Fitness Check-In

Today I went for my longest run ever. I ran 1.62 miles in 14:45 minutes (according to my Endomondo app). I then followed it up with the 8 minute ab video on YouTube. I know it's not an impressive time or distance, but I'm making definite progress! I'm now over halfway to running a 5k.

First Day Of The Month

It's been over a week since my last post. Oops!

I have been quite busy since then. My summer class started on Monday. I'm taking Intermediate Spanish II at my community college to finish the foreign language requirement to graduate from the University of Iowa. This class is essentially a review of everything learned thus far. While the material itself is not challenging, the volume of coursework is a bit overwhelming. The class meets for four hours five day per week for three weeks. It's cramming an entire 16-week semester in to three weeks! On Wednesday I spent four hours outside of class doing homework. Over the weekend I have a presentation, a paper, several pages of workbook material, and two exam review sheets to do. I'll be working hard!

Last week my new camera came in the mail. I ordered the Canon Power Shot A3000 from Amazon. It's nothing new or flashy, but it's everything I need.

Maya hiding under the coffee table. It's her favorite spot.
Also, my boyfriend hiding in the background

This afternoon I made some almond flour chocolate chip cookies. They're delicious! I found the recipe here. I used dairy-free chocolate chips instead of regular ones to better suit my boyfriend's diet. I didn't use a butter substitute, though. He only seems to mind milk, cheese, and chocolate, but not other dairy products like butter and yogurt.

They're so yummy. I think I'll go have another!