Another Monday. Crazy. I had one of those non-eventful but jam packed weekends. Doesn’t help I have been in quite a funk. This one is hard to explain and even wrap my head around. I swear I started this post out positive and ended with so many questions. Blows. Onto another week. 
Marvelous… running in the sunshine. I forget what it is like to actually run when it is light out thanks to my early morning weekday runs. I knocked out some serious miles both days ending this week as my highest mileage to date. Kind of cool.
Marvelous… if you didn’t read my post Saturday, that I got the part time job at the running store. I will most likely start training this week or this upcoming weekend. Best part, I get paid to get trained. I am going to be one wealth of knowledge about all things running shoes. I have to be able to fit people in different shoes aka know everything there is to know about styles, fits and best wears. Let’s be real, I am just excited to be making more money.
Marvelous… I found a new show obsession (or not so marvelous…). There was nothing on Hulu and Redbox has been lame as ever. Enter Netflix and the new 90210. Holy moses. I started it on Saturday night at 7 pm and finally made myself turn it off at midnight. Yep, the girl who likes to go to bed before 1030 could not tear her eyes away. I swear it is addicting. However, it did make me wish I had an eventful life like that where two boys were chasing after me. Unreal.
Marvelous…that I am trying to let my emotions come and go. That whole riding the rollarcoaster of emotions is not my forte. Not at all. I tend to ride the bad ones and not even notice the good ones. Well, this has created a pretty crappy funk this weekend. I need to just let it go. Easier said than done. What makes it worse is I feel like I should be on top of the world, I got a great second job, I have a roof over my head, etc. yet I’m not. 
Marvelous… I got some kick butt blogger friends that make me laugh with each comment, message and tweet I receive. Keeps me sane. 
I don’t know, let’s just get this Monday going.
Questions: What is marvelous about your Monday? What helps you prepare to tackle a new week?
This is a new thing I’m experimenting with, but I’m pretty sure that ending Sunday night with a warm slice of my mom’s apple pie is a great way to psych myself up for Monday morning. If not, then multiple cups of coffee will do the trick
Sorry to hear about your funk, girlie. I know what you mean about being frustrated over the fact that you should be happy but aren’t, but beating yourself up about feeling bad isn’t going to do you any good. Sometimes we feel crappy and there’s literally nothing we can do to make ourselves feel better… just have to wait it out, so hang in there <3
Thanks for the advice, it is exactly what I am saying by this funk. Um, great Sunday tradition right there! Too bad my mom isn’t closer, I could sure go for some home cooking
Sooo cool you got that job! Do you get to watch people run in shoes and determine whether the shoe is right for their gait??? I’d love a job at a running store
Yes, that is what i will be doing. So I have to learn all about the shoes and fit, etc. So exciting, a lot of learning indeed though
Yay for great blogger friends
I have some great ones too 
and I’ve never seen 90210 but i totally get the obsession with tv shows. I can’t stop watching some! 
and again, congrats on the job. Sorry about your funk but I hope it gets better soon! X
Seriously, I don’t usually get so caught up in a show but boy did this show grab me. Already 17 episodes in and each is 40 minutes. No life? I think so
A very wise girl once advised me to not be afraid to feel the funk — wasn’t that you??
Take your own advice, my dear. The roller coaster is never fun, but unfortunately the saying “What goes up must come down” applies to emotions too. Have faith that eventually, you’ll reach the end of the track and be back on solid ground. 
Aw Chelsie, thanks for that. i know I tend to not take my own advice a lot. A LOT. have a great day!
That;s awesome about the new job- sounds like a great fit! Hope you are less in a funk today…new week, new opportunity to make it a good one
I hope so, i hope so. Have a good Monday!
i’m so excited you got that job and i’m not even kidding – i totally want to come visit you at the store! i’m sorry you’re in a funk – i’ve been in one too so i definitely get where you are coming from. just try to keep thinking positively!
Thanks Molly, I will do my best. You better come visit me! They have great gear.
I don’t think you’re alone in your feeling of funkiness, Alex. I felt totally wiped this weekend, and all I want to do today is stay in my bed/on the couch. I keep telling myself “this, too, shall pass,” and I wish it would pass sooner rather than later! Hope you have a great Monday!
I actually keep that quote on a small piece of paper with me at all times, we are the same person it is crazy. I love that quote and something I have to remind myself a lot.
Congrats on your part time job! A running store would be so neat to work in; you’ll fit right in!
I hope so, I think it will be a good way to meet people too.
Funks are no fun! I am hoping you come out of it really soon! I start my Monday with Bible Study! Does the trick every time!
What an awesome way to start your monday. One of the few reasons I miss college is that constant interaction no matter what!
Congrats on the job! That’s so exciting and extra money is always a plus
And don’t worry about being a addicted to a new show, finding a new show I love is one of my fave things!
this show really has me wrapped up. crazy good. thank you!
Yay for awesome miles in the sunshine
& Yay for awesome blogging friends!! I cannot wait to meet you in real life come March!!
it is going to be epic, I can’t wait!
Alex, I love your blog, your writing and especially your hilarious photos:) Happy Monday, ladybug!
Aw that means a lot, I am heading over to check out your blog now.
Congrats on your new job! That’s exciting! Hope your Monday is full of some marvelous. It’s a brand new week – anything can happen:)
Oh, and the sleep A.D.D….haha…
I know, isn’t that sleep add thing so true?
Congrats on your new job! I’m excited for ya! Hope your day is filled with great people and fun times. It’s so tricky to get out of a funk, but surrounding myself with my favorite people always helps!
Very true, I am happy at least to be at work and not just sitting in my funk alone.
Yay for the job!! Congratulations lady
Thank you thank you!
Congrats on the job but sorry about your funk. Hilarious photos today! Made me laugh on this Monday morning! Hope you have a good one!
I know a good laugh always helps me! have a great monday!
yay for running in the sun! haha I kinda can’t wait for day lights savings so we won’t have this problem of dark mornings :p
I know so soon! so soon!
Congrats on the new job! That is so exciting!!
thank you I am super excited!
again congrats on the new job, I can’t wait for all the knowledge you will be sharing with us! gotta love the sunshine this weekend, I am already over the dark morning runs! Sorry about the funk, I feel like I am in one today as well, must be a Monday thing!
I think it is a monday thing, I can’t wait for daylight savings. come sooner!
wohoo for more sleep!!
This week blows. I’m with you. I need to put my negative Nancy pants away though and move on with it. I am still jazzed about your job, and that last quote made me miss the days of laughing in HS when you are supposed to be quiet.
I am right there with you on this negative nancy thing. I know, i was always that kid who could not stop laughing.
My Monday is marvelous because I’m being optimistic that the work week won’t be as terrible as it always is!
I prepare by relaxing, cleaning and getting my outfits prepped on Sunday nights. It’s my therapy.
Love your optimism. I need that in my life! Prepping is a sure way to feel better about the week.
Hi lady – I hope you snap out of this funk! CONGRATS on the job! in college I worked at a running shoe store, too. Be prepared, you will notice EVERYONE’s sneakers now. You will look at them and be like “oh those are the New Balance 991′s, retail $140″. HA! I still look at people’s shoes and know what they are, and if they are a cushion shoe vs. stability. I’m crazy? haha.
You have some great things to look forward to. and it’s ok to be in a funk. that was me last week. What has helped is to just STAY positive. I know i know, easier said than done. and it’s hard taking your own advice.
What helps me prepare to tackle a new week is to make sure my sunday’s are productive – errands, cleaning, grocery store, and a nice big dinner.
Congrats again Alex on the new job AND getting paid!
That is so cool you worked at one, I can’t wait for this to begin. Not crazy and if you are then I am about to jump on that wagon. I am all about productive sundays for that reason as well. great advice per usual. i so appreciate you taking the time to give me some! have a great monday!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh congrats on the running store gig!! Buy me things with your discount plz? Haha.
Seriously, though, I’m so jealous. I’m obsessed with speciality stores and running shoes, so working in a running store would just be the greatest. Though it probably wouldn’t be the greatest for my wallet…haha.
I seriously only spend money on running shoes, it is the one thing I will buy myself because I know i need them. Can’t wait for the discounts
Love your blog too! So fun that we’re both from Virginia. I’m so jealous of your job at the running store. I’d kill to be around all the newest shoes and running stuff all the time!
I know kind of a runner’s dream right?
very much so! you’ll have to keep us updated with how it’s going!
Congrats on your job at the running store! Sounds like fun
Hope you have a fabulous week!!
It should be a blast, lots of learning but a blast. You too!
What an awesome job! I always thought it would be fun to work at a running store. And running in the sunshine, definitely marvelous as well.
it is right up my alley so i am all for learning more about something I love!
I missed Saturday–CONGRATS on the job. Making money doing something you’re interested in? Baller. Another addictive show you should never start watching? The Vampire Diaries. It’s so trashy, but I caaaaan’t stop…
I mean 90210 is keeping me quite busy, seriously addicting. I will have to check that out though. thank you!
I love where you [soon to be] work! They’ve helped me so many times find shoes that actually fit and don’t make me lost toenails
TMI? Oops!
i have already bought two pairs of running shoes there since I moved here in june. I blow through sneakers with my mileages.
I haven’t gotten into 90210 yet… It’s actually the next show on my list. I don’t watch a lot of TV but Pretty Little Liars was my obsession last month and my roommate and I watched all 54 episodes of it in a week! We couldn’t stop!
I always look forward to my Monday runs at practice. It’s the one day we go long without any tempo and speedwork thrown in. It’s the perfect way to finish the first day of the week…especially in this beautiful fall weather
Love that running schedule, I would look forward to monday too for that reason. seriously check out this show, it is a catch!
Congrats on your job! This post had so many funny things-made me laugh
Always need a laugh on a monday! thank you!
I’m glad you’re in such a great running groove! Keep rocking those miles girl
Thanks Allie, I hope you are feeling better from that bug.
Super cool about your job! I’m sure you’ll get feedback from customers and be able to blog about which shoes are worth a damn! I hope you get to feeling better….sometimes life just sucks.
I can’t wait to start the learning process. Thank you, so sweet.
Congrats on the high mileage this week!!
Thank you it certainly felt good
Weee congrats on the job again, I just had to tell you a second time
And yayy for the great running streak, I am going to have to live vicariously through you and your kick ass self haha
You are too sweet girl but a little birdie told me you did an amazing five miles. keep your chin up girl!
Congrats again on the job!! Hope you get out of the funk! You deserve to be happy!
Thanks Jess so sweet of you!
LOVE the new 90210. I’m actually stuck in the past and started watching Dawson’s Creek on Netflix … I don’t know what I would do when I’m done with it which is coming up soon.
oh Dawson’s creek what a flash back! i never really watched it but all my friends did
I wished I learned some of the things they learned while in college. would of been helpful. haha
so true, so true
On treating yourself…I can totally relate! Well, I used to be that way anyways. I used to have pretty bad anxiety so my mom once told me to reward myself for doing everything I need to do. Called and made a dentist appointment? Take a trip to the grocery store. Pay my bills on time? Get a manicure (if I could afford it back then). I think the point is that we are all so hard on ourselves. I found it so hard to believe that I should reward myself for doing things that were expected of everyone. But it caught on and now self-care is way up there
whoops, that comment was supposed to go on the next post hehe
Ya, i guess i just forget that I can and should reward myself with stuff like that because I rarely if ever do. self care is a pretty tough one for me.