While I Was Sleeping

Okay, so this happened awhile ago, but I'll post it for your entertainment.

So one night a couple weeks ago my friend had been trying to get a hold of me all day, but I had been at farewells and homecomings and such. So when I got home around 9:30, I sent her a text. However, only seconds after sending said text I fell completely asleep, like immediately into a R.E.M. cycle or something.

An hour later, my friend called me. I don't remember picking up the phone, but I remember being on the phone and I knew who it was. I told her that I couldn't talk because I had to set my alarm for every hour on the hour to wake up, as part of my triathlon training, of course. She later told me (because I didn't remember hearing her response) that she asked who said to do that and I simply said "someone important." Then I told her that I was sorry if I wasn't making any sense, for I'd already been asleep for an hour. Then she proceeded to say that I was drunk! Drunk! (What a friend right? jk B. :) ).

Anyway, that was the extent of our conversation. So note to all: if you call me after the sun goes down and I really don't make any sense, you probably caught me while I was sleeping. hehehe (totally cliche, I know, but I love it!)

Going Home

This weekend I finally went back down to Ephraim and visited my old friends and roommates! It was a much needed get-away, even though it was only for 24 hours. Kayla and I drove down together and it felt like I'd never left, like I was going home. And my roommates! I love them so much! And I've missed them way more than I realized! The three that were there all have boyfriends (and one fiancee) so I got to meet those boys, and I'm so happy for all of them! They are all so perfect for each other! :) We really had a blast though. We had muddy buddies, made dinner, got snow cremes!!! and then we stayed up until 3 am, later than I've stayed up this whole semester. haha. I was sad to leave, but I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to see them before school ends and we're all moved on. Good old Snow College! haha.

And Run

I have a new favorite song. It is quickly becoming my motto. (I know, I have a lot of mottos. haha)
"And Run" by He Is We
Listen to it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IIp8f13POE
It's just great! :)
Listen, like, love. :)
Now, if you'll please excuse me, I've got to go and run! (Not literally, but like it says in the song, in case you didn't get that.)

Results! Results!

Well, the results are in. I went to the doctor on Monday and found out that I am Vitamin D deficient. So, I'm on a supplement, but here's to hoping that it will help solve the problem! :)

For training this week I decided to take it a little easier than pushing all the way. I just did the best that I could, but didn't want to push myself to exhaustion. I have my lower week next week and then hopefully after that I'll be all ready to go for the last 2 months of training. I'm almost at the height of my training times though. I'm almost there! :) Wahooo!!!!

I do have to say, over the past month or so, running has become my favorite part of training. I know, I never thought I'd say that either, but it's become so...I don't know, therapeutic in a way. When I go running, it's just me, my music and the road. And the wonderful thing about all this training is I have worked my body up to a point where I can just run and run, and I LOVE it! An hour of running now feels like half an hour used to.

I read a quote the other day, I don't remember who it was by, but it has sort of become my motto of the last week. "When life sometimes gets tough it's just an indication that your greatness is being tested. DON'T GIVE UP! Breathe and do something good for yourself. There is absolute joy on the other side. Also, don't forget to reach out and ask for help. You are worth it!" Ponder on that for a little bit- it's a good one. :)

Oh there's sunshine beautiful sunshine!

I should have posted this yesterday or the day before, but I couldn't because I was outside enjoying the beautiful SUNSHINE!!!!!
I put on some flip-flops, rolled up my pants (one day, and the other day I actually wore shorts!!!) and spent two glorious afternoons sitting outside.
Thursday afternoon I went home and played with my nieces. We played with bubbles, chased each other and played Ring Around the Rosie too many times. haha. But they loved being outside and it was a great afternoon. Friday I got some homework, a blanket and went and sat on the (very slanted) lawn outside my apartment. Then a wonderful girl from my ward walked by, saw me, and came and joined me on the grass to paint her nails. We had a great talk and just basked in the amazing glow that was that beautiful sun setting in the West.
Really, one of my greatest loves in this world is the first real warm day after winter. When it's warm enough outside that you don't need a jacket and you can feel spring and summer at the tips of your fingers, getting ever so close! I love feeling the sun on my skin and not hiding underneath big burly coats and sweaters. Sunshine...it's just happy. And it makes everyone be happier than they would be otherwise. :)
Come sunshine! Come and stay!

The training goes on!

Well, training this week was...interesting.
Monday and Tuesday were normal, just doing my thing, but Wednesday kinda threw me for a loop.
First of all, Wednesdays are my long bike rides. Let's just say they are not my favorite. Anyway, on Wednesday I was incredibly tired. I'm not sure why, but I really had no energy. Still, I put on my shoes and began pedaling away. I made it to about Canyon Glen park when I pretty much collapsed off my bike because I literally had no energy left. I had nothing left to give, and there was no way I could push myself any further.
Looking at the situation, I knew I couldn't keep going, but I didn't want to give up. Still, I made my way home and fell asleep on my parent's couch for a few hours. Now, my parents want me to go to the doctor because they think something is wrong. They said I've been way too tired way too often. The thing is, I've been really trying to make sure I'm not pushing myself beyond the limits. That's why I'm not taking too many classes, and that's why I didn't even try to get a job this semester. Still, with how drained I was, I couldn't argue with them. So, I'm going in for an appointment to see if I'm iron deficient or have issues with my thyroid because of all of the weight loss, but I'm really hoping for the best. I'm halfway through training. And yes, it is only going to get harder from this point on, but I am not going to give up! I won't!!!!
But other than that eventful day, nothing is different here. Same old, same old. One beautiful little fact that I shared with my sister's and friends who had Spring Break this week: I only have 5 weeks of school left!!! hahahahahaha!!! Just over a month, and then I am DONE!
(Although please pray for me this coming week, seeing as I have 3 tests).
Anyway, I hope you all have a wonderful day, night and coming week!

Happy Birthday David!

Here's a shout out to one of my best friends in the whole world!

Happy Birthday David!

He is such an amazing person, and I am so blessed to have him in my life and to have the blessing of calling him my friend. He is so smart, caring, considerate and hardworking. He is very loving and really likes to have deep discussions. haha. But he really is such a great friend.

I hope you had an amazing day David! You're the best and I love you tons!!!