Kind of crazy it is July already. I am always looking forward to Mondays though, have to thank Healthy Diva for this one. 
Marvelous… this week is a short work week due to the holiday. While I have zero plans for the fourth, I know I will need the few days to pack and get ready for my business trip. Can’t believe I leave in six days. Bizarre.
Marvelous… sweaty run this morning. I think I may be over tired, anxious and stressed because my runs have been joyous.
Marvelous… that in the crazy storms we did not lose power. I don’t know what I would have done without power. Some people near us won’t get it back till mid week. Holy smokes! 
Marvelous… I am officially the E1 Program Assistant at my job. The person I was shadowing has left, meaning it is just me. Nerve racking for sure but at least I feel like I am not stepping on toes anymore as I begin to recruit mentors.
Marvelous… babysitting family that hired me as an occasional nighttime babysitter for them this year. I found them through Care.com and got to meet them yesterday. Kids are adorable, family is super nice and they live a block away. Score!
Marvelous… blog post. I don’t really follow this blog but I saw this post in my reader and wanted to share it. For those at this stage, this is certainly a recovery read. 
Marvelous… I have actively trying to change my mindset. Lately, I have had the all or nothing thoughts. If I even do one little thing that I deem as wrong or a failure, I completely shut down. That was last week, all last week. This week I started off yesterday with the thought that I would make this week better. I would be more on top of my stomach issues, I would be more on top of my daily schedule. Let’s see if I can put this to work. 
Marvelous… I have had some really good conversations with my mom. She is worried. Granted, I know when she talks to me I am stressed and/or anxious but we really have talked a lot about some deeper issues we haven’t discussed ever. I need that sound board and that mom to keep me grounded. I am so thankful for these chats right now.
Marvelous… I got to Bikram yesterday. I really almost bailed just out of pure disgust with myself. Do you have those days where everything feels gross/wrong/just blah? That was me. But instead of wallowing I got my butt through that door and went. I was happy I did as I walked out drenched and smiling.
Marvelous… that while I didn’t get the alone time I needed this weekend, I did gets some reflection time on my runs. I was disappointed to not just be able to chill out but I know that will all come in time as I get my own place. Let’s just hope that happens soon. I am ready to kill someone over this search.
Good conversations are priceless,I agree! I’m glad you share a good relationship with your mom,it’s so good to have someone you can rely on in your family.
Ya, I know I am blessed to have a mom like that.
That is great that you had a good conversation with your mom! I am discovering that although I crave alone time, it is not always as satisfying as I used to find it. I could never go with out the reflection time I get while running!
I think there is a balance, alone time but also people time. Something I never used to realize.
ahh there’s nothing like a good thorough conversation with your mom. i know I will start voicing my fears or upsetness to my mom, and she somehow always seems to pinpoint the deeper issue going on behind it that I had never even really realized! Sounds like your mom is able to do the same for you, and combine that with actively trying to see events/feelings as part of a whole rather than an all or nothing success or failure is really gonna help I think!
SO glad you got to Bikram too – I totally know what you mean, I have those “ew I’m so gross how did this happen what’s going on nothing is right” days sometimes too, and doing things like bikram, or for me going for a walk really helps. I don’t have plans for the 4th either and I’m kinda looking forward to it – I don’t feel in the mood to handle anything crazy at the moment!
I am so ready for a low key 4th, why do I always feel like I need a break? Oh wait I know why. I think we are both having those thoughts now but it is good to know that if someone like you can get through them, I can try to too!
haha I love those pictures
I am happy you didnt loose power.. we still dont have power at our house!
Oh my gosh! I don’t know how you are surviving the heat.
Yay for the short week! Im happy about that too. So true about bikran- i love the wayafterwards have such a positive affect on how I feel.
I went in not wanting to go and walked out scheduling another class! Love that.
Glad you didn’t lose power! and I am glad you found a family to occasionally babysit for. As weird as it may sound, when I was at college I babysat for a family every week and it made me less homesick, to go to a house full of love and be able to talk to the mom like an adult gave me some sort of comfort, so maybe it will bring you some! Isn’t it amazing how a good workout can change your whole outlook?
I really think babysitting will be that for me, I couldn’t agree more. I know, a good workout does the trick a lot.
thanks for the link to that recovery post, babe! can’t wait to read it. i’m sorry you’ve been having a rough time and feeling anxious – i have too. my mom really also helped me through it. glad bikram and running have left you smiling. and congrats on the babysitting gig! the extra $ will be super helpful. it’s always nicer to babysit in summertime when you can play outside with the kids.
Just being with kids can be so grounding, I am glad you liked that article.
Yoga is just amazing. I still have yet to try Bikram but I love my usual Vinyasa. Congrats on moving up in your job and taking over!
Thanks Alex, Bikram is not my favorite but it is what is around me. I am a big vinyasa fan when I find a place.
So glad you didn’t lose power!!!!! The crazy storm on Friday night just missed us on OBX, but had we stayed in Cville for the weekend we would’ve dealt with it. And we we got back everything was working and find. So that’s pretty marvelous
that is marvelous, so many people are still without!
This week is most definitely marvelous since most people get a break in the middle! Hope you stay cool! I can’t imagine having lost AC in DC this past weekend! You were lucky!
Awesome positive points. You always find the best comics to include too. that dog coming through the window cracks me up.
I found those and died laughing.
I’ve thought about trying to baby sit for some extra cash. But it’s really hard for me to give up my off time!
Ya, I guess it is a tough balance, Right now the money is so needed.
Conversations with mom=THE best. They always know the right things to say
I know, I always hope I will be that intuitive.
Bikram is always a good decision! The hardest part is definitely getting there, and no matter if I felt good/bad throughout the class, I’m always glad I went!
that was exactly my feeling this Sunday.
You are so good and coming up with Marvelous-ness. I don’t think I could do it.
I bet you would surprise yourself! I mean Maren even begins with an M.
I HATEEE those days where I feel so disgusting I want to just lay in my bed. Thank goodness you stayed for yoga and felt better, I always feel better too it’s just convincing myself to go is the challenge!
Agreed, I never regret it so that is usually the best motivation to get myself there!
You said, “…While I have zero plans for the fourth…” Might I make a small suggestion? If nothing else, read the Declaration of Independence. Preferably out loud, amidst friends. It’s a family tradition I started. Before eating the BBQ feast, after praying (if it’s your thing), everyone takes turns reading a little of the Declaration aloud until we’ve all heard the whole thing. Helps to put into perspective the meaning of the Holiday, aside from the burgers, beers and fireworks. Want to join us in the tradition from wherever you are?
What a cool tradition, I have never heard anyone do that before!
yay for yoga and good conversations!
a great combo right?
I feel disgusted with myself right now. but this just motivated me.
aw don’t be hard on yourself. You are one amazing person no matter what those voices try and tell you!
I know I’ve never heard your voice … but I can hear it telling me those words! haha thanks!
Now we definitely need to meet up!
Congrats on being the E1 program assistant by yourself now! I’m sure you’ll do a great job!
I sure hope so!
Moms are the best
Congrats on the new job position at work! <3
Thank you for organizing this as always.
Congrats on the promotion at work!
I have times when I feel disgusted too. Those mostly happen when I don’t feel well or I’m exhausted and my body needs REST. I’m excited about the short week as well! I have a ton to do, and now I have some extra time to do it! Score!
I hope I get some rest this week but it keeps getting more jam packed.
I’m glad you didn’t lose power and I hope you enjoy your 4th of July
Thanks Allie, you too!
It’s definitely marvelous that you have such a close relationship with your mom! I, too, am working on fixing my all-or-nothing mentality. It sure hasn’t done me ANY good. It’s time to toss it out, and I’m ready! And so are you!!
I know, that mentality seriously drags me down
I love these posts! Congrats on the promotion girl. And of course, not losing power! I got to spend extra time with my mom though without power so that was fun. Moms seriously ARE the best!! We should try and get together soon, maybe when you get back from your trip?
That must have been so awesome spending more time with your mom. When I get back I am planning one, already decided.
Love the mindset one! Positive thinking can work wonders. I had a great time on Saturday! Thanks so much for organizing. Congrats on being the official program assistant at work and on landing the babysitting job!
I feel pretty luck about landing the second job, I need it.
oh girl i don’t have any plans for the 4th either! i felt like the only one! relax and get ready for your trip!
Ha, ya I am more excited to relax than do anything else.
It’s awesome to see you working on that all or nothing mindset, because I’m trying to face that too. It’s very unconscious most of the time but if I can actively challenge it I can make things a lot better!
You are doing some hard work I want to say, so congrats on that! Keep it up tara.
Yayy for a healthy and great conversation with mom! I know that alwaysssss helps me out, so I love to hear that it did for you too
So glad you are working on changing that mindset as well, I am here doing the same thing miss!
It is always comforting to know that others are there fighting as hard as I am.
I LOVE the word MARVELOUS. And I love that you are talking it out, finding zen, approaching things with a different mindset. You’re inspirational!
Ha, I wish I was. I feel like I am very much struggling in my head right now so writing about it helps.
i’m so with you on the power of mama conversations – they always know best and unconditional love is AMAZING!
couldn’t have said it better myself.
Haha that baby pic cracked me up! Mum’s are the best!
I giggled when i first saw it too!
I love that you’re working on changing your all or nothing mindset- it’s so easy to feel as if you’ve blown it completely just because one thing has gone wrong! And it sure is marvelous that you didn’t lose power- it was pouring like crazy yesterday and our lights flickered a bit & then went out but luckily returned to normal a few minutes later!
oh wow we didn’t even get rain yesterday. that is something I am trying to work on but not doing so hot in…
Such a great post. I think we have quite alot in common by the sounds of it
I think so too! I always relate to all your posts.
I LOVE how runs make everything better!