Since everyone else wrote, I guess I will too

But don't worry, I won't jump off a bridge just because everyone else is... Here's my update:

I didn't run my 6 mile run I was supposed to this weekend.

I have clocked in quality time with all of my friends.

I don't like the OB floor and can't wait for it to be over. (Even the babies don't make up for it)

Last night was fun because 1) I was able to get drunk and still sober up to drive home. 2) Some random guy hit on me and I felt hot even after working a 12 hr day. 3) My friends are crazy fun.

I can't wait to be done with school.

I am so happy I don't have a boy to worry about. Most of my friends are fighting with their boyfriends and I am so over it. (This statement doesn't include either of you, by the way.)

I am going to try to run the 6 miles tomorrow (Monday) because it should be warmer.

I'll tell you how 6 miles go if it doesn't kill me.

Love,

-S

If you're behind..

then I feel like I haven't even started. I have gotten up to 4 miles, but I haven't tried anything more. Monday and Wednesdays are hard for me- I go from lacrosse practice (which is almost a weird mid/long distance) for an hour and a half to a full on basketball game. I don't know whether I should try to fit in the machines for 20 min or so or just be satisfied with the two sports. The bad thing is that they are never consistent in how much running/working out but they are over such a long period of time I can't really fit in a long workout.... ugh! Confusing! Even worse than boys.

School is getting rough, I think its just that I still not sure if I like this whole engineering thing- plus I miss home a lot more this year. I am working about 15 hour weeks, which isn't bad at all. I just need to get better about managing time- and not partying as much. It kinda makes me even more stressed when I waste time recovering.

Anyway- the books are calling my name. I must go!!! Much Love from Colorado.

PS - Rikki- we can figure something out. I love you

5 MILES!

If you can't tell, yes I'm a bit behind schedule, but not by much. The 5 miles was rough yesterday in the frigid weather. It was a whopping 35 degree outside. When we were finished, my mouth was so cold it froze and I couldn't even talk! Fun, let me tell ya. But...

I think I've created a monster. Keith is all about the 1/2. Ask me how I know...He just bought new shoes, he times all his runs, he runs even when I can't make it, he wants every mile under a 10 minute mile. Mind you, this is after I all but begged him to be a running partner! So guess what our time was for the 5 miles in the cold was - 47 mins and some seconds...yeah that's right. We are sitting at about a 9.5 min mile. Not too bad if I say so myself.

As for my love life...who knows whats going on. We are together a lot, but not all the time. Which I think is a great thing! No pressure there. But, we are still very nonchalant in front of people...like NO physical contact at all. That's kind of worrisome, right? On the flip side, he is still very attentive. If I "Mister" from across the room, he's like "Yes?". Who the heck knows!?

And specifically to Cameron - we ARE coming up to CO on Feb. 19th, however, there are now a total of 4 (including Keith and me). Not real sure now what we are doing for sleeping arrangements. It has been brought up that we may stay somewhere close to the mountain...that being said, as things become more concrete I will keep you posted. And that being said, even if we don't stay with you, we will hang out with you dammit! This was my brain child - NOT Keith's!

As always, I'm proud of you girls, keep up the hard work! Much love from Lufkin "stinkin" Texas.

It's a bit chilly today(its snowing!)

I love running outside, nothing beats it. I don't understand how people just stick to the treadmill. I hate almost everything about it- the sound, the staying in one place, the list goes on and on...

Since bball isn't year round (for IM) and rugby sucks... I decided to take up lacrosse. Yup, I am going to run around in skirts with wire goggles and throw a ball around. :) But it's totally amazing! It's almost like basketball with sticks and a much smaller ball. Yesterday was my first day and I hate to brag but.... I was surprised with myself. Plus you have to be able to run a whole whole lot. So its nice conditioning. On Monday and Wednesdays I have lacrosse from 4:30 to 6:30 and a basketball game sometime between 7 PM and 9 PM. Its brutal but its still fun!

I'm working on everything up here... I have a canker sore on the bottom of my gums, Matt thinks its because of emotional stress... He might actually be right about this. I think if this whole roommate situation doesn't improve I'm going to ask her to leave. I don't think I've ever hated someone as much as I do her... She's a bitch.

I love you mucho!

Learn something new? everyday

So I decided to get in a little road-work in verses the treadmill...and it was hard!! I'm so used to the air conditioned, self propelled black piece of plastic I actually enjoyed the fresh (okay, smoggy) outside air, new scenery, and challenge of keeping up my own pace. There were a couple of other people running (much faster than I was) that were very helpful in pushing me. And now that the PMS is pretty much gone, I feel much more optimistic about Spring Break.

Thanks for everything sisters :) I wouldn't be able to do half the things I've done if it wasn't for you. Love!

-S

Stef- you'll do fine! just make sure you keep a to-do list posted somewhere you can't ignore it (I keep mine on my mirror) or write down what's due in the next 2 weeks... I was in the same boat with not losing weight... as julianne says "it's biochemistry"- when you are stressed you don't lose weight. so relax! :)

I have been doing great on keeping up with running... I'm amazed with myself! Sad isn't it? After I run I always do 3 sets of 10 pushups, full on sit ups, and lower abs. I'm down to 160 and I feel more secure in my body... I can't wait to see how it feels when I shed off 20 more pounds! I like the whole monthly goal of 5. If I focus on short term, I do so much better. It's like when I run... if I round that one corner I'm that much closer to being done, not OMG I HAVE HOW MANY MORE MILES!!!

As I said before (I don't really know if you read my posts, they keep me sane so I just write and write) running/working out helps me keep sane. I love the feel of pushing myself that extra bit. I don't know why though, but everything is starting to irritate me. I think I just need a nice relaxing day of shopping or maybe go get a massage.

Let's get the half info asap b/c a lot of the prices jump at the end of the month!! Plus I need to get a plane ticket!

Tuesday's the new Saturday?

Yes, in my very mixed up world, it is. And although I'm still having trouble getting used to it, I found a very good perk: Rear 'n Gear. It's one of the classes I picked out that the gym offers and I love it! The chick that teaches it has probably the hottest body I've ever seen on a 5'2" chick. She has muscles and an ass you can bounce a quarter off of and perfectly proportionate, but still looks like a girl (i.e. soft and not body-builder looking) and is anything but anorexic. Another plus is that she doesn't do the whole Denise Austin-style motivation thing. It's actually worth getting up and being there at 8 am. We do 30 mins on the bike and then 30 stability type circuits, perfect for a between running day workout.

I also just want to say how much I appreciate the constant/consistent phone calls. Things have been a little rough lately as I try to figure out the new semester. The pressure is really mounting and I'm hoping to get better grades this semester. The big problem is that most of the classes I have are once a week and the work is really all about how we manage our time. (One of those "here's some stuff that's due in a month, and it's impossible to do it all in one weekend, so you better not forget about it" type things.) Not my strong suite would be an understatement. In addition, dieting this weekend (PMS, anyone?) did not go so well...but I've been really good today. I know being a girl isn't an excuse--which makes it all the more frustrating. I still haven't lost any weight and I'm starting to get a little discouraged. And of course, I'm a little bummed that the Vegas thing is put on hold (I refuse to say canceled because I'm hoping next year?).

Love you both,

S