MIA

Yeah, yeah, yeah... I've been a little MIA lately, I know. I have fallen off the bandwagon all around, call it a lack of motivation. My coworkers have been gone, I've been bored to death... I thought that once I graduated, I would have more free time and be more, I don't know, active. But all that has happened is that I have lost focus. Without so much on my plate keeping me to a schedule, I started to feel kind of lost. But I am getting back on course. I want to be able to finish things and I WILL! So today, I am going outside to enjoy this beautiful day while getting some exercise! :) 

My mom is in town today, I haven't seen her in over 6 months, and not at all since I graduated! So I am very excited for her to be visiting. We are going to hang out, catch up, relax on the boat on the lake!! Great way to spend a long weekend (being memorial day weekend  and all). So all in all, things are looking up. I think today's exercise is going to be swimming. I haven't been in a while, but since I'll already be out on the water and it's more than 80 degrees outside, I think this is more than fitting! I'm going to take Dora, my bubs, with me, she LOVES the water! Alright, done with work for the day, time to go play :) Pictures of fun in the sun with the mom and pup to come.

Side note: I started watching The Walking Dead. Honestly an amazing series. I mean, I do like a good zombie movie/show, but this one is GREAT! I finished season one in a day, but I can't seem to find a place to watch season two online. I may have to break down and rent it if no one has it. Sad, but well worth it. AND at least I'll know what to do in a zombiepocalyps.

May Challenge.

30 days, 30 workouts, 30 minutes, 30 pounds. Person who looses the closest to 30 pounds (aka the most weight) wins. So, here's to trying to keep myself honest and accountable. I am going to attempt to post the pictures of the may challenge workouts on here. I'll add as I go, there should be 30 by the time I'm done.

day 1. Dora and I went for a jog.

Day 2. Got stuck in the rain while running.

day 3. Yoga on the Wii!

day 4. Tigers game. May not seem like a workout, but you try walking a few miles in Detroit, climbing the stairs at Comerica, and then sweating your but off for hours and then tell me it's not! :)

day 5. Forgot to take a picture. Walking/running/playing with dogs at my dad's property, not an official workout either, but I'm counting it.

day 6. Pure Sweat! A little over two miles, that was rough!! lol 

Party Bus.

The Graduates (Katie on left and Me on right)

PARTY BUS! This past Saturday was a blast! Katie (who, if you haven't figured it out by now, is my roommate and one of my best friends) and I graduated and celebrated balla' style, with a giant party bus. Katie got the bus with her other friend and then we all celebrated together. We had a great time. 28 people, 6 hours, 3 bars and countless drinks... a great way to end a college career haha. I bought a new dress, which I loved, you can't see it very well in the picture, but it was a cute little black and white dress. I will try to post some more (better) pictures when I get them, but this was the best one I have so far. Celebrating with some of my closest friends (including one who is also my co-worker, wink wink) was all that I could have asked for. I was so thankful for the great night and amazing people who came out to share in the excitement. I feel so blessed to have such great friends and family. The next day I actually felt pretty good, woke up early, got some stuff done around the house, and then felt lost, because Sunday is usually my day of homework... but I had none. That feeling didn't last long though, I relaxed for a bit and then had celebration dinner with my family and Katie (who I count as part of my family as well). My choice, a delicious chicken deVan ( a casserole), and a chocolate, heath, caramel cake homemade by my sister. Overall, a great weekend! 

Side note: On the procrastination front, I have decided I have put off applying for jobs long enough. So throughout the past week i have been slowly applying for some positions through my current employer, a few other local human service agencies and even a few places in Cali. I mean, I think I could handle moving out for a nit, and besides, my lifelong Bestie lives there! (Yeah, we've been friends since Kindergarten, went to school together through college, lived together for a couple years, and I  have so much love for that girl! lol) So, here's hoping to something good... or at least a job with benefits! ;)

Graduation.

Who has two thumbs and is graduated... THIS GIRL! I know it's been a while, but I have had a lot going on, for real though. haha As previously stated, I graduated! I had finals and papers all week and I had to pick up one of my best friends' mom from the airport for a surprise graduation visit on Friday. Then I went to her graduation and celebration dinner on Saturday, followed by PARTY BUS!! Monday I went to my first Tigers game of the season, which sadly was rained out :( However, I have another coming up this Saturday! All while trying to maintain a workout or at least somewhat healthy routine. Busy, busy, busy. But things have started to calm, and I am really starting to realize, it's over, I did it! :) So, more to come of the party, just wanted to post a quick update.

Side note: Started "May Challenge"with my roommie Katie and her cousin. 30 days, 30 minutes, 30 workouts, 30 pounds... sounds amazing right!? Keep you posted on that too lol

That's ME!!!