Butterflies.

This summer I spent a lot of time at The Chicago Botanic Garden.  It is close to my house and we are members.  My favorite thing was to go there in the morning and sit outside eating their oatmeal.  I did homework there and went there for fun.  They had a butterfly exhibit that we visited.  There were two butterflies that stayed on David and I the whole time!

Halloween.

This year for Halloween, our staff dressed up as book characters.  Of course, I had to be Pinkalicious!

Half-Marathon

A few weeks back (or maybe more than that...) I ran a half marathon.  It was weird to just go to the race by myself and run it like it wasn't too big of a deal.  One exciting thing happened though.  I ran into one of my favorite contestants from The Biggest Loser.  I found out he lives in Orland Park.  I had fun talking with him!

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.