Resolutions

I personally do not believe in the New Year's resolution. I feel that any promise to yourself can be made any time of the year. Eight weeks ago, I promised myself that from now on I WOULD work out. Not that I should or have to. As I was running my five last night, I wanted to stop. I had no reason to. I wasn't out of breath, by then my foot stopped hurting, and I had a good pace. I asked myself what I would be doing if not running? My answer was probably arguing with my daughter to eat her food. So...I finished my run!

I do want to try something after the holidays though. I have to say that it is much to easy to get fast food. It is cheap and simple. With my husband deployed, the easiest thing is to eat wrong. Which totally throws off my working out. I want to try clean eating. I am not going to go crazy with it. I just want to make decisions about my food that I will not feel bad about an hour later. I love vegetables, and have been getting into fruit, so it isn't like it is difficult for me. It is just easier to not cook. Although, I do love sushi!!

So, I don't want to say that this is a New Years resolution, but a necessary life change, just like working out. I think that the first few months will be difficult, but maybe after eight weeks, it will be easy like running is now!?!

This next year is going to be interesting. We find out where we will move, when will move, maybe try to have another child, and I get to see all of my hard work pay off. My goals of the half marathon and races will be accomplished.

Five miles today!! So, I found great running shoes. The only problem is that running in them hurts my toe. Yes, just one. Anyway, So I tried out another pair. OMG, what a pain. I thought they actually would be really nice. They have extra room in the front for your feet to move forward, and stabilize your feet. I will never buy those again. I usually buy a particular brand, but where I live their assortment is small. I hate getting shoes online. Well, this is it for today!

I am going to be starting an A-10 picture in two weeks. I have it in my past posts. It is really neat looking. It is going to be on the biggest canvas I have ever done, and the biggest one I could buy. It is 36X36!! Crazay! Does anyone have any ideas on what they would like to see me paint? I usually have a hard time deciding what to do. Let me know if you have ideas! That way you get to see your idea come to life!!!!!

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Hey ya'll! Just kidding, but I am kinda bored right now! I just made another blog. It is more about getting my pictures out there, rather than blogging like I do on here. I will probably post similar, if not the same, stuff on there. But, If you would like to visit, it is at Tumblr.com: http://artbylarissablog.tumblr.com/. I am really getting into all of this computer promoting stuff! I know that it is a slow process, but right now learning about all the places to post things is fun!

I get excited when I get a new "like" on Facebook. Like, really excited. Is this normal!?! Anyway, right now I have 136. I know it isn't a lot, but I like when people that I don't know decide that it is interesting enough to like and view!

I ran 4.5 yesterday, and 3.5 today. I could not get into it today. It took all of my effort to even get to the gym. I like lifting more than anything at this point. Well, I did enjoy running yesterday. Ugh, it kind of upsets me. My goal today was supposed to be five miles, but I think I hit a wall running because: 1) I ran out of time at the gym, only 2 hours of kid sitting allowed, 2) My legs are exhausted. Normally I would say it is because I was being lazy, but not the case. I at least can feel good about that.

On a happier note, I am so excited to see my dad. I haven't been able to visit him at my childhood (aka really just teen years) home in about three years. I love being back. I love Christmas in the house too. I don't know why, but the house isn't small but it feels cozy. Especially with the tree, soft lights, and my dad. This was the place that I lived the longest in my life, so not only that, I still have family there. When he moves, if ever, it would stink to lose that feeling of "home". Anyway, it has been a year since I have seen my dad though. He came to visit me last year. I am from Las Vegas, NV. I love Xmas in general there. Even without snow, it just feels right. Even if it is cheesy, I love the Xmas stuff/decorations at the mall near the house!

Sorry for rambling.....but this is my blog, ha!

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Just saying this again because I am starting out in the realm of business, I would like everyone to know that I have a store on Etsy.com called ArtByLarissa. I can paint anything you would like. On Etsy you can only post the pieces that are already complete. My past posts show the work that I have done. I can do anything except for faces. I have trouble with humans! Also, if you have time, "like" me on my Facebook page. It is Art By Larissa. I also have a blog on Tumblr: http://artbylarissablog.tumblr.com/. If you would like anything, just message me! Thanks! Oh, and tell your friends!!!

I ran 4.5 miles today. A vast improvement from even before my foot surgery. I am really excited about this. Not only am I a rarity, in that I enjoy running, but if I keep up this pace I will be ready for the 1/2 marathon in about 16 weeks. Apparently the rule is for novices, 16 weeks is the beginning of training and eating right. Not that you shouldn't do that any way, but I have a habit of indulging in food that isn't great for a person.  If you are an avid runner,12 weeks is the start, FYI. I am finding the race, in my head, to be daunting. I am excited about it, but at the same time I just started running again. . I have to say though, I have been lifting weights, and doing things like squats with weight. I believe that this has helped tremendously in my able to have endurance, get my breathing under control, and be stronger in general. I also have been able to change how I breath while running. I always had a certain way of doing it, even in track in high school. Apparently it was wrong. I can now run, and not be out of breath after 4.5 miles, just sweaty!! Does anyone have any tips?

Oh, the holidays!! I love fall and winter, Uggs, boots and sweaters!! So, I gave my painting to my aunt. It was sad letting it go! I got attached to it! I guess I will feel that way every time I paint a picture, and it goes to its owner.

I have been trying to get back into running. After my foot surgery, I am really hoping that I can run without pain all over. I have signed up for five running events for the next five months. I am running a 5k Zooma, 5k Muck Run, The Gasparilla 8k, 5k Color run, and finally a half marathon in Clearwater. I am excited about each of them. I want to prove I can do it, and feel good about myself. I am scared about the half marathon though! I do have a workout buddy, so that is helping the preparation a lot easier than going it alone.

I have been doing pretty well since my husband deployed. Our daughter is a handful to say the least. She is growing so fast and learning like crazy. I have to say having a two year old is fun, but exhausting. I really don't know what I would be doing if she wasn't born. I guess I would just be really bored! So glad she is happy and healthy. It does make things easier.

Oh, I want to add.... I am signed up to be a bone marrow donor. I have been on the list for about four years. I know that it is a painful process, but I think that if donating something so simple would save a life, it is worth it. I am saying this because a lot of people do not think of it. If you have have a need to help others, but do not know exactly what to do, please consider it!!

DONE!!