Welcome to the first weekend of 2017! I hope these first few days of the year have gone great for you!
Since it’s the first Saturday of the month, I’m joining Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date! While this is a running blog, sometimes it’s refreshing to just talk about everyday life!
So have a seat, grab a virtual cup, and let’s get to chatting!
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Ultimate Coffee Date – January 2017
If we were having coffee, I would tell you… that Bret and I had a pretty nice New Year’s Eve. We went to dinner at a local Italian restaurant and had a night cap before heading home…just in time to see Mariah Carey’s “performance” and the ball drop. It wasn’t MC’s singing that disappointed me but her lack of professionalism. I’ve been in the performing arts and one of the first things I learned is that you never let the audience know there was a mistake! In any event, I got one last good laugh to end 2016!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that we have 2 kittens and we love them so much! A few weeks ago, there was a notice online that cats for adoption would be available at a local pet supply shop. I didn’t find out about the event until that day, but I’m so glad that we went because we met some of THE cutest kittens! Our two kitties, Rocket (formerly Tinkerbell) and Rosie, were in a cage together, curled up asleep and wearing little Christmas outfits. We instantly fell in love and decided we would adopt…and the rest is history! They are both about 5 months old now, super sweet, but full of energy! We absolutely adore them, so I hope to share some fun cat adventures on my Instagram!
Rosie’s gray (and will form stripes eventually) and Rocket’s tuxedo!If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that running has been really hard for me lately. I haven’t had a long run since my visit to Savannah, GA in early December and at this point I can barely handle 4 miles. How the heck did I fall off the wagon so quickly? I’m hoping that this is just a temporary rut and that I get my mojo back as soon as possible! I have a free 2-week trial of coaching with Laura from This Runner’s Recipes and I get started on Monday, so I’m really excited to work with her!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that I’ve been featured on Jill’s blog at Run Eat Snap! Every Friday, Jill features runners on her blog with all different walks of life. I would appreciate it if you dropped by and checked it out! I think you guys know I love talking about running, but sometimes these types of interviews make me realize how much I’ve been able to accomplish…I’m just so grateful.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that I bought the Passion Planner! I’m so excited and I don’t know why I didn’t buy it sooner. I haven’t received it yet, but I can’t wait for it to get here, not only to help organize my blogging but for everything else too! Right now I use a lot of different apps and calendars to remind myself to get certain tasks done, but it’s not very efficient. I started following their Instagram page and I’m already getting inspired on how to make this new planner work for me! So many goals, so many plans!
What would you share with me over coffee?
I would share that I really miss cuddling cats! That is, cats who cuddle. It’s just the cutest thing. Gizmo seems very happy being an only cat (if only those dogs would disappear, LOL).
The planner looks very cute!
While you may not be doing long runs, sounds like you’re getting stuff done.
These two are the greatest cuddlers. Rosie is always looking to cuddle, even when it’s sometimes a little annoying!
I have to remember that all is not lost and that I have been keeping active despite the lack of running…so I’m still doing okay!
I’m going to have to check out that planner — I’m a bit obsessed with planners/organizers/etc.! I have the Creative 356 by Me and My Big Ideas and it’s pretty fun too!
The Creative 365 did look like a good one! I decided to go with the Passion Planner since it was a little bit cheaper plus I like the way it’s organized! I spent too much on a planner last year that I barely used, sigh!
Your kitties are so cute! I grew up with cats but for some strange reason, I am now allergic to them!
I’m feeling your pain with regards to lack of endurance. I know what’s causing mine, and it’s so frustrating to me. I’m not very good at this whole disease thing. Arrgh. Anyways, I bet Laura will be a great coach. Her running posts are so thoughtful and thorough. Looking forward to hearing all about it!
Thanks! Oh I would be devastated if I became allergic to cats, I love them so much!
I’m glad you found the cause of your lack of endurance and I’m hopeful that you’ll find your way. Laura has great posts, I totally agree! It’s exciting to work with someone new!
After a busy fall race season, I took a 2 week running break and it is hard to get back on track for sure. I know we will both get there. Have fun w the 2 weeks of coaching. Thanks for joining us for coffee!
Thanks a lot, Deborah! Yes, we will definitely get back on track!
There is something about the new year and a new planner that puts a big smile on my face! I hope you get your running mojo back- 2 weeks with the trainer should add a little fuel to your fire! Good luck!
Thanks a lot, Mary Beth! I’m looking forward to it!
Your new kittens are super, SUPER cute! I love the look and idea of the Passion Planner. I have such terrible penmanship and am so uncreative that mine would never look that nice though! 😉
Thanks a lot, Jen! Yeah, I’m not going to be doing all the crazy beautiful designs…if only! As long as it’s functional, I’ll be happy!
I’m glad you had a nice NYE! The pretending nothing went wrong is definitely one of the first things I ever learned in the performing arts as well! (I once played my recital piece an entire octave higher and couldn’t finish the piece, but no one could tell because I played it off like that was how it was meant to go, har har.)
Rocket + Rosie are such cute names and they are absolutely adorable! <3 Hooray for giving them loving homes (thank you! <3!)!
Organized planners with pretty handwriting/colors make me so happy. <3 Hope you get your planner soon!
Thanks a lot, Farrah! It’s funny how the audience can often miss even the biggest mistakes…just gotta take it in stride! But hey, I’m not a mega-millionaire like Mariah, haha!
We’re so happy to have the kitties. They’re extremely friendly with everyone, it’s almost weird!
I have to get more into using the different colors and being more artsy with my planners. I think it’ll be so fun once it comes in the mail!
I must agree that you have the most adorable kittens I know! Both are appropriately named 😉 I’m sure they’ll give you a lot of joy. Gearing up for the next few races should help you get your running legs back. One step at a time!
They sure are little characters! They will keep us entertained for years to come! And you’re right, I can only take one step at a time…patience is key!
Your kitties are so cute! I’m super jealous since we can’t have pets in the apartment we’re in right now. But when we eventually move … a pet is the first thing on my to do list!
I’ve totally been there when running just feels so hard … In the moment it feels like it might never pass, but I’ve found that it eventually does every time. So, keep your head up and keep up the good work. You’ll get that running mojo back soon!
Thanks a lot, Katie! I’m just surprised that my slump has lasted so long! I really do miss going for longer runs…soon enough!
Pet policies stink when it comes to apartment living…hopefully you’ll find a wonderful pet when you move.
We are not cat people, but we had my son’s girlfriend’s kitten living with us over Christmas break and he was a cute little trouble maker! I think a lot of people fall off the wagon after a marathon – your body needs the break, and probably your mind does too. I bet the new coaching will inspire you.
Kitties can be quite the troublemakers…but they do a great job of brightening our day. We’re so glad we finally have some little ones around the house, haha.
I’m really looking forward to the coaching, so I’ll definitely be sharing my experience!