Went for a run, though. I don't know if it was two miles or not, but it sure felt like it. And let me tell ya something: running on the road is way different than running on a treadmill. I got winded a whole lot faster, but I'm sure I was probably running faster off the treadmill than I do when I am on it.
New daycare family is coming tomorrow morning to sign and pay. They will be starting this week. I am so excited to finally get someone through the door! I'm praying that this will be a turning point for me when it comes to daycare. A lot of people have told me that it is always hardest to get your first family in the door, but after that, it gets easier. I guess because to prospective daycare families, it looks better if you already have children enrolled in your daycare. Also, I have some neighbors down the hall that have shown interest in my daycare as well. I hope that they are still looking. I emailed the wife, but haven't heard anything back from her yet. I suppose that I could just walk down there, but I don't want to seem desperate.
Okay, so I now have a blister on the inside of my left foot from running. Something is telling me that I don't have the right running shoes. I will have to try to save up for some better quality ones. I saw some Nikes at Savers for $25. They are in my size and seem to be in pretty good condition yet. I can't afford a new pair of good running shoes, so I will have to make do with some good used ones for now. Maybe when I get more daycare clients in the door and I am caught up on my bills, I can save up some money for some good quality shoes. I mean, doing research and finding out what shoes will be the best for my running needs. Because running has become one of my new favorite hobbies (along with talking to you, of course, lol).
Milk Days is next weekend. It will be a lot different this year. R and her family won't be there because S is graduating, and M will be going to the land. Usually we go out drinking, and this year I don't know what will be going on. Maybe I will ask C.J. if he wouldn't mind me joining him if my mom doesn't want to go out. Please don't take all of this the wrong way, I am definitely no lush, ask anyone that knows me. As a matter of fact, Milk Days is one of the few times that I go out the whole year, so I kinda look forward to it. I don't get out much (besides working out), so I really enjoy when I do get to get out. I love being a mom, but I also appreciate having some time to do things that I enjoy. I believe that it is imperative to my keeping my sanity to get out and do things for myself.
Well, gots to get my sleep sometime tonight. Signing off for the night,
Stay blessed,
A
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