Just a feeling...

This post has nothing to do with food.  I have had a crazy, busy week and have had no time to cook anything interesting.  So, here are some random updates/thoughts.  Read on if you are interested....

I usually do a work out with weights three to four days a week in addition to my running, swimming, and biking. I have had some major issues with my IT bands, causing lots of pain during and after running. Some friends in the triathlon club recommended I try yoga. To be honest, I took one yoga class my freshman year of college and HATED it. Sitting in one pose for 20 minutes taking deep breaths was not my idea of a work out, let alone an enjoyable use of my time. I heard about a "power yoga" class offered at the YMCA which is more fast paced and strength based, so after much hesitation I gave it a try. I expected to have to go for a run afterward because I didn't think I would even break a sweat. Boy, was I wrong. Next thing I knew, I found myself sitting in a dimly lit room doing a headstand,chanting, and sweating like CRAZY.  I really enjoyed this yoga class and could feel some soreness in my muscles the next day.  I love feeling sore the day or two after a new or strenuous workout, it means I did something great for my body.  Anyways, I was definitely the least flexible and coordinated participant in the class, but am determined to continue attending this yoga class.  Hopefully by spring I will be able to kick it up in my running workouts, as this is my weakest link in the triathlon.

On a completely different, random side note, I have decided I can't wait to graduate and get a dog.  I miss Frances (our golden lab) SO much.  I love having someone who is always excited to go for a walk or run me.  I was out for a walk on Tuesday, when I realized I wished I had a dog with me.  I then remembered that you can volunteer to walk dogs at the Humane Society in Wausau (those poor dogs need their exercise too!) and I found myself wondering about the Humane Society in La Crosse. I contacted them about dog walking and you have to go through 30 HOURS OF TRAINING before they let you volunteer.  Well, that will not be happening due to my crazy semester schedule.


I am also getting a bit burned out on school.  This is not good, as it's not even midterm of fall semester.  I have been thinking about spring break frequently, and realized if I don't get into graduate school, this coming spring break will be my last one ever!  So....I have been thinking of possible trips for March.  This is what I have come up with thus far:

• A ski trip out West (maybe taking the train?)
• Renting a condo in Florida where we went last year (Santa Rosa Beach)
• Participating in the Psychology Department's trip to London (do I have money for this? Not really...)

I am going home this weekend for some much needed down time.  I am excited to go back and see all of the projects Mom and Kelly have complete on the new house, and to go to the Packer game on Sunday.  Hopefully my Mom won't kill me when I bring home three baskets full of laundry...I hate to admit it, but I have not done any laundry since I have been back at school.  Whooops.  I don't think my clothes really matched this week :)
Okay, enough of my random-ness.  Hopefully next week I will have some time to try a new recipe or two!
It's friday...I feel like I should put a song on here....I have been listening to Maroon 5's latest cd a lot this week.  I am not normally a huge Maroon 5 fan, but their newest album is awesome!