First and foremost, it is FREEZING. According to the weather channel it is currently 17 degrees…but thanks to the crazy winds, it feels like -3. I need to run today but I am REALLY debating it. I cant run on the treadmill because I am terrfied it will set my hip off (I ran on a treadmill a few days before my hip bursitis began in March, I still wonder if that played a part) and Im not sure I can mentally handle running around the indoor track at the gym (13 laps = 1 mile. UGH) So I may have to put up or shut up and hopefully not die while I do my run.

This shirt Matt got me for Christmas will come in handy!

Speaking of which, I took down the tree last night. It was my first tree since I started living on my own. Goodbye little tree. Have fun in the scary basement until next year!

Best ornament ever! Matt’s mom gave it to me! She also gave me a dachsund made out of a wrench and a little beanie baby doxie. My dachshund collection is slowly growing! (thank you laura!)

Roxy is doing AMAZING. She has shown me what a strong little dog she is and pretty much taken me by total surprise. She is putting weight on her right leg, able to run, and totally back to her nutty ways. All within 2 weeks of having major surgery, one of her discs taken out completely, and having a blood transfusion!!! The hardest part right now is getting her to slow down, not run whenever she feels like it, and keep her off the couch and stairs.

She got her staples out a few days ago…all 13 of them!

Now that she is feeling better, I can go back to annoying her!!

New Years was very nice.

Matt’s band plays at a hotel every year which means free dinner, free room, dancing, and a midnight kiss.

I was lazy and wore the same dress from last year (picture featured is from last year). I couldnt find anything I liked for this year as everything is TOO short and bubble dresses make me look HUGE.

Matt on the other hand looked quite snazzy. Check the red snakeskin shoes yo.

I like him.

I look like Im grabbing his junk but Im not, just pointing out his fancy shoes.

Pictures of the band and midnight.

Matt is always hidden in the back. I dont think people even see him!

This was before I snuck my own kiss on stage.

My tired tired feet at the end of the night after a long day of work and then some dancing.

I started Gaining New Years Eve, first of my goals for the new year will soon be accomplished!!!

And since I mentioned that, I should get on my running clothes and get to steppin’

Ive  got 104 days to be half-marathon ready.

I am nervous that I may be making a goal I cannot complete but in the end I will at least be more than ready to conquer the Apple Blossom 10k in May!

Ahhhhhhhh!

EDIT: For all those interested, after writing this blog I DID go run. 20 minutes in weather that felt absolutely frigid. My toes are still trying to warm up. I feel like a superhero!

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Its really cool how inspired I have already felt since getting it. I really hope I stick with it.

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