Happy Thanksgiving!

Turkey day has come and now the holiday season is in full swing.

I'm thankful for many things this year. I have good health, a steady job, a loving family, and a wonderful boyfriend. My family is in good health and good spirits. My sister is in her last year of high school doing very well, and just about submit her applications to college. I have a steady job that perhaps isn't exactly what I want to be doing, but it allows me to save a good amount of money and enjoy life outside of work. I have a great boyfriend who loves me for who I am, no matter what. Life is good. Thank you God for all your blessings this year.

I <3 Martha Stewart... Online

I was never a fan of the pretentious Yankee gal. That fake smile and condescending attitude do nothing for me. But I must say that she sure has a mouthwatering website. And I will admit that I enjoy her ideas and recipes. I'm just not a fan of her personally. While imprisoned to scan 356 double-sided pages today, I thought, "Why not browse some of Martha's ideas?" My sister had borrowed her baking cookbook from the library and I found a couple that I wanted to save for holiday treats or birthday cakes.

I don't know why I haven't surfed into her online library of recipes, crafts, and entertaining ideas. Probably because I was slightly embarrassed to admit that I like Martha Stewart's ideas. Or maybe because I can't stand her on and off-air personality. Who knows. I'm glad to have found a new resource for, as her magazine is named, "Living".

Running

For the first time in several years, I ran. I ran, legs sprinting, arms pumping, heart rejoicing, free. Of course the sprint lasted only a minute, but the fleeting moment was enough to last.

For the longest time I had been meaning to try and run. Usually I have an adverse reaction to treadmills. I don't run outdoors, unless it's for my life. This last week, however, I decided to be brave -- that, and all the elliptical machines were taken, and attempt a brisk walk. I was feeling good, adjusting incline and speed. Then I decided, why not go out of the ordinary routine and try running. I was a little apprehensive about falling down, but I made it through my one minute of sprinting. Intervals make running for non-runners possible.