It just feels good

I've been in a rut for soooo long and I feel like I have been desperately trying to get out of it. And some days, even weeks I have been successful, but I constantly feel like I have just been falling back into the lack of motivation to do anything good for me on a consistent basis. Do you ever get that way? But I feel like I have a goal in mind that feels reachable, and I just feel like I've turned a good corner. Not one that expects results to happen TOMORROW..but one that is okay with just taking it one day at a time, doing my best and going from there.

So what is different...
1- I made a new running plan that starts super slow...like so slow that I won't be able to run a 1/2 marathon until Next February.
2- I have a playlist of songs that keep me going
3- I have the willpower to resist more often than give in
4- I feel motivated to start my day out with exercise rather than put it off until later in the day.
5- I have mini goals---3 pounds by Justus's wedding, a 5k by September, a 10k by our Anniversary
6- So far it's helping my anxiety..and I need that. A LOT
7- It's feeding into my 'wanderlust'-- even though it feels terrible to think about getting up at 5 to go for a run, when I'm out there and when I get back I just feel so energized and ready to figure out where we are going next with our travel experience.

All for now! xo

Happy June!

For so many reasons June is a fantastic month this year! Dan & Meeka arrived yesterday night!!!!!!!!!!!! Meeka is freaking out a bit, to say the least. Her separation anxiety goes nutsss when she goes to a new place. Poor puppy. I don't think it has sunk in quite yet for Dan that he is here for good. He has a couple interviews tomorrow *wishing him so much luck* with a couple contract companies! I'll keep you posted! We got the apartment put together, but this moving thing is going to take some getting used to! Hopefully we can pair down more of our stuff. So that's the skinny for an update.

To start June off with a bang, and to help me keep up with blogging by doing something simple I thought it would be kind of fun to do a challenge of sorts. #30summerdays photo-a-day challenge I read about from Tina on Carrotsncake. Here's the list she posted:

1 – Rabbit, Rabbit! What brings you good luck?
2 – Monday, ugh! What’s keeping you going today?
3 – Who made you smile today?
4 – Look up. What do you see?
5 – #TBT Share a photo from a past summer trip!
6 – National Doughnut Day! Snap a pic celebrating! Or, what did you have instead?!
7 – Saturday! What are you up to?

8 – Time to relax before the start of the week. What does relaxing look like to you?
9 – Manic Monday! What’s giving you a case of the Mondays?
10 – Is the sun out? Snap a pic! If not, what’s it like out there?
11 – Get over the hump of the week. How were you productive today?
12 – Treat yourself, it’s almost the weekend!
13 – Friday the 13th! Are you superstitious and ducking for cover, or out and about?
14 – Flag Day! Got one flying in the warm breeze?

15 – Happy Father’s Day! Snap a pic or share one of an awesome dad!
16 – Moday motivation. What motivates you?
17 – Got a pet? Share them with the world!
18 – Stretch those legs mid-week and go outside or for a walk. Snap and share!
19 – #OOTD, what are you wearing? Got your summer clothes on?!
20 – Happy Friday! You made it! Smile and say cheese 
21 – HAPPY SUMMER! Take a picture of what summer looks like to you to celebrate!

22 – Sunday Pancakes! Do you have a Sunday breakfast routine?
23 – Got those sandals out? What’s your favorite pair?
24 – What made you happy today?
25 – Are the flowers blooming? Take a picture of your favorite!
26 – Wehew, it’s hot out there. How are you cooling down?
27 – Last Friday of the month, what are you up to?
28 – Is today a beach day? Snap a pic and make everyone jealous!

29 – Go out for a picnic! Make sure to take a picture!

30 – Last day of June, how are you sending it off?

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It's REAL!!

Dan put in his 2 weeks notice & we have had 12+ call backs to rent the house out!