Week 3 Done

(Clip Art from istockphoto.com)
I finished week 3 of the Couch to 5k last night! A little late, because I had strep last week, but none the less I will start week 4 on Wednesday. Week four is run 3 minutes, walk 90 seconds, run 5 minutes, walk 2.5 minutes and repeat. I know I can do the 3 minutes, since I did that week 3 but the 5 minutes concerns me a bit. The first one I will get through but from past experience the second time through the series is a lot more difficult. I will run Wednesday, Friday morning, and Sunday morning. Marja is coming up Thursday night so I will have to force myself out of bed early to get to the gym.

Is it Thursday yet?

I am so looking forward to Thursday Night! One of my best friends, bridesmaids, and my college room mate, Marja, is coming to visit for the weekend. She gets in at 8ish Thursday night and is here through Monday night, a short visit but I am SO EXCITED!!! I really hope that the weather works with us. Not sure what we are going to do yet, but we will see.

Tonight I went on a walk on the Coastal Trail, it is so beautiful out tonight I had to get out, I also stopped by the little coffee hut by West Chester Lagoon and bought myself an ice cream sandwich. It kinda defeats the purpose of the walk but it was so yummy!

Summer

Summer has gone by WAY TOO FAST. I can not believe it is already the end of August. We had an awesome time with Grandpa and Grandma I and Mike Sr. It went by a little fast but we did a lot of stuff. About the time they left both Java and I got sick. Java with her continuing Bladder problems but they have been diagnosed as Feline Interstitial Cystitis (FIC). And is feeling much better after some pain meds to "calm" her bladder. I started getting a sore throat on Tuesday, came home from work on Wednesday at noon. Slept and took my temp... it was 101.4 YIKES! I took so Tylenol, brought Java to her vet appointment, came home temp was down to 100 so I took a nap. Hung out with our visitor and took them to the airport. Mike and I stopped for McDonald's ice cream on the way home and I went to be EARLY. I woke up at 5 and still had a way sore throat and a temp of 99 so I reset the alarm for 8 to call the doctor. Mike was sweet enough to call the doctor for me and drive me there. It turns out I had strep so we got my meds at Target and head home for a day of crappy TV, apple juice and Kraft mac and cheese.

Today, Saturday, I am feeling 100% better. I even went back to the gym and ran week 3 for the 2nd day on my "running" plan, which I was supposed to do on Wednesday. Mike and I have pictures at church tonight for our church directory. I will try to post them later.

Potters Marsh

Potters Marsh

Will Try to post more Pictures Later...

They Made it

Mike Sr, Grandma I and Grandpa I made it to Alaska on Wednesday! Mike took the day off to surprise them at the airport, they thought he had to work all day. We had some yummy Costco pizza for lunch, showed them around our place and since it was nice out we decided to drive up to flat top to show them the view! It was a bit chilly up there. We walked around the lower trails took some pictures, Mike picked a few blue berries and we headed back down. On the way back down there was a moose on the side of the road! They were all really excited to see it but did not get a picture of it since it ran off to fast.
Once back at the condo it was actually SUNNY out! I sat outside in the sun for an hour or so and had tan lines! Yeah that is how white I am. We hung out talked, watched a little TV. Mike Sr and I walked to Moose's Tooth to get some cream soda in a growler, yummy. While Mike started dinner. We had salmon on the grill, asparagus, rice, and blueberry rhubarb pie for dessert. We spent the rest of the night hanging out at the house. Calling it a night early.
Thursday I had to go back to work, bummer. Mike and the crew went to Earth Quake Park and to Potter Marsh. They saw salmon and eagles and Denali! The sun was out and shining again! When I got home form work Mike Sr was making Goulash for dinner. We invited Samantha and Jacob over for dinner and after dinner we loaded up the kayak and headed down to Westchester Lagoon. Mike Sr and I walked. Samantha tried to take Jacob out in the Kayak, but that only lasted about 2 minutes. Mike and I both went out, and Mike Sr decided not to try it. So we loaded up and headed home for the evening. It is so so so nice to have Visitors.

This weeks plan

I finished week one of the couch to 5K on Friday. Week one was pretty easy, but it gets my legs and shins used to running again. Today I did day one of week 2 which is run 90 second, walk 2 minutes, for 20 minutes. A bit more difficult than week one but I did not feel like I was going to die which is always a good feeling.

Wednesday and Friday I will have to get up early to run. Because Mike Sr, and G&G I are coming Wednesday at noon! I am going to pick them up because Mike has to work, but we are going to go see him on his break at 2:30. I am so excited for them to come, see our new place, show them around Anchorage and just hang out!

Saturday night I have a crop night from 5-11 I am so excited, I have not been to a Crop since ohhh MAY! That is way too long. I have so many pictures to scrap.

Sunday Mike and Mike Sr, along with Hans are driving back down to Ninilchik to try to go Halibut Fishing...again. They attempted to go 2x when my dad and mom where here, but the waves were just to big. Cross your fingers they get to go out and they catch some fish. G&G I and I will go to church and probably do some shopping! I hope there is some sun.

By the way I have not mentioned that Anchorage broke its own record the other day... 32 continuous days with rain fall and counting. I think I am going to start building my ark and rounding up animals.

Questions

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I am Struggling with life.
What way is up?
What way is down?
Why am I tired.all.the.time?
Why can I not fall asleep at night?
What do I want to do?
How am I going to make a difference in this world?
What am I passionate about?
Why am I not enjoying life to the fullest?
Who do I need to talk to?
What do I need to learn?
What questions do I ask?
Is it me?
Is it the situation am I unhappy with?
Do I need to look at life with "Callen's" eyes?
Who am I?