Who knew I would have a lot swirling in my head on a Saturday night? I am currently sitting on the floor of my apartment completely wiped thanks to walking all over the world to grocery shop. What I wasn’t expecting was that my favorite snacks, seriously all of them, would no longer be at the stores. Aka I came home empty handed. Sad Alex.
- 13 miles this morning rocked. What didn’t rock was the pain I had in my stomach the whole freaking time. Two pit stops (one in a bush) and I called it a day. I really wanted to do more than 13 but my stomach was not having any of it. I really hate this, work was almost embarrassing because my stomach was doing anything but cooperating.
- I would love to run the 10 mile race tomorrow that I got free admission to but getting there on the metro with switching lines at 6 am is not going to happen. I couldn’t even ride the metro today because it was only running on one track. No worries, I am thinking a 10-11 run around here will do the trick.
- I don’t go all mushy on you a lot but can I just say how freaking blessed I feel so have my newly married buddy a block from me. We went on an hour and half walk just talking. Talking the whole time. I really needed it, I needed her. Homesickness has been coming in strong waves so just being able to hear her voice gave me relief. Also, if you had told me I would have a new buddy to text every single day, at any hour, about any crazy thing I would have called a bluff. But I do and I can’t be more happy.
- If you saw my twitter, you may have seen me tweet about my mom setting me up with a guy. Well, it was my mom’s friend (a new low) who wanted to set me up with a graduate student at John Hopkins. It is totally in his field to contact me because a. I can’t get to him so he would have to come to me and b. I have none of his info, he only has mine. This could be something that actually comes through or something that falls flat.
- I am getting more and more anxious because the second job lady still hasn’t emailed me. I am desperate for this job, I mean it. I spend not nearly enough each week on groceries or even necessities BECAUSE I am so fearful of spending money I don’t have. I am not making money, period, because of all my bills. I can’t even imagine when come January I have to pay three student loans off. My anxiety is freaking skyrocketing. My budget for everything has been reduced each week because of that but honestly I am not happy with that. I know I have to do it but I miss just the ease of doing things I want to do without the worry of money. Gosh, crossing my fingers for this job to come through. I don’t care how busy I am.
- I really don’t want to do this colonoscopy come Friday. Not only do I need to take a vacation day in my skimpy number of vacation days but I have to pay to basically be on a liquid diet for two days and drink those drinks the night before. Why does that sound appealing? It doesn’t. At the same time, I have been (excuse me) going non-stop for over 48 hours. That can’t be good.
- I miss home.
A relaxing Saturday night to clear my head. My last Saturday of not working this month. Sounds like a plan to me. Have a wonderful Saturday night and Sunday! Don’t forget to enter my giveaway!
Questions: What is going on during your Saturday? Any fun Sunday plans?
Girl you are seriously one of my running hero’s! I cannot even imagine running double digets everyday! I always am beat the day after a long run! I guess you’re just built for distance…and are an amazing athlete of course! Crossing my fingers for you on the job!
You are too sweet, I am always amazed by your athletic triumphs as well. It took me a while to get to where I am today, I had to learn what my body responds to best.
Do what you can with what you have. Be hopeful but don’t wear rose-coloured glasses. Don’t get ahead of yourself, but never, ever count yourself out.
You’re going through a lot. Homesickness, real sickness, stress — I can’t for sure tell you that it will all turn out right. I can’t tell you that you’ll wake up tomorrow unburdened. And I’m so sorry that I can’t. From the bottom of my heart.
But I know that you’ve got this. You’ve proven your strength, courage, and resilience. Stay the course, and never stop moving forward.
Very wise Chelsie as always. I really sometimes just have to step away and that helps me a lot. Hope you had a wonderful weekend.
Good job on 13 miles … even if they were not so fun, 13 miles is an accomplishment!!
Good luck with the colonoscopy.. I hope everything goes well and that the whole experience isn’t awful or anything. You don’t deserve any more awfulness with tummy troubles.
I would just love some answers, lots of answers!
Love that “suddenly I can’t swim” picture! Goodluck with the blind dating it can be surprisingly fun or horrible!!!
Sorry you’re having stomach troubles!! I hope you get some answers!
Money or lack of it is stressful. You can only do your best. Things will get easier/ better.
I hope things get easier, I keep telling myself to just relax in cases like this. Easier said than done.
13 miles? Jesus woman, you are incredible – I’ve never done a double digit run in my life!
I’m so glad you’ve got a friend nearby, having someone close makes all the difference in the world! I hope that helps alleviate some of the homesickness.
My parents came up to visit me today and take the boy and I out for lunch – it was definitely a great Saturday.
Parents visiting is always a highlight! Always!
yay! love that you’re having a buddy in the area! don’t forget about us
as for the set up .. my mum wanted me to do that but I declined. can’t wait to hear how it goes! did you email the lady for the job to check up?! I’m sure you’ll hear back soon. Think Good Thoughts! I’ve got my fingers crossed for you! 
The fact that you can run 13 miles is amazing! That is amazing. It must be so nice to have a friend so close to you! I get the homesickness a lot too. I love that lifeguard meme. Also, I really hope you get the second job!
Running has become something I have learned to be so grateful for. It does help having a friend so close, crossing my fingers for this second job.
I love that you made a pit stop in the bushes. You are awesome. I have to do the same thing.
No shame, desperate measures.
Playing field hockey tomorrow woo hoo! i’m impressed that you kept running the 13 miles with the stomach issues! way to go alex
i hope you get some answers soon about all the troubles
I love that you still find a way to play, so much fun. It is a real challenge with the stomach issues but a girl has got to do what a girls got to do.
13 miles.. pshh girl you can so rock 26.2 come March
I believe in you.. US! Anyways though, it seriously sounds like you really do have a lot of GOOD happening in your life right now with a couple smaller things here & there. Keep smiling, and more amaziness will come your way.. I promise you lovaa!!
Oh missy alway so positive. I think the two runs this weekend really made me think I could do 26 miles. Woof just saying that scares me though
So sorry about your stomach Alex! I hope you are feeling better. I still get to enjoy people trying to set me up. I have pretty much made it clear that I don’t like it…….at all.
Good luck! I love that picture….;) I walked into McDonalds the other morning for some coffee and there were 3 guys in military uniforms and I suddenly forgot why I was in there!
Hope everything works out with the test!
I am one of those gawkers too! I thought that picture was funny, I have never had anyone set me up but when times get desperate! haha
I hear ya sister!
Good luck with the colonoscopy. My mom had to get one and the worst part was the prep (very TMI, so put it this way… wear your granny panties that day just in case). I’ve had a few friends closer to my age who’ve had to get them too so it’s really not uncommon for 20somethings to have to get them too. Sorry you can’t do the race because of the metro lines, I never even think about things like that in a city but I guess you’re right, that’s gotta be hard to do. Oh well, you will totally rock whatever distance you decide to run today!
I’m glad you have your friend around now… it really is awesome to have a few friends in a new place- we were so glad to meet some here. Maybe it will work out with this guy too, even if it’s just a friendship, sometimes it’s good to have a guy friend around for things ya need guys for (moving stuff, killing spiders… hehe).
I am more nervous for the prep like you said because I have to work. Also, no idea how to get to the appointment meaning I could be riding the metro or bus. Let’s just say not making friends…. haha
I hope they figure out what’s going on with your stomach!! Ugh!! Today I am coaching my girls’ team soccer game and then having family dinner with my hubby’s side!
Whoa, sounds like such a fun day! I would love to coach a team like that. They must love you!
Good luck with the colonoscopy
I’ve had a gastroscopy once, and that wasn’t a lot of fun… but I know a colonoscopy isn’t a lot of fun either (to say the least) I’m sending you some extra strength and love from overseas! Keep us updated on how it goes 
XO
You are so sweet, I am hoping everything (including prep) goes well.
I wish I could run as much as you on a daily basis. I get to 7 miles and have to tap out! Oh gosh, got to love mom’s and setting you up. My mom used to try to do that all the time, nothing ever went through though. Hopefully he comes around and isn’t a waste of time!
I am hoping I get contacted because let’s just say being single is getting old fast… haha.
Yup Im not a runner. I can do 2 maybe 3 miles then Im done. So celebrate all you can do lady!! Your doing MUCH more than others
I hope your stomach issues get figured out. I STILL have no idea why Im having chest pain, Its super frustrating
I was going to ask how your pains are going, that must be so scary. It stinks they can’t figure out what is wrong. I am thinking of you!
I just wanted to say that I think that is adorable your mom is setting you up. One of my best friends was set up with a guy from her mom and they just got married last month. Mom’s know best!
I’m sorry that you miss home and are having a tough time
I have a lot of student loans as well, and if you ever want to talk about the struggles of them, let me know! I know how hard it is to try and live on your own and pay the loans, it’s like a rain cloud constantly hanging over your head. But they have to end someday! ha
Gosh thanks so much for relating. I find the blog world a little tough mentally sometimes because everyone can afford those fancy foods, attend all those amazing fitness classes, while me I am counting my pennies. Thanks for your understanding! Means the world
I am sorry you are missing home
That feeling is just the worst, but that is great that person is now near you. Support like that is so necessary at times, and yes, just walking and talking can be the best kind of therapy.
My mom has tried to set me up with guys too… and I think it’s great haha. It’s been a fail for me, but who knows for you.. I am crossing my fingers for you!
I hope things actually work out and I can actually meet him. Who knows!
I’m missing home too
Great job on the 13 though! I wish I could get my butt out there and run more.. Buuuut I have class and practice and riding and I like too sleep too much haha. I’ll start logging those long runs off season.. And then when I come home (Thanksgivingish?) we should meet up!! 
You have so much going on, I can understand why running needs to take the back burner. Around that time would be great to get together!
Johns Hopkins? I hope this boy contacts you!
Me too!
Oh man….good luck with the colonoscopy, I hope they figure out what’s going on! I’ve been there with the um, embarrassing stomach problems at work. It was unbearably embarrassing until I figured out what was going on. Wishing you the same! And I’m definitely hoping for you to get the job too!!
Ya I just so sick of going all the time, sorry tmi but I am ready for some answers.