My first 10K

On Dec. 31st I ran my first 10k.  I have been running several 5ks, but I wanted to push myself and go for the 10k.  During training I run anywhere from between 4-5.5 miles and do crossfit on my non running days.  My goal was to get under an hour for my 10k.  My time ended up being 1:01:59, yup so close but so far.  I'm happy with my time because half the run was done on the golf course and the course was hill after hill.  I also finished second in my age division!!!  I was so excited and surprised when they called my name.  I'm signed up to do another 10k in 2 weeks to see if I can get under an hour on a flat level course. 

Tail Wagging Tuesday

Today's topic the most funniest picture of your fur child

I love this picture of Sophie she has the prettiest smile.  It just makes me laugh every time I see this picture

and this next is a picture of Sophie with a chew toy but it looks like she is smoking a cigar!!

and I know I had this picture in my last post but Sophie is so funny in this picture she looks like a stuffed animal lol...

Link up with Happiness is to each their own for Tail Wagging Tuesday!!!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

What I'm loving Wednesday!!! Wow, its seems like forever since I posted a WILW.

Of course I'm loving my baby Sophie!!! 

And I absolutely love this picture of Sophie, please excuse the way I look it was after a Crossfit workout.

I am loving my new Mizuno running shoes.  I went to Fleet Feet (which is a shoe store where the workers evaluate your foot just by watching you walk and jog)  and found out I have a neutral foot that overpronates slightly when I jog.  They suggested several shoes, but since I have a long narrow foot I loved the way the Mizunos fit.  This is my first pair of Mizunos I have ever owned, so hopefully they workout.  I haven't gone for a run in them but I will definitely post about it when I do.

And finally I'm love the 5 hour Energy Shots in Extra Strength.  I've been waking up at 5am to go to my 5:30am crossfit class.  Its the only time I can go cause I have volleyball practice after work, and we have volleyball games so I come home really late.  I'm fine with waking up that early, but after lunch its like I hit a brick wall, and this little shot of magic gets me going!!!

Hope y'all have a happy hump day!!!

Back to School/Work

Its time to go back to reality.  It was a fun and restful summer but it is now over.  Well technically its been over for me 2 weeks ago, because I coach volleyball.  We have already had 2 weeks of practice and have played in a scrimmage and 2 games.  I have a good team that has tons of potential, so that's pretty exciting.  School hasn't official started yet, but being a teacher we have tons of meetings and staff development hours to complete (aka boring). 

I'm bitter sweet about coming back to school. The bitter part being I'm going to miss my 2-3 hour daily naps, and the sweet part being getting back on track with my regimen.  I gained 7 pounds over the summer.  I did workout with crossfit consistently, but I just ate unhealthy and drank too much beer.  I'm excited to get back to my 6 meals a day of healthy eating and my 5:30am workouts (ok I'm not too thrilled to be working out that early but there is NO other time to do it).  This morning I went to a crossfit workout and all I have to say is the workout was great but now I need a huge cup of coffee.  I'm also excited that I will be able to blog consistently now!!!!  I was a horrible blogger over summer but that is fixing to change!!!!

What have I been doing this summer part 2

This is a follow up post of why I have been MIA in the blogging world.

I dressed up as a hippie for my uncle's 60th suprise birthday party. It was so much fun because it was a theme party and we had to dress like the 70's!!! Here is a picture of me and my little sis Allison.



I saw several of great Texas Country concerts with some girl friends!!!



I saw Reckless Kelly, sorry for the upside down pic sometimes this computer has a mind of its own.



Jack Ingram



Willie Nelson, Kevin Fowler, and Charlie Robinson, but I didn't get to get a pic of these guys.

lol and one of my things of the summer is riding the mechanical bull at the Trophy Room in Austin. I actually stayed up on the bull past 8 seconds!!



And here is a picture of Sophie after her summer haircut



Sophie has been growing and growing, she is now 11 pounds and I can't fit her in her carrying case anymore. She was suppose to be a 4-6 pound dog a tops (that's what I was told) but my little furbaby is a big girl now lol.

What have I been doing with my summer off???

WOW it seems like eternity since I've blogged, but better late than never. I have been extremely busy this summer which has been a plus for me. Here is a little inside look of what I have been up to....

I have put a lot of my time an energy working out with Crossfit. I upgraded my Crossfit membership from 3 times a week to unlimited times a week. And our Crossfit XLR8 has upgraded too!! We moved from the Community Center to our very own gym!!

Here are a couple of pics of Sophie and I getting ready for our Crossfit workout!!





I was able to bum around the beach, and get a decent tan!!! And let me tell you its been years since I've been to the beach, which is sad because I live right by the beach...





I became a True Blood fan!!



Since I didn't have HBO I never saw season 1,2, or 3 of True Blood. My sister and bff Pat kept telling me how good it was and that I needed to see it asap. Well Pat let me borrow seasons 1,2, and 3, and let me just tell you that I finished watching all those season in about a week. I'm hooked on the show and in love with Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgard). What can I say who would like 6'5 of yumminess!!!



I have done my fair share times two of shopping. Here are some of the items that I purchased.

I'm a huge fan of the Nautical look plus it looks fabulous my favorite shoes Sperry's.





And here is a little dress that I couldn't resist buying.



Ok I am going to have to break up this post into 2 parts. This will be part one and hopefully tomorrow I can post part 2. I just have so much stuff that I did all summer and I do not want to leave anything out. So stay tuned for part 2!!!

I also want to thank you guys for all your sweet comments and prayers from my last post. Its been a difficult time but I'm ready to move on with my life.

Difficult time

I've been MIA because I have been going through a difficult time in my life. Dustin and I decided to file for divorce. We are in the process of moving out of our house and putting it up for sale, separating our things and getting all the paperwork done. This is extremely difficult for both of us, but I believe it's the right thing for both of us.

I'm not sure what else to say I'm at a loss for words, please keep us both in your prayers.