I'm getting old...

This coming Sunday I will be turning 28.....

I wasn't excited about turning 27...I'm not too keen on becoming one year older either.  That just means 2 more years and I'm 30!!!!!!!

I don't know...I could never picture myself this OLD.  I know I'm not that old in the grand scheme of things, but I just feel OLD.  Here's why:

- I don't like to go to happy hour on Friday nights anymore...too tired after a long week of work

- Go to bed by 9:30pm during the week

- 11:30/midnight on the weekend is getting late!

- P&L scares me

- College kids are beginning to look young - not just high school kiddos!

- I like wearing jeans and cardigans

- High heels hurt my feet

I know its inevitable...I have to get older...I am just not ready for it!

 

B.R.E.A.D

Well, I gave up BREAD for lent.

No more quesadillas, biscuits and gravy, pizza or JIMMY JOHN'S sandwiches.

I love the bread that Jimmy John's uses for their sandwiches.  It's my favorite.  Its hard, not mushy, it keeps its shape, doesn't leave mushy clumps in my braces (only important for 4 more weeks) and it is overall simply delicious!

Sooo yummy!

Well, since I am training and getting in shape for my wedding I figured I would give up something for lent that would help me reach my goal and be hard for me NOT to eat.

So bread it was.

And Brian last night said "pizza sounds good, doesn't it."  I replied "yes it does, but I can't eat it, so go ahead with out me".  He felt awful but it was funny to us.  First night not being able to eat bread and he already is suggesting pizza.

This could be a long 40 days!

It's raining babies!!!

Maybe a little over exaggeration, but every time I look at a Facebook news feed, or read an email, someone else is prego!  I know I'm at that age (27) that this is happening for people, but holy cow!  And it wasn't even that cold of a winter for folks to be bundled up inside!  hehe

Its really exciting though!  I know 3 people close to me that are due in the summer/fall of 2012.  A few of our friends had babies last November.  It's really exciting to see the changes that are going on in their lives and to be a part of it. 

It's funny though, Brian and I will look at each other and say "nope, definitely not ready yet".  Its great to hold them and coo and ahh over how cute they are, but then they poop and scream and I'm done.  No offence, I'm just not ready to be responsible for someone else's life other than my own.

Quick post - not insightful in anyway, just an observation in the last few weeks...it is definitely raining babies in my world!

I'm a bit behind

I know, I'm a bit behind on my postings. 

Life has been a little busy lately with wedding planning, work, and spending quite a bit of time at the gym!

I'm up to 3 miles on the treadmill in 30 minutes.  That means I'm running at a 6.0 on the treadmill which is something I have never been able to do.  I'm very proud of myself!  Next step is to increase to 4 miles...YIKES!  I haven't run that in a few years at least.  But I know I can do it!

So since I've been so busy wedding planning, let me give you a few sneak peaks!  You can't see the whole picture because I dont' want to give too much away, but I'm super excited about the purchases, bookings and happenings of the last few weeks!

(sorry its a little blurry)

Hope you are enjoying the start to 2012!  5 months and 1 day until I get married!!!!

Florida here I come!!!!

I'm headed to Florida in 4 days to spend 4 days with my mom and sister!

I'm soo excited!

Warm weather...

sunny skies...

some shopping...

vising with my MaDee (grandma)...

and a small super bowl party with the fam!

This is probably my last vacation before the wedding too...Feb - July is going to be very long with no vacation days away from work!! :(

Less than 6 months!!!!

I can't even believe it! 

Less than 6 months and I will be Mrs. Alexander!!!!!!!!!!!  AHHHHHH  Lots of little things left to do, but thank goodness all of the big stuff is booked and ready to go.

I have to order the BM Dresses and invitations.  Brian is helping with the rehearsal dinner...and then lots of little things like decor at the reception, seating chart, etc, etc. that still have to get done.

But I am soo excited and cannot wait for my big day! 

That's all for today - I know its short!

AWESOME WORKOUT!

I have to brag a little...

I left the gym feeling soooo good last night!  I had a lot of energy, my spirits were up, I felt like I kicked my own butt!  It's been a while since I've pushed myself like that and it clearly paid off.

Started the workout with an hour long zumba class (in my new shoes that my soon to be hubby bought me for Christmas!!)

Then, I decided that I would run a mile or so and go lift some weights...well one mile turned into two on the treadmill.  I ran the first at 5.7 (which is my new steady speed) and then I ran the 2nd mile at 6.0 (THE ENTIRE THING!!!) 

You may not think this is a big deal, but it is for me, I have never in my life ran a mile at a speed of 6.0 on the treadmill....I don't know if it was the supers skinny girl next to me doing springs, or the guy next to me running forEVER...but it was great motivation!

This morning, I feel fabulous and I am 3 pounds less than my 10lb goal!  Come on 7 more pounds!!!