Where have you been?

Am I Alive??

Needless to say, writing has been neglected.  I've been too busy living life!  If you only have 2 minutes, save this read for later. (We both know you will forget and won't come back - and that's cool too.  I'm boring.  I ramble on a stupid blog with little to no purpose.  You'd think I'd write so my family up home could see what I'm up to... but they don't give a crap either.)

First things first...

BIRTHDAYS (and one homecoming visit)

Really parents?  Did you all have to reproduce children so close together?...

Updates and My Small Hiccup...

Still cooking with another goal added to the list

I have been cooking like crazy and I am loving every moment of it... so many good flavors and aromas have emerged from my kitchen thanks to my sharp cutlery and curious taste buds.  I think in a few weeks I might even venture into the baking world - anyone that knows me that I don't eat sweets, so prepare to possibly take on lots of pastries shortly.  

I have also been learning how to play the guitar, which has been a goal of mine for years.  I decided to actually go for it; it's time to learn.  Once a week, I meet with Miles, a local music student.  He is very patient with me, which is saying a lot.  My skills are minimal -  my talking is anything but.  

*My goal will be considered "achieved" when I can play one of my favorite songs by none other than Miss T. Swift!

And now for the hiccup.....

Running has gone great thus far - I am up to almost 4 miles easily.  As my favorite math teacher used to say, "It's as easy as pie, no?"  I run 2-3 times a week, switching the scenery up between the beach and North Park.  Ashley and I always make sure to carb up afterwards with lunch too, which is necessary, and all we talk about during the run.

I have actually become pretty addicted to running.  I think about it all the time.  I get the urge to run constantly.  It's turning into an obsession.  I'm not sure if it is finding out what I am capable of, or the freedom I feel when I run that I love so much, but it something I think about from the moment I wake until I lay back down at night.

Cooking Queens

Goal #7 - CHECK

Every Thursday Katie and I walk to North Park's Farmer's Market and cook dinner with our fresh local produce :)

Tonight on the menu was chicken marsala over pasta with a side of roasted asparagus.  Our tummies are full and we are happy.  Too bad there aren't any leftovers for Kiley!

You know you want to hire us

Goal #11 - Become a Running Machine

I feel out of shape.  I am in need of a challenge.  Solution?

Run a half marathon! (a full marathon would result in hospitalization)

Ashley and I are going to start training next week.  Our first goal is to run a 5K soonish, with the ending goal of a half marathon.

Can I do it?  Doesn't matter.... I have to.  It's a goal.  Gotta make it happen :)

Goal #10 - CHECK

I went to the Lady Antebellum and Tim McGraw concert with some Applebuddies.  The view from the lawn was awful, but it was still a great night out with everyone.

The best Applebuddies I could ask for

Now What?

I Graduated!

With my new spare time I have compiled a checklist of things I want to do. I no longer have to study, read, or watch anything that I don't want to (for the most part). When I check one of the list, you will see it on here!

Post College Checklist:

1. GET A REAL JOB (sorry Applebee's)
2. Read a good book
3. Go on a hike
4. Write like no one is reading
5. Visit the family <3
6. Swim in the ocean
7. Cook cook cook
8. Be the best bridesmaid the world has ever seen (July 31st!)
9. Travel to real places, NOT Vegas
10. Go to a concert

New goals to come... and hopefully a few of the older ones will have been checked off.