Happy Turkey Day :)

Happy Turkey Day! 

Don't mind the cords for the surround sound I drink lots of wine while watching tv to block it out! My husband swears he will take care of them. :)

It's weird to celebrate this thanksgiving just the two of us but I love it. We already celebrated with my familia last weekend so I am way off this week. I keep thinking it should already be December.

November 28- I'm thankfully for time to spend with my hubby, pups, and relaxing. 

What I'm loving: 

Shellac nails! Hello ladies this pic is a week later with no chips! I love not having to worry about chips and reprinting. Seriously who has time for a new paint job every few days.

Ideas for ugly sweaters:

Seriously need to have an ugly sweater party. check this awesome couple out!

Catching Fire was AWESOME!! End of commentary. Just go watch it.

Especially for the price!

Big winner! Four free subs and I only spent a dollar in the raffle!! Woohoo

Happy Thanksgivinng! May you count your blessing and spend some time relaxing. 

Thankfully!

November 25- I'm thankfully for a three day week with crazy students! 

Recap of my weekend in pictures: 

Friday husband shaves head for my grandma :)

Gus destroys a new pair of earring before I even take them out of the plastic bag and box!

Every holiday grandma and her granddaughters toast with some vino. She had her sip :)

Dad, brother, husband, and grandma rockin the bald look!

Take one of sister photo shoot.

Sister and nieces :)

Siblings, nieces, & a nephew (not cooperating)

That's about good enough.

And we came back with another dog. Chloe is "on vacation"... Maybe permanently.

Workout plan:

1. Survive chest cold

2. 1-2 body pump classes

3. 2 good runs (depends on how I feel)

Blogging on my photo is not easy...

Happy Monday!

Weekend festivities and already wanting it to be here again

November 18- thankfully for my siblings. My sisters and brother mean the world to me. We have been through a lot this year and being there for each other has made a world of difference.

Recap of the Weekend...

1. A little bit of relaxing! 

Mom why must you take my picture! It's interrupting cuddle time with dad I almost have him where I want him... On the floor.

 

Just kidding I love laying here with him but seriously stop taking my picture!

2. Surprise Grandma! "Happy 80th Birthday"

3. Oh yes! I cannot wait for a night in Cleveland :) Go Bulls!

4. And lots of cleaning. There is no picture of that craziness but I should have Toby hanged our dining room curtains yesterday. And that my friends is awesome; no more crazy guy looking in while we eat! 

Weekly Workout:

Monday- Body Pump (oh yea back for more torture)

Tuesday- Run 3 miles

Wednesday- Body Pump 

Thursday- 3 miles

Friday- 5 miles

Saturday & Sunday- rest days 

Happy Monday! 

A Delightful Comeback!!

November 15- I'm thankfully for rest days! My body needs one after my first body pump class then running 4 miles like a boss!

Moving on! 

Yesterday was parent-teacher conferences and the only thing that got me there after a horrendous 4 mile run was a enormous diet soda and SUBWAY!!

 

It was a wonderful addition to my life! I boycotted subway for almost two months because the lady that always waited on us was a biotch and made me hate it! Others must have complained because there was an awesome new girl making my sub and chatting me up! Love it! 

Speaking of subway, I'm loving the advertising for Catching Fire! I cannot wait for Nov 22.!

May the odds be ever in your favor...or something like that. It's been a long week.

This is exactly how parent teacher conferences went! I had five parents show up. But my plans and materials for next week are done! Score!!!

Looking forward to a weekend of fun and rest! One big run this weekend! I'll be sure to fill you in.

Have a great weekend :)

Typical Tuesday

November 12- I am grateful for the little patience I have. Some days are better than others. And my students pushed it today but I ended up smiling by the end of the day.

Typical Danielle behavior: while running on the good ole treadmill at the Y. I'm busting my butt to knock out three miles in  26 mins. Woohoo haven't seen that number in a while. Anyway.... 

I'm about dead at the last half mile so I was pretty happy to hear S & M by Rhianna up next to push me to the finish. Until mid song,  I see my reflection in the mirror (which is always a scary sight) but what is worse are the two dudes on both sides looking at me strange 

because I'm singing the chorus out loud. Yea the whip and chains excite me part.... Yay I amped up the speed...seriously they laughed at me! Of course I did too.

Okay maybe not the most embarrassing moment but it's a runner up!

                          WORD!

My workout week:

Monday- 2 miles -check

Tuesday- 3 miles -check

Wednesday- 4.5 miles

Thursday- body pump

Friday- rest

Saturday- 5-6 miles

Sunday-rest

Happy Tuesday! tomorrow is hump day! Super excited for the weekend :)

A Quick Hello & One Day Closer...

Quick hello and what I'm thankfully for this lovely, brisk day!

November 7- I'm thankful for a job that allows me to want to return every day (You know you've had one of those jobs). It's not the easiest job but I do love it. Last year at this time, I considered leaving the teaching profession but a new job and a wonderful staff have made me fall back in love with it again.

Tomorrow, my HUSBAND, yea I have one of those but he's been super duper busy all the time, has off. WHICH means DaTe NIghT!! I've been waiting for this day for about three months. Beyoooooond excited to talk his ear off and watch his non verbals display his agreeance with whatever I say :) Love you babe!

 Dr. Sheldon Cooper you always articulate exactly what I am thinking brilliantly :)

Thanks for stopping by my randomness this lovely night... Talk about consistent pointless posts this week.
I definitely took first place in that category :)

Happy Thursday!

Hump Day!

It's hump day! I love that stupid camel!!

November 6- I'm thankfully for my furry child, Gus! Even though he acts out from time to time and whines for attention every five minutes when I'm not touching him. I love the heck out of him. Seriously he gets filtered water and cuddles every night. He maybe luckier than Toby :) Look at that face, how could you ever say no!

Wednesday workout was zilch, nada, zero, nope didn't happen. Toby was leaving for a meeting out of town and I wanted to spend every minute with him before he left. If I'm being honest, I needed the day off my muscles are super happy about this sudden decision. 

How was your hump day?

Lovely surprises :)

November 5- I'm thankfully for the opportunity to be back in Pennsylvania and closer to our families. Our move back home has been a positive step in our lives both professionally and personally. I'm sure glad we decided to take such a risk back in June. 

Moving on.....

Big news: 

After a short sabbatical I'm back on the java. I feel bad about breaking up with it but I came to my senses. Reunited and it feels soooo good! I dare you to read that line and not sing it :) 

My loving husband bought me these beauties for are six months of marital bliss :) it's the thoughtful things that he doesn't that make me love him a little more every day.

My workout was rough today. I managed to squeeze 2.5 miles out in 23 minutes. Not a bad time but I had no heart in it today. I was suppose to take a body pump class but I didn't want to wait until 6:15 to take it. I still plan on taking a class this week. My legs could/need a running rest break. 

1. What are you thankful for today?

2. Have you ever given up coffee?

Monday

November 4-  I am thankfully for supportive people in my life. I have a great group of friends and coworkers that keep me focused on the good and not always the bad :) thanks!

Happy 6 MoNtHeS to my husband! I can't believe we have been married half a year! We plan on celebrating Friday night due to being real a-dults and having to go to bed at a decent time lol I would like to say its because we are married but really we are grandmas and have to get sleep or so help our clientele that would have to deal with us the next day :))

Today was the first day of eating healthy lunches. I'm not going to lie and say I was sooo happy to eat it. My crackers and coke zero miss me :( BUT it wasn't bad. I didn't hate it. I already love fish and sweet potatoes so it's a place to start :)

My lovely sister Saira sent me the following fitness quote along with a lot other randomness...

True that sister! 

Starting the Week Off Right!

November 3- I am grateful for all the small things my husband does for me. From forehead kisses to helping me finish my "to do" lists. Especially for all the times you have to listen to me complain about my crappy runs and/or the need to better myself all the time. I sure am lucky to have you as my personal cheerleader. I love you babe! 

Sundays can be hectic for me because I try to do a lot of planning and preparing for the week so I can keep ahead. Well I'm adding to the craziness and I'm cooking clean healthy dishes for my week long lunches. Someone stop me from my craziness! 

What I should be doing is watching the Hallmark channel and all it's Christmas glory! Yes I have a Christmas show addiction and I will not get help for it! Instead I will drink wine and watch the festivities. I just need duck tape to shut my husband up from his awful commentary while I watch my channel!!! I still love you honey :)

Workout Plan:

Monday- 4 miles

Tuesday- body pump (first timer alert) 

Wednesday- 3 miles

Thursday- another class or cycling

Friday- rest

Saturday- 5-6 miles

Sunday- rest 

 

This was on Pinterest! I love it! Good motivation for the week :)

Joining the Thankful Bandwagon :)

Thankful November

Nov. 2- Today and everyday I am utterly grateful for my family! I know its a general thankfulness but without them I wouldn't exist.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Do you join in on the thankful November status updates??