Running will never be the same.

I've always been a runner.

I started my freshman year in high school.

The track coach practically begged me to join the team,

and then cross country started.

I couldn't help myself.

It's always been something that is just mine.

Something I could and did all on my own.

It's an addiction.

I ran the St. George Marathon in 2011 and fell in love with marathons.

The way you can watch the sun rise over those purple mountains.

It's beautiful.

It's almost spiritual.

To train for something for months and perform is amazing.

To push through every thought that tells you that you can't 

and finish something that others will never do.

I'm running the St. George Marathon this year.

This is the first time I've thought of a marathon and been scared.

I have adult onset exercise induced asthma.

Running will never be the same.

It started to effect me last autumn and I thought it would pass,

but it didn't.

So I went to the doctor,

and they gave me an inhaler.

I used it and it was amazing to be able to breathe again,

to feel my muscles getting sore before my lungs,

and not feel as if I'm drowning after every tiny push.

My throat stayed open,

and dry,

and I saw a light of hope.

Then I had my first bad day, and had to use my inhaler to rescue me.

Maybe the pollen was bad, the air cooler than usual. . .

And I realized running will never be the same for me.

I think about the marathon and (I won't lie) it scares me to death.

I'll be running 26.2 miles without air.

I had to sit and cry a little before a realized:

I have two choices,

either I quit and let asthma kill my love of running,

or I give myself a break and realize I'm going to have good and bad days.

I could quit, or fight.

I'm not going to give up running, I can't.

It's part of me.

So I guess I will be pushing through.

Marathons never scared me until now,

but now I have something to fight for.

I'm going to be the best asthma runner I can be.

New Oven!

Oh ho!

That's right!

We got ourselves a new oven!

Our old oven was from 1985 and was starting to go out.

Big surprise, since it's six years older than me.

The burners were bent and it took David 1 hour to cook a chicken breast.

I had given up completely on our oven,

which is sad because I love baking and cooking.

I really like our land lords, because they get stuff done quickly whenever we call.

The guy came today and gave us our new oven!

You can really see the difference in ages, since the microwave above it is the same age, color, and brand as our old oven.

Maybe it's not brand new top of the line. . . But it has an oven light,

and a lock on the oven door,

and a self clean button,

and a working clock display,

and a timer that actually works. . .

You can see why I am so excited.

I was so giddy I had to bake something,

but we don't have anything bake worthy since I had given up on baking,

so I made Top Ramen (chicken flavor, my favorite).

I'm so excited to make recipes I couldn't really make before,

and maybe now my cookies won't burn,

and my banana bread will hopefully cook evenly.

St. George Marathon 2014

That's right ladies and gents!

I have officially signed up for the St. George Marathon on October 4, 2014.

Moment of silence for soda, which I will not be drinking until then.

I've been running and training for the last couple of months and decided it's time to run it again.

I ran it in 2011.

I'm so excited! It's a beautiful course through Central, Veyo, Snow Canyon, and the center of St. George.

We run while the sun rises and the purple mountain shine.

I'll meet people from all over the world.

I also can't wait for summer workouts.

I don't know why, but I love the hot air and sun beating down on me.

You don't really sweat when it's cold out, and it's not. . . Natural.

Also, I breathe better so that's good.

Time to train my heart out.

Maybe I'll even do better than last time!

My Husband's Addiction is Now My Addiction

My husband has addiction.

For the past weeks he's been watching. . .

Chuck.

I know it's not a big deal. . .

I used to have a problem with it taking up time, but I started watching it and to tell you the truth

it's a really hilarious show!

But for reals, there should be a rehab for stuff like this.

Chuck is about a guy who gets kicked out of college and the friend who got him kicked out sends him an email with something called "the intersect" in it.

He watches a video with all these CIA secrets about evil organizations and they get downloaded into his brain.

Anyway,

it's a comedy and it's hilarious and you should check it out.

I mean, I did and now I'm hooked.

My husband and I. . .

We're watching it right now. . .

So if you'll excuse me. . .

Canada!

Better late than never. . .
This past July we said goodbye to America and hello to Canada. It was my first time out of the country. David is fulfilling his promise to me when we got married that we would go places I've never been and have many adventures together.
We went to national parks, we went on a boathouse, staying with our friends; the Atwoods; and it was wonderful. More pictures to come. These first few were from my phone.
Unfortunately, I get some pretty bad motion sickness I has to deal with almost the entire experience. Medications that prevent this make you sleepy, so most of the time I didn't take it. . . Because I'm dumb. . . Always take your meds. . .
Coming soon! Christmas is Georgia! Again, a place I've never been.

Whoa!

Okay,

I won't pretend I've been a great blogger.

It's not really my fault.

The V's don't have internet access at home.

Okay,

a lot has happened,

but guessing that a lot of the people reading this have me on Facebook too. . .

I'm going to skip through.

New couch

New TV remote (YES!)

Second new couch

New church calling

Summer heat

Went hiking in Salt Lake

New phone (No T-Mobile!)

New job

Whoooooooooooooo!

Yay!

So lots of things have happened

Now to the post what this post was supposed to be posting about

. . . We have to teach on Sunday. . .

There, now you share my pain.

It's my first lesson ever that I'm going to teach.

I'm not much of a talker at all!

My husband will always disagree,

but I'm just not.

I can even be like,

"Oh well, it'll only be for 40 FREAKING MINUTES!"

No, sir, that does not calm me down.
Because I can barely make a sacrament talk last ten.
That's something husband WILL agree on.

It's a good thing the spirit is there to help.

. . . And it wouldn't be so bad if everyone in the room had something to comment.

Anyway, I should probably get planning my lesson. . .

Maybe I'll bring treats. . .

Everyone loves treats, right. . .?

My last Saturday

This is my

last

Saturday

single.

While it probably won't really hit me until we start the wedding madness,

this coming Wednesday.

It's true though, this is my last weekend as a unmarried woman.

It started out great,

even though David is in California with his family at another wedding.

My morning was all

hot cocoa,

warm blankets,

comfy pillows,

David's sweater (and shirt. . . Sorry babe),

and Pinterest.

Then I cleaned up the basement to make room for the family coming all next week.

It'll be a packed house.

My oldest brother, Mike.

His wife, Tammy.

Their kids, Kylie and Kayla and Jayden.

My second oldest brother, Scott.

His wife, Jaimie.

Their kids, Tanner and Hanna.

My only sister, Rebecca.

Her husband, Devon.

I'm SO excited to see all my family!!

After cleaning, I went to work at my NEW JOB!!

I now work at In-N-Out Burger in Washington, Utah and today was my third day.

Needless to say I smell like fries. . .

But at least I have an awesome job,

with awesome people,

that pays well.

I'm being looked after.

My mom then took me to McDonald's

and we got ShamRock Shakes.

It was a great way to

celebrate

my last Saturday

as an unmarried woman.

I can't wait until next week. . .