My Favorites

Since I so eloquently dropped our camera at Sea World, I am unable to post pictures of the recent happenings in our lives. Therefore, I have decided to write about the things that I most love in life. Some are silly and some are just pure gifts from God.

Here it goes....

RUNNING:

I recently started training for my first half marathon!

I am excited for this challenge but it never seems to stop being hard to get up early in the morning before work to get my miles in. However, I am never left without the reward of endorphins and the knowledge that my flesh did not win that battle. Running gives me a sense of accomplishment. It invigorates me. It, in some small way, helps me to know that obesity will not be my death sentence and I CAN do something to make myself better.

**Disclaimer** I know that running is my gift from God. I remember when I was diagnosed with asthma in 9th grade and could no longer play soccer. Then I couldn't even run for 5 minutes without my chest feeling like it would collapse. I cried out to God for many years, asking that He would heal me so that I could run. So all the Glory to God for my gift!

TURBO:

He is a runt...shhh don't tell him! But I love the little guy more than I thought I could. I love when he discovers new things. I love to play with him, give him a bath, teach him tricks, take him on a walk, and most of all, hug him! If you ever need a hug, Turbo gives the best ones. He may not be dog show quality: he has tear stains under his eyes, his eyes are wide-eyed (the opposite of cross-eyed), he is small and his hair is wiry, but he is my Turb!

PROPEL:

So refreshing! My husband just bought me a new case of Propel at Sam's. I have to make sure that I ration myself since I have a tendency to over consume this low-calorie water. Only one a day, Ali! It is only 25 calories for one bottle and it comes in a variety of flavors (strawberry is the WORST; Raspberry Lemonade is the BEST!). I know it is just water but I truly enjoy it.

SCRAPBOOKING:

A new hobby of mine. My dear friend Cassie is the one that introduced me. She is extraordinary at scrapbooking and I enjoy coping her ideas. We attend classes together (at Archivers) and give each other a heads up when Hobby Lobby is having a 50% off sale. The reason I like scrapbooking is the finished product. Being a perfectionist at times, it allows me to channel that part of myself to make a beautiful display for memories. I love the ribbon, the buttons, the paper, and the stickers...I love to look at a page and see all the details.

NAPS (with David):

I never use to be a nap person but now it is one of the best parts of my Sunday's. David and I will pause our lives for 15-60 minutes (when possible) and lay on our WONDERFUL bed to rest. Sometimes it is on the couch as we watch Tiger Woods win another golf tournament. We get out our favorite blankets and set the cell phone alarm. Most times we end up bargaining when it rings, "just 10 more minutes," and back to sleep we go. Ahhh, the good life!

That is enough for now, I must go to work. Blessings to you all!