Thankful Thursday

While I am not feeling well, I want to think of the positive things in my life.

I am thankful for my family, especially my mom who has always been there for me no matter the situation.
I have a very small group of friends, but I'd rather have a few great ones than just plain friends.
My boyfriend always knows how to make me smile.

I have the best cat:

and the best dog:

I have job and am finishing up my MBA in 6 months.

I have so much to be thankful for. There is more and more, but I've said enough for now. I am also thankful for the little things that make me happy, because I am easily amused ;)

For instance. I went to Publix yesterday and I saw this duck eraser in a gumball machine and decided I had to have it....

I WON IT :D Yes it is a blurry picture, but it is proof.

I love ducks.. what can I say.

Other than that, things have been somewhat uneventful. I have a cold coming on that I am hoping will not get worse. I have drank the town out of orange juice. Not really, but I feel like I have!

Gooble Jog

This blog is sort of a place for me to keep track of my workout progress, but at the same time it isn't. I don't update it enough to be a true log, although I do keep track.

I am currently down about 15 pounds, which I am happy about losing in about 2 months. There is more to go from here :)

So, I am excited to say that I am going to run my first 5k! I definitely want to participate in the Gobble Jog on Thanksgiving.

I am one that loves names of things and anything catchy has my vote :D I definitely want to do runs that are for a good cause. This one raises money for a church, which is always a good thing. I plan to do some, at some point that are for charities. I actually want to run one before November, so I will be looking for some in September and October. I just don't want it to be too hot.

So there, I said it, I'm going to run a 5k. Wait... run/walk ;) Now that it is in writing, I HAVE to do it, right?

That's all for now.
I'm excited to help my best friend decorate a bulletin board in her new classroom tomorrow.

Where have I been?

I would like to say that I have been busy doing something amazing that would make for an exciting post, but really I have been reading and working.

I did go on vacation in July to Maine, which was amazing! I went whale watching Quebec for the first time and it was so COLD, I didn't think it was possibly, with it being in the 100s every day in Georgia. I enjoyed visiting with family and meeting new family. I got to see my brother and sister, who are much younger than me and my dad. My aunts/uncles and cousins. I just love it up there! It is sooooo peaceful in Madawaska, Maine!

This is the lake, which is where one of my Aunts and Uncles lives. This view is from a spot when you go four wheeler riding. I didn't go this time around, but usually go every time! I could live here forever. Or at least, until I actually start missing the city. I'd rather visit the city and live here than vice versa!

Here are some whale pictures. Those are some fast little guys! (By little, I mean HUGE).

They were fin back whales, I believe! We saw TONS of whales. All the same kind, but I will take what I can get.

Here is a picture of a few of them "breathing?!"

I was hoping to see some of these:

Belugas are so cool to watch. I actually went to the Georgia Aquarium right before my trip, so I saw some ;) If anyone ever goes to Atlanta or lives here and you haven't been, I highly suggest you go! I want to go back after November, when the dolphin exhibit will open.

Well, so I guess I did have exciting news. Other than that, I have been reading/doing homework/working. Nothing too exciting, except for reading. I get into these kicks where I just want to read all the time. Right now I am reading this:

Can't wait to see the movie.

I just finished this book:

Haven't seen this movie either, but will see it once it is on DVD!

After Eat Pray Love, I plan to read:

Yes, this is going to be the next movie from Nicholas Sparks books... I enjoy comparing. (Of course, the books are always 10 x better)

That's all for today.

I really want to figure out how to make this blog super cute!