Hello There!!! | Updates: School, Fitness, Etc

Long time no hear right? Well I am not going to fake the funk and say I have been uber busy, but while some days have been busy, others days, no much so. Anyways, school starts next week, all my books and classes have been paid for and I am ready to get this show on the road. Well, not really, but I am very much ready to get it started and get it over with. I decided that I am going to join some clubs and participate in activities so I am kind of excited/anxious about that. Even though I am pretty sure I will be older than most of them, you only live once right?

Starting this fall I only have 3 semesters left. Its scary for me actually. I have been spending a lot of time talking to other students/grad students about what I need to do be doing right now so that I will be in a better position next year to apply for grad school. Yes I said it. Grad school. Honestly, 10 years ago I never would have thought I would be here. Never thought I would ever go to college, and then when I did take a couple of classes, never thought I would actually finish, and yet, here I am. Almost finished with my bachelors. I told myself that if I didn't get into grad school the first time (I'm trying to be realistic), then I would apply for a teaching program since I would qualify for one as a veteran. Either way, I will be ok.

As for my fitness challenge for myself (run 50 miles this month)--its going excellent! I only need 10 more miles, which is pretty much 3 runs left. This weekend I am thinking about driving down to Santa Monica and knocking out this 10 mile run. Not so that I will complete the challenge, but more so that I can see how my running has improved and really decide if I want to do another half marathon (ok, who  am I kidding? I am going to do another one…eventually). Fitness wise, this summer has been a success for me because I have been very active and I daresay more so than I ever was while active duty in the Army. Kinda weird when I think about it.

I think I can officially say I am settled into my new place. I am so in love with it and I don't plan on moving anytime soon. My old place was stupid hot and miserable, plus traffic was a pain. Where I am now, traffic isn't a real issue and its pretty close to school so I am happy with my decision to move.

The photos below are somewhat random. I went to BeautyCon LA last week and that was an interesting experience. The event was from 10-6, but I really couldn't stay for the whole thing and there were just SO many people there. The lines for the meet and greets were out of this world and this girl just doesn't have the patience. Wish I could have meet Shameless Maya, but maybe next time. I did get to take a photo with ItsMyRayRaye and she is so beautiful in person. For events like that where people go to meet the 'gurus' I would want them to make themselves more available to their audiences. There were only a couple of YouTubers that I saw (who I actually recognized) that actually came out to meet people (and not just sitting at a meet and greet table). I would like to see more of them do that next time around. Overall it was a good experience, and very interesting indeed.

Lessons In Life

One of lives many lessons that we have to learn. Part of life is that we have to go through many things that we might consider undesirable and unpleasant. Everyone has different battles and struggles that they go through on a day to day basis and as much as it might suck, its just a part of life. And whether we like it or not, we need it to grow into that person that we are meant to be.

I think this is where personal characteristics come in hand. Me personally, I care a lot, tend to give a lot, and I wear my heart on my sleeve. And it tends to blow up in face. A lot. The other side to that is that I can be for lack of better words, an asshole. Sometimes pushy, very persistent. Aggressive. I go for what I want. I won't say that those are bad qualities, but it is what it is.

Somos lo que hay. We are what we are. 

So what does a person like me do when it doesn't go my way? I keep moving forward. I don't linger on the small little details because you can't change any of it anyway. I guess I am just a cold person like that. Hot and cold. 

Somos lo que hay. 

August Fitness Goals

What are your personal fitness goals for the month of August?

Me personally, I would like to run/walk (with Ruby) at least 50 miles this month. Its going to be a crunch because I have a 3 day drill next week and school starts towards the end of the month and who knows whats in store for me then. I am determined to do it nonetheless and now that I have put it out there in the universe..I have to do it. Besides, when I don't take Ruby out for a run she is literally running around in circles in the house. So she needs it too ;)

This is Ruby after a run

Over the last two weeks I managed to crank out almost 30 miles using the Nike + app which keeps me in the loop on how many miles I have done. Now I need to add 50 miles to this number by September 1st.

I definitely do not want to become a cardio bunny, but I do have military commitments so cardio is a must for me. Besides, I have some fat to loose before I can start building. You can build muscle all you want, but if you can't see it because it under layers a fat then whats the point? I want to see those bad boys!!

Ab workout after my run--but first let me take a selfie

Next month I will post progress photos and talk more in detail about what I am eating/how I am eating and have a grocery list to share with you. If your not already doing it, make sure to follow me on Instagram, Google + or Twitter!!!