Hey guys, I've missed you!

So week 7 is officially over and I've been kind of addicted to something recently and that is the app "Words with Friends" for Apple iPhone/iTouch. If anyone is interested in challenging me to a game my user name is jennifery122. WARNING: if you hate to lose, don't play me. I will seriously tear you a new asshole. Haha, I'm kidding. But seriously, I'm always down to play another friendly face.

So in addition to my running, I've been focusing on eating more organic, pasture fed, free-range food products. I know you've probably heard me talk a lot about the book "In Defense of Food" lately but it really has changed the way I eat and view food. If you have extra time on your hands I recommend picking up a copy and reading it for yourself. You'll see what I mean.

Do you ever have those days where you feel like you have a bottomless stomach? For me, today is one of those days. I absolutely love cooking and I believe that dishes are only as good as the ingredients used. I find that going to the Farmer's Market is truly the best source for fresh, healthy, great tasting meals -- not to mention it gives you an opportunity to be outdoors and enjoy the awesome weather we've been having!

Progress is good. I've been tempted to download "Eye of the Tiger" just so I'd have a little taste of how Rocky Balboa felt but I think I'd be cracking up throughout the entire duration of the song so maybe I shouldn't.

Big thanks to everyone who take the time to read my updates. Sometimes I feel like I'm writing to myself but I know some of you read them even if you don't comment. That's okay, too! I still love being able to express myself through words even if I'm no longer in school.

Fantasy Baseball draft is starting soon so I gotta wrap things up. I'll leave you with a nice quote I came across this weekend. I don't exactly know who wrote it but I think it's just a good reminder for all of us to be mindful of ourselves and each other. HAVE A GREAT WEEK AND LEARN SOMETHING NEW! :)

“Watch your thoughts, for they become words.

Watch your words, for they become actions.

Watch your actions, for they become habits.

Watch your habits, for they become character.

Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”

I hope everyone had an amazing week! Mine could have been better :(

I woke up in the middle of the night around 1:30am Wednesday night. My head was throbbing, jaw hurting from unconsciously clenching my teeth, and I felt like there were Piranhas in my stomach. I woke up, took Pepto Bismal and tried going back to sleep. I woke up about 15 mins later, ran to the bathroom and threw up in the toilet. It wasn't food poisoning but I've noticed that every time I eat tempura my stomach can't take the oil and I always wind up feeling horrible. I think the last time I threw up was 4.5 years ago when I had my last sip of alcohol. I forgot how nasty and rancid it smelled. Lovely, Jen, lovely.

So I usually hook up my iPod to the treadmill and run to music and occasionally glance outside the living room window. Instead of running to music I decided to turn on the TV (which is to the left of my treadmill). In heinsight I don't think that was the greatest idea. I was so engrossed in watching 24 and Jack Bauer kick ass that I started to run slightly to the left. By me running like a tard to the left, I accidentally pulled off the emergency cord which automatically stops the treadmill and it totally threw off my game! Has that happened to anyone else?

I thought this picture would be a good reflection of my update for this week. I think we all look like we want to vomit to some degree.

Before I head off, if anyone has been wanting to know what I run to, look no further. I usually have these on shuffle. Don't judge me. You know you love it.

Wiz Khalifa - this plane

Empire of the Sun - walking on a dream

Lada Gaga - so happy I could die

Run DMC - it's like that

J-Live - the upgrade

Taio Cruz - break your heart (remix)

Cyne - maintain

Daft Punk - technologic

Jay-Z (ft Kid Cudi) - already home

Kings of leon - sex on fire

Lupe Fiasco - little weapon

Michael Jackson - wanna be startin' somethin'

Mos Def & Talib Kweli - definition

MSTRKRFT - heartbreaker

N.E.R.D - you know what

Pharcyde - runnin'

Rick James - give it to be baby

Guns N Roses - sweet child o' mine

Oh my gosh I almost forgot to update you guys for week 4! Happy one month anniversary for me! :)

Just in case you're wondering, I have posted a pic of my huge bruise from snowboarding last weekend. I crashed into my cousin, Doug, after he fell and we both just laid there in the snow like frozen vegetables for a good five minutes trying to regain our strength to make it down the mountain. It's not the greatest pic and I took it about 3 days after the incident but trust me when I tell you it was way prettier in person the next day. But enough of that and on to the update!

So I've made a new discovery. No, I don't have a nubbin. I discovered this week that I really like running on Faiz's treadmill. He bought one of those fancy Reebok treadmills a couple months ago and I always figured I had my own at home -- even though it's nowhere near as fancy -- so I didn't bother using his. But you know what? (In a British accent) It's actually quite delightful. I didn't use to run on fridays but I think those will be my friday runs from now on.

I had a great weekend celebrating Eman's bday and also made some delicious Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins and Tandoori Chicken -- because they go so well together, right? ;)

Make it an awesome day and 'till next week!

I survived hell week!

Week 3 has been the most challenging thus far. I had one of the busiest work weeks and the very last thing I wanted to do each night was run -- but I did it anyway! Thursday was the toughest with a day full of difficult patients and me scrambling here, there, and everywhere. As much as I love my job, an 11 hour day with no lunch is enough to make anyone wanna pluck off their eyebrows. I respect my eyebrows too much to do that so I didn't, but I'm pretty sure you get my drift.

My thoughts on the way home Thursday were, "What am I going to eat for dinner? I'm starving. Oh shit, I still gotta run. But what will I have for dinner? I'm way too lazy to cook tonight."

I get home and my bro says he bought me a Freddy's sandwich. My dad used to buy us Freddy's sandwiches growing up (which were our favorite) and I haven't had one in over 5 years, but it always brings back happy memories of my childhood. That sandwich totally made my day and put whatever bummed out mood I was in to rest.

In the midst of my internal complaining I realized that there are so many people who don't even have an income and can't afford to eat anything at all. Each bite of that sandwich was more humbling than the last and I'm truly thankful for everyone and everything that have brought a positive impact in my life in one way or another.

Snowboarding was the perfect way to end the week. If only I wasn't so sore to run today!