Another bang to start the week thanks to Healthy Diva Eats. I am trying to really stay positive to start this week. This link up is such a reminder that practice is necessary when things are rough or a little tougher than usual. Jumping right in… 
Marvelous…. that it has been a month since I have graduated from college and little over three weeks since starting ‘real life’ in DC. Where has the time gone? It is crazy to think this is my third week on the job, fourth week in DC, fourth week away from home. It has been a rocky road but I am here. That counts for something right? 
Marvelous… that the housing interview vent yesterday made me feel a tad better. Yet I am still torn and still unsure of what to do. Granted I don’t have a lot of time to decide once I get there notice. My parents think I should hold off but then I worry if I am giving up an affordable place to live. Woof.
Marvelous… that there is no cup of coffee that can’t fix a one hour night sleep. Yep, I saw the clock change every hour until finally at 530 I just got up to go running. No idea why I couldn’t sleep at all.
Marvelous… I have been scouring blogs and posts for new sources of protein. I think that is what is making me feel so run down. I think upping my protein intake is going to make me feel 100x better but I know I need to get creative with this, make the protein affordable and convenient. I went grocery shopping yesterday and while it was tough, I tried to push my comfort zone. I was frustrated last time I came back feeling I got nothing I truly enjoyed, I didn’t want that to happen again. 
Marvelous… the blogger meet up happening next Saturday in DC is on its way to growing numbers. I am so lucky to have such a great community that wants to meet crazy people like me. You don’t understand, I am literally counting down the days. (Oh.. now I even have some swag to hand out thanks to a company!)
Marvelous… that I am in dire need of FOUR guest bloggers for July 8th – 13th when I will be on the training trip to California with my company. I know I will probably be able to blog BUT I would rather not be stressing out about it. This will be the first round of guest posters I have ever done. Exciting landmark people, I’m on the move.
Marvelous… I found a brand new running route yesterday. I always experiment on the weekends when I am not on a schedule to find a route that fits a good time and mileage so that during the week I can just run it knowing I won’t be late. 
Marvelous… that talking to my mom has been a relief. She has been so comforting. I think she feels me struggling just in my voice. We one of the most heart warming conversations yesterday where she told me to not stress about apartments. She said that of course dad and her would be able to help me out a bit and loan me money if need be for a short period until I get my footing. She comforted me by saying she was praying for me and confident I would find my place in DC. Gosh, I love moms. Even more surprising, my dad was even nicer to talk to. That never happens. I think they are both just worried about me. Luckily, they will be coming down to go apartment hunting the third weekend in July. Boo yay! 
Marvelous… I saw Brave and while the movie was not as good as I had hoped it would be, the mother daughter relationship was phenomenal. I was so glad a movie highlighting that special bond was made for kids. I almost cried after the movie just feeling so blessed that I knew I had that relationship with my mom, the one where I would do all it took to mend that bond. A huge part of my recovery motivation was to build back up the relationship I had with my mom. 
Marvelous… that I am having an Alex night this Friday. I haven’t had a night by myself in quite a while. I need those, real bad. My roommates fiancé is in town and because I am working friday instead of taking it off (yep… I voluntarily gave up a my flex Friday, newbie suck up move I would call it), I thought I would deserve a night relaxing in the apartment with hopefully cable and some trashy tv. 
So much thanks should be given to this community, all its members that make each post we all write feel so welcomed.
Off to work!
Questions: What is marvelous about your Monday? What is your motivation when times get tough? How have you let yourself have a ‘you’ day?
Sorry you couldn’t sleep last night,I know that so well and it’s AWFUL!
In my case,coffee would not be such a good idea as I can’t stomach it,but it’s good to hear you’ve found something that makes you feel a little bit better at least.
I want to see Brave,too,but it’s not out in Germany yet!
Ha, soon hopefully. go see it! No sleep makes me so upset!
I’d love to guest post for you!
I can’t believe it has been a month since you’ve been in D.C.! I completely sounded like a crazy blog stalker there!
PLEASE! I would love that, I will email you today!
Awwwww yay for a blog meet up this coming weekend! I know that will make you feel a little better! Meeting new people is always good!
Coffee is needed, haha! I feel ya on that one girl!
Happy Marvelous Monday! <3
Meeting new people always saves the day for me!
So sorry to hear about your bad night of sleep! I was having crappy sleep but now I am on medication to remedy that, and it was the smartest thing I did. Yeah, it’s an antidepressant, and I fought that for a long time, but it does mellow me out so I can sleep. I think seeing the clock while you’re in bed makes it that much more anxiety provoking so maybe you should turn your clock around or something?
Glad your parents are being so supportive with this
. I can’t believe it’s been a month since you graduated either!
I know, maybe I should turn my clock around. I sleep with my phone which doesn’t help as well. time flies, seriously!
I would love to do a guest post for you if you still need someone!!!
I would love that, I will email you today!
Oooh I want to see Brave SO bad!! I heard it was awesome, and the fact that there’s a mom-daughter relationship in it makes me want to see it even more
“that there is no cup of coffee that can’t fix a one hour night sleep” SO TRUE! Thank God for caffeine!!!
Ha , i know coffee saves me. go see it with your mom it is adorable!
Sounds like a wonderful Friday night to me! Those are my fave — and how I spent this past Friday
was asleep by 10:30 like a super cool person and IT WAS AWESOME.
Dude, that is me every night so I would never complain there!
Just stumbled on your blog – you’re a great writer! My Monday is marvelous because I get to hang out with my 1-year-old BFF today – I’m a nanny for the greatest little guy ever!
thanks for reading, i am heading over to check out yours now!
i am having a less than marvelous monday but my boss ended up not being in today so that’s pretty awesome. the alex friday sounds so great. i am in need of a caitlin day with each passing day more and more!
I bet you are, especially with your weekend classes. Seriously amazed by you.
I love this post! It’s wonderful to hear that your parents are there to support you and help you through the crazy difficult job of apartment hunting.
In terms of protein, I would definitely go for eggs! If you like them, of course. They’re an extremely nutritious, CHEAP source of protein. I probably eat 2-3 every single day.
This Monday is marvelous because I don’t have work! When times get tough, my boyfriend is always there to motivate me. I also look at where I’ve been versus where I am now, and the difference is huge. To be honest, I need a “me” day. I’m thinking of a pedicure to help me relax/make me feel pampered
I hope you get your me day, I actually have been buying eggs a ton for that reason.
I saw brave too!! it was cute, not as fantastic as I thought it would be. I would love to do a guest post for you since you helped me out, let me know if you would like me to!
PLEASE I would love for you to do one, I will email you details!
Wait you’re going to be in California?? What part??
That’s a bummer that Brave wasn’t as good as you hoped. I love all the commercials and I really wanted to see it!
Oakland, i am there for about five days. i have never been so kind of excited besides all the training stuff, womp.
I am so excited to read about your blogger meetup! My Monday is marvelous because I don’t work and because my weekend was so good!
I actually am so freaking excited for it, wish you could be there!
Coffee does not make a1 hour sleep night work for me – you are a machine!
Marvelous Monday for me is being back in Denver this week, where it’s HOT, but not humid. that’s marvelous. 
Gah I would love to be there! Hot but not humid sounds amazing in Dc.
Ugh, I hate it when I’m up all night. Every month have have one or two nights where I watch the clock or toss and turn the whole night. Coffee is a lifesaver!!!
Marvelous Monday is a rest day after doing the tri yesterday. My muscles are sore…but in kinda a good way, ya know?
I love that feeling and also the feeling when a rest day feels marvelous. No amount of coffee is saving this day. Boo!
Aah this post makes me so happy!! I’m SO so glad things seem to be looking up for you after the rough weekend you had – especially on the apartment front, that’s such a relief that your parents are willing to help you out for a bit. Mine definitely made that same agreement with me since I won’t have a fulltime paying job till after my internship haha. Solo nights are SOOO good sometimes too! I used to make it a point to do that once a week in college, just to escape from all the people – I’d read for fun, do my nails, watch tv on my laptop, drink tea etc. soooo necessary.
Ooh and i would LOVE to guest post for you if you don’t already have enough lined up!
Oh I would love if you did, I will email you tonight with details but that would be freaking amazing if you could. I am glad I am not the only one who needs those solo days. They do we so much good.
I saw that you’re looking for protein!!!
I went on a frantic search a few months ago for some because I cant have dairy (whey and casein are out!!), would prefer for it to not be from soy and I really wanted gluten free since it just makes it better for you. I ended up with SPIRU-Tein. It’s awesome. I like vanilla the best. Check it out. It’s so versatile so you can add it to muffins, pancakes, smoothies, shakes.
Hopefully you’ll get some more sleep tonight, girlfriend. Those kind of nights are the worst.
Wow thanks for that suggestion. I am going to look into that, the vanilla sounds delicious.
Moms are the best relief for talking through things and making me feel better. I rely on mine for that sooo often. And it’s always so great to find a new running path, love that
I couldn’t agree more, moms seriously save the day.
I agree that coffee can fix anything – including no sleep! I hate those nights when my mind won’t shut off and I can’t sleep. YAY for a new running route
I know, no amount of coffee saved me today.
How come you can’t find good protein? I know you are gluten-free but are you vegetarian or vegan?
No, I just don’t really know what to have. Plus i am trying to save money.
Frozen bulk chicken breasts are cheap, so are eggs. Protein powder is not super cheap but then you can make your own protein bars which are much cheaper than buying bars. Peanut flour is another good protein source. Sometimes I just get sick of food too and it’s hard to find something that sounds good. I feel so much better on a high protein diet, your body needs those amino acids.
That is why I think I need more protein, I am hoping it will help my body. Thanks for those great suggestions. I have never tried peanut flour, sounds good though.
Today is marvelously gorgeous! It was only a high of 80…gotta take advantage before it reaches 99 later this week
I love the heat so I am in heaven.
Your Friday night plan sounds perfect! I’m definitely a person who needs my “me” time, and sometimes there’s nothing better than a relaxing Friday night after a chaotic week! And it’s amazing how parents can sense when something is a little off and just make you feel so much better about everything. Hope you made it through the day ok despite your rough night, and hope tonight is much better for you!
So true, I can’t wait to relax. Plus I have the Saturday DC meet up to look forward to the next day.
These are all great “marvelous” things to remember and dwell on! I love the mom one of course, our moms are just awesome, and so glad she is able to help you out right now!
And you certainly deserve that Friday night, sounds like a perfect plan to me and one I hope you enjoy and feel rejuvenated from!
I think Friday night will be awesome, even Saturday.
Sounds like you have a really supportive family! I love nights to myself (although they don’t happen much anymore) and calling my mum still one of the best moOd busters!
I agree, it totally turns my mood around.
Totally true about the coffee thing. It’s liquid magic.
Liquid magic for sure.
I’m so glad you’re having a night to yourself! We all need that sometimes. Also, finding a new running route is AWESOME! I loooove that. So excited for the meet up, of course
You don’t understand I can’t freaking wait for Saturday.
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