Yoga Pants Life

I don’t have time to sit and gather my thoughts and write something insightful (when do I ever write something truly insightful though?) but I had the urge to write, so here I am.

• I’m still injured. I thought it was improving, but I was in the car for 8 hours the other day (traveled for a family wedding) and I think the position of my foot made things worse. I’m not in pain, but something still feels really off. I wanted to get a nice long run in while I’m in San Diego for the weekend, but that’s not going to happen at this point. I’m going to do a test run on Monday to see how it holds up.
• Despite being injured, I managed to work out a few times last week on the elliptical. The elliptical isn’t my first choice activity, but it felt so good to be moving and get my heart rate up. I noticed that on the days I worked out, things felt less painful/off, so I will continue to workout because full rest isn’t making things better.
• I need to get better about returning stuff I’m not planning on using. I bought three dresses for my cousin’s wedding (semi-formal, sigh) I bought the first two online and while they are beautiful, versatile dresses, I felt a little too fat in them. If I was 10-15 pounds lighter or more toned, they would look great. They fit and looked okay, but I felt really uncomfortable and knew I’d be miserable all night long if I wore them…so I purchased a new dress last minute and I’m happy with it. I’m SOOO lazy when it comes to returning stuff though, especially when purchased online. I’m trying to purchase a new car and pad my emergency fund, so I really don’t have room to be financially lazy right now.
• I’m having a great time in San Diego – SD has been my second home my entire life, but I stopped coming down as much once my grandfather passed away, mostly because I got really busy with working two jobs. This is my second trip since November and and it’s comforting to be here. Visiting SD is like a giant bear hug.
• I’m missing my boys. I know they are in excellent hands while I’m gone and I have no doubt they are being spoiled rotten, but I just love them so much. There’s something so beautiful about the unconditional love of animals. They don’t care how much money is in your bank account or the number on the scale. They just want love in return, no strings attached. 

(an oldie, but goodie) 

• I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of my family today and I’m hoping I behave alcohol wise. I hate feeling gross and hungover, especially when I’m passenger on a long ride home. I know I have the power to prevent it, but I don’t drink a lot these days and whenever I do I’m all ‘ERMERGERD!!! SO FUN!!! WHY DON’T I DO THIS MORE OFTEN’ and it NEVER ends well for me

Time to go get ready. I’m doing my hair and makeup today and I’m seriously out of practice, haha. Why isn’t it appropriate to wear yoga pants and a ponytail to a wedding?!