Saturday, February 08, 2014

My Week in Instagram (Week #64)

It was actually one of those weeks that I thought might be incredibly trying and stressful, but mostly, things just went right. As ever, I was busier than a retail employee on Black Friday. I slept about 11 hours last night.

Sunday:

I ran a race on Sunday, and used the new arm band pocket
my parents gave me for Christmas to hold my license.

The finish line was on the football field ad Sac State.

For once I bothered with the shirt 'cause it wasn't a cheapie
one.



Sweaty, red, and ran the whole way. Decent time: 32:53.

Flamingo socks!

Kitty Kisses
Monday:

Mom and Dad got back from Hawaii on Monday. They
gave me some goodies. 



I was trying to write lesson plans, but someone demanded
some attention.

New shoes. I love Steve Madden.

Don, SCSO's fearless leader.
Tuesday:

Sometimes, you just need a lucky rubber ducky.


Wednesday:

A thank-you note for participating in something awesome.

Another duck selfie. Just 'cause.
Thursday:

"Why do you always leave this comfy bed?"
"I have to work, Millie."
"What is this work? You should sit on warm blankets
all day."

Found this (heads up, even!) on my run.

Thursday was "Be-YOU-ti-ful" day, and one suggestion
was to wear a shirt for your favorite band. So...of course.
Friday:

My department had a turn providing for the monthly
staff potluck, so I brought fruit. Lots of fruit.

Friday afternoon silliness in my office. 

RAIN!!! Glorious, umbrella-needing, grass-growing,
snow-in-the-Sierras-producing RAIN. 
Saturday:

This morning, Dad helped me destroy the hard drive from
my old desktop computer, which made a trip, earlier this week
to the e-waste section at the dump. 

The next couple weeks, despite being short weeks, promise to be just as crazy and busy as the last few. I have two major school events and a four-day trip to Fresno on my radar, all before March even happens. And February is a short month.

Yup. Wild and Absolutely True.

Thursday, February 06, 2014

Throwback Thursday

February 2010, about 40 pounds into my weight loss.

A picture from about three years ago, and this blog post, also from three years ago, in which I tell the story of the first time running made me throw up...unfortunately, not the last.

Ahh, memories!

Saturday, February 01, 2014

My Week in Instagram (Week #63)

It was another busy, busy, week, but I got some good pictures.

Sunday:

Setting off for my Sunday Morning Run.

It was a hazy sort of winter day.

Four miles!

Walkin' home.

May all your weeds be wildflowers.

Lovely Facebook message from Mr. Gaesser.

Sweet potato and leek.

Seeing patterns in a leek. 
Making Curried Sweet Potato Chowder
Monday:

Clouds! The whole region anxiously waited for some much-
needed rain. 
Mom's camellia bush is ready to explode.

New shoes

Mendelssohn. 

Who says choir rehearsal is boring?
Tuesday:

Very hazy winter morning.

Post-run.

Arrive at school to see this. Don't bat an eyelash.

Arrive at desk to make instant mess.

Afternoon snack is ORANGE.

Sunset
Wednesday:

Gray skies...come on, rain!

The view from the copy machine.

RAIN!!!!

Rain on my windshield. 

Where am I supposed to sleep?
Thursday:

The desktop on my work computer.

A pen I inherited in my office.

In the gym.
Friday:

Back to sunshine.

The copy machine and I meet again.

Cheesecake with my friend Amy. : )
Saturday:

It might be time to do laundry...

Waiting at the red light in downtown Lincoln.


Waiting for the manager to get back so I can pay my rent.

This exists. I saw it at Target.
I have a wild week ahead--it's going to be busy, crazy, and even a little stressful. Without elaborating, I have a few major things to get done, two formal observations, and all of the usual assorted craziness. I'll be glad for the weekend.