Penn State

Freedom

Thursday was a total day of freedom for me. No school, no work, no obligations. Ah…the first day of break. I will admit that I woke up early though. 4:50am to be exact.

I didn’t mean to wake up so early but I had a dream that woke me up (this happens constantly, ugh) so I got up and decided to go to a new spinning class at 5:45 and it kicked my butt. I had sweat on my stomach after the class… is that possible? Weird.

After I got home from spinning I walked in circles for about 2 hours.

I didn’t know what to do with myself. I didn’t have school work or studying to do so I went to blog, but I didn’t feel like it. I decided to read blogs.. but I didn’t feel like it. I walked Lola and it was cold. Brrrrrrr.

After walking Lola I walked in circles again. I didn’t even want to read. I just sat down and had lunch. Then I decided to surprise Jimmy. Since we live an hour away from each other, it is hard to hang out a lot-I was excited to go see him.

I texted his dad and told him I was going to be at their house when they came home from work. I also said I was making dinner. STUFFED CABBAGE! So I headed to the store and picked up rice, tomato sauce, cabbage, and ground beef. Then I drove an hour to Jimmy’s house and started cooking until 4:00pm when he got home from work.

Cabbage to boil ^

Rice mixed with eggs and onion. (and ground beef after!)

All set up to stuff the cabbage^

Stuffing.

Ready to be topped with tomato sauce and baked!

Yay Jimmy is home and ready to eat

After dinner Jimmy and I went Christmas shopping and I drove an hour home and was tired! 

It was a relaxing day and I’m still getting used to not having school work. I keep feeling guilty for not doing school work, but I’m quickly getting used to it 😉 I should be getting my final grades back soon… maybe i’ll share!

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Have a great Saturday!

Interval workout and sister

I can’t believe how fast this week has gone by. Wow. Only a week of classes and a few finals until Christmas break, but I’m not going to wish time away. I’m going to enjoy the last week of learning and pretend to enjoy cramming for finals.

Maybe this week went by so quickly because I was really busy again with school stuff and adjusting to the temperature drop in Pittsburgh? It was like 60 degrees on Monday and 29 degrees on Thursday. 

Needless to say, I didn’t run outside. I spent some time with my friend the dreadmill. I also went to a spin class, did P90X on Monday (STILL sore… ow), and swam. Working out relieves a lot of stress-I read that on a sign in the girls bathroom on campus. Just thought I’d share… 🙂

I’d have to say my favorite workout this week was an interval run on the dreadmill. I hadn’t done speed work since cross country camp at Seton Hill. I needed to push myself a little bit! From my Daily Mile:

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This weekend I’m not 100% sure what I’m doing besides going to an ornament exchange with my momma on Saturday at our church. I’ve never been to one, but we have to each bring a Christmas ornament and I suppose we somehow exchange them with the other people that come. I’m excited!

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Before I peace out, I thought I’d share 2 pictures of me and Hannah taken on Monday night.

No one believes we are 6 years apart. Ugh. :p

I’m on the left and Hannah is on the right.

I love her. Even if she outgrows me in height in a few months.

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Have a great weekend!