Changing Times

I am a planner. I love making lists, planning out every little detail, and then “simply” following through. This is a strengthen of mine, and it is “easy” to do. (Once I make up my indecisive mind.)

But over the years I have learned that things don’t always go as planned. (Surprise, surprise!) I used to try and plan out the next few years of my life, but something always caused my plans to change. So as much as I want to plan everything out for the next 1-2 years, I know my plans won’t go as planned.

The one thing I do know is that things will be changing quite a bit over the next year or so for us. Craig and I are getting to that point where are careers are changing, we want to settle down and start and family, and buying a house is on the brink of our minds. I don’t know what those careers will be, I don’t know where we will settle down, and I don’t know what our house will look like, but I’m excited (and nervous and scared) as to what will happen.

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My morning started out with a run. Another pain-free run! This is the 4th run with no pain, so I’m hoping this is a good sign.

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I knew it was going to be cold again (8*F), but I always remind myself that I will feel so much better if I go out for my run rather than skip it.

Distance: 5 miles

Time: 45 minutes

Pace: 9 minutes/miile

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I made sure to leave early enough before work, so I could cash in my free coffee coupon. It’s the little things.

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It was a long day at work. I had work to do, but I was still bored out of my mind. I was constantly checking the clock and counting down the hours. I hate that.

I did have another physical therapy appoint, and I’m happy to report that I don’t have to go back—that is if I don’t have any more pain. The physical therapist set me up with a running plan for Boston, and we were able to squeeze in one 20-miler three weeks out. I sure hope that actually happens because it would really boost my confidence!

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After work I hit up the gym for some weight lifting. I pretty much have to workout twice a day with all the sitting at work I do otherwise I have a hard time maintaining my weight.

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Question

Do you like to plan things out or fly by the seat of your pants?

Do you get bored at work or do you stay pretty occupied?

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11 Comments

  1. 2.20.13

    That is good news, about PT. I am a planner, definitely. A list maker. I stay pretty occupied at work but it is still boring.

    The Kidless Kronicles

  2. 2.20.13
    Meghan said:

    First, I really enjoy your blog – I came across it while searching for winter running tips, and i really enjoy reading your posts, so thank you!
    I am a planner, to a fault! I “need” to know how everything will play out. After the birth of our daughter i am learning that it is sometime easier to just let things happen…Sounds like your next phase is an exciting one, congratulations!

    • 2.20.13
      Michelle said:

      Thanks! I’ve heard other new moms say the same thing.

  3. 2.20.13
    Sarah said:

    i’m totally a planner too! i hate not having things planned. but such is my life right now. i literally JUST emailed out a draft of my thesis & hope to have all revisions done to graduate in may but we will see. i’d love to have a job by then too but again, we will see.ahhh the suspense is killing me. if it was a tv show or movie, i’d look up the ending, but it’s life so i can’t. 🙂

  4. 2.20.13
    Stephanie Edgerton (@StephNowirun) said:

    Since I teach I find that I am not really bored at work (though sometimes I get bored hearing excuses ~ I teach at a college).
    I’m a planner, too!! 🙂 Makes me feel like there’s something to count on even though I know I can also count on things changing!

    • 2.20.13
      Michelle said:

      When I was a teacher, the days definitely went by a lot faster.

  5. 2.20.13
    Kathryn said:

    I’m a planner, but I love a surprise every now and then (we aren’t finding out the sex of our baby). I have to be up and moving for work. I can’t sit long…I teach preschool, so this is not a problem!

    • 2.20.13
      Michelle said:

      My body was not designed to sit all day either!

  6. 2.22.13
    Lauren said:

    I am totally a planner- but I think that all of my years of teaching forced me to be that way- to an excessive amount. The best thing about quitting is that it has made me more flexible, less rigid, and just learn to let things happen (to a degree). My schedule is different every day- every week! And that can be a pain at times, but it’s also great.
    I am so curious to see where you move to! Do you think you’ll be in the lower 48?

    • 2.22.13
      Michelle said:

      Chances are it will still be in Alaska for a few years. :/ But I’m hoping one day we can move to the “South” haha . . .(a.k.a. the Lower 48).