Back At It

         After completing my first marathon two weeks ago, I had a hard time getting back into exercising. I don't just mean back into a routine, but I was having a hard time getting into it because I stopped enjoying it. Today I laced up and headed to the gym hoping to find the fun in my workouts. When I set up a bike for spin class several people stopped to ask me about my race. It felt so good to hear people asking about my fitness milestone! And it helped me realize that I enjoy beating these challenges which means I have to sign up for the next one. While it may take me some time to be as "obsessed" as some argue I once was I felt great to be back at it.

      I thought I would take a break from grading papers this afternoon and continue the "back at it" theme by writing a post. After seeing this survey on PeanutButterFingers I thought it would be a nice way to catch up after being gone for almost a year.

So here's what's going on now in my world:

Current Book(s):

My students are reading To Kill A Mockingbird and I am loving reading it with them. I never was assigned to read the book in high school so it kind of fell below the radar. My sister teased me for years about how disappointed she was with the fact that I had never read it so I saw this as the perfect opportunity to take her recommendation.

Current Music:

I'm still enjoying my marathon playlist whenever I hit the gym! I love the wide range of genres on that list! It really helps keep me interested in my workout!

I'm also getting into summertime with some country music! I love summer country concerts and this summer looks particularly promising: Tim, Kenny, Blake, Jason, and Luke!  

Current Guilty Pleasure:

Sleeping in! I forgot how much I love it!

Current Nail Color:

Trying to decide between bright pink or Tiffany's blue. Place your votes in the comments section!Current Drink:

I have a bottle of Sequin white wine chilling in the fridge! I loved the design of the bottle so I hope the flavor is just as lovely!

Current Food:

I switched back to almond butter a few days ago and the jar is already gone! I need to find an economy sized one at this rate!

Current Favorite Show:

Still Big Bang Theory! I LOVED the season finale and hate that I have to wait months for more good laughs!

Current Wish List:

Books on C.D. I love listening to them on long drives!

Current needs:

Suggestions for summer races around the Midwest area!

Current Indulgence:

With the warmer weather and invasion of summertime thoughts we've been frequenting OrangeLeaf more than usual! I love the new fruity flavors with the warm weather! I can't wait to try all the combinations!

Current Blessing:

My family has been unbelievable supportive through the crazy and exciting year! From student teaching to my first full time teaching job to finish a marathon and everything in between, my friends and family have been fabulously supportive, as always!

Current Outfit:

Comfortable skinny jeans and rocking' the Batman t-shirt!

Current Excitement:

Summer! I can't believe there are only two weeks of school left. I can't wait for all of the fun summer plans in the works: concerts, sand volleyball league, weekend-get-aways, and much more!