Another MIMM thanks to Healthy Diva Eats. Got to say, I need an upbeat start to this week which I am foreseeing will be quite long. Getting back into routine plus apartment searching up the wazoo is going to be ROUGH. I will be honest, I have a lot of not so marvelous things floating around my head but no excuses means finding that light in the darkness.
Marvelous… comments and reflection from my post yesterday about EXCUSES. I actually was not expecting a lot of feedback or even response on this touchy subject. But man, you guys did not disappoint. I even got some great tips on how to make my ‘no excuses’ list more concrete and tangible. Check out Kate’s post on it if you haven’t already. A great next step to the no excuses mentality.
Marvelous… my no excuses planned worked last night! I stuck to my plan and totally feel confident in how I did. *happy dance*
Marvelous… 540 am wake up this morning, the first one in a week. Despite waking up every hour last night, I was able to get out of bed and rock out some sweaty miles. I thought I would be dragging but it really helped that a. I was proud of myself for sticking to my plan and b. there were so many runners out at 6 am! Totally motivating.
Marvelous… discount find at the store this week. I have been able to cut my weekly grocery haul by nearly $20 since the first time I did it. I am pretty proud of the deals I have been finding and ways to maximize with less cost. That is a bonus. 
Marvelous… that I got back into my routine of wearing a watch everyday. I started when I was in Cali because I wasn’t allowed to have my phone out. Since then, I have just been putting it on everyday. So much easier. 
Marvelous…. bumping into Bethany yesterday at Eastern Market. Something that makes a place feel less like a transitional place and more like a home is that idea of bumping into people randomly. Plus, who wouldn’t want to run into her?
Marvelous... that dresses were invented for this very reason. Amen to this. I seriously only wear skirts or dresses to work because between riding on the metro and walking over a mile just to get to work, the sweat would be intense.
Marvelous... that I took a leap and committed to Sarah’s online bible study group. I was one of the first three to sign up so I get the book for free! I am super excited to find something to commit to because I feel like I have been doing nothing in regards to my faith lately. I have been letting it fall victim to my anxiety rather than seeking further focus.
Marvelous… my dad is coming this week. I know I felt ambivalent about it for a while but then when he finally announced he is flying in Thursday morning and staying till Sunday morning I got giddy with excitement. I really can’t wait for so many reasons. Maybe his arrival is helping me stick to my no excuses plan?
Wow, I actually do have a lot of marvelous things going on today!
Questions: What is marvelous about your Monday? What have you committed to lately?
So many marvellous things things in this post! Finding discounts are always marvellous, unfortunately I have been spending a boat load on groceries recently even though it was one of my July goals to stay on a budget..oops
That is so true about dresses, they are great for keeping me cool on hot summer days 
I’m touched that you find the fact that I started the online bible study to be marvellous, in fact I find it marvellous that you joined! (P.S Your book order is placed, so it should be on it’s way soon) 
So excited to start with your group. I agree, groceries can be expensive so I am slowly learning how to save and boy has it made a difference.
Super proud of you for sticking to your plan to not make any excuses! Way to go,Alex!
Plus,I love those milkshake-straws… They only sell them as special deals sometimes here in Germany and they’re freaking expensive then,sadly,but whenever I see those on sale,boy you can bet I’m the forst one who purchases them for sure!
I know the 50% off thing totally got me! I just had to.
Yay
Im glad your dad is coming to visit you 
Me too, perfect timing indeed.
Ahh there are a lot of marvelous things going on here Alex, way to go! So soo glad to hear you are trying not to make those excuses and sticking to the plan, awesome girl. Those milk shake straws are tasty, I bought them once randomly and am quite glad I did
Yay for your dad visiting you too! Have a nice rest of your marvelous Monday
I love those milk straws, I keep finding a new flavor and have to try it! Have a wonderful Monday!
yayy for marvelous things!! I am glad, you needed some good things going on to lift your spirits! Glad your dad is coming to visit you, you will feel worlds better once you see him!
I really can’t wait, so excited! Keep having fun with that cutie Brady!
Love that you are sticking to your plan girl, and trying to not make anymore excuses!!
:)
So excited for you that your dad is visiting you this week for a couple days. I hope you two have a wonderful daddy/daugther time! I would do anything for one of them right now, but w/ me being an ocean away.. kinda impossible haha.
Have a great Monday!
Ya, it is tough having a distance between us i can’t imagine your crazy distance! I am really ready for him to come, I miss him a lot.
Hahahaha I love that quote about pants, totally gods gift to girls! And I love all of your marvelous things
Agreed, we are lucky for our summer dresses that can be worn to work.
lots of marvelous things indeed!!!
SO glad you’ve been sticking to the no excuses plan and I know that the more times you succeed with that, the more your confidence will grow 
(thanks for the shoutout by the way!) I bet it’s going to be such a relief when your dad gets here too! Oh and TRUTH about wearing dresses lol. it is WAY too hot in the summer for pants!!
Glad I am not the only adverse to pants in this weather, I mean really, ick. Your post was awesome, I had to include it.
It was great running into you yesterday, too. It is moments like that which make me a believe in fate and no happy accidents
So freaking true, hope you are having a great Monday!
Great job sticking to your plan! I could never wear pants in the summer, seriously. Especially on the metro! It’s really awesome that your dad is visiting you. Regarding the meetup, the end of July sounds good for me! I have races the first two weekends of August, I think.
Oh man jealous! I am dying to race. I know pants are not my thing in this heat at all.
It takes a lot to wake up that early – that really is marvelous! I’m trying to stick with running three times a week no matter how hot it is, even if the heat means I can only do a mile.
That is why I wake up early, the DC heat has been brutal. You can do it!
those little milk straws are marvelous! today is marvelous in my neck of the woods because the sun is finally out again after a week of rain!
I love those straws, so addicting. Glad you have some sun, rain dampens all moods.
Youve got some great things going on!! Good for you for joining a bible study group. I really need to join one of those as well, but most of mine at my church are during the day…and I work! I guess Ill just have to keep doing it myself!
I was glad to finally find one that really resonated with my interest. You should look into it!
How exciting!! That is a ton of marvelousness
I have to say, I was surprised by the list!
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We’re going to a Brewer’s game tonight – that’s pretty marvelous!
Oh man have fun! What a way to start the week.
AH so many marvelous things in this post! I hope it continues into a marvelous week
Thank you and you too!
Love summer dresses. I hardly ever wear pants when it’s hot out! Dresses dresses everyday. Glad to hear you had a great run too!! Hope you have a marvelous week!
When the heat goes up, I seriously never put on a pair of pants. Can’t bear it.
So many marvelous things! Love the Bethenny sighting
It was a great Sunday!
Marvelous because you wrote a post about so many marvelous things
I was so surprised I had a good list going, just shows you.
Nice job getting out the door, even after a poor night’s sleep! That’s a tough one. And I am definitely with you on the skirts. So much more comfy in the heat.
Marvelous in my Monday is that the sun is finally shining after a week of rain!
I know, it did take a lot but always worth it. That is what I have to tell myself over and over.
Yes, lots of marvelous things going on in your life!!
Also, yay for the online Bible study
I am really excited about it! Can’t wait for it to begin.
That a lot of marvelous-ness!!! I love that ecard about the dresses. Story of my life!! I HATE wearing pants. Hate.
My monday is marvelous for very simple things, actually! Finding a cookie butter at a grocery store (YUM) along with PB2 (which I’ve been wanting forever), hanging with my boyfriend and dog, and going to Crossfit tonight!!
You have a lot of marvelous things too, I just found PB2 but haven’t bought it yet. It is on my to do list this weekend. I hate wearing pants for sure.
These are all marvelous things! I’m so glad that your daddy is coming!!! YAY!
Me too, I really will cherish my time with him for sure.
Lol! Love your comment about wearing dresses!! Def a marvelous thing in the too-hot summertime
I just need those dresses, the metro would be unbearable!
yay for the no excuses plan!!
It really kicked me into gear for sure!
Oh man, I find it SO hard to run after a crummy night’s sleep. Especially if I know i have a busy day ahead!
I just remember that it will feel amazing AFTER. hhaha.
It is amazing how easy it was to start wearing a watch everyday. I have a Garmin 110 so it’s a time teller/road mile muncher so I always have it on! I love this baby.
I switch between the Garmin and my watch when I run but during the day my Timex is my best friend.
OK, I need to hear more about your grocery shopping strategy in the city. I feel like I’m paying an arm and a leg every week! School me!
Oh man we should talk. it’s all about the coupons and buying produce at a cheaper place. Always go for the sales for produce so you switch it up each week.
I love dresses and skirts in the summertime! If I lived somewhere that was warm all year I would totally be wearing them basically every day. And I just love that they make you feel polished and pulled-together no matter what!
Those are all the reasons I love dresses too. I find any way to stay warmer in the winter so I can still rock the dresses.
Dude. I’m big on watches, too. I feel like my life is more in order when I’m wearing one.
I don’t know how and why I went off it for a while but I am glad it is back. I am the same way
Good for you and sticking to your plan!
It really is harder than I thought it would be…
But you can do it!
Ha, love your positivity as always.
Dresses are made purely for wearing when hot. I said the exact same thing earlier this morning!
They are my go to this time of year.
Yay! Sounds like you are progressing in leaps and bounds this week! So nice your Dad is coming to see you!
Leaps and bounds may be a stretch but I am surely working on it.
What a lovely post.
What is marvellous about my day? Getting outdoors and taking my boyfriends dogs for an amazing walk around the neighbourhood, soaking up the sunlight and truly enjoying being present in the moment
I love how you walk your dogs for that moment, that was one of my favorite things about having a dog back home.
And good on you for your early morning run! It is always so motivating seeing all the other runners up and about at the same crazy hour as you.
I have to agree, it just makes you feel so up and alive at that hour.
You’re a rockstar for sticking to your plan and busting out a run so early in the day – nothing like a sweaty workout to kickstart the week! I totally agree about pants in the summer- not gonna happen…plus dresses look so much nicer during this time of the year!
Dresses are the way to go. Thanks for the encouragement, it has been hard but I made a promise to myself.
Haha so funny, I always wear dresses for the same reason!
I mean you have to in this heat!
Yay for a marvelous Monday!
That’s funny about the watch. I haven’t worn one in years, and it’s starting to bug me. I think I might invest
Well done for the great run, and also for cutting your grocery bill by so much! whoa, what a difference!!
I honestly can’t live without it now. Cutting down my grocery list has been a life savor.