Running

I dumbly/smartly signed up to do a 5k obstacle course/zombie chase/run at the end of this month.  I've been a "runner" on and off for a few years now.  I use the quotations because I've been off more than on, and I was never really the biggest fan of running...  until this weekend.  Two things have made running progress from "dislike" to "like" (and hopefully one day to "LOVE"!): 

1) It is so underrated in terms of being alone and disconnected (and yet connected) from/to the entire world.  Running is one of the few times my phone is ignored, my music is pumped and I can ignore everything, except for myself.  It gives me time to think, evaluate, and then re-evaluate my first thought all over again.  I've come to many epiphanies lately while running, most of them related to personal growth and why I feel the need to compare myself to others constantly (this is a big one, but I'm definitely working on it). 

2) Finishing.  Starting out as a new runner is so tough because you can't go far, you get out of breath, and you feel like a failure because you spend so much time walking...  Lately, I've just started pushing myself to keep going.  If I'm unable to continue, I'll let myself walk and I'll pick something in the near distance "When I get to that ______, I'll start running again" and I do.  I'm starting to go further distances without stopping.  The best part about finishing at the cottage is the little lake.  I basically just strip down and dive in.  So amazing.  

I've already started losing weight and firming up areas that were giving me trouble and I know that continuing to run (and eating healthy) will get me into really great shape.  Additionally, I'm working on planking and doing squats every day to strengthen my core and to stop being such a flat ass!  Haha.

Maybe I'll even be in great enough shape to outrun the zombies on the 28th!  Here's hoping!

Much love and happiness!
M

Live and Learn

So, today, I finally had the chance to hook up my external hard drive to the laptop I'm borrowing.  I was so happy to have my 10 thousand songs back at my finger tips and have basically spent many hours today tweaking, adding, deleting and creating new playlists.  I've had to create my third "favourites" playlist and it's already over 30 songs strong and different from my earlier "editions" (possibly because of a different place I'm at in my life - ooh, deep).  My favourite songs (hip hop, rap and some pop aside) usually have sad undertones and are songs I can usually sing along to.  I'm sure I've mentioned it, but I'm totally that girl you see at a stop light or driving by that is full out singing at the top of her lungs, emotion apparent on her face because she's giving it her all.  Yep, that's me.  And during the summer, it's me with sunglasses over my glasses because it's so bright.  I'm sure it's an absolute sight to behold, but for those of you who have not yet seen it (or participated in it with me), you're welcome for the mental image.  I'm also a car dancer too.  Adds to the fun!


Current song playing on my Favourites Ed. 3:

Love, love and then some more!
- Megs

JT

Can we just talk about Justin Timberlake at the VMAs for a moment?  As I was watching his medley on the show, I remembered all these amazing songs he's released over the years and how so many of the songs were an integral part and representative of my life at many given times.  Love/Stoned and My Love came out at a point in my life where I was joined at the hip with my "best friend" (though years later, I found out I was never her best friend; only her boyfriends were her best friends - uh, okay).  That was a time in my life where I drank a lot, smoked a lot and danced 5 nights a week...  We would hit Philthy's Mondays and Fridays, Louie's Tuesdays, Thursdays and/or Saturdays, sometimes Rev on Friday, sometimes Phil's on Wednesday or Sunday; it was pretty intense.  We used to have dance parties here while we got ready, often dressing alike, singing our hearts out and just acting like complete asses.  (If you think I'm somewhat selfie-lovin' now, you should have seen me back in those days). 
Cry Me a River was my ring tone on my old pink Razr and I still immediately check my phone for a call whenever I hear it. That song still makes me sad over his break up with Britney (though I totally have a huge girl-crush on Jessica Biel).
And hello, Dick In a Box?  CLASSIC.  I still watch that video and die.
Then there's his dancing...  I wouldn't say that just standing still and silent that Justin Timberlake is god's gift to women, but the second he starts to move his body, I'm in.  I think I would be one of those screaming teenage girls if I ever saw him, which is totally shameful, but so so likely.  When Jimmy Fallon introduced him as the "King of Pop" at the VMAs, I was like, "hold up, that's MJ"... but as I watched the performance, remembering these songs and the memories they held for me, I totally started thinking, "yes...  yes... YES, he totally is the current king of pop."  Totally deserving, totally inspiring and totally makes me swoon as soon as starts to rock his body.

Happy dancing,
M

Have your own little JT dance party! 

Solo Dance Party

Just had a major solo dance party to Ciara's new album while getting ready.  No twerking though, sorry guys.

Love.
M

Stir Crazy

I didn't leave my house until 7ish tonight for dodgeball (which was one of the highlights of the day, obviously) and despite having done housework, stuff for Arbonne, texting with my butterfly buddy and a bunch of friends, drinking tea with my mom, etc, etc... I was totally STIR CRAZY.  We had thunderstorms on and off most of today (got my laundry off the line moments before the sky opened up) and while I love the rain, I do not love my dog under my feet from terror and being stuck in the house.  Luckily, dodgeball was a great escape and as it was our last game of the season, we hit up the "bar" (I use the term loosely) up at RIM Park to have a beer and some nachos (they didn't have Somersby and I'd already had nachos for lunch + the whole non-Meaghan-friendly thing), so I gulped down my lemon water.  Lots of good convo, some team bonding and fun times tonight.  Much love to my team.  You make Mondays totally bearable!

Love,
M

Bubblegum Benadryl

Hello, my loves!

Sorry for the absence in posting...  Those silly holidays at the cottage always seem to get in the way of keeping on top of this blog!

I just wanted to touch on something that has made quite the impact on my life: getting butterflies!  It has been so long, that a) I had not only forgotten what it was like to have them, and b) I was worried I'd been so broken that I'd never have them again.  I am super happy to report that that is not the case.

I had an amazing week, perfect weather, super company and my heart is so warm.

Thank you.
Love,
Meaghan

The Brain That Won't Sleep

My mind is filled with too many thoughts, too many directions I want to go, too many people I want to connect with...  I don't think writing right now would be very logical.  My head is all over the place (99% of these thoughts positive and amazing and great); I just feel super scatterbrained, so I'm going to say good night and sweet dreams.

Before I do though, I will mention that Brendon, you totally kicked my ass at running tonight.  Thank you!

Love,
Meaghan