This post is getting written way later than normal. Why? Well the more I look at my calendar the more I realize I need to get on the ball with this whole move thing. I am so behind!
We finally decided to not try to go with anymore moving companies and to rent the truck ourselves. Sure, it may be more of a headache but it is the only option that fits in the budget. I spent most of the evening on the phone with various companies try to find the best deal.
Anyways….
Sunday is the only day that both Wes and I have completely off of work. We always begin the day with a run and then spend the rest of the day relaxing (or trying to) and spending time together.
We went out to do a little shopping to start it off. I have been on the hunt for a new dress. I have two “dress occasions” coming up – one at a wedding this weekend and his medical school graduation in a few weeks. Forever 21 had just opened in our mall so I decided to go try it out because I knew they had budget friendly items.
I ended up finding this gem. I’m not sure which one I am going to wear it too, but it will sure work for one of them! I usually don’t like shopping at Forever 21 because the clothes I have bought in the past end up falling apart, but I really only need the dress to last 1 or 2 wears.
We also stopped by PetSmart to browse (we love to go and look at the kitties) and I found this.
Isn’t it adorable!? I couldn’t convince Wes to buy it, but I will have to keep it in mind for the future. Zoe isn’t usually a clothing wearing dog.
Speaking of Zoe after we got back home we decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and head out for some play time.
She had a blast, but on the way home as we were walking back she decided she’d had enough and just laid down.
I knew how she felt because that is exactly how I had felt on my run earlier that morning.
The rest of the night was spent sitting on the couch and watching movies. We did make a late night cheeseburger run. I was craving one bad so we decided to just go for it.
Not the healthiest, but that’s okay that’s why moderation is important!
I woke up on Monday and the weather was really gloomy. I knew they had been calling for rain but it had only had a LIGHT sprinkle so far.
I really wanted to do my speed workout on the track. The treadmill is my last resort so I took a chance and headed out to the local track.
The entire drive over the clouds kept looming but I hope it would hold off long enough to at least get part of it done. The one good thing about trying to beat the rain is you don’t mess around.
I got to the track and started my workout. Since I am repeating the first 2 weeks of my 10k training plan it was another day of 400s.
I did a 2 mile warm up, 8 x 400 (averaging around a 1:39/1:40) with a 400 jog in between, and a 2 mile cool down. The picture above is of my watch on the last 800. It was my quickest which means I paced myself much better this time.
It was tough but went much better than the first time. I ended up having to dodge the high school PE class that was out there for the last little bit, but ended up dodging the rain completely! I call that a success.
I don’t mind having to do easy runs on the treadmill, but workouts I really like to get in outside for better training. Thankfully today worked out!
After I finished it was off to the gym to get in a short strength training session and a shower. I felt so much better after a good shower.
How did your Monday workout go?
What is your favorite place to find cheeper clothing? I am always looking for suggestions!
Nordstrom Rack and TJ Maxx! I love those stores because sometimes you can find high quality, brand name clothes for cheap. Just have to dig through a bunch of clothes.
Monday was my easy day. I went to a yoga class and took a 3 mile walk after dinner.
I wish we had a Nordstrom Rack up here! Love TJ Maxx though, just didn’t find anything there when we went! Oh well 🙂
3 mile walk and yoga sounds GREAT!
My local outlet mall is my go-to for finding great deals (esp nord rack!) Have to stay away from shopping in general though if I need to keep spending down. The kids always need stuff and it adds up! Love the color of your dress 🙂
I really wish we had a Nordstrom Rack here!!
I agree about the shopping budget. I haven’t shopped for myself in so long because money is so tight it was tough to find a good dress that I felt comfortable spending the money on!
Moving in your own rented truck isn’t so bad. I moved twice across 500 miles in the last year. With only a few extra hands, you can easily load up the truck in an hour or two. And you know exactly when everything will arrive so you aren’t stuck without stuff for weeks (this has happened to friends of mine).
As for Monday workouts….well I skipped my usual swim session and went to dog park followed by a beer and thai food. Sometimes you just gotta get ladies night in even if it means eating extra healthy the next day. 😉
We moved on our own coming up here but we moved separately and had half the stuff!
Dog park, beer and thai food sounds like a pretty awesome Monday to me!
Congrats on finalizing a truck to rent! The best part about moving on your own is that you set your own schedule. Having moved with movers twice, this is a big advantage! Great workout–you can do it! 😀
It will all come together 🙂 Step by step!
We have a store here called Ross and it’s great for dresses. The last time I was there, I got 2 dresses and a shirt, all for under $30 total. I’ve been to Forever 21 though and they have some neat things in there too, so does H&M. We have both stores downtown but parking is a hassle, so I don’t go much.
Moving on your own isn’t so bad, but our moves when we did that were all close. We hired movers for our 2.5 hour move to Charleston and they were good, but they were also really late arriving. My husband got a relocation bonus that we could use for moving, so that’s why we did that.
We have a Ross here too! I looked there but didn’t find anything. We are getting an H&M here but after we move so no luck with that right now.
We are hiring movers for a couple hours to help move the big stuff into the truck but the rest we are doing ourselves. I know it will all work out in the end, just hate the process 🙂
Love Old Navy and Target for cheap clothing 🙂 Moving can be such a pain, and moving companies can be shady! We hired one when we moved two years ago, and they overbooked themselves and bailed on us last minute, so we had to rent a UHaul that DAY OF. Woof, talk about frustration!!
They bailed!? That’s awful! We are hiring some movers to come help but not to drive the truck we will be doing all of that ourselves! If you can get through that I know I can get through this move 🙂
I love TJ Max for discounts. Also, a lot of times I will just wait for sales/coupons at stores I shop at frequently. Good luck with packing!
Thanks Lauren! 🙂
Such a cute dress!! I could see it for either a wedding or graduation for sure! Were you running on the high school track? I always feel odd attempting to do that, the school doesn’t get mad at you? I really like TJ Maxx and Target. I agree with you about forever 21, I always feel like their clothing falls apart easily.
I used to feel odd too but now I get used to it. The track is open to the public you just have to dodge the PE classes from time to time! 🙂
Ugh my Monday workout consisted of a brisk workout! I was not feeling very well at all from some nasty food I ate over the weekend, so I took a rest day, and then went to Body Pump this morning. I’m doubling up and going to Zumba tonight too!