Running thru Life- Getting a boost!

Last weekend we were over at a friend's house and she pulled out this little stool 

while she was cooking to help her reach something. 

I immediately noticed because I am always having to climb on the counters because I am short.  

What I liked about this stool is it folded up for easy storage.  

So while I was at the Container store this weekend getting some stuff to help me organize my new desk, I saw one and immediately grabbed it. 

I have already used it a couple time so was definitely worth the purchase.  

I store it next to the fridge for easy access!

Score 1 for the short people!

Running thru life... More Rugs...

Besides picking up stain while I was in NC visiting family.

I also ran into a run in Lowe's that I loved. 

I have been looking for a rug to go downstairs in our family room.

I wanted the rug to have an orange them but also have some tan,

black and brown in it to help pull the room together. 

Also I wanted a rug that did not cost an arm and a leg. 

I spent a littl more on the entry way rug, which I am so glad I did but that meant that this rug had to be a budget rug. 

Score!!

The store in NC did not have the size I wanted so I came home,

ordered it on Lowe's website with a coupon code I found for 20%,

and had it delivered to the store so I did not have to pay shipping

(which cost more than the rug did- I found this to be odd!)

I ended up going with a 3'11" x 5'5"- a 5x 7 was just too big after measuring due to our fireplace down in the basement. 

I recieved a call on Saturday stating the rug was in so after picking up my car I swung by picked it up and now it is in our house. 

Happy with the purchase which means the downstairs besides painting is complete!

Running thru Life... The Pet Corrector

For any one who knows our dog Clemson, 

he has a voice.  

One I am working very hard to tame....

How you might ask...

With the help of the Pet Corrector

 Can be found on the internet or at Willy Wags which I got a 20% on Black Friday so I picked up some other things I needed.  

This is a pressurize can that lets out a weird noise that apparently dogs do not like.  

I have been using it for barking and his jumping and it seems to help a lot.  

We tried the squirt bottle but he loves water so he thought it was  a game.  

Also tried the can with money in it but again he wanted to eat the can. 

Seriously... seriously!

Running thru life.... A Happy Thought!

So while walking thru Lowes to pick up a couple things- like a copy of our house key =0)

Joe  found something that totally made me laugh. 

So I thought I would share with you.

 I totally love my husband as he can make me laugh!

Happy Late Thanksgiving and
Merry Christmas!!!

Running thru life..... Long Beach for my 30?

As a midwife I normally get paid to go to one conference a year. 

It is one of the only perks I get!

The first year I was at my job I went to an Ultrasound Conference in Philly, followed by the ACNM (American College of Nurse Midwives) Conference in DC, this year I decided to bypass a conference because of work reasons. 

ACNM has offically announced LONG BEACH, CA from June 2 to June 7th 2012!

The really cool thing about this is I will turn 30 on June 7th!

So I totally could make a fun trip out of this considering my airfare, hotel room, and most of my food will be covered.  My husband has stated he could fly out as well as my best friend. 

Long Beach for my 30th.......

I think it just might happen!

Running thru life.... A schedule

Now that I am in training mode, I need a schedule to help keep myself on tract. 

I looked at a couple of different schedule and decided to go with one from

MarathonRookie.com

I like how it was broked down in to 16 weeks and had days of rest build into the schedule- since I am gone more than 13 hours a day at least 4 days a week it gives me days off after work. 

What training schedule do you like? 

Running thru life.... Panic

It hit me today- in less than 4 months I will be running a Marathon!
A Marathon!
Am I crazy? 
Seriously three years ago I could not even run a mile and
now I am going to put my body and my mind thru a marathon!

Seriously!!!

While my family and my hubby have full confidence I will finish-
I am terrified! 
What if I don't finish? 
What if I fail? 

I think I just need to tell myself I will finish which is what I have going thru my head every time I hit the treadmill or run outside lately. 
I will finish.
It may not be easy, but I will finish.

Postive mojo is much better than negative mojo... right!

I will finish.....
Off to run!