52 Squires in a Year

Well the time has come to shut this blog down… I know it seems like I’m giving up, but trust me I’m not.  It’s just that this blog has served it’s purpose and now it’s time to move on.  I’ll still be blogging, just on a new site.  In fact, I’ll be blogging on two sites.  One will be my everyday thoughts, craft projects, and updates on my progress as I train for a marathon.  The other site will be a collaboration between me and some good friends, as we blog about new recipes and other food and wine related items.

I’m sure the occasional dating post will pop up, and other rants but for now the challenge is done and life goes on.

So follow me at http://suebabyblogs.wordpress.com

and if you’re a foodie, or just want some laughs head over to http://baconandwine.wordpress.com

Well, it occurred to me that I hadn’t revisited those pesky New Year‘s resolutions and should probably remind myself what they were and see if I had been somewhat productive.

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So let’s start with that good ole gluten free one… Well after many setbacks, and flat out cheats I have gotten on a good diet.  I even gave up the beer completely.  Really didn’t have a choice actually, every time I had a beer or a little bite of wheat I would be sick as a dog the next day.  But the world of gluten free beer is slowly improving, and many of the hard ciders I like to drink are actually super low in Weight Watchers points.  So all in all it’s come out good.  I just finished a piece of Udi’s whole grain gluten free bread with reduced fat peanut butter.  Was such a treat, felt like I was eating things I shouldn’t.  Next on my list are the Udi’s bagels, will be a load of points but could make for some awesome sandwiches and more.  And I’m gonna need some extra points with the coming weeks of Marathon training.

Yes, that’s right, you heard me.  Marathon training!!! I signed up officially for Team in Training (TNT) and I had my first group training this past Saturday.  I ran/walked 2 miles in 30 minutes.  Thank god for Nancy my new found TNT friend who kept me walking at a good pace.  Sadly she won’t always be there, but I’ll be pushing myself when she’s not, so I can keep up with her when she is.  I ached all over Sunday when I woke up, but strangely the only thing I wanted to do was go for another run/walk.  The goal of course is to get to all running.  After looking at the training schedule yesterday that shouldn’t take too long to happen.  I’m not going to lie though, I’m still apprehensive about the whole thing.  When I look at the schedule and see 8 miles, 12 miles, and even 20 miles on our Saturday runs I think it’s impossible.  But then I remember that my mother did this twice and in her 50s so I have zero excuses.

I had to check back at my post to see what came next, and I was a little disappointed when I did.  My next resolution was to spend more time crafting.  And I have totally procrastinated on finishing up my craft room.  Here I am awake an hour earlier than usual and I’m blogging instead of unpacking.  Although I guess you could say I’m unpacking my brain.  But again, just another excuse.  I have a box full of things that need to be taken in, shortened and more.  I just can’t even get to a place where the sewing machine is plugged in and ready to go. And of course I’ll be out of town this weekend.  Tomorrow night is my only hope to make a dent in things.  So I’m just going to have to do it!!!

I have worked on my Christmas stocking some.  Well only two times, and the first time I grabbed the wrong color yarn, so I had to undo everything and then start over.  But it’s out in the living room so that I can see it every day.  I just need to get my DVD player and my Wii hooked up and I’ll be able to sit and watch TV and stitch.  

Last but not least was the pay off debts resolution.  Yeah that is just on a big hold right now.  With the extra cost from the move I am not free to put any extra money anywhere for at least another month.  But I am able to buy real groceries, put gas in my car, and treat myself to an occaisional movie or dinner out.  So that is nice.  Now I just need to wait and be prudent and just know that a true res

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Ok, I was sending an email to a match on eHarmony, and directed them here to my blog.  And then I realized, wait, I suck at blogging right now.  I am never on here, and I love it! I can come up with all kinds of excuses for why it’s been so long, but really, I just haven’t taken the time. 

So here I am, and I need to write some witty comments so that you will keep reading this, and want to be a fan… Yeah maybe I’ll just do a quick review of life and dating in general.  So the new job rocks, no seriously! Even this week, with big tedious reports and little fires to put out, it’s a great job.  All those do is make the days go faster.  It’s Thursday, and I feel like I’ve only worked for two days, they have gone that fast! The hours are the best part, I’m in early, out early and with days slowly but surely getting longer I’m home while it’s still pretty light out.

The new place is finally feeling like home.  Some dear friends came over and helped me hang pictures and move furniture around.  I still have a fair amount of boxes to unpack, but I think this weekend is the ticket to getting that done and getting organized. (ie I have no plans).  Now I just need to get the landlord to get the internet working and I’ll really be set!

Weight Watchers is better now that a dear friend has joined and we are able to use each other to stay on track and get excited about the little victories.  I’ve been walking a ton more, and this weekend will be my first return to running.  I’ll be having my first Team In Training session at 8am Saturday, so maybe a little coffee and blogging after that would be nice.  I’m down on my fundraising, but I think I can turn that around pretty quick, I’ve been told I can sell ice to eskimos.

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So what does that leave? Oh yeah, the dating life.  Well not much of that going on.  My friends suggest I go out to watch basketball and hockey and that maybe I’ll meet someone.  I doubt it, but I don’t mind the idea of a cold beverage and being a little piggy with some cheese fries.  The down economy is keeping most of my group of friends closer to home for right now, but I just have to believe there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  It’s probably just waiting for AzaleaFestival, and then we will all come out of our hibernation and start living life again.

For now, my lunch break is coming to a close, so I have to head out.  But you never know, something exciting, different, or downright dramatic could always happen tomorrow.

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