Livin' The Life

Well, it's birthday week here at POM Institute of Awesomeness.
What that means is more reasons to get out there and eat, drink and be merry.
And less reasons to exercise.
I'm trying my darnedest to NOT let that happen. So here is my weekend plan and my workout plan to combat the laziness:

Wed: Run in AM, Yoga in afternoon if I can sneak out of work early, Fancy home cooked meal

Thur: Run in AM, Big celebratory dinner with lots of friends at oceanfront restaurant.

Fri: Drive to Los Olivos (about 4 hrs), go for long walk, get facial, dinner with family

Sat: Run in AM, wine tasting, dinner at Los Olivos Cafe

Sun: Drive home, maybe in time for Yoga.

Great intentions I have here. Just hope I actually follow through.
I'm really excited about this week ~ as long as I can keep this cold at bay. Bring on the Vitamin C!!!

Thirty Two Things

Thank you Thank you Thank you for all the birfday wishes. A couple people asked how old I was turning. And now that I have finally come to terms with it, I will share. Thirty two.

Many women freak out when they are approaching the big Three-Oh. If you are drawing near to that age, I recommend a funny booked called Twenty Nine and Counting...

I did not freak out on my 30th. I went wine tasting with a bunch of really good friends and had a great time. I was looking forward to being 30 - finally a real adult. With that, I had a real sense of freedom to be who I want to be and not what other people want me to be. Sounds weird out loud, but maybe you understand.

HOWEVER, when I turned 31, it wasn't quite as easy. For some reason it really hit me then. Holy shit - I'm in my 30's! What the hell am I going to do with my life? I freaked. I balled my eyes out in a restaurant and had to leave. It was not a pretty site.

This year, I'm just fine. Had a wonderful weekend. Drank way too much. But I did actually attempt to run. I went two pain-free miles! I was very excited.

Anyway, in celebration of being thirty two, I thought I would come up with 32 cool things about being 32.

1. I can rent a car with no problem
2. I am confident in my career
3. I’ve travelled to 18 countries and adding a few more next year
4. Car insurance is less expensive
5. I can use curse words in front of adults
6. I get to sit at the grown up table at Christmas
7. Older people can tell dirty jokes around me
8. People finally stopped asking me when I am going to get married (I think they’ve given up)
9. I’ve paid off my debt and know how to use a credit card wisely
10. I don’t have to live on pizza anymore (I actually don’t really like pizza)
11. I don’t enjoy sleep-over’s anymore (except with The Captain – wink wink)
12. I would never even think of crashing on someone’s couch
13. I’m happy to stay home and watch a movie on a Friday night
14. Girls night out doesn’t elicit the same response in me that it used to
15. I prefer to drink good wine over crappy stuff
16. Don’t even think of pouring me a cheap vodka drink
17. I can say “no” to invitations and not feel guilty
18. I can slightly hold my tongue more than I used to (well, sometimes)
19. I can enjoy spending quiet time with my grandparents and want to hear their stories
20. I can leave when I want to
21. I have a savings account and it actually has money in it.
22. I have a 401K AND an IRA
23. I don’t think Top Ramen is a “staple” item
24. I think fresh vegetables, cottage cheese and eggs are “staple” items now
25. The wild oats have been planted. No need to dig them up again.
26. I highly value the skill of Multi-Tasking
27. Quality is better than quantity in most everything- food, drinks, clothing, relationships, etc.
28. I can still have a baby, if I chose to
29. I know how to get things done
30. I can get along with my mother – this was no easy feat
31. A good nights sleep and exercise are way better than closing down the bar
32. A delicious cup of tea could instantly change my mood

Song of The Day: Inside of Love by Nada Surf

Let the Festivities Begin

Today's' addition of "Fun Fact Friday" has been postponed until next week to bring you this late breaking, hard-hitting news.....

Go Jessica... It's your birthday.

We're gonna party like it's your birthday.

Yes, my name is Jessica and yes, this weekend we are celebrating my birthday. The festivities begin as soon as I get off work today (early, of course). I'm really excited so I had to share:

Friday

Light 30 min. Workout
Massage at 1pm at a fancy spa
Home to get gussied up
Shopping at Fashion Island with The Captain (to buy me presents!)
Birthday Bellinis

Romantic Dinner at Forest 230 with lots of wine

I am planning on keeping up with my workouts this weekend. Running has been non-existent in my world. It still feels like someone is stabbing me in the hip with a knife every time I take a step. Just thought I would share that update with ya, since this is supposed to be a "running blog." SHAAA RIGHT!

So back to the important stuff, please take this moment to reflect on birthdays and then send me a present. hee hee.

Thank you.

Song of the Day: Birthday by Via Satellite