Darn – the weekend is over? This week is a particularly busy week at work so trying to keep my head afloat will be key. All I can do is remember the highlights of the weekend so let’s spread some marvelousness.
I am not one to want to cover anything up with rainbows and sunshine so I will be real – I have just not been feeling so great. No physically, more so mentally. I wish I could pinpoint it, I really do, but I can’t. I feel I am being overly hard on myself and homesickness to the tenth degree. Times like these happen, it is less about keep kicking myself when I am down and more about finding a way to pick myself up.
So marvelous it is.
Marvelous is… my Saturday run date with Molly. I have to thank her for putting up with me, I was not quite on my game. I nearly puked mid way through due to the stupid idea I had of taking ibuprofen before the run. Smart child I am. I am hoping the hot shower and DD coffee I gave her afterwards makes up for the three miles we had to run home post run. My bad…(oh and please tell me this song isn’t freaking catchy?)
Marvelous is… coffee date with Molly, Megan and Allison. I couldn’t believe how we all just chatted away the afternoon. I got a huge kick out of spending time with these ladies and it was the kind of laughter I needed, like really needed. I am trying to even bribe Charlie (Allison’s dog) by bringing a Snuggie for him. Best friend status? I think that is a big yes. Anyways, it was the kind of afternoon I needed.
Marvelous is… my long run Sunday. I was kind of freaking out about the leg pain. Guess what? Between stretching and being quite careful, I felt no pain and enjoyed every single moment of that run. It did help it was a nice 50 degrees when I ran in the am, plus the Top 40 countdown on Kiss 108 playing in my ears.
Marvelous is… reconnecting with an old buddy. I won’t lie, I have been terrible with staying in touch but her reaching out made me realize how much I miss her. I am hoping to see her this upcoming weekend sometime.
Marvelous is… sore arms. Putting on deodorant hurts. Those fly muscles are feeling the burn.
Marvelous is… realizing some battles are not worth fighting. Thank goodness I have this girl to keep me sane and talk me off the cliff. I am one who really does like to speak my mind, tell people what I think but it doesn’t always serve me well. In these cases, I need to realize that they will have to learn the hard way. Vague much? Woof
Marvelous is… distraction. I know at some point you really need to face your demons head on but right now homesickness is far too great of a emotion. That being said, distraction has been my best friend whether it is staying busy with work, reading, going for walks or working on mini projects. The more the merrier.
Marvelous is… resume clean up. Finally I updated my resume. This is like one of those tasks I have had on my list for way too long and I knew applications are starting to pop up. That being said, my resume was still from my senior year of college so it needed some sprucing up. Getting it done was one big load off my shoulders.
Marvelous is… acknowledging that I feel shitty. Even though a cover up is my go to way too often.
Marvelous is …. sharing, Giveaway style. I don’t consider myself a high maintenance runner. However, I know I have a few pet peeves that can make my run go from epic to crappy. Shoe coming untied – really foot you are going to play these games? Elastic not holding my hair – did I really want to look like a model with my hair blowing in the wind?One that really gets me is the squint headache. You know when you spend way too long squinting trying to run into the sun? The worst. The solution? Running sunglasses. The Sunglasses Shop reached out to me to review their Dirty Dog Sport Ecco sunglasses. I had to do my research though, what was the Sunglasses Shop? The Sunglasses Shop sells designer sunglasses at affordable prices ranging form brands such as Ray-Band, Oakley, Carrera and Chanel. Their brand list is extensive and their trends are up to date. The Sunglasses Shop are one of the first players to preview the newest sunglasses collections. What I really liked was their easy to use website. You could search by men/female, brand name, frame, type (sport, goggles) or even based on the latest news stories. How sweet is that?
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The Dirty Dog Sport Ecco Blue sunglasses arrived at my door right in time for some great running weather. Not only were these stylish but they actually worked. No moving around when I ran, no difficult vision, no sweaty pockets it caused – a total win win in my books. First and foremost though, they are affordable. For someone like me, that means a lot.
The Sunglasses shop is even giving a Pink pair away to one lucky winner! The giveaway ends Tuesday (1/15/13) night at 8pm. All you have to do is tell me is what is marvelous about your Monday or what are you keeping a secret you shouldn’t or why would you want a pair of Dirty dogs Sports Ecco sunglasses?
Be sure to also check out their website, like them on facebook, follow them on twitter or +1 on google plus. (Let me know in the comments and you get one extra entry for doing any of these!)
Well I have a Monday to kill.
My Monday will be marvelous because my husband and I are meeting with a realtor to start house hunting! Not keeping any secrets that I can think of … and I want a pair of these awesome sunglasses because my running sunglasses aren’t cute at all.
House hunting, that is super exciting for you guys! cute sunglasses while you run always helps
I liked Sunglasses Shop on facebook
How funny is parks and rec?!?
Sounds like you had a nice weekend! Great to catch up with friend’s and get out.
I have to say I struggle so much with wearing sunglasses when I run. I hate squinting but I find most glasses get too uncomfortable running. I’ll have to check out their site!
I was the same way but these were super comfortable, i barely noticed i was wearing them and that is what I look for. Parks and rec is hilarious, just so darn hilarious
Waking up and feeling refreshed was a marvelous start to my Monday!
man way to go! I felt awake but not so refreshed. have to work on that.
My Monday is marvelous because I had my eyes opened this weekend. I’m actually excited to tackle the challenges in my way — so much so that they don’t really seem like challenges anymore. To me, that’s pretty cool.
And I just want to say — ummm. Is this the same Alex I know and love? Do you realize how many of these points are about reaching out to people even though you haven’t been feeling so hot mentally? And moving forward with strength when something’s getting you down? And looking towards the future instead of getting overly caught in the present? Victory. After victory. After victory. I know that these aren’t easy for you, and I know that things are still bothering you, but you did it. Honestly, I don’t think there’s anything you can’t do, but you seem to be your own obstacle creator sometimes. Way to … get out of your own way?
Sending love and hope for power to tackle the week!!
Aw girl you are too sweet, i need to remember that I have been doing things I would have never done before, that is something to be proud of. I am amazed at the challenges you are tackling as well, I will just have to channel my inner Chelsie this week.
i’m with you on the feeling weird mentally. we’ve talked about it a lot so i’m just going to agree with you. feeling shitty, not loving it. but i did love our run date and our coffee date. it was the highlight of my weekend by far.
it was the total highlight of mine as well. how will I survive a weekend without you again? this is needy alex right here. maybe a diet coke will make both of us feel that much better? hm???
I’m not gonna lie, I’m struggling with finding anything marvelous in my monday this week… I guess we can say I’m glad I took the weekend to just relax and clean my house, leaving my fiance home by himself causes unnecessary messes all over and it was driving me crazy the two days I was home!
I am with you, it is sad I am already looking forward to Friday – woof five more days to go
Waking up 30 minutes earlier to enjoy a cup of coffee and quiet time before my workout today has already made my Monday marvelous!
Sounds like you had a good weekend, besides feeling a little off. Hope it gets better for you. Sending happy thoughts and prayers your way!
Whoa that is such an awesome start, i can’t believe you woke up that much earlier the coffee is totally worth it though
I’m so sorry you’re feeling rough Alex, I know exactly what you mean. Maybe it’s a lack of sunlight thanks to the winter? Either way, I know things will start picking up and you’ll feel better soon. Well done for the run and your girlie coffee date sounds lovely
. Keep your chin up Alex! you’re awesome!
Could be, I sure do miss the sun. My runs have been pretty dark in the am this winter which is never that fun. Thanks for the encouragement!
I saw the snuggie you bought Charlie, and it’s ADORABLE! I would be surprised if he didn’t consider you his best friend. Glad to hear that after some rest & stretching, you owned your LR on Sunday & showed your legs whose boss!!!!
charlie better! haha I couldn’t get enough of it. i am glad the stretching helped because I was getting nervous over here!
My Monday is marvelous because I get to earn money, spend time with family, eat good food, and make my body strong with a workout!
that all sounds like awesome things to start your monday with.
I am sorry you are not feeling too hot mentally. If there is anything you need and I could help with let me know. Monday is marvelous because I am home although I am home alone all day… can’t wait for the parents to return from work tonight. I am pretty open to the world right now, nothing to hide!
At least you get some time to relax after a jam packed week, enjoy the quiet and enjoy the night with your family
P.S: great post! My running pet peeves are when my shoes come untied and when my elastic doesn’t hold my hair too! When that happens, I always want to go further and faster to make up for lost seconds!
Happy Monday!
I am the exact same way, i really can’t stand when that happens so I usually run with it untied for a while just out of pure frustration. happy Monday to you too!
Hope you have a great Monday! Laughing with friends always makes me feel better
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I hope you have a great Monday as well!
Oh girl, I’m so sorry you aren’t feeling up to par right now. But I’m really glad you got to enjoy a lot of different things this weekend. I’m sure that helped a lot. You have some great friends who really care about you, so keep pushing through, and don’t hesitate to reach out when you need to!
Thanks Sarah that means a lot, it did help to see people this weekend and just spend some time laughing
proud of you for taking the time to update your resume, glad it came as a relief!
it was so needed, glad it got done.
I am the same way when I run. Little things will just drive me crazy. It’s actually one of the reasons I stopped running with music. The headphone wire kept bothering me.
Oh my gosh we are like the same person, those little things really add up and can just make me furious throughout a run.
I agree! A few weeks ago the collar of my running jacket kept hitting my face and it made my run miserable!
I had to wear sunglasses during my workout yesterday and was thinking about how annoying they were because I was constantly afraid they’d fall off. Those sunglasses sound awesome!
these did not even budge, so awesome!
I think one of the most important things when you’re not feeling great, mentally or physically, is just telling yourself and basking in it (well, maybe not basking, but you know what I mean). It just makes you feel so much better sometimes and can help you understand why you might be feeling the way you do.
it is so true, I remember people telling me you have to be ok with sitting in those feelings even if it is uncomfortable
I reconnected with an old friend this weekend too…it’s so hard to keep in touch sometimes, but it’s definitely great to catch up! I miss my college friends!
I think it can be so tough to reconnect with old friends but I am happy to hear you did it and came out of it with a positive attitude, way to go!
I think one the most marvelous things about this post is that you were able to be honest with yourself about how you’re feeling, love. Bah humbug on our silly heads sometimes, but it’s huge to be able to acknowledge our feelings and use healthy coping mechanisms like distraction and focusing on the positives to try and get out…all we can do at the end of the day! And you found MANY positive things about this weekend, especially time with friends
I cannot WAIT to see you in less than two weeks!! That is pretty marvelous to me…as is the fact that I got some extra time to read my favorite blogs before heading out to my first day with the boys!
I saw that you were able to get a later start, always exciting stuff if you ask me. I think being honest is something I really really need to force myself to do, that is a big distinction that has been made from healthy alex to not so great alex. two weeks!
Marvelous in my weekend included deciding realizing Chris and I can move in April and possibly be in a much happier state of mind! And those glasses look awesome. I can never find a good pair.
Whoa that is such awesome news, moving always feels so good. A new place a fresh start kind of feel.
I’m sorry you haven’t been feeling so hot! Perhaps some beautiful selfies and group texts with your blends will help?
My leg has been feeling better, too!
Group texts have been certainly giving me a little giggle. I am so glad your leg is feeling better, just in time for all the standing you have to do for rush. haha
Marvelous is YOU girlie! It’s tough when you don’t feel in a “good place” mentally…I’ve been there plenty of times. Hang in there & acknowledging it is half the battle, give yourself time to be in the funk & you’ll get out of it soon enough
Thank you, that means a lot. I know I tend to be the type of person who just bottles it up but i know that does nothing for the way I feel. Hope you have a great monday!
Marvelous is my second week of classes… And not feeling totally behind yet! Sounds like you had a great weekend- Hope it continues.
Eh. Resumes. I need to update mine too.
Second week of classes already? glad you are hanging in there. Ya, the resume update was a huge hurdle for me
every time I set out for a run when it is sunny out I always wish I had good sunglasses to wear running!
exactly! I mean who wants to wear fancy sunglasses that could get all sweaty!
My Monday is marvelous because I’m going to win those sunglasses. I win everything.
haha… I hope you win for this sake. lucky random.org could be feeling you
My Monday’s marvelous because I’m ready to taper for my half this weekend, and I had some delicious coffee and fruit this morning
. I’d love to win the sunglasses because it gets super bright out when running here in Charleston!
I bet you already have some sun, woo for a taper week. Take full advantage of it and that means many healing walks to the froyo shop right?
My Monday is marvelous because it’s cold outside, and I love it
Oh gosh you like the cold? Nope, i am a warm weather gal all the way
My monday is marvelous because I’m rockin’ my new favorite rain boots
My monday would be even more marvelous if I won some sweet shades! I’m glad you’ve been enjoying some good quality friend time. There’s nothing better to distract homesickness than spending time with people who are like your second family.
Ah rainboots for the win, best investment ever I have to say.
I have the same pet peeves, especially the shoes untied! Love those sunglasses!
I am that stubborn runner that will try to keep running with shoes untied because I hate having to stop. haha
This weather has been gorgeous running/workout weather! Love it!
I know, it was hard to believe it was 60 at 6 am this morning when I went.
i slept in today which was marvelous because i cant sleep past 7am usually.. loved it and was much needed! its good your coming out that your in a crappy mood lately, we all have them and i think getting it out there can help alot! home sickness can def be a killjoy in my books im sorry you have to go through that!
Whooooo for sleeping, I love when your body just tells you what it needs by sleeping like a baby.
I always feel SO much better when I update my resume – I realize I am actually doing things other than school. Glad to hear your leg is feeling better girl!
I am so happy I got it done. i was staring at it for way too long saying i would but never did. i am super happy my leg is back to normal. i was getting all nervous over here
I love that song by Macklemore! And my Monday is marvelous because I only have night class and a lab, so I have a huge chunk of the day free
I had never heard it before but man could I not stop listening to it. Kind of hilarious. yay for a big part of your day free! I would kill for that
My Monday is marvelous because I started my day/week off well by going to the gym at 5:30 this morning, well before the rush!
I think going before the rush is always needed. i hate crowded gym time!
I would love a pair of those cute sunglasses! The sun always gets in my eyes when I run!!
The runner you would love a pair like these!
I think there might be something going around because I’ve not been feeling the best mentally either and I have no idea why. I’ve been doing my best to stay positive and trying to shake it off, but it’s just not giving. Bah. But I’m staying hopeful that things will improve for us both <3
My Monday is marvelous because it's finally warming up outside and I'll be going out later today in search of a slow cooker. Maybe that'll inspire me to stop eating cereal for dinner
I have a slow cooker and have used it once. man, I need to get more creative. Something has to be going around, you are not the only one who has said this. what is with it, mental funks are no fun.
What a marvelous Monday for you! Mine is marvelous because I’m celebrating a marathon pr
wooooo that is an awesome way to start a monday! prs make me super happy even if it is just a little pr
My Monday is marvelous because I’m going to watch the HBO show Girls tonight with my roommate. I hardly use marvelous and Monday in the same sentence but just saying something that makes me happy about Monday picks up my spirits! Also, maybe you’re a little down because of the season? Sometimes people get blue in the winter time.
So what is this show? I keep hearing about it but have never seen it. Worth it? I agree, this season always seems to be the roughest.
It’s pretty new. The second season came on last night on HBO and it’s about 4 girls living in NYC dealing with financial issues, boy dramz, and just your average 20-something year old stuff. Definitely check it out!
Hm sounds right up my alley.
Oh man. This will be the third or fourth time I’ve entered to win the Sunglasses Shop giveaway on various blogs. Here’s to not winning a third or fourth time! Hahaha.
Um, super jealous of your coffee date. I want to coffee date someone–man, ANYONE–so bad. I was a hardcore coffee dater in college, but I literally have not been on one single coffee date since I graduated. We’re talking going from one to two coffee dates per month to ZERO in the past seven months. Not cool. Everything about coffee dates is just my favorite. Waahhhhhhhhh I need a coffee date so bad. /endrant
I have always been that coffee date type person, for some reason I guess i am nicer with a coffee in hand?? haha. No but really coffee does make me happy. if you were closer we would go on many, and I mean many.
What a fun weekend. I’m so sorry you’re feeling crappy.. I feel like life goes in spurts.. crappy-awesome-crappy-awesome.. like can i get a happy medium please?! haha but really, I’m thinking of you okay?
You’re strong, inspiring and you have a ton of support (as I comment this you already have 40+ girls looking out of you! 
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Yay for your good run Sunday! And way to treat yourself to some coffee after a blah-run Saturday. Sometimes all you need is something little like froyo and a good book to get your mood up ya know?
Anyway, go ahead and crush your Monday like I know you will
Stay wonderful, and keep your chin up!
Aw thanks Abby, you are so sweet. I agree, life tends to do those spurts for me too. Always seems to hit a low after a vacation and I need to get back into the swing of things. I wish I could treat myself, i tend to feel so guilty about it
aww yay for getting some laughs and girl time in. Sometimes that’s all you need to really boost your mood
Hope it helped with your homesickness 
You just reminded me I have to get together with my friend lol def gotta reach out to her one day this week 
It totally does help to reach out and talk to friends, something I tend to forget when I feel this way
I am obsessed with Macklemore, they are from Seattle! I live in WA so that makes me feel cool hahaha. I am also obsessed with that exact Kristen Wiig skit from snl haha.
Awesome giveaway, my Monday is so effing marvelous because I feel GREAT! Yesterday I woke up nauseous and in pain, thank god it was only a day thing!
I had never heard of them before but man could I not stop listening to that song. Guilty pleasure for sure. I am so happy you feel better.
homesickness is no fun, I hope you become happier at your place. I’m sure it will just take some time!
Thank you, homesickness is never fun but it is always this time of the year after a break that is the worst
My Monday is marvelous cause I have a field hockey game tonight! Excited. Glad you had a good run with a friend, I would love a running buddy (that’s human lol, although Riley is pretty good!)
I can’t believe you still play field hockey year round, I am assuming it is inside. Although with this weather you could do either. I am in desperate need of a running buddy that I can have more often
Marvelous was my bike ride to work (and every day for that matter)! I get to ride along the water and watch the boaters go by
what an awesome way to start your day! I am jealous of that commute for sure, better than a metro
I followed them on Twitter!
Not entering the giveaway but hope your mental mood improves and that the blend and friend love you’ve been getting helps! I freaking LOVE that Thrift Shop song…it’s fucking awesome (sung to the tune of the song). I listen to the Top 40 channel when I work out too! Always the best fast-paced tunes. Except when that stupid new One Direction ‘Little Things’ song comes on.
Ok I am glad I am not the only one that likes that song, i mean I totally think it would be a great club dancing song. addicted to say the least. I think we must have been listening at the same time because that one direction song came on after and boy did I hate it. hated it
I feel like it’s SO fake, like just them saying what they think will get them in a girl’s pants.
Exactly! haha
New-ish reader! I can totally relate to re-kindling with old friends. Between disordered eating and my knee surgeries, I have lost touch with the world. I keep saying I’m going to go and meet up with people but I never do… Partially because my lame ass has nothing to say lol.
I’m sure your friend wasn’t too mad about having to come home early. DD coffee makes up for everything! It may even solve world peace one day!
I hope your bad mood kicks the curb! It might be the change in weather! Sometimes weather has a big affect on our moods when it keeps going from cold to warm to cold, so you never know! It might have something to do with it
thanks for commenting, I love hearing from new readers. I think reconnecting with old friends is something I have tried to be better about because I spent too long avoiding them. No fun.
Sounds like you had a great weekend! Run dates and coffee dates are the best
I have to agree, have a great Monday!
Saturday was pure marvelous and plans for marvelous moments are in ze making… As soon as I come back bronzed [not burnt] from the Caribbean
I think a weekly date [fun, run, food, you name it] would be perfection! XO
P.S. PINK SUNGLASSES?! Those have my name alll over them
I am going to be jealous of you bronze goddess you. Like really jealous. Like I may have to wear a snuggie or make you wear a snuggie to cover it up. I mean it.
I need to start linking up to MIMM. Marvelous for me is new sparkly wedding shoes I got yesterday. I haven’t really kept any secrets, and I need/want those sunglasses for my first 1/2 marathon coming up in March!
You should link up, it is the great way to start your week for sure. OOhhhh sparkly shoes, need to see those!
My Monday is marvelous because my nephews and sister are in town visiting and I get to see them tonight!
yay for family time! That sounds so nice to be able to see them all tonight
My Monday is marvelous because I got a good Chemistry grade:) Thanks for hosting!
Man I wish I was good at chemistry, way to go girl!
I hate that you are feeling down girl. I hope that this week goes by quickly and smoothly for you. There is no worse feeling than being homesick!!
Thanks Brittany, that means a lot. It is times like these I wish I lived closer to home even for a brief visit. I hope your week flies by as well
Sore arms are the best–you know you’re working! My Monday is marvelous because it’s over; today dragged by.
Sore arms do feel good, I haven’t had sore arms in ages!
Sorry that you’re feeling less than awesome, girl! I hope the rest of your week gets better.
My Monday is marvelous because I’m actually getting excited to go back to school and my apartment and get into a routine again. I always love being home but I’m ready for this next semester to start already!
That is great to hear, I love being home but like you returning to your own routine always feel sooo good
I’m so glad you were able to connect and get in some girl time to get your mind off things. Afternoons like that are the best therapy.
I couldn’t agree more, girl time is needed time
Sorry you’re feeling a bit homesick & down.
I’ve been feeling a bit down lately too… was tough to motivate a workout today, but feel SO much better once I did. Glad you had some marvelous coffee & run dates at least! 
Exactly, i think for me I need to find those things that pick me up and make me feel better.
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I miss sore arms. AH. I really need to start lifting again! I agree that it is marvelous
I don’t know if I missed sore arms but it does feel nice to feel like I am switching it up a bit
I guess I just miss the feeling because I know it means I’ve had a tough workout. I’m definitely at a standstill.
I want eco sunglasses because my face would look great in them
I would love these because I seriously need a pair of sunglasses for running!
My Monday was marvelous because my mom came over to watch the baby
that is awesome! moms are the best aren’t they?
I’m glad you have people to hang out with now! and reconnecting with friends … I know that best. I’m trying to reconnect with some that I’ve lost touch with. It’s hard sometimes and it always takes two to tango so sometimes you win some you lose some.