On Top Of The World
Yesterday I was on top of the world, both figuratively and literally. I went to Runyon Canyon (my new obsession in LA) and the views from the top of the hill are breathtaking and totally worth the effort to hike to the top. I took full advantage of being away from the city streets and ran on the trails throughout the canyon. When I conquered a giant hill (took me two techno songs to climb to the top) without stopping I felt like I was on top of the world. What is it about running that makes you feel incredible? Nothing beats a good run. An hour of cardio at the gym is just not the same as being out on the open road (or trail). I need to incorporate more running into my weekly workouts to cleanse my soul and reach my half marathon goal. Yesterday’s workout was definitely a win (and a good one for the legs considering it hurts to get up and down from my chair)! Score 1 for me working towards a 2010 goal.

I am sucking at achieving my less credit card debt goal. Why was I cursed with the gene that makes me love shopping? Why couldn’t I have been one of the girls who actually hates shopping? I am going to be the old lady who has no retirement savings, but a damn good collection of shoes and purses. Last weekend I gave my Express credit card a workout. I needed some new work pants (Yes, this was a real need and not a want. I realize I often confuse the two and try to justify my wants as needs. However, when you are left with two pairs of dress pants that actually fit, you have a need to either lose weight or buy more pants. Considering the fact that I can’t seem to control my eating and drinking habits lately, I was stuck buying new pants. I am going to argue that I deserve a slight break. The last time I bought new dress pants was after I graduated Grad School and that was 2 ½ years ago. I spent hours at the gym instead of hours at a desk in Grad School, so I am kind of letting myself off the weight loss hook.).

I guess I didn’t need the scarf or cute going out clutch from Express. Last time I checked, those items are not required at the office. Minus 1 for me working towards a 2010 goal. (I should probably subtract another point for wandering aimlessly into the Nike store after my run yesterday and hap hazardously buying a new hot pink hat, running shorts and t-shirt with the best slogan -“You can’t finish, unless you start”. Definitely not needed items. I’m blaming this one on the endorphins running through my system after my run at Runyon Canyon.) Minus 2 for unnecessary shopping.

I’m giving myself ½ a point for starting my February business book. I am reading Drive by Daniel Pink. I am excited to learn more about motivation; however, I can’t seem to find the motivation to continue reading the book. I am too tempted by red wine, chocolate and sitting on the couch watching American Idol with my Pugs. (Wonder why I needed to buy new pants!). It doesn’t help that a great chick lit book is sitting on my nightstand. I would much rather read Candace Bushnell.

Not quite on top of the world with my 2010 goals. I am doing an average job of working towards my 2010 goals. The good news is that I have not gotten completely off track. I’ll just need to keep the credit cards locked up for a while and log some extra minutes at the gym on the bike to read and I’ll be back in action. (So much easier said than done!).