Friday, February 19, 2010

Friday Randomness

Hi there...notice anything new? Wooooohooooo, I am so excited to finally get my blog make over! I put in my order with the Blog Fairy on December 31 and finally made it to the top of her list yesterday - she is one popular, busy lady! So what do you think? I have to say that I am thrilled and just love it! She did a great job getting inside of my head and making sense of what I wanted. Now I have to get busy and get the page links done - good thing Jeff is going camping this weekend and I can spend all the time I need to play with my blog, without feeling like I'm neglecting him! Funny, two years ago when he would go camping, it was a free-for-all-food-fest; now it's just me and the computer!

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So today marks one week from my first ever 5K race. It's a night run, and last night when I was out at 8:45, I realized that it was pretty darn dark (really, Captain Obvious?) - I sure hope those glow sticks are strong!

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Last Sunday, when I was out running with Jenny, every time I checked my Nike+ sportsband on my wrist I was startled - it took me a moment to realize that the little arm with the (getting more) prominent wrist-bone belonged to me! What a strange phenomenon to not recognize a part of my body!

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I had the double-whammy of a dentist appointment (regular cleaning) and a doctor appointment on Wednesday afternoon. Someone who shall remain nameless goaded prodded gently reminded me to take control of my health and check my "heart healthy numbers," among other things. So I did. I then rewarded myself for doing something that is a necessary part of being a responsible adult, but not necessarily something that I like having to do, with a new lip gloss AND a trip to our local frozen yogurt shop. Sometimes, you need a treat. Or two. By the way, stay tuned for a rant about the doctor visit on Monday. I've started writing it, but will need the extra days to delete all of the cuss words. Oh yeah, it was a doozy!

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Saturday is supposed to be a beautiful warm, sunny day and I'm going to run another 3.1 miles. Jenny is out of town, but Jeri is supposed to run with me. Even if she can't make it, I WILL RUN by myself. There - I've made the commitment in writing...now I have to do it!

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Have a great weekend!

26 comments:

  1. snazzy blog girly! I love the look. good luck on your 5K and someday I am gunna run.

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  2. hi sweetie your new site is just soo pretty love it :) stop by sometime cilla

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  3. Pretty, pretty... love you new look!

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  4. but you wont be by yourself, Sister.

    Ill be there.

    virtually.

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  5. Great new look! Have a great run! I'm about to go have a bit of one myself if I can get my behind up!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  6. Go go go Shelley! I'm going running on Saturday -- gotta restart Week 7 of C25K after taking a little hiatus. Our 5Ks are just around the corner; time to step it up!

    Love the new blog layout; the pink and the bike being the focus of the design is perfect.

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  7. The new design looks great! I have been on her list two and was glad to see your changes because it means I am getting closer to my own. How fun:)

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  8. The blog makeover is perfect!!!! I need one of those!!!!

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  9. Nice new digs! Love it!

    Don't forget to taper this week for your race. I know there is the temptation to get out there and do a bunch more runs, but don't do it.

    I'll be there in spirit rooting you on - have someone take your picture crossing the finish line, please!

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  10. So pretty! Have fun on your run (I'm jealous of your good weather!). Please do delete the cuss words I don't know if I can bear hearing them from our Sweet Shelley.

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  11. The new layout...its so you! So light, fresh & pretty! LOVE IT!

    Can't wait to see photos of you crossing the finish line!

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  12. That Blog Fairy is one talented lady. Your new layout looks great!

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  13. What fun! I really like the new look on MJtF! So nice, & very easy to navigate. Love the fresh springy look, and perfect timing given your recent WL milestone! woo hoo!

    I found myself grinning through most of this post too, haha. Um, "shall remain nameless" with the link included...haha U crack me up Shelley.

    Interesting about them thar body parts changing (wrists and such) isn't it? LOVE it.

    Dentist AND Dr in one day???? What in the world. Laughing at the Dr visit description..I anxiously await the rant. ha. Good girl for going. Chrissy

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  14. Beautiful New Look. WOW week similar to mine. New look on my blog too. I have had the double and triple whammy of dentist and docto's appts during my so-called vacation from work. But in the end, this self-care week has been an important but eye opening experience that self-care isn't just pampering but the "basics" too!

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  15. Your blog looks marvelous! Love the pink bike! Where's Toto?

    Keep up the excellent training toward that run, Skinny Wrists.

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  16. Collar bones. That is my thing that I am still suprised to see/feel. I don't think I remember ever having visible collar bones. Wild the things we get really excited about.

    I love your makeover! The picture of your bicycle is fantastic!

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  17. Love the new look, goes with your good looks. I have felt similar about my bones post weight loss. I guess our heads still don't quite connect with reality (as usual).
    Careful running at night. Get one of those headlamps.

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  18. I LOVE THE NEW LAYOUT!!!!!!!! Especially the pink bike at the end of the post.

    It is a perfect reflection of you!!

    Hooray for committing to to run - even if it is by yourself!

    Happy Friday my friend!

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  19. LOVE the new layout - it's so beautiful!!! And I love the flowers and bike.

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  20. Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! AWESOME!

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  21. I noticed the new look as soon as I clicked it open. Rock on! Very nice. I especially love your photos page. Seeing the change over the year is marvelous!! Now I cant wait for your post on your new glasses (some day). LOL. Your face is so small now they over power you. Still looking hot though girl.......keep up the good work.

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  22. Your new lay-out is fabulous! I love it!

    And you're absolutely right to treat yourself every once and a while!

    Have a great run today. Tomorrow when I woke up there was a bit of snow again (bleh) but right now sun is shining, clear blue sky and snow gone already.

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  23. i absolutely love the colors of your blog - what a great job - the weather here in the midwest is really nice today - going to go out and enjoy it - it was suppose to be rainy and icey - it is overcast and 50 degrees :)

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  24. Love the new look featuring your pink bike!

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  25. The site looks wonderful. I love the bicycle throughout.

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  26. I didn't see your Blog before your new look. But I absolutly love the little pink cruiser you have on it.
    Good Luck on your first 5k you will have a great time! I did my first one on Thanksgiving morning. It is a great feeling to accomplish that. At least it was for me at my old age of 48.

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