:: Mindrella's Life ::

:: Friday, May 16, 2003 ::

Okay I'm trying to post a pic. Let's see if I can do this right. Compliments and credit go to Noelle and OZ for this one.

:: Melinda 12:01 AM [+]

Okay okay I'm bowing down to pressure and updating my blog. Not much to say really except that today is my birthday. I've been doing a lot of reflecting the past few weeks. A lot has happened to me in the past year both good and bad. But since today is my birthday I'm only going to focus on the good. Why is it that birthdays ALWAYS make you reflect? When I think of where I was a year ago on my b'day and where I am today it's like night and day. Seems like the past year has been a dream or at least surrealistic. From losing weight, to making new friends, to traveling (A LOT), to skating my year has certainly been a whirl of activity. And it seems the busier I am the happier I am too. I did have my first date in FOREVER last night. I didn't know quite what to do. Seemed kinda strange really. Don't think we'll go out again but it was nice to be taken out for a change. He was a nice guy but just not my type -- whatever my type might be -- I'm not sure I even know. He's been bugging me for a while and really wanted to take me out for my b'day so I agreed. Damn you peer pressure!

My birthday was nice. Got some balloons, flowers and a lot of gift cards. Which is good because I have like NO summer clothes at all. I'll have fun shopping this weekend. Woo hoo! Went to the beach finally last weekend. About time it's nice in SoCal. I, of course, forgot that I need to start wearing spf 30 when I go to the beach. I only had 15 on and I got fried! Now I'm peeling which is pleasant to look at. NOT! I feel like snake woman. I went skating last Saturday and all I wanted to do was lie face down on the ice. I was burning up. It was a miserable ride home. I stopped and bought some ibuprofen to take before I drove home. I drenched myself in vinager and noxema when I got home. Why do I always forget and do this to myself every year? It must be a blonde thing. heeheehee. Of course I won't be laughing when I come down with melanoma though will I? Ah well, you can't live forever right?

As for my big big news -- I ran my first 5k race a couple of weeks ago and I FINISHED!!!!! One of the hardest things I ever had to do in my life. I wasn't anywhere near the front but neither was I last. Of course I couldn't skate that weekend BUT I RAN MY FIRST RACE! Oh sorry. Forgot myself there for a moment. hehehe. I'm surprised I finished though because my training has SUCKED the past month or so. First I had my sinus infection and couldn't do anything for a week, then I just can't seem to get motivated to move. My eating habits suck too. I'm going to have to go back to no starch or sugar for at least 3 weeks. So that means no rice, pasta, potatoes, candy, etc. Just fruit, veggies, chicken, fish and milk. Oh and the occasional powerbar (triple chocolate chao baby!) and protein drink. I have to get my ass into shape again. I'm losing muscle tone and that will not do. There's no way I'm EVER going to look like I did before. I'd die before that ever happens again. Brian (my trainer) is revamping my training schedule. Heavier weights, less reps and 10 seconds up and 10 seconds back down. UGH! We're also doing at least 20 minutes of boxing per session. That I do like. Woo hoo just watch me kick ass!

Also, I cut off all my hair today. Well not exactly all but most of it. I really like it. It's going to be so much easier when summer gets here. No more poof and flip. Now it's more choppy and less poofy. Well you get the idea.

Anyway kiddos that's about all for now. My birthday was uneventful but fun. Next year is a milestone b'day. I'll have to plan something big! But right now I'm too tired to think about anything but bed. Good night all! Pleasant Apolo/Derek/Rusty (or whoever you want) dreams! ;)

:: Melinda 10:58 PM [+]