3/31/2011

Running has been going good this week.  We did the hills again yesterday and kicked 3.7 miles in 30 minutes :) Friday night we're going to the club.  This should be really fun!! I went and observed today for almost 5 hours! It was great! I was able to go over a worksheet they had for homework and my teacher let me answer and explain any questions they had! I also have an Ecology test to study for.

Today I ran 5 miles.  It was a speedwork day..yay! This is my favorite workout, because it really works my legs.  1/2 mile...fast mile...1/2 mile...fast mile...1/2 mile...fast mile...1/2 mile...the "fast miles" were supposed to be at 8:11 each but we went a lot faster, dipping into the 7's.  Which is nice to know!  Other than running...I haven't been doing much.  Friday we ran 12 miles outside and it was a perfect day for a long run.  The only bad thing about the run was that the wind was in our faces the whole first 6 miles.After that, we ran up the hills on Bloomfield.  I know they're not much to drive up, but when you're running up them after already running 11 miles..they're death!  We also did them again on Sunday to start preparing ourselves for the hills in the half-marathon.  I can't believe how fast time is going and I'm really looking forward to the race and I am also getting very nervous!  I found out there is also a half-marathon at the end of the summer on August 28th in Wildwood, NJ.  This seems like a neat race because you get to run through the piers and also on the beach!!!  I'm also looking into the Hershey marathon...where you run through Hershey Park and the town of Hershey which is very beautiful, but also very hilly!!! Haven't played much tennis lately, it's still too cold!!! I also think my roomate got me sick, which is very annoying!  I think we're going to the club on Friday, which I am very excited about!

Observing

Today I went and observed a class for 5 hours.  It was okay.  They had a test and than i went and got breakfast.  After breakfast, she had an algebra 2  class and an SAT class in which she reviewed for a test they were taking tomorrow.  Nothing too excited going on this week. besides it snowing and spring not showing its face :(

Spring Break

Hello everyone! Spring break was great! The weather was beautiful and I got to play a lot of tennis and ran a lot.  Other than that I didn't do too much, just hung out at home, with my boyfriend, and with friends.  There was supposed to be a tennis tournament on Wednesday but it got canceled because of the rain.  Boooo that.  Got well rested up and did all my homework!  That's good.  Soo now I'm back at school for two weeks and it snowed..which is kind of funny!  Sunday was the first day of Spring and of COURSE I got Rita's waterice :) That was nice.  Well, nothing else to write about for now...

Spring Break!

So far my spring break has gone great. It started off kind of rocky..i had the flu and a double ear infection (yay) but now that everything is feeling better, its going great! Everyday has basically been sunny and warm, but I have yet to play tennis :( I should be able to play tomorrow and Friday and hopefully everyday after that until I go back to school. Being home is great!  I don't want to leave, but I know I have to.  My boyfriend has basically been blowing off his school work to be with me and I feel kind of bad, so I helped him write one of his papers.  No long runs this week, but a lot of 5 mile runs.  Not too bad. I'm going to see my best friend Kim tonight.  I can't wait :)  I finished my book review for my ed 348.  I can't wait to get my grade for my first lesson plan!

3/10/2011

These last few days have been really bad. Ive been sick and had to do speedwork yesterday. Thankfully it was only bad in the beginning and after the first two miles my body went numb.  It was like I was a running robot.  My body was moving, but I couldn't feel anything.  It was probably better that way anyway considering I felt like crap!  Tomorrow I have to run 11 miles, so hopefully my body will feel good by than. Tonight is the jersey shore..not sure if I'm excited about it or not.  In good news, I'm going home tomorrow night and I get to see my family and boyfriend for the first time in 2 weeks :)  I didn't go observe today, because I've had the flu and didn't think it was a good idea to go and spread my germs to all the students.  I have some serious making up of hours to do!  I hope next week is warm so that I can play tennis :)  What is everyone doing for Spring Break? Observing? Going on vacation? Doing anything fun? Let me know!

3/8/2011

This week has started off really bad.  I can't believe that I am sick..I hope whatever this is will be gone by spring break.  The weekend however, was great.  Friday night we went to a dance club, which was really fun.  I went with my roommates and some other friends.  However, I did no homework.  I didn't have much anyway, so I can catch up tonight after work.  A few of us went out and played tennis on Saturday (I think) the weather was soo nice and the snow had finally melted off of the courts and we could go out and hit :) I can feel spring coming and I am getting so excited!! Next week during spring break I will get to play tennis almost everyday..depending on the weather of course!  Wednesday, my community college is having an "Alumni Tournament" that I should be playing in.  I am going to bake homemade Tandycakes (for all of you that don't know what a tandycake is, its the peanut butter tasteycake.  And if you don't know what a tasteycake is..than you're missing out!!!!!)  I think I'll also make white chocolate chip cookies.  They're delicious.  Atleast if I don't get to play, I'll get to go and watch my boyfriend and a lot of friends play that I haven't seen in a long time!  Overall, this week should be good, as long as this cold is kept at bay.  I'm supposed to go observe on Thursday, but don't know if I should if I am sick.  Can't wait for Friday!

3/2/2011

So today I went and observed today.  It was great :) My teacher said I can teach imaginary numbers next week!  I can't wait! Tonight I am doing the midnight run with the college and I'm really excited! I've never done it before so I don't know what to expect..hopefully it'll be fun!  Spring Break is one week away and it could not come any sooner!The weather is looking like it's going to start getting warmer soon and that means tennis weather is coming!  When I am home, I'm going to go to a men's tennis match at my community college..which should be fun! I can't wait to see everyone again.  It's weird to go back there after being away at a different school now.  I saw on the news today that Serena Williams had to go into emergency surgery for a blood clot in her lung.  I can't believe that! She is in such good shape!  Hopefully she will heal fast and be able to make a quick return to the tennis court!  Tomorrow I have a 10 mile run..hopefully it goes well!  I think we're all going to a dance club tomorrow night....which should be fun because I missed it last week when all of my friends went! 

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3/1/2011

Happy March first!!!!  Today I had to run 6 miles, the first mile at a 10 minute pace, and than a mile at an 8 minute pace, 1/2 mile, 8 minute mile, 1/2 mile, 8 minute mile, 1/2 mile, 8 minute mile, than finally a cool down mile at a 10 minute pace.  It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be which was a very nice surprise!  Tonight I'm doing a lot of homework.  Last night, I watched a Sampras/Agassi match..it was weird to see them both playing and Agassi seemed like he was out of breath.  I can't wait for Spring Break either.  My observing is going good.  The teacher is really nice and she has even let me help with a factoring lesson.  They took a test last Friday and we got to play Factoring Bingo..it was really fun.  On test day, I got to walk around and answer any questions anyone might have.  I can't wait to go back on Thursday and observe.  I already have 10 hours done, hopefully I'll get 6 more done this week.  I'm also working 2 hours at a my tutoring job today.  The kids are so cute and young and I love being able to help them!  I love that the weather is getting nicer because we can play tennis soon! :)