Spring is in the air...

Everywhere I look around......

Be GLAD you can't hear me sing because I can't. Well... it's Tuesday and what a week so far! Yesterday I got off work pretty early so I decided to go on a 3 mile run! (Ok, when I say "run" I mean both walking and running)... haha! I'm not super proud of my time, but whatever. 3 miles in 40 minutes.... I walked the first 10 to warm up then did 1 minute run and 1 minute walking intervals for 30 minutes. It felt GREAT! I don't think I'm going to have the same luck with getting off early today, so I put the girl's fries in the oven and completed a Jillian Michaels 30 day shred workout! Woo! I'm hoping to get another 15-20minute workout in before the day is over, but if I don't, I'm not too worried about it. The next couple of days will be long days so as long as I squeeze in something, even if it's just 20 minutes, it's better than doing nothing!

So..... this move to Lodi is becoming more and more real everyday.... and I think the move itself is a physical symbol of changes that are coming to my life in ALL areas. I've been having conversations with my mom about what stuff to keep, what stuff to take, what stuff to get rid of... etc. I've also been having conversations with my dad about the move and how I want to fix up my room and such and I've just kind of been thinking about everyday life and what that'll be in Lodi..... It'll be wonderful not to have the stress of having to work all the time (I'm building up my savings) but I'll be able to really focus on school. Let it be said... I'm shooting for a 4.0 both semesters to really finish out strong. NO EXCUSES! I'm excited to live with my dad (for those that don't know, the last time I lived with him it was for 2 weeks and then his now ex-wife kicked us both out). I'm loving that I'll be close to my Aunt Suzie and Uncle Paul's house and hopefully see them a lot more than I do now. And of course, can't forget Grandma.... Once I learn the route, I'm thinking I might do some runs (literally, running on my 2 legs) to go see her... not only will it get me out and about, but I'll be exercising as well as spending time with her. Who knows, I might even head over during the day and bring my stuff and just study there to simply spend as much time with her as I can. If it's one thing I've learned over the years, it's that time goes by too quickly. Life is too short. I've been a workaholic since my first job, but really, where does work get any of us? Granted, we need work to make money and survive, but when I die, it's not like everyone I work with or for is going to show up at my funeral. It's time I start building relationships...starting with Grandma. I don't care if she falls asleep in her chair, hell, I might fall asleep, too.... but just being able to spend time with her will be such a wonderful thing to have.

Now... as much as I'm looking forward to this new adventure..... I can't help but feel a bit sad about leaving the place I've called home since I was 8. I can't say thank you enough to my Mom and especially Bob (it's his house) for putting up with me all these years... and they've always been there when I've come crawling back. If there's one thing I want them to know, it's how much I appreciate ALL they've done for me. They've let me fall on my butt a few times (some lessons just simply have to be learned the hard way), but they've always helped me get back on track. Knowing I'm leaving the house and forever this time, will take it's toll on me for sure as it's the longest I've ever stayed in one home, but the memories won't leave, and the fact my relationship with both my mom and Bob is in the best place, is truly what matters more than anything. So mom, and Bob... this one's for you!

Happy Tuesday everyone!

"The best and most beautiful things in life cannot be seen, not touched, but are felt in the heart."
                                                                                                                                 -Helen Keller