The Long Wait

So if you remember from my last post, today is the day that I spend passing time in a waiting room.  I'm sorry, but today's post has nothing to do with running.  Today's post has everything to do with me trying to maintain my sanity while waiting to hear about the well being of someone who I love dearly.  I brought all of my work with me, but I'm finding it rather hard to focus (shocking, no?).

Hospitals are like Scrubs, right?

Also, I really do like toast.

It's supposed to be a 3 hour surgery.  Fella and I tried to convince the doctor that a little superglue would suffice, but he wouldn't buy it.  Maybe we should suggest welding next time?  I've already come up with all the normal ways to kill time....wheel chair racing, keg stands in the cafeteria, water balloons off the roof.....but they just don't hold as much joy without my partner in crime.  So for now, I wait.

I love Scrubs.  No, really.

On the up side, scrub pants, compression stockings*, and a gown are an extremely flattering and sexy look.  Said no one ever.  On the down side, you have to miss out on a laugh because I've been told that if I post that picture, I will be single.  Sorry ladies!

Any positive vibes, prayers, or ceremonial dances of healing that you have to spare would be greatly appreciated.

*Another you know you're a runner when moment.  When compression socks are not strange and you tell your SO that you have a few pairs and wear them.  Voluntarily.  

A little of this, A little of that....

It's technically the first day of spring.  Uh....sure.  I'll start to believe it when the weather forecast doesn't say this: 

On the plus side, I am going to a wedding in Florida this weekend for a good friend and the weather looks like this:

Shower are not fun, but above freezing temperatures are!

I hate love my winter running gear as much as the next person, but can we please have some spring? Some flower blossoms and picnic weather?

I'll also apologize for being slightly absent, but life has been truly crazy.  Fitting in runs here and there has proven difficult enough and blogging has proven to be impossible.  There simply aren't enough hours in the day.  I'm averaging somewhere around 50-55 hours a week at work right now.  I know that for some people that isn't terrible, but it's certainly an adjustment for me.  Add on top of that the fact that Fella found out that he will be having major spinal surgery in a couple of weeks which has been and will be less than fun to deal with.  Send him some positive vibes on the morning of the 27th?  Thanks!  On the plus side, after the surgery, he will be able to return to the active lifestyle that he is dying to get back to.  I'll finally have my hiking and running buddy back!  (And he'll have his sanity back!)

Also, I'll be in Chile for work for a week and a half in April.  Anyone have any must dos or must sees?

And since I've been gone for a couple of weeks, here is the obligatory Orion picture!

Mom, are we there yet!?!

Finally at the dog park!

3 Steps to De-Grump

I woke up on Saturday morning on the wrong side of the bed.  There was nothing wrong, but I was freaking grumpy!  I have a few fool proof steps to de-grump on days like that though.  And thus, I present to you my secrets to de-grumping.....

How to De-Grump for Dummies

1.  Wake up super grumpy.  Without this, the rest is pointless.

I can't find a grumpy picture of me.  Apparently I don't like cameras when I hate the world.

2.  Find the brightest clothing that you own.

Thunder thighs!

The purple tie dye tights made a reappearance.  My favorite running tights.  Ever.

Please ignore the dirty carpet and dog toy.

Also part of the outfit:  

Yes, I promise you that I wore all of that.  And yes, the shorts may or may not have been pajamas.  I didn't care.  They had polka dots.

3.  And then go about your day.  For me that meant going on a nice, short run and then taking Little Guy to the dog park which only helped to cheer me up more!  I may have gotten some odd looks at the dog park, but that only helped my mood.  I love being an odd ball!

He plays with the big dogs more each time we go.  He's becoming one himself!  And he's so darn fast!

And there you have it.  How to de-grump in three easy to follow steps.  I always find that the more ridiculous I make myself and the day itself, the quicker I can kick my grump.

And just because everyone needs a pick me up on a Wednesday, here's a picture of the pup after tearing up one of his favorite toys.

What's wrong, mom?  What did I do?

The Impossible

ALERT: the impossible has happened.  My technically challenged mother has learned how to comment on my blog!  This can only bring hilarity.  

PS - Mom, I know it's you.  You don't have to sign you name.  How many Esto Mom's do you think are out there?


Our weather keeps being this horrible mix of cold and snowy and icy and wet.  Is it Spring yet?  I'm tired of sixteen layers for each run and not being able to feel my fingers or toes.

Three Things Thursday: Puppy Edition

My phone and I are generally attached at the hip.  Thus, it ends up with a lot of really funny, really random, and really awesome photos....which I will now share with you.  And they may or may not all relate to my seriously rock star puppy.  I can't help myself.  So I guess you could call this Three Things Thursday, Puppy Edition.

1.  Our little graduate.

He graduated from his first round of obedience class.  He can now sit, lay down, stay, drop it, leave it, and heel.  Our next round of classes starts in a week.  Eventually we plan on doing agility and search and rescue with him.  He loves to learn!  I was such a proud little momma since he was the best in class, too!

2.  This is his favorite place to curl up and fall asleep right now.  It's so stinking cute that I can't really handle it.  He like to hide there especially when he's not feeling well.  He's teething currently and it's been rough on him.  Poor little guy.

3.  He's getting huge already.  And he's not even five months old yet.  He used to barely fit in his bed and now he's falling out of it.  He seriously changes every single day.  From this....

...to this...

In just a couple of months.

He's been such a great motivating factor to get out of the house.  It's extremely easy when it's crappy and cold outside to just want to curl up on the couch, but very difficult when an excited puppy is waiting for a walk.  I've been very careful with his exercise to make sure that we don't overdo and injure him.  He loves his walks though and he's even started taking short jogs with me.  He's going to be the best freaking running partner when he gets older!

And I have to throw this extra, non puppy picture in....

...You know you have the best parents ever when they cheer up your winter blues with a delivery of your favorite oranges in the entire world.  Om nom nom.  I am now guaranteed not to get scurvy.

Time Flies

Never have I seen so much truth in one picture....

I start every work day with a large cup of coffe in my favorite travel mug.  I do not function without it.  At all.

I'm not really sure how or when, but it's the end of February.  What!?!  Odd.  That means that my half marathon is approximately two month away and it's time to kick off training.  (And sign up).  Better late than never, right?  I have a training plan and I'm sticking to it.  I have Fella's word that he'll kick me out of the house to go run on days that I'm feeling sloth-like.  It certainly helps that the weather should start turning nice soon.  I'm really over this whole winter thing.

I also stumbled across a Cross Fit gym that's only a few blocks from my house.  It's on the pricey side for membership/classes (compared to a traditional gym), but I'm thinking I may at least give it a shot.  I miss working out in a group setting and the classes at my gym just weren't cutting it.  Still trying to figure out if I am going to pull the trigger or not.  The great thing is that they have classes that fit with my schedule which my old gym did not.  It would be great to be able to have an early morning class before work and not have to worry about my work out for the rest of the day.

On a non work out note, Fella, his best friend, and I went to go see Book of Mormon last night.  Before you non-theater/non-musical people tune out, you should know that it's a comedy written by the creators of South Park.  I almost fell out of my chair a few times because of shock and laughter.  It's certainly not a show for the faint of heart....or if you're sensitive to cursing.  Two huge thumbs up!

How To Have A "Sexy" Valentine's Day

Step 1: Catch the plague from you significant other.

Step 2: Purchase lots of drugs.

Step 3: Spend the day working from home to avoid giving your coworkers the plague.

Step 4: When all else fails, cuddle with your favorite Valentine while working.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!