Ahhh.... much better

It's been a while since I've blogged - not primarily because of my lack of enthusiasm with running, and everything else, but for a multitude of things. For one, my laptop wireless connection at home has been acting up for my laptop, while hubby's has been okay, so that's been a struggle, and I get frustrated easily with technology, considering I'm impatient with it while working in the industry. I am also in Microeconomics, and am not no where near where I should be with my reading ... oh well. So far, I have a B and am halfway through with the class.

As mentioned in my previous post, I've been down and out. I have been trying to hit the pavement, but unsuccessfully am not completing my runs up to my standard or mileage, and while feeling like poo, as well. I ventured out for a positively thought out run last weekend of 11 miles, then called hubby to come get me at 5 miles in.. Not a good thing. I'm still swimming twice a week, which I feel is getting better. And I plan to ride my bike this weekend along with a swim session and a long run, that will turn out much better than the previously ones, I'm sure of it.

So, earlier in the week, my supervisor noticed I was not myself and suggested I take a day off to veg out. He actually said that I should be "UN-Like Mendy" by sitting on the couch all day, no running, and eating bon-bons. It felt nice that he always has the mental picture of me counting every calorie, and running any chance I get - However, that's just not the case, and it made me think. I was flattered - but, here lately - that sounds exactly what I would do - but, maybe not bon-bon's - pizza, or french fries instead.


Anyway, other than the lack of internal motivation being non-existence within me, I have felt off balance, and actually thought that I could have a chemical imbalance, but I'm hanging in there and just waiting to feel balanced again. So, based on what my supervisor suggested, I talked to David and he suggested I go get spa'ed, so that's just what I did. Today, I took the day off and went to Wisteria
and used the spa packaged he so sweetly bought for me. (Thank you so much, David! :-) I had a full facial, massage, pedicure, hair shampoo and cut, and walked out the door 3.5 hrs later with a couple of extra goodies in a bag, less $ in my pocket, but a nice smile on my face. I had planned to go for a swim afterwards, but with nicely straightened hair, I just couldn't ruin it for the evening, just yet.


So, I did a run on Wed of 5 miles with my new shoes, Mizuno Wave Inspire (see how pretty they look ->>), hoping they ease up the pain in my left shin. They did in some way, but I'm still having pain, and today during my massage appt (she focused on my legs, mainly my calfs), she found several knots (I suppose) in my left calf, so I've got to really baby them.

(Written fri pm, as the above was from the am)
I'm back... I think I've fixed my laptop (haven't lost network signal today, yet), and I've caught up a lot in class even though I still have a few pages left to read before tomorrow. This college stuff has kept me pretty busy lately... sorry, I've been out of touch...

Here's Grace and I a few minutes ago. After getting my haircut, it looks red for some reason. Weird...


Have a nice night - apparently I'm hitting the sack here in a min with Grace, she won't let me blog anymore as I was hoping to, so I'll catch up with everyone tomorrow morning. Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend!