which way to the gun show?

I did over 100 push-ups tonight during Insanity. I'm so proud of myself!

a day of firsts

Today, I did my very first 5k. I really am not a running lover, but I jogged a good amount and finished in 42:50. I probably could have finished under 40:00 had I not had a blister the size of a Peep on my left arch.

Needless to say, I'm extremely proud of myself. Adam and I woke up at an extremely early hour, and headed to Amanda's house in Carnegie. We went down to the downtown area, and signed up. I thought 310 was a perfect first 5k number! Adam and Amanda both ran most of the way, and finished at 32:49, and 36:00ish.
It was about 50 degrees, and slightly drizzling most of the run, but it was a great temperature. Not too hot, not too cold.

When we got home, I hopped in the shower and replaced workout clothes with a skirt and heels, and headed to my piano student's talent show. It was my very first talent show, and I was so proud how well Abi played, and our duet sounded perfect!

The rest of my evening? Lounge in my new 5k tee shirt, eat chili Adam made, and watch the Pens!

april twenty-third

Hello! I'm Anna Marie. My life is really nice, and I'm in that married, twenty-something mindset. No wild & crazy lifestyle for me anymore - actually, I don't believe I've ever had that wild & crazy lifestyle.

Things that made me happy today:

• Dinner date with my husband, Adam. I had black pepper bourbon glazed salmon and a salad with walnut vinaigrette. Yum!
• Walking outdoors. We signed up for a 5k tomorrow in Pittsburgh with our friend Amanda and I'm still trying to convince myself that running isn't the most awful thing possible. It's not working, and running is down there with going to the dentist and large groups of fluttering birds on things I hate. I like walking in the park and saying hello to passers by. I don't usually use the word passers by, but it went well there!
• 99.33% on an exam.
  
• The fact that it's Friday. need I say more?
• The new Real Simple I picked up at Target today. I can think of at least two things in that last sentence that made me happy.
  
• Being in a middle school talent show. Okay, let me explain. One of my favorite piano students (I know, I know, I shouldn't pick favorites, but it happens) asked me to be in her school's talent show and play a duet with her. I happily said yes, and today was the rehearsal. Man, do middle school girls like awful music!
• Picking up the Polar Bear Club record. I needed some punk rock in my life today.
• Wearing this:
  

4.23 by am1032 featuring Michael Stars t shirts