This week has flown by, I rarely say that but it has. Maybe a packed schedule will do that to you? Still a long day of work ahead, I tried my hardest to sneak into someone’s suitcase who is heading off to Texas but sadly my candy stash and big feet wouldn’t fit. Go figure.
I am going to end this week though saying it was all about growth. I had some pretty important conversations, some pretty mind boggling choices and even better some clarity I thought would take forever to come. I am so ready to boogie on this Friday – I will just ignore the fact I am working Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Confession… music on music. Don’t ask me why, don’t ask me why now, don’t ask me why all of a sudden but Pandora is opening my eyes to all new jams. Jam on jam.
Confession… my run this morning was all about feeling the beat and getting that stress out. Beautiful thing it does.
Confession… I was actually pretty nervous about posting that post yesterday. Not because of the message but because I had not shared that part of recovery with ANYONE. I was holding onto it, not sure if anyone would understand. Sometimes you just have to let things go. Your comments, your related stories, your input meant a lot. So thank you.
Confession… no better way to celebrate February 15th than being a classic single girl and buying all Valentine’s Day candy at 50% off. Candy hearts I am looking at you. Judge away cashier, judge away.
Confession… I did get to spend Valentine’s Day with my one true love, Mizunos. Oh come on did you expect anything else? I will find you Mizuno rep, I will. Match made in heaven.
Confession… I am desperate to keep my mind occupied for the waiting games. This kind of helps.
Confession…. I lack in the luck department. The metro has decided to go all ‘green’ or at least make efforts for it. One of those efforts is using this environment friendly fuel that smells like DEAD FISH. I wish I was kidding. Of course, I always hit that train that smells like fish are taking their own lives and then swimming in sewers for days. I have learned the classic mouth breathing for these commutes.
Confession… why oh why can’t I not take my eyes away from this video? Bieber stop making me like you. I shouldn’t but I strangely do. Stop me.
Confession… my coworker got me a Valentine day card. Well it said it was from my secret admirer but I am taking a big leap of faith and saying he was the culprit. Everyone knows I have a sense of humor apparently.
Confession… I have been watching way too much Jenna Marbles. I want to meet her in real life, operation 2013 – meet Jenna Marbles.
Confession… I miss Valentine’s day at home. Why? Because we would come into the dining room before heading off to school and always there was a basket from our parents. But in that basket was Valentine’s day underwear. You know the granny panties that have all those V day designs? Yep, those kind. Anyone else have parents that do that? Best thing ever.
Confession.. secrets secrets secrets. That is all.
Do I have to go to work? I think this is the one time I miss being in college because they have a week long break this upcoming week. I wish. Going on another seven day work week. Getting old. Oh so old.
Questions: What was the best part about your Valentine’s day? What are you looking forward to today?
Oops definitely clicked unfollow when I went to your post. Definitely not a GOMI at all. Good thing that’s fixed. Moving on. My parents always send me a package of Valentine’s day candy and other random stuff I guess some might call junk. I call it gold. Those underwear? Perfect for days in bed when nobody has to see you. Or maybe when they do, too. It’s like a dirty little secret, except hopefully not so dirty. You and my roommate would get along swimmingly. Her ultimate goal in life is to meet Jimmy Tatro. I could settle for Jenna Marbles though. And mizuno. Oh mizuno. I know one day they’ll find you, discover how inspirational you are in your journey to running again, and send you pair after pair of wave riders FO FREE. That’s my dream, at least. Who needs a man when you have walls and walls of mizunos surrounding you? Oh, and chocolate hearts. Can’t forget those.
Your parents sound pretty sweet, I am impressed with that love they send your way. My dad sends me scratch tickets on the regular. He is all hilarious like that. I would get along with your roommate, ask her if she wants to help me on operation meet Jenna marbles 2013
Hey Alex, Happy Friday! You should definitely celebrate getting through another week! My run this morning was exactly the same, great music and feeling free. So cute that your co-worker got you a Valentine’s Day card – hope it had a cheesy message inside! Completely agree with you about the half price chocolate. I had a look last night but they hadn’t started any reductions. Today, however, I’ll be clearing them shelves
Oh man we were probably running at the same time. I will be thinking of you next time. He is pretty hilarious so I appreciated the card. Reductions will be happening this weekend so all the candy hearts for meeeeee
I was going to go to my favourite bulk food store for more PB and chocolate chips yesterday before I remembered that today all the candy would be 50% off and quickly modified my plans. No shame in that, no shame.
Also no shame about the fact that I boogied to not only one, but two JBiebs songs and one from Lady Gaga in my kitchen last night. The only thing that would have made it better would be Valentine’s day grannies. And maybe a wooden spoon for the karaoke. I was so into it, I didn’t think of the spoon until it was too late. Not a bad thing, not a bad thing.
I do the same thing. I don’t even care anymore if I look like a fool. You need to just roll with it. Just need to.
My dad used to always buy me a Valentine’s Day gift or take me on a date. I honestly loved it so much. Some of my best Valentine’s Days were with him
I too will be hitting the candy sales. No shame.
That is so sweet! My dad never forgets me, even if it is a little card with scratch tickets. Yes, he sends scratch tickets all the time.
Haha I wish you were home too but only so you could dance the day away to all of the songs above in those sexy heart-filled grannie panties
My momma always gives us socks on holiday’s and my sock drawer is bursting at the seams. I totally should weed through and get rid of the old ones, but I can’t bring myself to do it… Holey socks galore aka more toys for Charlie 
I know, it is hard to give away those things. It really is. Charlie at least gets some awesome toys, I still want Charlie to be my valentine… I mean I should have embroidered a heart into his snuggie
It’s not too late, I’ll ask him if he’s got any plans this weekend… He oftentimes schedules things without asking his mother or father. Silly pup.
social elite right there
Oh, I’m with you on the biebs. He annoys me like crazy, but his music/music videos pull me in. I’m currently listening to “Nothing Like Us.” Whatevs. Hope you have a good night! Don’t think about work.
Gosh at least I am not alone, makes me feel a bit better. It really really does. I will try not and think about work, have a great Friday!
I love that you and your family would do Valentine’s Day baskets! That is a really good and sweet idea.
Dead fish? Um, that is kind of nasty. Well, at least you don’t have a customer that smells like cat liter. True story.
Have a great day!
Ewwwww, that is a pretty intense smell too. Ya the smell of the fuel is so overwhelming you can’t breathe at all.
I had no idea that National Eating Disorders Awareness week was coming up until I read your post yesterday.
I want to hate Justin Bieber too… But after watching him on SNL, I. JUST. CAN’T.
THANK YOU why is he something I can’t stop watching. Even this video, like why Alex why.
boy was sick, so our valentines day was pretty tame. My class was cancelled though, so at least there’s that.
I would totally love to meet Jenna Marbles – more specifically, go drinking and dancing with her. fun times.
And I seriously love the videos you put up. 30H!3!? Just yes.
3Oh3! is such a guilty pleasure for me, it was my ring tone for way too long. I am embarrassing but hey, love those guys. eek I hope he feels better today. Let’s find a way to get Jenna Marbles to hang out with us,that would be the ultimate 2013.
Can I join you on your operation meet Jenna Marbles? I can try to kindap her when I go to LA, and we’ll fly straight to DC. Today I am looking forward to babysitting my lovely girls all day and going to bed immediately when I get home since I’m pretty sure I’m getting the flu. I already am looking forward to being able to catch up on my google reader tomorrow.
Yes please, I need a partner in crime on that one. The flu? Oh no, I hope you get some rest and get to bed early. Sounds like a low key day is needed and in the works for you tomorrow
Totally serious about meeting her. We should just write blog posts about her til she notices us.
I love when you post songs.. there’s always at least one new song and one song I had forgotten about. Makes my day! And I will most definitely be heading to the store to take part in the heavily reduced bags of candy, too!
That is why I love music posts too, even if they are old they may be ones that I have forgotten about. Stock up!!!
Best part about Valentine’s day was being at home with my baby and puppy, and having my hubby come home early
Oh man you got a triple threat right there, glad you had them all close to you that day
Happy Friday! I’m so excited to stock up on dark chocolate after work–can’t beat chocolate on sale!
I will be scoping out the conversation hearts, let’s hope I can get some discounted one
This was an AWESOME post for me to read today, so glad I hopped over! These will all be on a playlist soon and I will double your jam! Have an awesome day. And I’ll be working all weekend too, so I feel your pain for sure.
Rock these jams, such great hits. I am all about finding new music for me even if they may be older hits. Ugh, working forever. Hopefully you have some down time!
your 2013 mission is so much more aspirational than mine. i wish you were in texas with me. big feet be damned.
You would think that, who knows maybe our 2013 missions can collide. Darn big feet, have some chips for me.
Single or not, you gotta love the discounted chocolate that comes right after Valentines
! Have a great weekend, Alex…even if that means having to work!
I am all about the discounted chewy candy, I’ll let you all take the chocolate. i am a non chocolate girl for life. Have a great weekend as well!
Hope you had a good day lovely! I am not going to lie…I totally had to stop and watch that Jenna Marbles dance vid….I love her!!!
Isn’t it funny? that video has to be on of my favorites.
This year was the first year I didn’t get a vday present from my momma.. I’m hoping that I will get it tonight when I go visit her
Good thing I have some bachelorette party invites to pick up at Walgreens tonight. I need to stock up on candy to reward myself after good workouts. Totally counter-productive.
I am in love with Mackelmore. HAPPY FRIDAY <3
I am in love with Mackelmore too, I can’t get enough. Just not enough. I think that is a great reward, i plan to do the same. i see no counter action in that at all
I love Jenna Marbles too – I think I have stalked the subscription page on youtube and seen just about every video of hers! Nice jams too!! Happy Friday/weekend!!!
I can’t get enough of her channel, all of her videos just make me die laughing!
Love that your co-worker got you a card! Um conversation hearts are my fave, only the white and green though
stock up on candy!
I love the white ones… and red ones. Green I actually don’t like, but now I need to find me some
Glad someone’s week went quick, mine was frickin’ SLOW! I am not single & still love going to the store for the 50% off V-Day candy the day after, maybe I’m a hoarder
Embrace liking the Bieb’s, it’s ok, we all have likes we’re embarrassed about! Happy Friday girlie!
hoarder when it comes to candy is totally my kind of person. I will most likely be doing the same thing. Happy friday to you too! (Sneaks away to watch Biebs…)
Today I am so looking forward to crashing for the entire weekend. The last week and a half as been emotionally and physically draining, and I think it’s finally caught up with me.
I bet you need to crash, I hope you get to. so well deserved and needed for you
I might sound boring as I’ve said it the previous friday as well – but, man, I’m glad the workweek is over!! Now I’m looking forward to a delicious dinner from leftovers from yesterday (wine included)
Loved your post!
Those music pieces are awesome!
i am glad you enjoyed the music, I think no matter what it is nice to have the weekend being over.
I’m so desperate to meet Jenna Marbles in real life too. I love her. She used to live in Boston up until a year or two ago, I think I missed my chance
And that stinks you have to work all weekend! I have my usual weekend, but have to work on Monday too :-/ Wish I had the holiday!
NOOOO i actually have no idea where she lives but man do I want to meet her more than anything. I would love to have the holiday as well. booooo
I’ve been in a music mood too lately. You should check out the new MySpace. Sounds kind of lame but it’s actually really cool- it’s like a social music sharing site now so you can create a library and listen to music for free. I listen to it at work all the time. Have a great weekend!
Really? maybe I need to however I am worry to get attached to something else haha
I’ll never admit that I like that Bieber song. Never
I will admit that I’m super grateful that I live close enough to my family so that my mom can be my Valentine. My dad was out of town on a business trip over Valentine’s so it was just me and my mom hanging out… two single girls watching Gone With the Wind and eating chocolate 
Good times.
AWwwww Mom date, I would have killed for that. Sounds ideal to me. I know, I will never admit I am still watching Bieber videos at this moment in the background at work. never ever.
One of my regular commuting buddies (and by “buddy” I mean “person who is on the same train as me daily,” not “actual friend I’ve ever said a word to.” Though she does have a kickbutt winter coat that I’m jealous of every time I see her) said this week had flown by to one of her co-workers when we were getting off the train, and I couldn’t believe it because this week has draaaaaaaaaged on for me. Like whoa. Slowest week OF MY LIFE. But I’m happy for you and Stylin Winter Coat Girl that the week went quickly
Cute Hip Hop Boy wished me a happy Valentine’s Day whilst we were gchatting yesterday. Life = made. Actually, I was feeling kind of down in the dumps over Valentine’s Day. I try to not be *that single girl* who’s all, “Woe is me. I shall never find love! AND I HATE VALENTINE’S DAY AND WILL GET ALL RAGEY TO SHOW YOU HOW MUCH I HATE IT.” Butttt I was kind of turning into that person yesterday, mostly because I hadn’t gotten anything for Valentine’s Day (srsly. Who am I? Selfish much? Geez. Get it together, Bethany. It’s not all about you). My parents sent me a card, but instead of sending me a package with candy they sent me JUNK MAIL (since it’s Lent and all and they know I don’t eat dessert during Lent). And it was kind of funny…right up until I texted my parents to thank them and said it was the best thing I expected to get for Valentine’s Day, and then realized it WAS the best thing I got for Valentine’s Day. And then I was like kill me. This is my life. The only people who love me enough to acknowledge me on Valentine’s Day are my PARENTS who are biologically obligated to love me AND they chose to show their love by sending me JUNK MAIL. What. The. Eff. So yeah. And then I had to go to Whole Foods because I was out of almond milk and WF’s 365 original almond milk is the only kind of almond milk that tastes good to me (and it’s cheap! A cheap Whole Foods product! Who knew such things existed?), and there were all these flowers and chocolate and wine and blah blah blah which made me even more ragey. So I was super hatin’ on Valentine’s Day and everyone with people to love in their lives, but then today at work this delightful precious old man who works in our office brought in these too-cute little light up roses for all the ladies who work here. I died. Seriously, how sweet is that?! So now I don’t hate Valentine’s Day quite as much because I felt special since he totally didn’t have to get me that totally corny rose, especially since I don’t even work with him at all, but he did anyway.
Someday I’ll learn to keep my comments quick and to the point on your blog. Hahahahaha lies. All lies. I’m never concise.
I hope you never reach that day where your comments aren’t novels. What will I look forward to every day? My parents do the same thing, most packages just have letters that came to the house for me aka junk or scratch tickets that I can’t get money from until I return to MA or some sort of news article they found interesting when in reality is pretty lame. But you got to love them because I totally had a miz valentine’s day. Worked till 9 pm. Only got candy hearts at the school which weren’t all that great because I got all the crappy flavors. however, my bright side is all the candy is on sale so i plan to buy that shit out however… not sure if that is on your agenda. Sorry about that whole lent thing lady
happy friday, alex! buy those vday sale stuff and stuff your face!! enjoy the weekend!! ohh and are you sure that coworker that gave you a card doesn’t like you.
teehee jk.
Sadly he is dating another guy so I am gonna say no on that one. haha
aww well poop. it’s okay though. at least you got something!! haha
The best part about Valentines day was eating lots of cookies and ice cream and cuddling with Bentley
And the best part of today is going to buy lots of cheap on sale valentines candy!
I will be buying that candy too, can’t freaking wait
The best part of valentines day were my students! They were so excited and fun
I’m down in ocean city visiting drew so I’m looking forward to a long weekend!! Have a good one girl
Aw that is adorable, I wish my students were cute like that. You get high school students who really could care less. Aw man lucky for you with that long weekend, what a bonus.
Bieber’s music is catchy as shiiiiit!! He is a weirdo, but his jams are legit sometimes! EW to that metro smell. HA! My Valentines day was chill, the highlight was my walk. Seriously. I couldn’t sit on my ass any longer so I walked.
eh a walk is always nice, I mean we are having some killer weather here today so I am ready for my coworker and I to take a walk. Bieber’s music is so darn catchy, I hate that I listen to it though. Just hate it
So glad to hear you had a week of growth! That is amazing. Thanks for sharing all the videos! They’re great! And… I think everyone can’t help but like the Biebs. He knows how to be a pop star, that’s for sure. How can he not with a mentor like Usher?! :]
So true, I mean Usher is a great mentor. I need someone like that.
Music definitely plays a critical role in my life, and Beyonce’s pandora station recently has reminded me how much fun it is to sexy dance to Destiny’s Child. Just kidding. Bootylicious has got the most ridic lyrics ever, but those ladies own it.
I’m a tongue in cheek Bieber fan, but I recently fell for Jenna Marbles, too. I used to think she tried to hard, but then I realized she just has no filter and doesn’t give a sh*t—and I like it.
On the subject of filters, thanks again for sharing your story. I don’t really detail my own in my blog- I just mention it, but I talk about it all the time in my epic length comments on others and I do appreciate when bloggers share about it. I guess partly I’ve never wanted to be defined by it. It was a part of me, it still is, as are many of my struggles and triumphs, so I try not to play just one note. I do, however, think it’s important to recognize EDs and anything else people struggle with, to bring it out of the darkness and make it okay for people to talk about and get help, and not feel alone.
I don’t know if I had a best part of Valentine’s Day in terms of what I did or ate, etc., but my boyfriend makes me feel so loved, every day. And that’s the best!
I’m debating hitting the gym tonight, and that will happen a few times this weekend at some point, but I’m looking forward to a long weekend off from work. Wooohoo! TGIF!
Music definitely plays a critical role in my life, and Beyonce’s pandora station recently has reminded me how much fun it is to sexy dance to Destiny’s Child. Just kidding. Bootylicious has got the most ridic lyrics ever, but those ladies own it.
I’m a tongue in cheek Bieber fan, but I recently fell for Jenna Marbles, too. I used to think she tried to hard, but then I realized she just has no filter and doesn’t give a sh*t—and I like it.
On the subject of filters, thanks again for sharing your story. I don’t really detail my own in my blog- I just mention it, but I talk about it all the time in my epic length comments on others and I do appreciate when bloggers share about it. I guess partly I’ve never wanted to be defined by it. It was a part of me, it still is, as are many of my struggles and triumphs, so I try not to play just one note. I do, however, think it’s important to recognize EDs and anything else people struggle with, to bring it out of the darkness and make it okay for people to talk about and get help, and not feel alone.
I don’t know if I had a best part of Valentine’s Day in terms of what I did or ate, etc., but my boyfriend makes me feel so loved, every day. And that’s the best!
I’m debating hitting the gym tonight, and that will happen a few times this weekend at some point, but I’m looking forward to a long weekend off from work. Wooohoo! TGIF!
thanks for sharing that with me, I know that some people just don’t find talking about their struggles helpful. I on the other hand do and I know a big part of why I started my blog was for that awareness. just how I roll, however I love your style so don’t ever change. jenna marbles is just as you put it a pretty blunt I don’t give a shit lady which is what I love. i kind of wish I had that kind of balls. your boyfriend sounds like one special guy.. .send one my way. haha
Mmm best part of my valentine’s day was watching big kid’s face show me the butterfly he made for my flowers…and then opening up his present..too cute
and I’m looking forward to going home, make waffles for dinner, and pray that whatever is wrong with my car isn’t going to drain my savings..good times
car troubles, always pricey but I will be praying it isn’t too bad
That’s my favorite thing about Feb. 15. Candy on Sale!
Exactly! sadly I haven’t found any yet but I am on the look out.
That is so sweet that your parents used to give goodies on V-day every year. That would make me miss home too. The hubby and I are celebrating later by going to see Romeo and Juliet. We aren’t too stuck on celebrating on Valentine’s Day.
It really does make me miss home, I would kill for some Valentine day candy right now. I hope you guys have a blast!
My dad would always be my valentine and my mom would be my brothers ♥ I totally feel ya – those days were the best!
Yep, sometimes we just have to be our own Valentine!
Yay for some clarity, that’s always a great thing. Sorry you have to work all weekend. Hope you’re able to squeeze some fun in there somewhere.
eh sadly my long days leave very little room for fun. boo
Pandora all day every day!
All of this hard work will pay off.
Confession… I miss Valentine’s day in grade school when we would decorate bags to line up against the wall and put Valentine’s and candies into everyone’s bags!
You’ll get through this weekend! I’m right there with ya! Keep thinking of those Mizuno’s and runs! One day, we’ll get our weekends back and it’s going to be AMAZING! The day will be here before we know it!
GAHH I was just talking about those days with my coworker because boy did it make you feel so special. I would love reading all the cards and of course the candy that went along. oh to be young again where every one was your friend. Am I right?
The best part of my day? Probably baking chocolate chip muffins and spending time with friends and the fam:) Have a great weekend Alex!
That does sound like the best part of a day. Hope you have a great weekend as well girl.
Best part of my day was finally being able to eat chocolate
your post is so cute, it made my day! love + shine Courtstar
That would have been my best part of my day too, glad you finally got some in your system on V day!
Love the Valentine’s Day underwear gift! My mom always gives me and my sister a little present on V Day like jewelry or a shirt or something and this year, she even brought it all the way up with her on her drive to come visit me just to deliver it. So sweet and even better than the gift itself!
I cracked up when I saw the Sk8er Boi video–all those middle school dance memories came flooding back haha.
I know, that music video was such a throw back but when I watch it I can’t help but remember those middle school years I had. Quality video, gosh I loved that girl. Sounds like our moms were pretty similar
It would be super fun to meet Jenna Marbles in real life! Also, I have school on Monday. So you’ll be working and I’ll be in school while everyone sleeps in
we’re in it together!
In it together, does make it seem a tad worse. I would love to meet that girl in person, I would not stop laughing
Oh girl I hear ya about missing college breaks. That is without a doubt one of the TOUGHEST things to get used to in the real world! I legit almost cried this past december because I didn’t get home for the holidays till about 3am on December 23rd – in college I’d be home by the 15th
oh well…..and YES to V-Day single-girl style! I for one think that’s the best way to celebrate. This V-Day I was totally single and totally uninterested in dating anyone and it was the best V-Day of my life! Gifts from parents and my best friend really made it – as long as you’ve got that (and some candy) you’re golden 
. I know the waiting game is SO TOUGH, but being so busy at work can only help you with that! keep hangin in there!
So I went to buy all that half priced candy and there was none, saddest moment of my weekend. All those darn couples took it all! I know, I am so jealous of all of those on breaks right now, I would love some break time oh so much
haha I get that vday underwear still too!! too funny! avril lavigne and kesha are my go to people when i really need to destress during my workouts! jenna marbles, im obsessed too.. i want to be her friend she just cracks me upppp i agree with the biebs thing.. i watched him on SNL other night and was kind of crushing on him, nooooooooo
I know… I saw him on SNL and totally just was sold. Such a guilty pleasure. I feel like you and I would get along with Jenna Marbles so well. so well