Thoughts on my mind... Things in my life...

A few of the thoughts on my mind - a few of the things going on in my life...

1. I'm a wee bit behind on my running goals - okay, more than a wee bit - but I have high hopes for March!  I have a few things going for me in the month of March that should give me the mileage boost I need and help get me back on track:
1. Momentum - on Sunday I hit the 100 mile mark - can I get a "woot! woot"?!
2. I'm running a 10 mile race on March 10th.  That's basically 1/7th of my monthly mileage goal in one day.
3. Daylight Savings Time goes into effect on March 11th and will bring with it the ability to run outside after work.  I love my treadmill but nothing motivates like the outdoors.
4. I start training for a Half Marathon on March 12th.
   
   
2. I'm running a 10 mile race on Saturday!  I'm just running this one for fun so there is no pressure to make a certain time and I've been training pretty consistently so I don't anticipate any difficulty completing the mileage.  Bonus - I get a sweet sweatshirt and a medal!
   
   
3. My Father-in-law is having shoulder replacement surgery on Thursday - keep him in your thoughts and prayers if you are so inclined.
   
   
4. Chris and I are totally addicted to Downton Abbey.  We feel a little old when the Masterpiece Theater intro runs.  I am pretty sure I would have made a fabulous heiress - what do you think?
   
   
5. I'm hosting a Stella & Dot Jewelry show this Saturday (after the 10 mile race).  If your looking for champagne (or sparkling grape juice), cupcakes (or fresh fruit) and fabulous jewelry you should be at my house from 2:00 - 4:00.
   
   
6. I'm trying a new skin care line.  It has only been three days but I'm really liking it.  We'll see how I feel in a couple of weeks after the novelty wears off.
   
   
7. A very special little girl in my life is turning two next week.  Two!  We're getting her a bike.  A bike!  She is going to be two years old and riding a bike!  I don't know if I can handle this...
   
   
8. I used up the last of our home-made laundry soap last week.  This week I spent 97 cents to make another batch that should last about 6 months.
   
   
9. I have warmed up to the iPad a bit since experiencing its utility in the kitchen as an online recipe book.  It's very convenient though I'm always worried I'm going to spill something on it - not that that has ever happened - nope, never happened...
   
   
10. Last night I stayed up way too late reading.  I'm reading a book that I've actually read once before (but oddly have almost no memory of).  It had been moving a bit slow for a few days but last night I had to force myself to stop reading it and go to bed.  Free time and a good book a happy Jessy makes (channeling my inner Yoda).