What a week!

I can't believe that it's been over 5 days since I have posted anything... totally not how I wanted this month to go. The days have been getting away from me but I don't have time for that to happen, I have to make time for everything that is important in my life. Especially my blog... no one else will write it for me.

I just need to catch my breath... and I can move forward to what I need to do.
No one is holding me back from doing what I need to do except for myself... and I am seeing that so much clearer now.

I have recently sat in the darkness of my room to ponder about things... and I am now so certain of the changes that I have to make in my life in order to see MAJOR changes to my health.

Taking the herbal supplements has really started to change my mood and hopefully my hormone imbalance that I have right now.
Taking control of my health also includes exercise... and even though it's been a rough start to the working out, I have tried to keep consistent in going every week. I know that there have been times that I could have gone more times during the week, but I know in my heart that I am trying my best.
And trying my best is better than not doing anything at all. :-)

I guess I can back-track the last 5 days... right? LOL!

Friday... after work I walked over to the hubby's job - since he and the princess were there - and hung out with him and his gamer's club members. They were having a tournament to see which member was going to be headed to Washington state to compete in a Microsoft gamer's competition. It was so nice to meet them, finally since the hubby has talked about them so much, and to see how competitive some people can get. LOL! It was a great time had by all...
Then we had a late dinner with my running partner by the house... we had sushi again! It was so yummy!!!

Saturday... I took my two favorite ladies to Navy Pier.
The Flower and Garden Show had started and since I know the both of them LOVE flowers, and of course since the princess saw a picture of flowers, I decided that taking them there would be the perfect afternoon of fun.
The both of them had a wonderful time... the princess had her run of the place since the area that they had it in was HUGE and they even had an area for the kiddies to play in.

She saw a waterfall...

She saw koi fish

She painted!

The fortune was that the hubby picked us up... we took the bus all the way to Navy Pier... and we continued our evening with him.
After dropping off the princess with my mother-in-law for some time with her and dropping off my mom at home, the hubby and I headed out to see a movie. It was so nice to spend some quality time with him alone.
We saw the movie, Oz The Great and Powerful... and even though the critics hated it, we really enjoyed it.

Sunday... with the time change that happened, I really couldn't get the hubby out of bed! LOL!
But when I finally did get him out of bed, it was time to get something to eat and then to pick up the princess at my mother-in-law's house.
After being there a little while, we headed out to see where to go... and of course the princess made it very clear that she wanted to go shopping, so shopping we went. It wasn't to anyplace special, but we made to the grocery store and she had a good time just sitting in the shopping cart and looking at people. LOL!
After getting home, I took the princess up to my parents.
The hubby and I had tickets to a comedy show... and my friend Lisa was coming along with her date.
We had a fabulous time at the Improv and we sure did laugh a lot!

Monday... the first full day after Daylight Savings Time!
Thankfully I remembered on Sunday morning when I woke up so it wasn't a big deal for me on Monday morning getting to work on time.
It was just a L-O-N-G day!!! But I got through it... even though I wasn't feeling all that great.
So after work, I got the princess from my parents house and went downstairs to relax with her.
I can't believe that my little girl will be 3 years old, as of Monday, in 30 days! She is growing up so quickly!

Our big girl!

Tuesday... back to work I go...
Another long day and evening but I did get my workout in... and I am very proud of myself for doing that!

Getting stronger and running longer... two wonderful things for myself! I love it!
Onward and upward!

Wednesday... work. After work, I hopped on the train to head out to pick up the bib and sweater for the run on Saturday at Runner's Edge. The hubby and princess met me at the runner's packet pick up and then we headed home together. And then the gym I went, with so much going on the last couple of days, I needed to clear my head.
Again, another night that I accomplished so much ... so sleep was so welcomed!

Thursday... work... as I write this now, I know that I have plans to head to the gym tonight.
ZUMBA time!!! I cannot wait to get the stress out... I am feeling so weird lately and I don't know what it is. But whatever it is, it needs to go away and leave me alone! LOL! I have other more important things to concentrate on than a weird feeling building up in me.

So one thing that I am really looking forward to is the run on Saturday morning... it's going to be a long 4.35 miles, but I am looking forward to running and clearing my head of a lot of negative thoughts that I might be having.

I know that this entry was kind of long, but there was a lot going on that I needed to get out.

Have a great afternoon and thanks for reading!
Hasta la proxima!