Day 1 of Prep week

I went to Wal-Mart first this morning to buy me a time keeping watch, it was $7.58 and hot pink. I also bought a banana (which was delicious), a room temperature water bottle, and oh yeah, some clorox.

I went to the local middle school to go walk my 20 minutes, I walked about a mile. Which sucks, however, it is just my start!

My hip was hurting, so maybe I should go over to the cushioned and better maintained track right next to the one I used. The weather was nice. Going in the morning is way better than going in the evening, once the sun has been out the air is so blahh...

I'll try and keep going during the morning :-) Before 7 am, I saw a bunch of kids prepping for something.

Now, off to my calorie counted breakfast.

Running...

So, today I woke up early! Yay victory!

But it turns out that I read the instructions wrong on the running program. I had to actually walk for 20 minutes the first four days and then walk for 30 the next four days. I worked out (did Zumba) on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (yeah I skipped Saturday); which are the days that I thought were my prep week. Darn!

Oh, well, I guess just to make sure I do it right and don't hurt myself. I'll go this morning and do the 20 minutes of walking, I'll start from scratch. I'll have a banana for fuel, go buy a simple time keeping watch and go walking...

RUNNING SCHEDULE

Before you start with this schedule, get your legs ready with eight days of walking: walk for 20 minutes a day for the first four days, then increase to 30 minutes a day for four more days. Now you're ready to begin with week 1.

Each week of the program, do your run/walk workouts on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and take Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday off.

10-WEEK TRAINING SCHEDULE

Week 1
Run 2 minutes,
walk 4 minutes.
Repeat 5 times.

Week 2
Run 3 minutes,
walk 3 minutes.
Repeat five times.

Week 3
Run 5 minutes,
walk 2.5 minutes.
Repeat four times.

Week 4
Run 7 minutes,
walk 3 minutes.
Repeat three times.

Week 5
Run 8 minutes,
walk 2 minutes.
Repeat three times.

Week 6
Run 9 minutes,
walk 2 minutes.
Repeat twice, then
run 8 minutes.

Week 7
Run 9 minutes,
walk 1 minute.
Repeat three times

Week 8
Run 13 minutes,
walk 2 minutes.
Repeat twice.

Week 9
Run 14 minutes,
walk 1 minute.
Repeat twice.

Week 10
Run 30 minutes.

Note: After completing week 9, if you feel tired, repeat this week of training before moving on to week 10.

Sunrise is to be at 6:22 this morning. We'll see.

I'm thinking about Athens, TX. About maybe working there. I'm not sure where the Lord is going to take me, but I do see myself living in a colonial that is not too big but not too small either, and that has been kept in excellent condition and oh yeah, really cheap :-)

I have so much going for me, I want to make sure to do all that I can with the Lords help every step of the way. He is good and faithful to me, I shouldn't despise small beginnings or him in every moment of my life.

Listening to Spontaneous Worship by Kim Walker (This is my song album)

Sleeping...

I've slept so much today. I'm not sure why I've been sleeping so late! I'm sure that's not good. I'm going to go do Zumba tomorrow again!

I found my running shoes again, I'm not sure how long they will last me before I have to purchase new ones. I'm glad the Lord is working out the good and the bad for those who love him. I've been looking for work and haven't found anything. I'm wondering what it is the Lord is trying to show me and where it is I need to go. I was thinking I want to live in the DFW area, or in Austin.

All of the sudden I want to live in Austin. I've never had any desire to work in Austin, but I guess that is changing now. Hmmm....I'm open to go wherever the Lord would like to take me.

All I know is that he has amazing things in store for me! He is so faithful even when I am not. I'm freaking out since I don't have enough experience to get a good paying job, but all he says is, It's not about you and your skills and abilities, it's about my kingdom and what I want to do and get done through YOU! That helps calm me down, he is sovereign in every area of my life. AMEN!

Wow, it's been a while again...RUNNING

So, we finally got the internet connected again and I'm able to write some more on this blog.

I've been having so much breakthrough with not missing my ex anymore. It sort of just happened Thursday. I was sitting there, thinking about stuff, and nothing! I had no withdrawals of missing my ex or wishing I was with him.

I know it is relatively quick, but I was determined to be free of the bondage and lies.

The last time I saw him was around the last couple of weeks before I moved. I am glad that Father was/is faithful throughout the process. He gave an order and I obeyed and within that guidance I was able to be free from missing him (no more teary reminiscing).

God is so good! He is so gooood all the time! I am glad that I have the privilege of knowing a God who cares about our every move and what we are about.

Now, by no means am I forgetting the pain I went through, because of my disobedience, but I am for sure learning from it.

RUNNING

So, forever and a day now, I've been thinking about running. Running away from all the problems of life...lol not really.

I've been thinking of becoming a runner where I can just put on some shoes and go! I would love to be called a runner by people in random cars and run away if I was ever in a dangerous situation. As of right now, I wouldn't be able to evade anyone on foot if my life depended on it.

I have been down this road before. I've read a bit about how I should start and train for marathons blah, blah, blah. However, I haven't actually done it. But kick myself all the time because I don't actually start. I'm sure I can do it, my brother started out of the blue, I'm sure I can do it, just for the heck of it!

I am looking at this website: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-380-381--678-5-1X2X4X5X6-6,00.html

First Steps!!

Jobs

There are so many great jobs out there. I'm not sure why I've been down about it for a while. I have to aggressively find a job. I'm not sure where to go though. I am planning on applying to the Fulbright scholarship, to do the ETA thing. Since I am a recent graduate I can still apply for it. I know my chances are slim, however, it doesn't hurt to try.

I wonder what country I should hone into. I'll pray about it and see if that is something the Lord wants me to do for now. I know the application is very lengthy...and highly, extremely, competitive. Oh well, I'm sure it will work out one way or another but that would be awesome to help teach english in another country for a year ;-).

I can pick something up for meanwhile, and then find a permanent job. I'm excited to see how it works out.

I must decide on which country and apply for those places.

Wisdom Teeth

So, I finally just set up an appointment to get my wisdom teeth looked at...they are reeking havoc in my small mouth and I am in terrible pain!

Blah...yes I'm 26 and I've never had them taken out (money was a big factor). Anyway, I have an appointment Friday and hopefully they will take out those terrible teeth. I don't have use for them unfortunately. Goodness!

Praise the Lord, because he is still good no matter what!