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May #bloggerbliss

May has been an incredibly busy, but wonderful month!  I haven’t had a chance to blog much lately and I have some changes being made as I type, but I’m excited to be here for Bliss!  I love sharing my favorite things from the month and I hope you do too!  Link-up below with me and Meg!

I spent a lot of time with these two pups this month!  I stayed with Nick’s sister-in-law since for a week this month.  These two LOVE some attention.  They were helping me apply for a part time job at our local Y.  I haven’t purchased a membership to a gym yet because I’d love to just work part-time at one and get a free membership – that’s not looking too good though.  Oh well.

Also, Nick’s sister-in-law had her parents in town during the month.  They knew I was staying with her for a few days and so while they were all at lunch together, they sent her home with a cookie for me!  Truly the way to my heart forever!
It was so delicious!  I tried to eat just half of it at work, but that baby was gone before I knew it!
Nick and I went to Florida as a “graduation present” of sorts for him, so we of course went to Disney World!!  Per usual, we had a blast!  We really wanted to try one of these gigantic cinnamon rolls at Gaston’s Tavern and it did NOT disappoint.  Luckily, we’re extremely active at Disney, so we burned those calories right off… maybe?
Speaking of Nick’s graduation, that did in fact happen and I’m so proud of him!! He’ll be continuing on to Grad School now, yay!!!
During the month of May, I also raised $306 for Diabetes and completed my 25 mile bike ride!! Everything about that day was perfect!  The ride was perfect, the weather was perfect, everything was perfect!  I’m so glad Nick snapped this great picture of my coming in from the race!
I was in Starkville this past weekend and we did some grocery shopping for Nick before I left.  He was trying to come up with good breakfast options that require minimal dishes.  I remembered this microwave egg cooker that I thought he’d enjoy and we found it at Walmart.  He sent me a picture yesterday saying that it worked out really well and he enjoyed his egg sandwich this yesterday morning!

This month has been really great and I had a lot of favorite moments (not as many favorite things).  I’m so thankful for the people in my life and joy they bring me!
Let’s see what your favorites were for the month, link-up below!

I need a first sentence generator

Do you ever struggle with the first sentence?  I’ve been struggling with the first sentence because there is nothing in the world that would make this post round out.  It’s random, I have a million little things on my mind and we’re about to cover a multitude of those!  Also, if you have a secret “First sentence blog post” generator, pass that along!
$280.00
I have raised $280 for Diabetes!  My ending goal is $300, so I’ll definitely make my goal!  The race is this Saturday, 4 days away.  I have one more training ride tomorrow.  Some joints are pretty sore right now, but overall I’m pleased with the end of my training.  It shows possible thunderstorms on Saturday though and I’m gonna be honest – if it’s pouring rain or thundering, I will NOT be riding.  I’ll happily donate my money and go about my merry way to Florida.
Florida.
After my race, we’re going to Florida and I’m so excited!  Lots of fun will be had in Florida between Saturday and Wednesday.  I’m at the frustrating point where it’s hard to concentrate on work, but at the same time, I need to make sure everything is done before I leave.  I find myself daydreaming about where I’ll be in 4 days, but then realize that I won’t get there if I don’t get my crap together! haha.  It’s been distracting!  Only 3 more days of work and then I’m free!  {Don’t get me wrong, I love my job}
Cinco de Mayo.
I enjoyed a margarita, queso dip, and rice w/ veggies.  It was fun, it was wonderful, and I didn’t snap any great pics.  #fail  We had an entire section of the restaurant singing along to some American songs w/ a Mexican accent haha.
Re-branding.
I still have this on my mind.  It feels necessary at this point.  Who knows when it will happen though.
Stitch Fix.
Do you get Stitch Fix?  I’ve been contemplating it for so long and I finally did it!  I only signed up for 1 so I could get an idea of how it works.  From what I hear, it can be expensive and I’m so cheapo with my clothes, so I’m not sure it’ll be for me.  It’s worth one try though.  My box comes tomorrow!  I’ll be sharing my fix and my thoughts and the pricing and EVERYTHING.  So if you’ve been thinking about doing it, then check back for that!
Broken Hearted.
I know you’ve all been aware of the precious little red-headed boy that went to be with Jesus Friday night.  Reading all of the instagram shares broke my heart in two.  I will be praying for this sweet little family and the pain they’re feeling.  I only ask that you do the same.
Hug those you love a little tighter tonight and remember this precious family (and the many many many other families who have to suffer through the same devastation) in your prayers.

With just a bit of pixie-dust, maybe I won’t give up!

A lot of things made tonight a really great night.  First of all, when I got off work I went home and got a good run in.  Nick and I are of course doing a challenge because we both need to get our rears in shape!  We’re doing 100 miles in 100 days, but it only counts when you reach your pace goal.  My personal pace goal is a 10:15 mile.  Nick’s is something absurd like 8 minutes and something seconds.  So far I’m at 3 miles complete.  So I did 2 miles today and it felt good.  After my run, I came home to a birthday card in the mail from my best friend who now lives in Colorado and a sweet birthday care package from my blog bestie, Meg, that was filled with tons of fun things to enjoy this week (more on that later)!  I also went grocery shopping tonight, which always makes me happy!  I got some great stuff for lunches this week and enjoyed one of my egg & cheese bagels for dinner.  Right now, I’m blogging and watching Tangled.  You see?  Great night!

Now, I’m having a difficult time with something at the moment…. you remember that bike ride I’m doing to raise money for diabetes?  Yeah, me neither pretty much!  Just kidding, I do remember it… because y’all, I’m sort of freaking out!  I’ve only raised $37 out of the $200 I MUST have in order to even ride!  On top of that, I haven’t trained at all.  It’s a month away.  Now, let’s be honest…. I told them that there was no way on this green earth that I will survive a 50 mile bike ride in a month, so now I’m signed up for the 25 mile bike ride.  I think I’ll be able to manage.  The truth is though, I’m not very motivated to do it at all.  I’m pretty sure that Nick and I are going to Florida immediately after the race (his brother is moving there, yay!  More Disney for us!) and I just don’t want to trek my bike back and forth or have to get a place to stay in NOLA (because our free place fell through).

So today’s INSPIRING topic is about “pushing through” because clearly, I need this talk myself!  When I did the Disney College Program, I was tempted to quit more times that I can count on my hand.  I didn’t though… I pushed through.  Granted, I pushed through because of the amazing people in my life who convinced me to stick it out and seriously, I’m so grateful for that encouragement!  I specifically remember sitting at dinner one night, at my favorite pizza place in Orlando, Flippers, and talking with Nick, his brother, and sister-in-law when they were in town for Spring Break.  At this point, I was dead set on leaving.  I don’t exactly remember the precise words his brother used, but they were so compelling that I knew I’d end up staying (even though I didn’t want to).  I have no doubt it was something along the lines of regret because that is truly what it boiled down too – I was certain I’d regret leaving.  Now, that wasn’t the last time I thought about leaving… it came up a few other times, but in the end… I’m so thankful for the conversation and the power it had to keep me at Disney.

*I may use my Disney College Program experience a little too much these days lol, oh well*

With just a little bit of pixie-dust, maybe I’ll reach my $200 limit & be well-trained for the race!

The question is…. Will I regret not doing this race?  Chances are, I will.  The cause is close to my heart – my best friend growing up dealt with and continues to deal with Diabetes.  The money is going towards the education and resources for diabetes education.  I’ll get a good 25 mile workout from it right before sporting my swim suit in Florida.  Basically, I need to stick it out.  I need to push through.  I will feel better about myself and the cause if I do it.

Do you struggle with this?  Do have a situation where you gave up on something and ended up regretting it?  Do you have a situation where you didn’t give up on something and you’re thankful that you did?  What about….. a situation where you gave up and you DIDN’T regret it?

Any words of encouragement will be greatly appreciated as I continue to “push through” and raise money for a great cause while training for this 25 miles!   By the way, if you haven’t donated, but would like too (even something as small as $1 or $5 will be greatly appreciated!), then CLICK HERE!  Or… if you have a free place for me to stay Friday night, May 9th, in New Orleans, that would be appreciated as well!

Y’all have a wonderful Monday evening, go make your life better by watching a Disney Movie!

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