I am ignoring the fact that this is the second day in a row I have had a title that has the word ‘pants’ in it. Kind of ironic because I honestly hate pants and rarely wear them. I am an oddball over here.
My sticky notes have completed clouded my computer screen and desk, therefore a list of a post is in order. I got home from work Thursday at 11 pm. All I ate all day was some leftover melon from the event and carrots. I couldn’t even get myself to scarf down more when I got home, my bed was calling. Now I know what it is like to do an event for my organization.
- My body is craving a rest day. Like needing it more than life itself. Today is a rest day mainly because I barely got food in me in the epic day of a work day yesterday and my legs are sore as butt. I was going to save a rest day for Monday when the rain is coming but then I realized I don’t mind crushing some miles in the rain. But my legs need it TODAY so I am listening.
- Back to that storm, well I am praying we don’t get hit by this weather prediction. It just doesn’t bode well for me when all I have to do is on foot. Looks like I could have lots of rainy runs in my future next week. I think the marathons on Sunday will be fine, we are not supposed to get any till that night into Monday. Phew!
- The office was packed on Thursday beginning as early as 830 am with young entrepreneurs in Dc. Before our event, local DC entrepreneurs were pitching to real life investors in our office. I couldn’t believe how young some of them were. Or how good looking a handful were.
- Bad news bears, I just ran out of NuNaturals Vanilla Stevia drops. Nooooo! I have never actually had to order my own because I won so many through giveaways. I am too cheap to order my own so I will have to make due with black coffee. My mornings just got stronger.
- I won’t be posting tomorrow or this weekend. Sorry folks but with my crazy ass schedule on Friday (8 am dentist, 9 -5 work, 6-8 work) I am screwed on time. And with Thursday down the tubes as well, no time to pre-write those gems. You will all just have to miss me till Monday. (Edit: My boss gave me a work from home day on Friday meaning after my dentist appointment, I will be working from a coffee shop and running some errands before work at the running store. A long to do list but it will be conquered SCORE!)
- I need to do laundry. Like more than you know it. But sadly I can’t find a two hour chunk where I am in my apartment. That is so sad to think about. It would be one thing if I had my own machines so I could put a load in, go to work and then just finish at night but alas I don’t. Dirty clothes rock.
- I now set an alarm seven days a week. Mystery solved on my crankiness factor.
- Lately I can’t get enough of those crazy cravings. Like I could so go for a candy bulk store, or some cold watermelon, or some diet coke, or some straight up whipped cream, or some New England seafood, or a care package… you see? I could go on. Don’t tempt me.
- I think you guys liked that survey. I hope I see lots of people doing it, it was super fun to fill out for myself.
- I am not excited for the crowns I am getting put in this morning. My wallet is even less excited. I spend money on the dentist rather than, oh say FOOD AND FUN.
- Thank you Chelsea for posting this for all runners. Seriously, a knee slapper.
- I realize while I may hate Starbucks coffee I am very thankful for Starbucks in general. Where else would I go to the bathroom on my runs? I mean they are super friendly (never protesting that I only use their bathroom in the wee hours of the morning) and because they are everywhere I always have a place to go.
- I adored getting a text midday from Molly. A smile makes a bad mood 1000x better.
- Another way to brighten a day (did I mention the weather was even bleaker on Thursday than my mood)… receiving an email from a friend from college. We used to do these hilarious email chains that would just be rants and raves of the day. Just getting a numbered list email from her (I mean could we be more of two peas in a pod?) with a bunch of uppercase screams and sarcastic remarks – made me just remember to breathe.
- I am hoping… praying.. BEGGING for a slower paced Friday and weekend at both jobs. I’m pooped.
- I have not been feeling myself this week. Not sure if I am just overwhelmed or what but I have been doing a lot of Alex-bashing. It is a bad habit I have and something I need to work on. I keep saying I want to eat better, take care of myself more, go to a yoga class, be more social – yet I fail time and time again.
Ya, not much of a bright ray of sunshine today but heck I got this crazy adrenaline energy that is powering me through this new schedule. I will admit, my blog and all your comments make me feel so much better. It is one of my releases of the day along with my runs. Got to work with what you have my friends.
Questions: What is your ramble today? What are you looking forward to this weekend?
I’m feeling you on the dentist woes. I went in this morning for a simple cleaning and checkup, and even that cost me an arm and a leg. Plus, I have a wisdom tooth extraction to look forward to. Ugh. Not going to think about it. Hope Friday goes easier on you than the past couple of days have, and try to eat more than melon and carrots, because that can definitely add to the crankiness… I’d probably be homicidal at that point.
Oh no, I had four impacted wisdom teeth so I really hope your procedure is a lot easier. I am so ready to go grocery shopping today and then go to work tonight. Planning is key!
Aw Alex! Whenever I am feeling overwhelmed by life one of my roommates says “You do YOU honey boo boo!” So that is the advice I am passing along
Take some time off this weekend and although I will without a doubt miss you posts, I want you to have some time to relax!!! I promise I will make feel 1000x better
What insightful friends! So cute. I think working this weekend will keep me quite busy
I wanna come fly to the states and run in the rain with you. I’ve had some of my best runs in poor weather
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I’m glad one of us decided to get the much needed crowns. I really need too, but not wanting to pay for the procedure.
I’m going to miss you the next couple days
Thankfully we can e-mail though!
Enjoy your rest day girl, you need it & most definitely deserve one!!
I seriously was dreading getting the crowns and it is like a three appointment procedure. I mean really who has time for that. I certainly do not. I wish you were here to do some bad weather runs, people think I”m crazy but I love it.
I’d only think you were crazy if you decided to go run through a hurricane.
ew three appointments? Ugh, i can weight… ((sadly, i have time for it though haha))
Ya, I would have avoided it if I had known this but rather have my teeth than none at all. I swear I won’t run through the hurricane, I will be on the treadmill if that happens.
Glad you get a work from home day. Sounds like work was crazy. Although some nice looking, smart entrepreneurs around. Hehe. Hope you have fun at the running shop this weekend!
Thank you, I am excited to be at the store this weekend. Hopefully the weather won’t steer customers away. have a good friday!
Oh my god your schedule is crazy. You definitely needed a rest day! I hope your Friday is WAY slower at both jobs so you get some rest. A melon and carrots? God, I would have almost murdered somone. Also, sometimes when I’m thinking about what I’m going to write, in my head it is funny, and then when I go to write it, I just sound like a cow. Haha. Hope you have a fantastic weekend and it slows down a bit for you!
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I seriously was about to bite a majority of the people there, a long night for sure. Today I am just making sure I work through all my to do lists.
Maybe not a ray of sunshine, but there’s optimism so you’re good to go!! Make the most of your work from home day! You’re so driven, I have no doubt you’ll fill those hours efficiently.
Oh, and those DC entrepreneurs — feeling that one!! The new pathology residents have been walking through the lab. They look younger than I do (and that’s saying something!!), but ohmygoodness is there EVER something about the way they’re rocking their clipboards with cute smiles and minimal swagger. Definitely made for some second glances yesterday … and sometimes it’s those second glances that can make days excellent.
I seriously couldn’t believe how young many of them were, why didn’t I hop on that bandwagon. Crazy. I get so much more done at home when I work from there. I am tackling a massive to do list today
I am with you on that,I would live in shorts too if I could.
don’t worry – you don’t need to be a bright ray of sunshine all the time. it’s not necessary. you do however need a nap and apparently 32 hours in the day. i’m going to get to work on making that happen for you.
Ha, you missy made my night last night. I adored you texting me and it just made the night fly by.
Alex, I hope you did some, erm, investigating and networking when those good-looking entrepreneurs stopped by!
You also reminded me that I need to do laundry *sigh*, and I’ve also been experiencing some crazy cravings. At Trader Joe’s yesterday, I almost bought a ton of chocolate! (That might mean some froyo is in order tonight, lol.) When I studied abroad in London, a few of my friends and I had a similar email chain. We were all interning and hating it, so we would email each other all day long and complain about everything! It feels good to get it off your chest!
Some were actually big losers but I did enjoy just going around and meeting everyone. I hate those crazy cravings, I have a grocery store haul today so we will see what is on sale. I need those types of emails, make my day for sure
Yesterday it was 80 degrees in St. Louis. Today itz 40. wtf?
This year’s weather is creeping me out, I hope for the best.
Hey there fellow cranky pants
Looks like we are having a similar week – too much work, not enough time (my laundry situation is also out of control), lack of workout motivation and crazy cravings. I hope things calm down for you soon. I’m also aiming to take better care of myself next week – good luck to you!
So crazy, I couldn’t even believe it. I hope you get all the same as well.
Me and my best friend from college used to do the same exact thing! Epically long email chains talking about nothing and everything. Those are seriously the best. Good luck with your crazy weekend! Try to squeeze in a little bit of fun too!
I adore those kind of email chains, they just make me crack up laughing. Hope you have a good weekend as well
I am hoping the storm stays away too. A girl in my class is calling the snowicane! lol Sounds like you are just getting used to your schedule girl. That always makes someone not feel themselves! Good for you for taking the day off when not planned. your mind and body will totally thanks you!
See we are just supposed to get rain but I really don’t think it will be that bad (knock on wood).
Woaah, I hope you DO take a whole weekend off from blogging! At least one less thing on your plate. And I’m with ya–pants are overrated. Who invented these uncomfortable things?? I’d much rather wear shorts everywhere.
Agreed, pants just make me feel ick. I totally would wear shorts year round if I could
I think you def need a break. Don’t work yourself too hard!!
I did need a break, luckily it means more time to get all my errands done
Laundry is just super inconvenient…I have a washer and dryer in my apartment and I still can’t find time to get it done. I will say that it does make a excellent storage shelf for extra boxes
Oh and it’s funny – I think the excat same thing about Starbucks…
I know, super inconvenient. I miss having my own at home. I love that you consider Starbucks for the same thing
Oh going to the dentist is horrible. I’m glad I haven’t had to lately. I don’t wear real girl pants that much either but lots of yoga pants and pajama pants. Jeans are another story though, hasn’t happened in awhile. Good luck with getting through everything this weekend and the crazy weather and definitely take a rest day from running if your legs hurt!
Ya, I hate the dentist because every time I go it is some bad story. I am with you on pants, hope you have a wonderful friday!
yayy for working at home!! I so wish my job allowed me to do that! good luck at your second job this weekend, you get to obsessively talk about your favorite thing in the entire world!
I know, so true isn’t it? My job is awesome in that they recognize when we have been working our butts off meaning that we need some work from home days. So thankful. Wish you lived closer so you could come to the store.
You have such a crazy schedule! Setting an alarm seven days a week is BALLS. I hope things let up soooooon!
I know, I am getting used to that alarm now a days.
This storm sounds crazy! I’m also wondering how my run schedule is going to be. I’ve been such a nerd and tracking it all week… gonna be intense!!
I hope it is nothing, I really hate rain
me too.. my Mom is making me stop by the store to get water just in case lol
I so hope you get some much needed rest, and some food in you, girl! I would have been seriously hangry with that kind of fuel!
Oh girl I was, ready to snap hardcore.
“I couldn’t believe how young some of them were. Or how good looking a handful were.” <—- that made me laugh out loud. at least you got to see some good looking people! sorry your schedule is so hectic, but at least you'll reap the benefits of it (mo' MONEY!) at some point
hope you have a fabulous weekend!
I can’t wait till I get my first paycheck, that will be the reminder of why I am doing this crazy schedule. have a great friday
Every time I hear the word pants I get that stupid pants on the ground song from American Idol stuck in my head. Thanks for that, Alex.
HAHA Ohh man, that song is a classic.
I tend to do this a lot to you don’t I? I channeled my inner you when I was grocery shopping.
I had a dentist appointment this morning too. And my mouth is SO sore–extreme cleaning gone rouge. Ow. I’m looking forward to yoga TT, halloween parties on Saturday, and snuggling in the cold weather. Bring it on Sandy
Jealous of your weekend, I really wish I had those kind of plans. The dentist office is never fun, never ever.
No more Alex bashing!! You are a best and there aren’t many people that can do what you are doing right now with this wild schedule. Thank god for blogging and blog friends. We are all here to lift each other up.
So so true. I seriously don’t know what I would do without this outlet
Totally understand the feeling of being exhausted! I’ve had a crazy three weeks with night classes after work + early 5am mornings! Excited they are finally over and excited to SLEEEEP this weekend!
I am glad you get to sleep this weekend, take total advantage of it!
I hope your weekend goes well, and that you get some rest! It’s always good to listen to your body when it needs rest – especially for us crazy runners. Haha, I was upset the day I ran out of my coffee creamer, too. Black coffee is really great to get you up and moving, though!
True true (as I drink my second black cup of the day). I don’t want to have to use the treadmill, dread that thing.
Ugh, I’m convinced that the treadmill is causing my shin splints to worsen….curse it.
It messes with my body too, aka why I dread it and only use it as a last resort
Ugh, I just went to the dentist this week
I hate it more than anything.
I also hope you are right about the weather not hitting until later on Sunday!!!
I think you will be safe, or at least I am hoping. I will be running that morning and would like some nice weather as well.
You’re doing great! Maybe with this storm you’ll get a nice little break! My mom is already freaking out and sending me text messages with supplies I need to be stocking up on. But she’s cray. Sometimes we need a rest day- sounds like your body is craving it after all of the stress you put yourself through! As hard as it is, sleep is more important!
Keep staying strong! Look at all of the positive thoughts people are sending your way <3
True but I highly doubt rain will make them cancel work meaning that I would have to commute in it. Yuck, public transportation in bad weather is the worst. Let’s hope everyone is overreacting. Pretty please weather gods?
I am hoping hard that the storm stays away… I swung by WF’s during lunch and it was like people took the day off to grocery shop, it was a complete mad house! Hope your dental appointment went well, thats neverrr fun :/
DON’T SAY THAT uck I really am hoping people are blowing this out of the water
You and me both!!!
My current roommate used to have trouble doing laundry in college (the whole needing-to-be-in-one-place-for-a-long-time thing), so I guess she started doing laundry in the dead of night. Like, would set her alarm for 4:30 a.m., put her laundry in, get up 30 minutes later, put it in the dryer, and then get up 45 minutes later and take it out (or whatever the time cycle was). You could do that! Hahaha.
I am not in any way jealous of all the crazy weather headed towards the east coast. I hope you guys manage to avoid the brunt of it!
Oh my gosh that is hilarious, and freaking dedication. Tell her she has some crazy but unique ways. I hope we avoid it, I really don’t want any bad weather. Not my thing, especially when running
sorry you are feeling so overwhelmed! Working two jobs is a huge commitment. I did it for about a year before I got burnt out. It will pay off in the end, you seem like such a hard worker!
Ya, I hope I won’t have to do it for more than a year. I think the burnout would be too hardcore. Any advice for the newbie two job worker over here?
I have been a bit missing in action on your blog being away travelling, but always good catching up! What a busy schedule! Good luck with the crowns and hopefuly things will slow down soon
well of course I forgive you for being a little absent, girl you are doing some amazing stuff. I love reading your recaps!
I can relate to being in need of a rest day! I was so exhausted today (who knows why?) I hope to relax some this evening – I’m thinking some fun reruns on Netflix, a little New Girl, my Shutterfly scrapbook and quite possibly a glass of wine
Hope you get some rest this weekend!
sounds like a wonderful night to me, I hope you get to do all of that.
I’m so sorry about your dentist woes… I wish I could be your hygienist. You would love our office! Good for you for taking a rest day. It doesn’t help to push your body when you are exhausted and irritable. I hope this weekend goes smoothly for you!
Thank you Brittany, me and the dentist just are not friends right now, robbing me silly. Have a wonderful weekend!
You definitely deserve the rest day! And if the weather is crazy bad.. Another rest day? I cannot imagine that it would be pleasant running in 80mph winds. Your schedule is soooo crazy girl, hang in there!
Right now they really are not predicting bad weather until Monday morning so let’s just hope it is low key or doesn’t happen. Or else the dreadmill it is. Bah!
I hope the weekend frees up for you! Everyone needs a day off so make sure to give your body what it wants. And don’t even get me started on the healthcare costs…insanity!
I know, the dentist is like giving them a body part. Seriously. Working all weekend so no free time but if the storm doesn’t roll in monday I will be one happy girl