Happy Saturday! We’re now in the beginning of May! Since it’s the first Saturday of the month, I’m joining in the Ultimate Coffee Date, hosted by Lynda of Fitness Mom Wine Country, Coco at Got2Run4Me, and Deborah of Confessions of a Mother Runner. It’s a great way to slow things down and chat about what’s been going on lately! So won’t you join me?
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Ultimate Coffee Date
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I’ve been promoted! I haven’t really talked about it here on the blog, but I was selected by my Vice President for a new role as Project Manager. I work in the natural gas industry, and I’ll be working on some pretty high-profile projects that are finally starting to pick up steam. It’s exciting, but also scary! This is the first time I’ll be working in a true office environment. In nearly 7 years at my company I’ve always worked in the Plants, and it is NOT the same. I don’t want to get swept up in gossip and office politics, I just really want to do a good job. The other thing is, working in the Plants meant I had to wear flame resistant clothing every day so I need an entirely new wardrobe for work! I’d love recommendations for cute, reasonably priced professional clothing!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…the new job has me excited about trying new hairstyles since I won’t be wearing a hard hat every single day! I still have no plans to wear my hair straight – I stopped getting it straightened almost 2 years ago. I’ve worn a lot of two strand twists styles but I’m looking forward to being more bold. I really like finger coils and updos. I need to get on Youtube and finally LEARN how to do these styles!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…this race training cycle has been pretty interesting so far. I’m training for the 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Half Marathon which is coming up in mid-June. Honestly, I haven’t been as gung-ho about my training as I was in the winter. I know I have to get my runs 4 days a week, but I’ve been feeling pretty drained lately before I even head out for my run. I missed one of my 3-mile runs, which I did NOT do when training for Cherry Blossom. Still, when I do go out, I’ve been running well, probably still too fast for what Coach Kristy prescribes. Hopefully, I’ll get back into a better rhythm now that it’s May!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I think I may have hit a turning point in softball! We had our second game this week (which feels like a lifetime ago), and while we lost by one run, I had two singles and scored twice! It felt like a miracle, finally making contact with the ball. And Bret was able to be there to see it! I did strike out twice, but I’ve been choking up on the bat now and that seems to have made the difference. Once I’m on a base, then I can rely on my ability to run! I’m happy to see some improvement and I hope we continue to have fun! I just need to work on not being so SORE for days after a game!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I’m loving this super warm weather, and it seems like it’s only going up from here! Nights on our deck will be great! And I can’t wait to see what grows from our vegetable garden. It looks like we’ll have lots and lots of tomatoes so I better figure out what to do with them! I’m hoping the peppers, kale, and squash come through. I’m also really excited about herbs! Once things start popping I’ll have to share – and maybe I’ll be able to cook something delicious!
Thanks for taking the time to catch up with me! What would you share with me if we were having coffee?
Congrats on your promotion!! I love that you’re playing softball – and it sounds like you’re getting a better handle on it. WTG! Hope you have a good weekend 🙂
congrats on your promotion!!!
Wow. Congratulations on your promotion! I like Dress Barn for work clothes. If you have one of those, check it out. They have great sale racks too. I think we all go through cycles of fatigue – I certainly am in one – but great job on getting you runs in anyway. Enjoy your weekend.
Congratulations on the new job promotion!!! I am so happy for you! I always shop 2nd hand stores first for clothes, then start hunting sales at other places. I’m a thrift store girl though, we have some pretty upscale ones around here that I always find dress clothes at.
Thank you so much Amy! There is a cute consignment shop nearby that I’ve shopped at before – I need to see if I can find some cute tops there!
Congratulations on your promotion! It sounds like a big change, and very exciting. I’m in a clothing rut myself. I usually shop sales at Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, etc. but sometimes there’s nothing I like. I only run 3 days a week – may you need one more day off?
Thanks Coco! I love Banana Republic and Loft…I just can’t pay full price for that beautiful stuff haha! As for running, it’s a good thought – the 4 days a week is definitely taking its toll on me. I can’t wait for things to die down a bit in the summer!
congrats on your promotion that is super exciting! New clothes, new hairstyles- lots to think about. Good luck!
Thank you Mary Beth! Too much to think about, but it’s a really good thing! 🙂
Congrats on the promotion!
Thanks so much Jennifer!
Yay!! Congrats on your promotion! :] That’s so awesome!
I’m super-hoping that I’ll get to have a vegetable garden someday! I want my own herbs + veggies! <3
Thank you Farrah! My herbs seem to be having a slow start but I’m excited that the kale and tomatoes are growing so easily!
Congratulations, Janelle! 😀
Thanks so much Lily!
Congrats on your promotion! That’s so exciting!
Thank you Deb!
I love that you have a vegetable garden, I hope everything grows nicely. Congrats on the improvements in softball! I played a few seasons with my husband and just could never get better… so, I’m very impressed.
Thanks Carrie! I have a game tonight and I’m not even stressing anymore…I’m just gonna go out and play! I’m already getting some squash and kale coming up, it’s so exciting!
Congrats on the promotion that’s awesome! I am loving this warm weather too. I am way more motivated when it is warm and sunny. I can’t get enough of it. Thanks for joining us for coffee!
Thanks Deborah! So glad I could link up again this month!
Congratulations on your promotion! And you hair is super adorable. I have pretty wavy hair but for years no one knew. I straightened it every single day. In the past few years, my straighter has gone to the back of the cabinet. I’ve gone natural and I have to say that I am actually starting to appreciate it more!
Thanks so much Lara! I think wavy/curly hair is beautiful and underappreciated!
Congrats on the promotion!! Amazing! I love to buy clothes for work at Loft. For me, I need clothes that are a little…flexible? haha so that I can be crawling through a tunnel or a ball pit and then sitting in a meeting with a physician the next hour. I love that Loft clothes seem to fit well, look professional and are typically on sale!
Thanks Colleen! I totally understand! I need CFG to have another event at Loft so I can go shopping!!
Congratulations on your promotion!
Also, I know what you mean about making contact between bat and ball. It’s not easy!
Congratulations on the promotion. So exciting! I am loving the hot weather too. The hotter the better. I’d take that any day rather than cold and snow.
Thanks Lacey! Even though it’s been super hot this summer, I do prefer it to being stuck at home all winter long!