C25K update - Week 2

Well, Nathan and I are well into week 2 of the Couch to 5K program. So far, so good I think. =)

Week 1, day 2

With this program (at least the specific podcast we're using, there are different versions.), you always have a 5 minute warm up and cool down walk at the beginning and end. Then, depending on the week you have different intervals of running and walking. Last week, week 1, was 4 intervals of running 2 minutes, then walking 3. By the end both Nathan and I felt pretty good and ready to take on week 2.

This time, there are 5 intervals of running 2 and 1/2 minutes, then walking 2 and 1/2 minutes. 

As you can tell, it was kind of rough...

But, we did it! Didn't he take such a good picture??

Yesterday was better. =) Although I think Ice skating on Wednesday took it's toll. My legs hurt the whole time! But the rest of me felt pretty good. =) I didn't feel like I was dying like I did on the 1st day. We'll see what happens as we go on.

Great job Nathan! Proud of you for doing it and helping me!

Until next time...

Simpler, slower, better

The past 9 years of my life have been... Busy. I've "done" a lot of things. Serving with Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) throughout the summer and also some through the fall. Being on the Music Ministry at my church. Teaching the kids at my church, etc. etc. etc.

This past spring and summer was especially busy because I served as the Summer Ministries Coordinator for my CEF chapter. I will admit that at times I was completely overwhelmed, stressed, and felt like giving up. If it wasn't for my God and my love, I probably would have. Through His grace and lots of encouragement, I made it through the Summer. That experience made me realize something. I was so busy "doing" things, I had forgotten to work on my relationship with Jesus. I knew that I had to slow down or I would burn out. 

Part of this new lifestyle for me is being able to create. That's the main reason I am starting up Oodles of Zoottles. To be able to express myself and have an outlet to do so, hopefully blessing others along the way. This blog is also a way for me to express myself. 

I was so excited to be able to order Business cards and postcards for my little shop! {Front}

{Back}

Most importantly, a part of my new way of doing things, is to make spending time with Jesus the #1 priority. Yesterday, "Jesus calling" by Sarah Young, talked about making sure to rest in God's presence. And even if the world looks at you and sees you doing "nothing" to know that you are really doing the most important thing in the world. That is soooo true! My days are always better if I start them resting with the Lord. 

Now, I've also had time to do other fun things!

I got Nathan to start Couch to 5K with me this week! {Read here}

Re-doing an old mirror, DIY coming soon! ;)

As I said last time, I get to do a craft fair soon! Something I would have never been able to do; no time!

The nice thing about crocheting is that I can take it pretty much anywhere! 

What my work station usual looks like ;)

So, this coming "year" (Fall, Spring, Summer) my goal is to live simpler and slower, be more of a homebody and work on being "quiet before my God". I'm still figuring out exactly how that looks and of course I still want to serve in ministry; we'll see where God leads. 

Any thoughts? I'd love to hear them!

Until next time...

I just might become a runner!

Well, folks, I have started! Started "couch to 5K" that is. Today was the 1st day and it went pretty well. :)

Let me catch you up on some history here: my younger sister, Jennifer is a runner. Has been for quite a while. And boy she runs a bunch! I don't even what to think about how many miles she runs in a week =P T
his past year my Dad decided to try and become a runner too. Before he would always bike, but his one complaint was that you had to go farther to get a lot of exercise which takes time. He figured if he ran, he could go less distance and still get the same amount. He downloaded a podcast c25K and started. He finished and now he's working on running a 10K! Well, time goes on and my second to youngest sister, Sarah, decides to jump on the bandwagon. 

Now, I will tell you that I have never been a runner. Never wanted to be and told myself I would never be one. One reason is because I have bad ankles and knees. (Even though I'm only 20 :( ) I broke both my ankles quite a bit when I was younger, (the left 5 times and the right.. Hmmm.. I forget! maybe 3 or 4?) and the doctor said my knees were bad because I grew too fast and my knees couldn't keep up. (Usually that's a boy problem.) And I'm only 5'2"! Another reason is, I had absolutely no desire to! And if you are going to run, I feel at least a little desire has to be there.

Well, fast forward to last week. I finally broke down and decided to start the c25K. I know that I need to exercise more to keep healthy, and who knows, maybe this will help strengthen my poor knees and ankles. =) I knew it would be pointless to try this on my own, one of my biggest weaknesses is that I am horrible at self-motivation! So, I recruited the love of my life to do it with me. Woohoo! 

The podcast we're using; you should check it out!

We decided to do it in the mornings and do it every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. We would do it at the same time so neither of us had any excuses to skip. Sneaky, sneaky! =P Today was our first day, and at least for me, it wasn't beautiful, but I am so excited to have it under my belt! I was so anxious to start I woke up at 5 this morning, whoa! 

Here we go! Nathan wants to make sure you know his shorts are red ;)

Nathan does live an hour and a half away from me, so we're more doing it together in spirit =) Which is still good!

Yay for us! Look at that handsome man =D so cute!

I'm going to try and blog about it at least once every week. Update on how we're doing and have it as another motivation to keep it up. If you follow me on IG (everymoment7911) then you'll see pictures there too. =)

And in other news... My sister Jaquelyn and I are doing a craft fair at the end of this month. My first ever and I am soooo excited and nervous! Only 18 days!

Eeeeeek!

I am crocheting my fingers off! =)

Are any of you runners?? or have you done the c25K? Any craft fair experts out there? I'd love to hear from you!

Until next time...