So, I Lost My Job…

by Veronica on November 17, 2011

There’s really no other way to explain it.  On Thursday at 3:45, I had a job.  A well paying career.  Ten minutes later, I became unemployed.

A week later, I am still in shock.  I didn’t realize how much of an identity I placed in my work.  There are tons of emotions that I won’t go into, but unemployment is something I never thought I would experience… until I was 70 or so and retiring on the beach watching Days of Our Lives, ya know?

Thankfully, I have been busy.  I was out of town for a few days right after getting the news, which was perfect timing.  Time with family, friends with atypical work schedules, and volunteering at my church has given me the structure I crave.

Life is a bit scary right now.  The “unknown” usually is, I guess.  But maybe this is, somehow, possibly, in a weird way, for the best.  Maybe I can focus on my writing for a bit, and also find a job more suitable to my interests and personality.

Maybe…. maybe…

So here’s to more blog posts, more miles on the treadmill, and new possibilities.  Cheers (!) (?)

 

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Top Tunes Tuesday – Let’s Dance To Joy Division

by Veronica on October 25, 2011

Top Tune Tuesday is a weekly feature, showcasing a new song to add to your workout mix. 

I wasn’t feeling too well last week and in the midst of caffeine withdrawl (blurg), so I took most days off from running.  Yesterday I was back to normal (or, normal for me. heh.) so it was nice to get some fresh air, and good looks at the wannabe golfers at the local courses with a run around Newport Beach.  Bams and I should show them golfers who the pros are next time she visits.  I’m the bomb.com at putting and… that’s all.

I was getting a little disgruntled while on my run last night.  I love all the music on my iPod shuffle (I do, of course, have amazingsauce taste in music), but none of the songs were doing anything for me.  They didn’t make me want to continue on my run, and that’s just no bueno.

I’m definitely going to be mixing it up on the playlist soon, but I will be keeping at least one song.

Enter little known British band the Wombats and their song, “Let’s Dance To Joy Division.”  It’s a poppy, somewhat punky ode to screwed up lives.  Doesn’t that sound upbeat and happy and shiny and full of unicorns and puppy dogs?  Well, the Wombats make it that way with lines like “…let’s celebrate the irony: everything is going wrong, but we’re so happy.”

That could be true for running as well.  Everything could be a disaster: the weather, my mood, a new injury found halfway through… but it’s still miles logged and a good learning experience.

But let’s forget the introspective stuff.  Whether you’re having a good day or bad, let everything go for a moment, buy the song, and rest assured you’ll have at least 3 minutes and 11 seconds of good music for your workout.

Now I’m on to find some new tunes for my shuffle.  Any suggestions?

Download: “Let’s Dance To Joy Division” by The Wombats

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My Hardest

by Veronica on October 21, 2011

When I was a kid, I played sports.  I played a lot of sports.  Soccer, T-ball, track, soccer, karate, basketball, swim lessons, more soccer… you get the idea.  I played as much as possible.

But I wasn’t necessarily great at anything.

I could hold my own, and was probably in the upper-half of ability for most activities, but I never got picked for all-stars or club or anything.

As I got older, I became more anxiety-ridden and, well, angry that I wasn’t the best.  I got my aggression out on the soccer field, in the form of tackling other girls and laughing that, as goalie, I didn’t get a red card.  (I sound like a lovely person, huh?)

In college, I distinctly remember running an easy two miles with a friend around the track, and just to prove I was “better” than her, made her wait while I did an extra mile.  I was constantly trying to one-up people and prove that I was good, better, best.

Well, I’m not.

My time in the mile is what a lot of my friends run as their marathon pace.  I probably look like I’m walking when I run outside, and if there’s a hill it’s because I am.  I lack a lot of coordination, and can’t walk in a straight line.

But damn, I work out hard.

I feel like that shirt above.  I’ll never be the strongest (especially in my upper body.)  I’ve learned I’ll never be anywhere near the fastest.  And that’s okay.  I will work at achieving my personal best, for my own personal satisfaction.

And I hope you do too.

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Interview with Katie Herzig, Part 2

October 20, 2011
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Read my review of Katie’s show last Friday at the Bootleg, and part 1 of my interview. Since this is primarily a fitness and exercise blog, I thought I’d veer away from the typical music-related questions for a bit, and ask Katie about her workout routine. As is to be expected for anyone who works [...]

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The o.b. Share It Forward campaign

October 19, 2011

(Sorry boys, this may be TMI). The summer after my freshman year of college, I started getting the worst period and cramps.  It was awful.  I have a high pain tolerance, but this pain made me miss work, summer school, you name it.  It didn’t help that my period was disgustingly heavy. It turns out [...]

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Top Tune Tuesday: Good Feeling by Flo Rida

October 18, 2011
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Top Tune Tuesday is a weekly feature, showcasing a new song to add to your workout mix.  On the way to the Katie Herzig show on Friday, Becca was telling me about this new song by Flo Rida.  Now, all I know about Flo Rida is that he sings about apple bottom jeans and boots [...]

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Katie Herzig @ The Bootleg

October 17, 2011

Don’t tell my boyfriend, but I have a crush. I have a crush on a girl. Actually, there are multiple.  Tina Fey, Hope Solo, and  Meiko are just a few of them. And then there is Katie Herzig. The Colorado-born Nashville resident has it all in singer-songwriterdom: sultry voice, profound lyrics, and musical talent that [...]

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Photo Friday – The Online Shopping Edition

October 14, 2011

This week went by pretty quickly, thankyoubabyJesus.  Since soccer was cancelled, I spent a lot of time at home, relaxing and studying.  I needed that kind of week. I’ve been doing a lot of online shopping, recently, buying clothes and home stuff and whatnot.  Every day seemed to feature a new product for me.  Oh, [...]

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Follow On Facebook!

October 13, 2011

  Click on the button and become a fan of Run, Write, Repeat to get up to date info on new posts, random articles, and just fun stuff from me. Like it.  Because I said so.

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People of Target

October 13, 2011

I added a music section to this blog.  As my music blog goes by the way-side and merges with RWR, you will find more show reviews, artist profiles, and songs to work out to. A new addition to RWR starting next week?  Top Tune Tuesday will feature a new mp3 that you should add to [...]

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