Stressed Much?

Friends, I slept 17 hours on Friday night.  It is official...my body is mad at me!  I had been battling a sinus infection, but was done with my 10 day antibiotic on Friday.  I literally went to bed at 10:30 and woke up at 3:30 in the afternoon.  That only included one zombie like bathroom break at who knows when.  I am taking this as a sign...I am doing too much!  Have you ever slept that long??

Stuck.

I have so much to catch you up on (story of my blogging life...)  For now though, I just need to write for a minute.

I am feeling a little stuck and do not know what to do.  I am normally someone who goes for things and stays very busy.  When I am busy, I am regretting signing up for things.  When I am not busy, I am looking for the next thing to sign up for.

I have put too much on my plate.  (I have a habit of this)

Between moving, marathon training, school, masters class, physical therapy, and just plan life...I have hit a wall.  Right now,  I simply feel like quitting.  I would be perfectly happy to decorate and re-do my house all day long.  Instead, I ran 20.6 miles yesterday and now need to get in two work outs with my trainer, a 5, 8, 5, and 12 mile run sometime this week, a pile of things to catch up on at school, and a ton of homework for my last two classes covering school change and evaluation.

I am sitting in the library working right now and all I want to do it quit.  I know I wont because I have never been a quitter.  I have three weeks until my marathon and then I think I have earned some much needed time off from that.  I will complete my next class and then get to take a break for the first 8 week class next semester.  I know I can get through this, it is just tough!

I am 100% positive you all feel the same way about your lives.  This is one of my favorite quotes...

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Wedding!

David's brother, Philip, got married over Labor Day weekend.  We had a blast at the wedding.  I ran 18 miles on Saturday (wedding was on Sunday) but felt great.  I did have a malfunction with my dress and had to get sewn in.  It was quite the experience.  Thankfully, I am getting a full refund for it!  I did not take many pictures, I am excited to see more!  Congratulations Philip and Melissa!!

 My awesome post-run outfit.

 Getting sewed in!

My only picture!

Laundry...

I know I have posted about this before, but had to share these pictures.  I feel like ALL I do is laundry!!  Last weekend, I finally caught up with two weeks worth of laundry.  Below is the large pile that came from it.  I officially need a house-wife to help me.

Frustrated.

Hi Friends, hope you are enjoying your Sunday night!  It is back to school for me next week, but I'm not so sad.  I'm ready to be back on a schedule and excited to meet my kids.  Plus, I have another student teacher which is great!

I have several items I want to update you on, but only have a few minutes.  Therefore, I will let you know why I am frustrated today.

As you know, I am training for a marathon.  I have had knee problems and hot hot weather, but have managed to keep training throughout the summer.  Yesterday I ran my longest run yet.  I was supposed to do 16 miles and ended up doing closer to 17.  It was HARD but made me so excited because I now believe I can do a full marathon.  After the run yesterday I was exhausted and had a super upset stomach (this sometimes happens to runners, but usually not me)  I spent the day in my bed sleeping on and off and spending time in the bathroom (don't want to give you tmi...)  The only thing getting me through the day was thinking that when I woke up the next morning and weighed myself, I would be skinnie-minnie.  WELL, that is why I am FRUSTRATED!  I woke up this morning and...drumroll...I had GAINED weight!!  WTF?!  Bodies are so so confusing.  I feel like a fatty and hate that I spent 3 hours of running yesterday and ended up gaining weight.  Blah blah blah.  Had to put it out there.  Now, I'm going to get over it!  Thanks for letting me vent.

It's official!!

It's official, we have moved into our new home!!  It is so nice to be in a place that I know is ours and that we will stay for a long long time.  I have a long "to-do" list that will have to wait for the future.  Surprisingly, I am okay with that.  The move went smoothly, but the last weeks have been just a bit hectic.  We replaced all of the carpet, re-finished the floors, landscaped, and got new kitchen appliances.  I also went to a 4 day First Grade conference, which was a great experience but definitely bad timing.  Oh well, I always say I like to be busy, right?!

 The night before the move

 Paige and David...they did this the entire time!

Freedom Run

I went home to Indy for the 4th of July.  I got to see a lot of my girlfriends, my family, and relax.  It was a great time!  One of the things I did was run a race with Kathy.  We have run the Freedom Run in Carmel before and decided to do it again.  It is a 4.5 mile race that takes place before the parade.  If you were in the mid-west for the 4th, you know that it was sooo hot.  Therefore, the race wasn't so comfortable, but we had a great time!  I love running with my friends.  Plus, we got a medal, which made it all worth it!