Blog Brain Freeze

I know it has been an unforgivably long time since I last blogged, but I do not have internet access at my home anymore, and surprisingly have not had time to blog at work as much as I would like! Cat and I did celebrate our one year blog anniversary this past month! Such a hoopla we didn't even have time to blog about it! The worst part is that I haven't really had much to blog about anyways.

I've decided I've come to a point in my life where I need to accept the fact that I am no longer cool and fun and the life of the party (which, yes, I was). Things that used to excite me in my youth now bring a stifled yawn. I'm not really sure where this slump is coming from, and I don't like it. Is it the changing of the seasons to winter? Is it the current economy and no one wants to go out (although, I have heard that cigarettes and alcohol are making a comeback. Now's the time to invest in sin funds! *Note: I am not licensed to give investment advice)? Is it the fact that I've gained about 100 pounds and can't fit into any of my old clothes? Ding Ding Ding! I think we have a winner!

Let's see what else is going on:

Cat's in California visiting her guy. She had dated a guy that she really liked for about three months when he moved to Cali. The results of that trip and the "relationship" to be determined, and I will be the first to admit I am waiting with bated breath!

I have been training for an 8K the past few weeks, and while I know it's not a big thing to people that always run, 5 miles is a huge freaking deal to me. The first time I ran 3.5 miles a few months ago, I amazed myself, I'd never run that far at one time without walking. And now, I will tell you, I am doing 5 miles like it ain't no thang! My original goal was after this 8K to start training for a half marathon, but I will tell you, I can't commit to that time commitment. I normally run 3 miles three times a week during the week, and 5 miles on Saturday. 5 miles takes nearly an hour, then you have to shower, etc. It's just too much time. If I train for a half marathon, then I'll have to run 5 miles during the week. I don't know how people do it! Really? How are they doing it? Oh, and as a side note, all this running has not contributed to any weight loss! >:(

I ran into my FAVORITE former ex-student the other day. He was just as cute and polite and adorable as I remembered. He was very excited to see me and invited me to his soccer game that week. He plays for the men's soccer team at the local university. I went, and unfortunately they lost. I could write a whole blog about him and why I just adore him, and in fact, I think that will be the topic of my next blog (if I ever get around to it, that is).

We had some layoffs at work. Yes, us and the rest of the country, but it's really sad and scary. I just pray for the economy every night.

Well, that’s about all I have time for today. I have to go tutor.

xoxo, Maxine