Rants, Recipes, and Running

So beyond on the stresses of the interview and stillll getting adjusted to the new job this week ..............I've been one tense little lady . Exceptionally tense. And now, I am revealing why... No. We are not pregnant. So, don't even try getting excited for a second. We are no longer building a house. This is not bad news. It's good news -- TRUST ME. :) Here's how it went down...... Sunday afternoon, Ryan got home from his hunting trip. We decided we were overdue for a day together. So we thought, "Let's go check out the progress of the house! And then go out for dinner!" Welll, what started out as a fun, exciting, house visit. Turned into a very angry one...... First -- we noticed the french doors leading to the patio were not there. They just *slapped* a window there. Then, I noticed that our POST-TENSION CONCRETE had been cut and crushed and ruined - b/c the plumbers put pipes in the wrong spot. I don't know if you know much...

I've been training for a marathon since August 9. But, lately it really doesn't feel like it. Being I've been out-of-comission for the past 2 WEEKS. Half of my mind is stressed out. Freaking out . Worried. How in the hell will I run 26.2 miles on December 12? That is in 7 WEEKS!!!!!!! However - the "reality Abby" hasn't lost an OUNCE of sleep over this. Seriously! I have too many important things in my life going on -- to be concerned about a silly race! But, (in all honestly) I was nervous. Today was my 1st REAL run. I did 5 miles. I ran it while it was like 90 degrees out. I was livid. With each step, I cussed the state of AZ. I was so freaking over-heated. At one point, I found a water fountain - and started splashing water on my body like some sort of psychotic, manic, mad-woman. However, I felt "natural" running - and somehow managed to cut 15 seconds/mile off! Meaning I averaged 8:03 min/mile. Which is quite speedy for me. And...

I am jumping for joy right now! Let's start by saying today was stressful. Although I'm supposed to work 6-2:30 daily. I never get out of there at 2:30. However, today.....it was crucial. For I had the biggest interview I've EVER had - with my sponsoring hospital after work today! I worked so hard to get everything completed so I wouldn't have to stay late. Therefore, I didn't pee, eat, or think from the hours of 6am - 1 pm. And as a result, I was out the door by 2:30! Wahoo! I detoured home, donned my business suit, grabbed my printed out resumes, and drove the 50 minutes to my interview!! And it went beyond amazing. If I couldn't dreamed up the "perfect interview".... ....this interview surpassed that. And they blessed me with the amazing news that I will be starting as an RN at the hospital starting November 22. You have no idea who much stress, turmoil, tears, sleepless nights, etc has been involved with this. I have spent long, hard...

1. What is your favorite decor item in your house? My Christmas Tree. No, I do not have a Christmas tree up outside of the season. I'm quite strict about this. Advent only. But, when my Christmas tree is up - I love it! I also like our baker's rack and kitcen table. I realize this isn't "decor"...but, I like it! 2. What is your favorite hair product? I like my Tresseme Hairspray. Nothing too exciting. But, it gets the job done. I don't invest much is hair products. I also like my Loreal hair dye. Yes, I dye my hair. I'm that cool. 3. Are you a good dancer? Hold on one second, let me think about that one..... Ahhhahahahha. Hahahahhaha.. No. I am as sqaure as a wooden box. I enjoy dancing. But, I shouldn't enjoy it - for I'm terrible at it. I did do ballroom in college- but...that's the extent. 4. You get some good news, who’s the first person you call? My Mom. And Ryan - but Ryan is usually immediately involved in my goo...

As I've discussed previously, I'm not a big "Halloween Celebrater". I can never think of a creative costume. And all the costumes in the stores are so unGodly slutty that it sickens me. They sell " Sexy Eskimo" costumes these days. Since when do Eskimo Indians hike around the arctic braless, with a hoochie top, booty skirt, and hooker boots?! Dear Eskimo Lady, Your costume does not appear "sexy". It appears stupid. And unrealistic. Put some pants on. Sincerely. There are a few things I do to partake in the festivities. We pass out candy to the numerous trick-or-treaters in our neighborhood. I put a dish of candy-corns in our home that disappears way too fast . (My weakness!)And we carve pumpkins. I never was that into pumpkin carving growing up. I always had my Mom do the carving - I just gutted the pumpkins. But since Ryan and I have been together it's been a competitive thing. He almost always wins. I am not skilled with a knif...