To sleep or not to sleep?

Welcome to the 7am hour.

I've never been a morning person. It is safe to say that if sleep were a person I would marry it. (However, sleep would have to a male and not female because the government says I can't legally marry a woman...since I am a woman. Just wanted to clarify.) I've known people that have converted to getting up early due to jobs, kids, dogs, full bladders, etc. Me? I'm not sure that I will fully convert but I will attempt to get my lazy ass up at least three times a week until I work my way up to Mondays-Fridays and then sleep in a little Sat/Sun. The truth is I feel better when i get up, get to work, and get moving. I just can't get out of bed! I've tried early morning phone calls from early-rising friends (some on buses to work, some with kids, some brushing their teeth). Here's how the conversation typically goes:

Me (morning voice): Hello?
Friend (chipper early riser): Hey Sara...you told me to call, remember? Time to get up...
Me: What? Who are you? Wrong number? No speaky english?
Friend: Sara, are you going to roll over and fall back asleep.
Me: No..I'm up, I'm up (the whole time adjusting my alarm by one hour). Okay...thanks...

Since I should no longer lie to the people I love I decided to have an intervention with myself. TOMORROW, I shall set the alarm for 7am, hit snooze once, take a quick walk while listening to some easy listening, shower and be in the office by 8:30-ish.

I will report back with the results. Yes, yes we can. Wait...I mean, yes, yes I can!

Don't Stop Believin'

I'm proud that I lifted and ran 3 miles today! It feels good because I really wanted to quit running at mile 2 but thought about it some more and pushed through. Also, the new playlist helped and Eminem and Jay-z are great men to keep me moving.

I know I can do this and I'm not sure why I doubt myself.

In the spirit of my marathon-running friend Amanda, I've decided that I need to run for a purpose. If you have something you'd like for me to run for--I will. It will be inspiring to think about my friends and family and run for people who believe in me.

Today I received a thank you note from a former staff member. I live for those moments and pray I continue to inspire others as they inspire me.

In other news, if you think squirrels are cute creatures of God you should stay with me for a night. They see me coming and throw stuff at me. It's like they are waiting for me to enter or exit the building...silly squirrels. I wish to cast a spell on you to make you normal squirrel folk.

Nintendo Thumb

Holla!

I don't think I've had Nintendo thumb since 1992 when the Schaller kids received their Nintendo from Santa. Turns out my sister is pretty amazing at Nintendo, mainly Super Mario Brothers which you can now find for Nintendo Wii. I became addicted to this game over Spring Break and I even had a dream about the game last night. Crazy? Yes but awesome still. I'm not that good but sometimes I try to channel my sister on the tougher levels. My Mariokart obsession has decreased. I no longer want to drop banana peels in from of people to watch them fall nor do I have a desire to run into giant rainbow question marks while driving. I think this is healthy. However, I wouldn't mind a yoshi to ride during the day.

Spring break is officially over, but if you are the Shirk Center (where my Zumba class is held) you are still on Spring Break since the building is closed, this means no Zumba. Sad story for me--better luck next time.

In other news, my NCAA bracket was destroyed with the loss of my two final picks, Villanova and Kansas. No sense is watching anymore...I'd rather play Super Mario.

I'm excited for work tomorrow. I had a very relaxing break and I'm ready to work hard and wrap up the end of the semester while preparing for May Term and summer. I need my schedule back...my sleep is off and my workouts are not where they should be, especially with a half-marathon on the way.

That is all :)

i carry your heart with me by ee cummings

To my friends--home or away: i carry your heart with me by ee cummings

Chelsea Handler

I typically end my day with Chelsea Handler on Chelsea Lately. She is extremely hilarious and I can't get enough of her. Since I'm also currently stalking her, she's on her book tour for her third book, "Chelsea, Chelsea, Bang, Bang," which was released yesterday. Her second book, "Are you there vodka, it's me Chelsea?" was a great read. I highly recommend it.

Yesterday I went to the grocery store and then to JoAnn's Fabric to buy some pins for a staff developer. Lately, I've had a strange fascination with buttons. I'm not picky about my buttons--they can come in all different shapes, colors, and sizes. I walked down an aisle filled with buttons. Then I realized I must live a pretty lame life if I get excited about buttons. Then I laughed to myself in the store and probably looked a little silly. It was also during this time I contemplated learning how to sew, but decided against it for now.

I encourage everyone to boycott Dancing With the Stars. Mainly because one of the "stars" is Kate Gosselin. Very silly. Watch your eight kids already.

I lifted and ran two miles yesterday. When I came home, I ate five Peanut Butter Patties (Girl Scout cookies).

That's all. thanks.

I'm missing something. If you find it, let me know.