YURBUDS product review

When I was at the Nike Georgetown expo I discovered the yurbuds booth. The sad thing is that what drew me to that booth was the color of the headphones. They are my absolute favorite color. The headphones I had were black sony's and I literally had to wear a fleece headband to hold my headphones in while I ran. I didn't NEED new headphones but the bright color made me happy so I gravitated towards them. The sales guy asked if I knew about them and as I said know he asked if I wanted to try the out. WELL OF COURSE!! My inner child was giggling and jumping up and down. When he locked them into my ear I was sold. He didn't have to tell me anymore, but he did of course. Yurbuds lock into your ear so when you run the don't come out, the sound is amazing, and they have 3 options. You can get the generic pair (what I got) that work just like any other headphones. The upgrade from that is buttons on the cord that can change the song and volume. Some versions have the ability to take commands (change song, volume up). It works amazing with smart phones. The best version has all of the above and the cord is unbreakable and NEVER tangles. If it does they replace it for free. The only reason I got the generic was because I don't know how to use the voice command thing on my phone. I have an iphone 4, but if you have a 4s or 5 the upgrade is what you want to go with. These things are seriously AMAZING!!

Holy Mother's day weekend

This weekend was amazing and full of greatness. I got up early Saturday and hit the gym bright and early. I was so proud of myself but I still left the gym without doing squats. The machine was completely empty. I have no idea what was holding me back. I know that I could have done better and that is the part the frustrates me. After the gym time I rushed to get K for her game. She did some awesome until she was hit in the nose. There was blood everywhere, but she was so calm. She cried and she said it hurt a lot. All she wanted was her mommy which made me feel warm and fuzzy. Afterwards I saw my friend Tori that I had not seen since I left the surgical tech program. She looked amazing. We spent the rest of the afternoon together with the girls. When I finally got home I was exhausted and thanking god that K did not have a broken nose. Did I mention I got the most awesome octopus lunch stacker from target??

Sunday I perked right out of bed to get ready for church. K and E surprised me with their gift which was a pink kitchenaid food chopper. It was just what I wanted and had asked for. The sermon at church was amazing and When I got home all I wanted to do was eat and be lazy. Around 6 my husband decided it was time to sand down my dresser project. We decided that we would redo our room and started looking at paint colors. I took all the stuff off the walls, so now it looks big and completely naked. It was a great mothers day overall. Sad I didn't get to see my mom though.

Today was good. I went to work and was lucky to get someone to switch with me so I could leave early. I came home and hit the pavement. It was brutal and hot....but I kept at it. I lifted and killed my arms and knocked out two miles. Then it was time for the girls riding lesson with the beautiful Bella. Now I can barely keep my eyes open. Good times. Exhausted.

Friday Smiday

So after last night I was a bit on the shut down side. I was lucky I woke up to take K to school. I was so exhausted for some reason...maybe it was all that running I did in my dreams. When I dropped her off, I came straight home and cuddled the hubs. An hour later I was abruptly awoken by a ringing telephone. I knew that it was time to get up and get ready, and again I was sooooooooo darn itchy. My MBFF text me and honestly I was just in no mood to text how unpleasant my morning was going. I got to work and was ready to make money. I was out of sorts though and my friends could tell. I really think that me not doing my bible devotion in the morning is making for a rough start. Anyways the shift started smooth and I was getting some good tips. A cook didn't show and the kitchen tickets were 20-30 minutes, but my partner and I seemed pretty good at keeping our tables happy. When we cut everyone we got rocked but that made for a quick ending. I made good with my friends that I had been crappy to earlier in the morning and then left work with a good wad of cash. Have I ever mentioned that I HATE buying gas. It sucks. I made it home just in time to be late for K's T-ball practice. My car started overheating and my thermostat is sticking. Blah Blah Blah....Are we ready for today's positive yet?

While I was at work I got a surprise. One of my friends decided that she was going to join my advocare team. I cant tell you how awesome that is. I am so excited for her and cant wait to do some stuff together. She is going to do amazing and I know she will make some money!

Another one
of my really good friends is not only walking across stage to receive her associates degree, but she found out today that she was accepted into Tarelton. She is so phenomenal and she deserves every positive thing happening to her.

I made some super high goals for myself and I am not quite sure how to implement them but it is game on starting tomorrow...well given that this poison oak is a tad better. I was going to purchase all this new gym swag and decided that I wanted to earn it instead... I will post some pics of my motivation area and my goals when I am done :)

I will say that I am giving myself 12 weeks to hit this goal. They include mind, body, family, and financial goals.

well until tomorrow.

p.s. I tried on the shirt I created for the running team and I am in love. And today was day 10 of the challenge and the last day I had to drink that awful fiber drink!!!

a bit emotional

Seriously I have know idea why I am doing this. Why am I crying? From the moment that I woke up today I knew that this is how I would end up.

Rolling out of bed this morning I was itchy and upset. Who wants a rash all over their neck and back?? Its awful. My workouts have been nonexistent because when I get hot this stupid rash flares up and seems to spread. I started this 24 day challenge with a goal in mind and I am soooo mad that instead of going to the gym, I am staying sedentary. Its causing me to eat....and the foods that I am eating are not ideal for the challenge. I am disgusted and disappointed with myself. I have so many people looking to me for leadership and I cant even hold my sh*t together. When I pulled up to work this morning I saw my friends car. An immediate weight was lifted. I know that she will put a smile on my face with music, dancing, stupid humor, or talks of our venture into cinema. The shift was short lived and I was glad because my neck and chest itched like crazy. The Texas humidity is not helping either. On a positive note the team shirts were in and it put a little happiness into my heart to see them. Everything is coming together with the racing team. All the race coordinators have been contacted and I have been talking on the phone with them. They even want to meet us which I think is amazing. It was just a bright idea between two friends that turned into a way for people to be in a healthy, fun, and positive environment. Did I mention that people have started training and working out to get ready. Anyone who knows me knows that my heart is with my friends and family getting fit. Doing this makes me feel like I am important. On the way home for work it was hard to focus because my spots hurt and itch so bad. I googled this baking soda and vinegar idea and it said it worked but would be painful. I was up for anything at this point. I soaked in a baking soda bath for 30 minutes and then scrubbed this concoction aggressively on every spot. Some areas even bled. Which meant that I was missing my friends walk across that stage. Which brings me to my current state....emotional and crying. I miss my surgical tech friends. I remember the day I said I was not continuing. It was like I could breathe again. I dreaded going to clinical. My favorite part of the day was lunch. It was cool to see stuff but I did not want to be responsible to sterility. If I mess up peoples lives would be at stake. I don't want that kind of pressure. I don't regret quitting. I regret wasting time and not continuing at UNT like I was going to do in the first place. I was looking for a short cut and I found it. Now I am back to taking the long route. It just seems unfair but I know the path that I have picked. I feel selfish because each and every one of those people worked their butts off to be walking across stage. Blood, sweat, and tears LITERALLY went into them graduating tonight. I just wish I was walking with those individuals, but in my given career choice. When I felt those tears creeping up I immediately texted my girls. They knew exactly what to say to make everything right again in my little world. All the work I am doing is for something. I need to remember that. I need to keep my head up and keep working hard. I want to keep my eyes and heart open for opportunity....So I am breathing deep right now, praying, and appreciating my path.

Half marathon training OVER/New beginnings

Well it has been 5 weeks since I posted last...

3 weeks before my training was to end I quit doing my long mile days. I didn't want to take one more step. Training for a half marathon was the most time demanding thing I have ever done. The days that I was supposed to strength train I was super exhausted from the run the day before. I have never been the person to just get up and run 10 miles...Skip to...

Washington DC- The day I got there I cussed out a metro assistant. She was rude and was had no knowledge of how the metro system even worked. I immediately embarrassed myself, but I was so mad I was about to cry. We went to Georgetown to pick up my packet and I was pleasantly surprised to discover there was a huge wall that had all the runners names on it...I eagerly found mine. Seriously it's one of those moments you will never forget. My name was on a wall!! Everything went smooth at packet pickup and I absolutely did some shopping. Don't think for a second I didn't stop at sprinkles cupcakes! Afterwards we went to the hotel and ordered some pizza...WHAT?? We were sooo tired. Our view was amazing. We had the Washington monument and the Washington nationals stadium in our window. Second day we walked the .80 miles to the state capital and from there walked all the way to Arlington cemetery to see the changing of the guards. It was AMAZING. That night we went to a big fancy dinner and prepared to get up early. Saturday my family drove up from Philly. The treated us to a Nationals game (which I admit was fantastic) and Dinner. It was so phenomenal to see my family that I had not seen in 9 years. They were different but exactly the same. It made me realize how much I miss them and want them in my life on a regular basis....THEN....

RACE DAY. We got up super early to get on the Metro. When we got there it was overwhelming seeing all the runners and spectators. There was a good 20,000 people in one area. Ray was so supportive and kept saying how proud he was of me. It made me feel like I could do it. What was even more amazing was all the support I had from my friends. I dedicated each mile to someone special and those people were sure to cheer me on during the race. I even had a few friends use the tracking stuff to see where I was at so they could keep up with me. The race was rough. I had to pee twice which took 30-40 minutes. My hips started hurting and at about mile 7 I had to start stopping about every mile to stretch. It hurt less to run then walk. When I was getting close to the finish line I started to get emotional and the moment I saw ray I lost it. I knew I had done it. I crossed the finish line and received my tiffany necklace from a hunky man in a tuxedo. Ray got me a special finishers shirt which I was immediately in love with. Out of the hundreds of husbands in line...Ray was the first one. He must really love me. After the initial excitement the pain set in. It felt like someone had stabbed me in my spine and walked was excruciating. The rest of the trip was spent resting and we hit up Pain&Gain which I thought was awful.

Choosing to do that half marathon, training, and then accomplishing that goal is indescribable. I am filled with tears of happiness and although it was very hard..I would do it all over again in a heart beat.

When I got back my managers set up a surprise that..if you guessed made me cry you would be right!It was overwhelming to know that I had such an amazing support system and that people actually cared about an accomplishment that meant so much to me.


Some other accomplishments: I started selling advocare and within one pay period I became an advisor. I started the 24 day challenge and me and my group are crushing our goals. I started lifting...oh and I contracted poison oak. Every time my body gets hot everything itches like CRAZY so running and anything high intensity has been out of the question. I would not say contracting poison oak was an accomplishment but it has definitely been eventful.  Oh I cannot forget the sizzle and spice running team. I helped create a running team for chili's Decatur. Researched races, got stuff together, designed shirts, and got sign ups. It is something that is near and dear to my heart and I am so excited to be apart of it.

So now that everyone is caught up it is time to get back to Duck Dynasty :) Did I mention I saw willie at the nationals game!!

Jamming on Male and Female friendships

Nothing is better then being in your undies and workout tank completely jamming out to the most amazing mash ups. Seriously I want to jump on my bed to dance and sing into my hairbrush! I am such a professional right?! So far this week has had so many emotions that today I just told those emotions to take a back seat and shut the F up.

I decided that my race in Washington will probably be my last one for a while. I love getting out and running 1-3 miles after a good workout, but these 10 mile runs have been completely draining me and has taken the fun of running away. I dread these long mile run because I know it will take a few hours of my day to dedicate. I still would like to do the Disney princess half but that will be a long time from now.

I also let some thoughts take over and for a minute I forgot the good some friends bring to me. I am always waiting to get hurt. It is like wearing winter clothes in the summer because you know eventually it will get cold. The best friendships in the world are the ones that bring something to the positive to the table every time. One relationship I have with a male has been criticized and some of what people say should be right. Male and female friendships generally do not work. Statistics have said there are 3 types of male and female interactions.

1. Male leads female on
2. Female leads Male on
3. Happily ever after (true love to the moon and back type stuff)

Really think about it....Every boyfriend that I have not dumped has lead me on. It's happened to everyone. You are so in love with this dude, but he loves this other chick. He keeps you in the friend zone almost as a back up in case he can't get what he really wants. I call it the love from afar syndrome. Your always close but so far away. I see it happen all the time with girls and guys. I can honestly say though that male and female friendships can exist. You just have to have your mind and heart in the right place. Every girl needs a dude to tell her what's up in a guys mind. Tell us when we need to calm the F down and chill out, quit being crazy (because lets face it we are all crazy), and to be that non bias opinion that we desperately need.

I am married and have great male friends in my life. If I need advice with my marriage or motivation for my goals I know exactly who to call. If there is a chance in a hell that a fight I have caused is my fault I consult those guys. If they tell me I am in the wrong and they totally will, I know that I messed up and an apology is in order. One friend I have had since high school and we come and go out of each others lives but I love that guy. I care what happens to him, his family, his animals, and I want what is the absolute best for him. There is such a stigma though. I tell my female friends I love them ALL the time (at least once a day), because I do love them. Not in a '' let's get married and make babies'' type of way but I care about them. They are in my heart, mind, and soul and to me that is what love is. You bet your sweet ass though if I were to tell a man friend that I loved them I would be going to hell...like I am an adulteress whore or something. So for the safety of myself...I like my man friends a lot!! No one beats my husband ever. period. He holds all the cards. He knows me inside and out, has been there for the good and bad, has held my hand and helped me when I wanted to disappear or die. No man ever will do what he has done. He saved my life and I have no idea where I would be without him. I am just in a different stage in my life. I need and want to surround myself with people who better me and I want to be very clear...any friend male or female that can stick through my crazy mood swings, hurt feelings, and family issues is a flipping saint!

So here is a sweet tea cheers for all the males and females who make their amazing friendships work without bumping and grinding :) If I were a pot smoker I would say "Love everyone man" in a cheech and chong kind of way. Be a legit friend.

conclusion: despite statistics male and female friendships can work. You have to be vocal, have boundaries, and respect one another.

Week 7....Over halfway baby!!!

This week I was a tad on the lazy side...not to mention that my diet well...was not a diet. It was more like a free for all. I was so hungry all the time. I have to try harder to control it. The first step is admitting you have a problem right?? Well I am highly addicted to sweets. I dream of reese's in ice cream lathered with chocolate syrup. I am not kidding. I have a reese's peanut butter cup almost every night. Sometimes I bribe my husband to get me some...It's like my crack. I could probably have my dream body if it was not for those peanut butter delights. I did manage to get a NINE mile run in Saturday. That's right, I said NINE miles. Here is the funny part. It was super crazy weather and I am talking lightening and thunder. So in the spirit of not making excuses I took to the treadmill outside. My husband was out work, and the in laws were out of town so it was my beautiful girls and me. Literally, I would run .50 to a mile and have to get off and break up a fight, feed, or tell the girls to quit doing something. It was the longest run of my life but I didn't give up and that was the part I was most proud of. I also wrote some of my own workouts plus did a pinterest one. I am still mad at myself because I could have worked harder.

School stuff had me totally mind blown this week. I found out I owed another school so they were withholding transcripts from 7 years ago. It took three days to get payment figured out and now I have to wait another 2-3 weeks for everything to get cleared up. Super fun. I also have to decide if I want to bite the bullet and get myself into UNT or if I want to try and do my pre-reqs at NCTC. I am pretty sure what my decision will be if I can get it all worked out.

My Hubs got his dream present. He has wanted a 4 wheeler since he was a teenager and Friday my honey bunny got one. The smile on his face was priceless. He was a very happy man.

Today I was super LAZY...I went to church, watched a bunch of marvel movies, chilled with the family, picked out colors for my dresser that I am redoing. I wore these SUPER cute leggings outside of church and discovered only after wearing them out that you could completely see right through them.....awesome! Over all though it was a fantastic Sunday!

So I am going to start reading the great Gatsby this week with some girls from work. Week 8 of training starts....4 more weeks until WASHINGTON!!!


Mission in week 8- Organize my crazy room and try to control me eating.