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Reading // Light on Life by B.K.S. Iyengar.  I am absolutely in love with this book.  One of my mini goals for the month was to read a yoga-related book, and this one really fit the bill.  It's full of wisdom and is giving me a deeper understanding of the impact of yoga practice.  Iyengar has really sparked my need to want to know more about yoga and how it can change you.  I checked it out from the library, but I've already dog-earred so many pages I know I'm going to have to buy it!

Watching // The Killing.  Thanks to one of my besties, I'm obsessed with this show as well as Joel Kinnaman.  I keep telling D that it's a more fast-paced version of True Detective (although it came out before it) which I'm also into after four episodes.

Thinking //  About my leg.  Constantly.  Between the snow days and some "growing pains" (extreme tightness) in my bad leg, I haven't been running much within the past couple of weeks.  I experimented with some trigger point dry needling on Monday and am constantly trying to gauge whether my leg is ready to run again.

Eating/Drinking // Trying to refocus on an 80/20 balance.  With Valentines presents from school and girl scout cookie season, it's been tough for me to get back on track.  I'm working hard to cook and prep as much as possible.

Working //  Getting back into the routine.  Seven snow days within three weeks has completely thrown me for a loop.  I'm really slowly trying to work back up to my daily week day 5am wake-up calls!

Obsessing // Prepping for our Spain trip in May!  There's a few items I think I'll "need" before we head over, and I'm on the hunt to find them!  

Hating // This super slow week.  I thought all day Tuesday that it was Wednesday.  My kids at school have been a little hyped up.  And to be honest, I'm just antsy for the weekend in hopes that I'll be able to complete a long run (fingers crossed)!

Loving // Time slowly changing.  This time of the year I get to see the most gorgeous skies with the Raleigh skyline on my way home.  Pink, purple, and blue skies.  It makes me savor the red lights, instead of rushing through them, just to have extra time with the sky.

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Reading.  Treasure Island.

I've finished my other reads of 2013 and am slowly working on this classic.  It's a little tough for me to read the classics with their "different" language.  I'm hoping to move on to Little Women if I ever finish this one.

Watching.  Girls.

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I can not even get enough of Girls.  I re-watched the first season already and anxiously anticipate every new episode.  It is most definitely my favorite episode on TV right now!

Thinking.  About family.

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It's funny sometimes...how one part of your life can be going so well and another seemingly crumbling around you.  My family situation (aside from D and I) has been a bit of a mess for about a year and a half now.  Things have taken a turn for the worse, and it's really hard to live far away and be helpless.

Eating/drinking.  Sweets & stouts.

In March, I'm planning to do another Whole 30 because sugar and dairy has made too big of a reappearance in my life.  Those donuts were what I was craving after my 10k on Saturday.  And of course you know all about my recent stout addiction.

Working.  On running.

I ran a 6 minute PR on my most recent 10k.  I've been focusing on running outside only (bye, bye treadmill) and building my hill training and endurance.  It feels really good to finally be getting faster!

Wishing.  For a spring break.

With my new job, I don't really get weeks off or summer breaks.  I'll take the switch for a job I love, but I can't say I wouldn't love a week off to do nothing.

Obsessing.  The new tattoo.

It's yet to happen yet but hopefully next month...

Hating.  Buying a new washer and dryer.

The purchase you love to hate.  You love the upgrade of having a new(er) & nicer washer and dryer.  You hate the money you have to put on that shit.  Another reason to hate it...they continually mess our stuff up. Long story, but it's pretty fucked up.  But two deliveries, one repairman, and two visits to the store later, we still don't have a dryer that properly works.

Loving.  Shopping my closet.

It's been so fun coming up with outfits lately.  I have another fun one coming this week!

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Reading.  The Wicked Years series.

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I had Wicked on my list after seeing the Broadway show back in April.  It was really different than the show, but I definitely enjoyed it.  I started on Son of a Witch but haven't heard near as many good things about the book.

Watching.  NBC must-see TV Thursdays.

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Parks & Rec. The Office.  Up All Night.  30 Rock.  Ron Swanson.  Enough said.

Thinking.  Life is good.

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I am happy with myself, my relationship, my job, my life.  I'm grateful for D and his willingness to help me and let me do things that make me happy.  I'm a lucky girl.

Eating/drinking.  Lots of eggs + pumpkin beers.

I literally eat a variation of this almost daily when I eat breakfast at home (gym days are smoothie days).  Then I supplement with egg salad over greens from Whole Foods for lunch.  I can't stop eggs.

Duh.  I have no problem with the pumpkin beer obsession.  Punkin is my fav, but Pumpkinfest is a close second!

Working.  On running.

While I'm suffering through rocking out the mileage, my pace has much to be desired.  It's a bit disheartening because usually I'm quicker outside.  I'm trying to transition to more outside runs; I think that's where the long run difficulty/slowness is coming from.  I need to get it together.

Wishing.  I lived closer to CPM, so I could see her and the new baby!

Obsessing.  A new camera.

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I want this baby so badly.  That price tag is hefty though.  I've been trying to save some money, so I'm hoping that between my saved money and maybe holiday money I can purchase it.  I'm just dying to take quality pictures when we are traveling.

Hating.  A particular situation at work that is making every day difficult.

Loving.  Our booked Mexican vacation!

We booked out all-inclusive in Riviera Maya (or Puerto Morelos to be exact) for December!  Last year we went to the Bahamas, and we're making a tradition of a Christmas-time vacation alone.  I'm so excited to have a trip to look forward to!