A week of craziness

We had a really good Thanksgiving. My Husband's family were out of town so we were able to spend the day with my family. I really miss them so it was nice to be able to spend so much time with them. I had my first Black Friday experience. It was pretty busy but not as crazy as I expected. I really did not buy anything substantial. I just went to spend time with my sister-in-law. I was glad I could do this.

Thanksgiving was also a bitter sweet. We had a house fire four years ago on November 26, 2005. I was living with my parents at the time and we lost everything. The memories from that day are so vivid. The only thing we had to our names was the clothes off of our backs. But people in our community were amazing really stepped up and helped us in a time of need. It was amazing every time we went to church there was more things for us to help us get by. We lost a couple of pets too :[

That was a really had time in my family's life but as strange as it seems I believe that it was for the better. I was thinking about moving a couple of states away to go to college but I am glad I did not because not long after the fire the college starting having trouble. I also would not be with my wonderful husband. I do have to say last night we were going through so my husbands things from his childhood and it makes me sad that I no longer have things from my childhood.. I am so thankful now that I am able to make my own memories with my husband.

No on a happy note, I am pretty excited because today we are going to put up our Christmas tree and finish up all of our shopping. It should be a good day!

Furniture!

I know this does not have anything to do with my running journey but I am super excited about it:]

For the past year we have been trying to save up for new furniture.We have been using some old1970's furniture from Tony's Aunt. Which was really nice of her but we wanted to get some comfortable that looked decent.  So finally we went around and hit the stores today. We went to three different furniture stores trying to find the perfect set for us. We came up with a couch, love sear and chair. Tony really wanted the chair. So we got one.

Here is the link of what we got...

 http://www.slumberland.com/furniture/Products/Maxwell-Collection---Cognac-Reclining-Sofa__8217492.aspx?CategoryID=37


 The chair will be here next week but everything they are shipping from China so we will have to wait for that. But it is worth it because it is So comfortable!!
I bet you cant tell that I am excited;]

Halloween 5k

So I finished the 5k.

I was not going to because I have not trained at all but Tony convinced me. I paid for it so I should go for it. So I did and I am really glad that I did.

My time was not the greatest 41.57 but I really had a lot fun. It felt great to get back out there and run again. I do not know what it is but something about running just makes me feel good. There was about 250 runners. We all ran around Como Lake two times. I actually ended up getting lapped but I am able to accept it. I cannot wait until the day when I can a 5k with a sub 30 time. My goal is to do that this next summer. I know it can happen:] I am trying to do some positive thinking.

I have been so busy with school and work that I have not had the time to run. I cannot wait until December when I graduate and will be able to run again.