productive.

how do you spend your day? if i would have asked myself this a month ago, I would have answered "At the gym..." ( working...not working out, unfortunately) See my boss was on maternity leave so I was working almost full time,between school and the fitness center. BUT little mama came back to work last week and put me back on the morning shift. (the morning shift is 4:45 a.m. incase anyone was wondering!) So I've had to work myself into a new little groove, and I'm beginning to LOVE IT!

Yes, it is extremely difficult to roll out of bed at 4:30 a.m. But thats exactly what I do... I ROLL out of bed, throw on fresh sweats and flip flops, make a bowl of hot oatmeal, and hop in the car. The nice thing about working mornings, is that no one expects me to look my best :) haha So with my shift ending around 9 or 10 in the morning, I'm left with a free day, because i take no class on MWF. So my latest dilemma has been deciding how to fill it. I've tried everything from napping after work and getting up at lunch, to doing things around the house to keep me busy, but i inevitably crash before i get anything done.

TODAY WAS HUUGGGGEEEE. Today was the day I found my groove! During the slow hours at the gym this morning I managed to study for a medical terminology quiz AND finish a 3 page study guide. I got off work around 10 and felt a little motivation to get a run in early... so my sweet boss gave me a new tredmill workout (lots of interval training). I figured I would just do half or so.... 1 hour later.... I had run almost 6 miles and had consistently ran for an hour! INSANE! talk about stress relieving... there is truly no better drug than exercise!! Then I left the gym and went by my professors office to take a quiz. Overall.... By lunch, I had finished ALL my homework, studied for a test, got 5 hours on my time sheet, and ran 6 miles! TALK ABOUT BEING PRODUCTIVE!

Needless to say, today was an awesome day! I spent the rest of the afternoon with B at home celebrating his mom's birthday and running little errands around town. The weather was beautiful and I've never been happier! So I was so excited for my run today, I've pumped myself up for an early run in the morning before class.... let's see if I can make Thursday as amazing as Wednesday!!! I'm hoping! :)

It's funny how little days like this can make me feel so absolutely wonderful! I think God gave me a love for running to make me feel my heartbeat and remind me that I'm alive. I want to live everyday with as much love and passion for life as God intended!

Until next time,

G