Monday, February 21, 2011

An Epically Happy Monday!

Hi, everyone!!

Before I hit all the big news and fun things that are making this a jump-around-my-apartment, tackle-hug-the-fiance happy kind of Monday, workout recaps:

Saturday: 6 miler at the Y. In retrospect, I should have taken this outside. It was gorgeous out there, even if it was cold, and the Y was a madhouse. I felt guilty hogging a machine for so long, but there was a steady on-off cycle around me so no one was really waiting for a machine. I covered the clock and the pace viewer with a towel and just went. 6 miles in 55:23. I felt good and very relaxed at this pace, but I had to fight the urge to turn up the speed.
Sunday: MUCH needed day off.
Monday: I was walking on pure freaking sunshine. I'm not even joking. I thought about running outside, but it's CRAZY windy here. I promised myself I'll return to my long-neglected Lakewalk for my 6 tomorrow and headed back to the Y again. I channelled my crazy happy in to a little more speed (for me), and did 1 mile at 8:57 pace, then 3 at 8:41 pace. The 8:41 was a good challenge, but not overly crazy hard. I felt like a freaking rockstar. 4 miles in 35:08.

Numbers:
Last week: 20 miles
This week to date: 4 miles
Month to date: 59 miles

OK, let's get to it!
It's no secret that Mondays can be kind of a downer at times, especially after a good weekend. With that in mind, I bring you "Happy Monday!", in which I post a short list of things that are making me happy at the moment. Big things, small things, silly things, serious things, anything that I find bringing a smile to my face can be on this list.
So, here are a few things making me happy this Monday!

1. My Valentine's Day Present
A repeat from last week, I know. We went to the Detroit Red Wings/Minnesota Wild game yesterday, and it was amazing. It came down to a shootout after the game was tied after regulation and OT. The Wings (my team) won, and it was amazing. The game itself was so much fun. Plus, the fiance and I made a mini-getaway out of it. We drove down to the Cities on Saturday, had a nice dinner, stayed in an AWESOME hotel (thank you, Priceline!!), went to a sweet diner for breakfast, then hit the game. Like I said: Best Valentine's Day Present EVER! :D

2. Big News, Part 1
June 23, 2012.
Yes, we set the date. :D


3. Big News, Part 2
I finally heard the magic words this morning: you're hired! After being here for 6 weeks and receiving a bunch of rejections, I'm finally employed. There is an awesome running store here in town, and I've had a kind of pipe dream about working there since the move. So, when I saw they were hiring I went for it. I got contacted about an interview last Saturday (and tackle hugged poor Brandon right after the fact.) I interviewed this morning and I was hired on the spot! :D I'm so happy I don't know what to do with myself.

What's making you happy this Monday?

7 comments:

  1. ok first off, Bertuzzi sucks!

    Second off, good job getting the date set. Happiness. :-)

    Finally, that running store looks genuinely badass. Looking at the pictures, it reminds me of Boulder Running Company out here, which is our go-to store. I really think you'll fit in nicely into their mix. Good job.

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  2. This is a whole lot of awesome news chica! Congrats on all!!!!

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  3. SWEET Valentine's Day present! I love Wild Games!!! I also love the cities and just getting away:)

    Congrats on setting the date!

    I am SO jealous of #3. I would just love to work in a running store. Seriously, that is my DREAM job.

    Nice job with the running:)

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  4. No wonder youre epically happy! All such great stuff! from workouts to wedding to jobs!

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  5. Hello just found your blog. Nice to see someone happy on on Monday. Congrats on the job and the wedding!

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  6. Thanks for stopping by my blog! Congrats on all the big news! :)

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  7. I have some super news to add to all of that:

    You won my GoLite Winter Gear Giveaway. Please email me so I can get you details enduranceisntonlyphysical@gmail.com

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