Kabobs!

Tonight Andrew will be grilling chicken kabobs. He has been wanting to make these for awhile and with the beautiful weather he thought it would be perfect to get outside and grill. I found a chicken kabob recipe in one of my cookbooks. It calls for red bell pepper, pineapple, chicken, and something else...I can't think of it off the top of my head. Andrew is going to add mushrooms to the skewers. It sounds delicious and I'm excited for something new and grilled.

We've successfully gone two whole weeks without eating out! I'm so proud of us; this is a huge accomplishment. I can tell that I am feeling less stressed about money because I don't have the guilt of wasting it on restaurant food. Another thing I have noticed is that I have lost the craving to just 'go out'. I can tell that when we're hanging out and planning dinner that my first thought isn't "want to go out?" but "let's see what I have in my pantry and fridge". I think my parents are coming to visit next week for the 10k race and I'll have to think of something to cook so we don't go out. Perhaps I can make the other 4 lb. pork shoulder that's in my freezer?

Next Saturday is the 10k run and I'm ready for it. Tomorrow I plan on running 4 miles. The weather should be beautiful. I have been thinking lately that after the race what should I do next? For awhile I've thought about running a half marathon, but in the past week I have been questioning it. It's not that I don't think I can do it but that I haven't been feeling the sense of accomplishment after running that I used to. I think I need to try something new. A few friends suggested kickboxing and rock climbing. I like both of these ideas but the one thing holding me back is $$$. I would love to meet with a personal trainer once or twice a week and just have them kick my butt at the gym, however Snap does not have a lot of trainers and the few they do have I'm not sold on. Also, it's the whole cost thing again.

I've thought about incorporating Pilates into my routine in the mornings. I need to motivate myself to get up early enough to work out before leaving for work. I would even like to go to Snap before work and fit in more time on strength training.

Sunday I'm heading to a bridal shower and then to stay with my brother. I'm excited to play tennis for the first time this year and to continue breaking in and perfecting my disc golf set. No work on Monday and it's supposed to be around 70 degrees. I'll take that!