Running

I'm not a runner. I've never been a runner. In middle school when we had to run around the track I would start running, then walk, then maybe run a bit, then walk. I pretty much would run only to guarentee that I wasn't the last person but in the middle of the group. I do admit that I want to be a runner. It's a great way to burn lots of calories but it's also hard. I know people who are runners and they tell me how much they hate running. (not very motivational)

I've started working out each day on my lunch break. We have a gym that is free for me to use in our building. I go around 3 p.m. because usually I'll be there by myself. (side note: I eat my lunch at my desk around noon then workout around 3 p.m. - So Cherie don't worry, I don't starve until 3 p.m.) We have a treadmill that I use the "fat burning" program on. It asks my age, weight, target heart rate, speed I want to go and how long I want to go. Then it changes the incline to keep my heart rate at the set rate. Today was really easy at my faster pace walk I do and I was doing 6% and 7% inclines. After my 30 minutes I thought I'd try running for two minutes. I've read many places that it is good to start at 2 minutes running and gradually increase your time. Well I started to run and I made it the whole two minutes!! I was so proud of myself. I may have felt (and looked) like this:

Instead of like this:

But sometime in the future I'll be more confident in running. I know that it's best to take small steps and I feel that this was a big one for me. I'm going to continue to try running for 2 minutes after each 30 minute brisk walk on the treadmill until I feel confident enough to add another minute. Yeah me!!

I'm a Mormon

I love the "I'm a Mormon" campaign that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints does. It really has uplifted me to be more open with my religious belief. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and I love it. I have been truly blessed.

For our Young Women in Excellence night in our ward each of our Young Women created their own "I'm a Mormon" videos. They did a wonderful job. Some spoke of being dancers, basketball playsers, their love of animals and their love of missionary work. It was wonderful to see our young women be so open with their beliefs and willingness to share it with others.

I came across this "I'm a Mormon" video of a French women. She is also a wonderful example of our belief system and how important serving others is. It also reminded me of how much more I can do for others. This is probably my favorite "I'm a Mormon" video. At least for now. :)

Lunch with the Fam

Hutch was off this week from school due to fall break so he and Agent P came and visited me at work today and we had lunch.

Hutch had made this amazing curry chicken salad. We had it on crackers. It was also really yummy to eat alone. I can't say enough about how yummy it was. Hutch, you did a great job!!

Agent P looking out the window in the break room. He loves to run all around my office and see everything.

Eating lunch. Well, eating crackers. He ate a few crackers and his string cheese. He wanted to play around my office rather then eat his lunch.

He's the hardest worker in my office. When he got to my office, he ran right to my desk and picked up the phone and said, "Hello!" No one was on the other line but he still thought it was fun.

Me and my sweetie! I love him so much! I'm so grateful for all of his hard work in school to help make our life better. He truly is a wonderful, loving man and I thank my Heavenly Father everyday to be lucky enough to have him.

Lunch

Today for lunch my besty Stephanie came and visited and brough lunch. I always love spending time with her. Even though it wasn't for as long as we'd both like it, it was really nice to spend some time together eating and talking. I love you Stephanie and I crave you and your time as well.

The Book of Love

Hutch sang this song to me on our wedding day. I still can't listen to it without crying or at least having my eyes swell up with tears while I try to hold it in since I'm listening at work. :) I fall in love with him over and over again each day. You can read and sing to me forever!

Catching up!

I just blogged 5 posts (6 including this one) so if you're just noticing the new blogs, there are 5 of them. Enjoy!!!

Book Club

I'm in a fun book club with two ladies. It's great because it's easier to schedule get-togethers when there are only three calendars. It's also fun because we're great friends! This past book we read was my suggestion. It was "We're Just Like You Only Prettier - Confessions of a Tarnished Southern Belle" by Celia Rivenbark. It's hilarious!! When we get together to discuss the book, we have dinner and we like to match the theme of the book with the dinner. Since this book was about southern things, we had a good southern meal.

We had an amazing beef brisket, collard greens, black-eyed pees, salad, corn bread and a homemade blackberry lemonade. It was soooooooooo good! Then for dessert we had an incredible peach and rhubarb cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Jealous? You should be.

Or you could be jealous that you're not in a book club with these two amazing and wonderful women.