Pupdate

I have had Rafa for a week and a half and decided to update you on how it has been going.  I should preface this by saying that he has made my life so happy (wait for it...) but boy can he whine!  Rafa uses whining as his game of choice.  He likes to whine at all hours, not just when he has to go out or eat.  This makes life so much more fun for Emily and I.  Lately he thinks it's okay to wake up several times throughout the night to make a noise that I can only imagine is spelled like this "howwouuulllrrrrrrrrr."  As adorable as this looks, try to imagine the sound.  You can't because it's the most unusual of sounds.

We have had several chats now and each time he tries to look at me with those precious pup eyes that are so difficult to ignore. It's like he isn't even hearing what I have to say.  So then I lift up his one ear that flaps downward and I repeat myself to no avail.  Despite his successful plan to increase the ibuprofen consumption in our apartment, he continues to make me smile every single day.  That, my friends, is worth enough.

       Best,
               Anne

Be thankful challenge:  I am thankful for Saturday Night Live.  I watch it religiously for some silly reason.

I ran today

I ran today.  I have not done that since the marathon.  Sure, I've worked out in other ways, but I always give myself some time in between so that I do not become disappointed with running.  Things are clearly going well  since I'm signed up for the next marathon in March.  Will I ever learn?  Answer:  There is no answer...yet.

Even still, I was happy to be running again.  It felt natural and normal to be back in the swing of things.  I'm going to create my training guide tonight.  I have some ideas of my sleeve as far as creating more interesting posts about training for a marathon!  I know you are saying, "Anne, your training posts have left me in awe and I have been smiling ever since the first marathon training in 2009", but this will be better.  You better believe it. 

Since it's 6 p.m. on a Friday and I have spent half the afternoon watching recordings of Ellen and the final Regis and Kelly (what, you weren't curious?), I am going to make it a productive evening.  I'll probably clean my room and paint my nails.  The rest is really to be determined.  I still like to keep you on the edge of your seat. 

          Best, 

                 Anne

Be thankful challenge: I am incredibly thankful I caught up with my friend, Aby, on the phone today.  We have been playing a vicious game of phone tag lately.  Aby and I can really relate and I must tell you how refreshing that is nowadays.  She also inspires me to run whether she knows it or not!  She is one of my biggest supporters.  I love her lots.  I wish she lived closer. 

Nothing to say

Since I missed posting yesterday, I would like to tell you that I was thankful that we made it back from Portland safely because it was POURING.  I hate driving in the rain, but it sure beats the snow.  When in Pour-tland...

But mostly, I'm thankful for random pictures on my computer.

        Best,
               Anne

Family trip

Emily, Rafa, and I will be traveling south to Portland.  Portland is one of my very favorite places in the PNW.  I'm so delighted about this spur of the moment trip!

         Best, 

               Anne

Be thankful challenge: I'm thankful to live close enough for trips to Portland. Duh.

Can I make another wish?

If anyone wants to make me the happiest person, and I mean HAPPIEST person in the world, tomorrow is the day to do it. 

          Best, 

                 Anne

I know it's not 11:11 but...

Can I make a wish?  

images via Pinterest

I wish I could blog for a living.

          Best,
                 Anne

Be thankful challenge: I am thankful for a new week to refresh the body.

ChardAnne-ay, please. (yes, I'm sure you have had enough)

I do not know if I'm trying to fill some sort of void in my life but I just cannot stop with these marathons.  Before you shake your head, please focus on this: Napa Valley Marathon.


I've been eyeing this marathon for some time.  Chicago took over my mind and my legs for awhile, but I have had enough time to regroup and think about the Napa Valley Marathon.  I do not know anyone there.  I plan to visit for several days after the race.  I think it would be fun if people met me there, however I have no issue if it's just me and the vineyards.  I know, it just sounds brutal.

via google images

My problem, and I am just addressing one, is that I want to experience new places and running a marathon is an incredible way to do so.  Sure, you can take tours and cruises, but I like to let me feet carry me down a stretch of road (roads...and more roads).

So here I am.  Once again signing up for marathons a couple months away.  But I must ask you, would you like to meet me there?

Have I mentioned there will be wine?

        Best,
                Anne

Be thankful challenge: I'm thankful to have my first ever running buddy for my training!