On Wedneday I did...

...this for 2.5 hours and didn't fall once!  (hey that's me!)

 ...ate these (nom nom pretzels and beer cheese)

 ...drank one of these (mmmm beeeeeer)

  

at this place (Hofbrauhaus in Pittsburgh)

...but didn't do any of this (oops!)

And tonight is going to consist of more of this

 and this

at this place

so I'm REALLY gonna feel like this (a blob) tomorrow

BUT (it's a BIG BUT... get it BIG BUTT... like on me... no? oh... ok...)

Quality time with friends during the Christmas Season is truly PRICELESS (even if my ass is growing larger by the minute...)

::Shakes Fist::

This post is going to be completely random because I'm in a weird mood:


1.  Apparently, I work with some gross women.  Not only does our office have a toilet seat sprinkler who chooses not to clean up after they sprinkle so the next seat sitter gets a wet tush, but we also seem to have a toilet seat pooper, yes this woman poops on the toilet seat and doesn't clean it up, and a booger flicker.  That lovely individual must pick her nose while on the pot and flings it onto the door.  Lovely, justflippinlovely.  The worst part about it all, our bathroom is only used by our floor, so I work directly with the woman/women who does one, two and perhaps all three. Gross ::shakes fist::


2.  I made a terrible mistake by not packing enough healthy food for breakfast and completely forgot to pack my lunch, too.  My stomach has been grumbling since about 10:00. Damn you deliciously, delightful Oakmont bakery cookies that just jumped into my mouth. ::Shakes fist::


3.  I'd like a do-over of yesterday, please.  My last day off from my Christmas break was not nearly as productive as it should have been.  I slept in and was therefore extra lazy and decided to postpone going to the gym so that I could snuggle with my pup Rolo. 

I had 3.5 miles to log on the treadmill because the weather was completely miserable and running outside was not happening.  After lazing around most of the morning, I decided to see a movie with the boyfriend.  The Adventures of Tintin.  My God could that movie be any more boring?  It dragged on FOR-EV-ER (in my best Squints voice from the Sandlot). I'd like a refund and those 2 hours of my life back, please. After the movie, instead of going home and going to the gym to run, I decided to stop over and visit with my brother Bob and his wife Terri and my nephew Emry.  This was the only part of yesterday I'd keep the same.  I mean look at this kid, how cute is he?  He absolutely loved my pink converse.  I kindly asked for them back so I could leave and he shook his head no and walked away.  

Needless to say, by the time I got home I ended up blogging, watching some tv shows and reading some Chelsea Handler on my Kindle.  Yup that whole running thing never happened.  Guess I have to hurry home, run 3.5 miles on the treadmill, change and then go ice skating and drinking for Lucy's birthday, instead of just enjoying a night out off from the gym and out with friends.  :shakes fist:


4.  Oh and did I mention, it's snowing.  :shakes fist:

It's the Holiday Season

"He puzzled and puzzed till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. Maybe Christmas, he thought... doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps... means a little bit more!" 
- How The Grinch Stole Christmas


As stated in earlier blog posts, I was a big grinch this year.  Luckily, Christmas ended up being much better than I had anticipated.  I am very lucky to have such a wonderful family.  I know I often take them for granted and I'm not proud of that; it's something I will be working on this year as well.


I still owe a blog post about my family and I'll get to that in the very near future.  It will be a long mama jamma of a post because I have a huge family.
  
This is going to be a very short blog post.  Basically, I had the warm fuzzies the entire weekend. I was happy and surrounded by people I love and people who love me.  My boyfriend finally met my brothers and things seemed to go really well with that.  Life is good.  I have a lot to be thankful for...  for more holiday cheer read this blog by my oldest brother.  Basically sums it all up!


fit dad or fat dad?


You should probably also start to follow his blog....just sayin'.

Please tell me why I signed up for the half marathon...

So today I ran the furthest distance I've ever run, 5 miles.  I know, it's not that far in the grand scheme of things, but it was far for me, and it wasn't easy either.  It was 30 degrees and a little snowy and I ran around my neighborhood, which is full of hills.  I could have taken the easy way out, and gone to the local park to run a flatter course, but decided that was cheating. So off I went.

Here were my mile times:
Mile 1 - 9:55
Mile 2 -10:11
Mile 3 -10:10
Mile 4 -10:21
Mile 5 -10:05
TOTAL - 50:42

Miles 2-4 were the hardest miles for me.  I wanted to quit so many times. Instead, I kept repeating a message that my friend Sarah had sent me earlier in the day...
"Ben (from Ben Does Life) ran a 10k at 300+lbs. You got this."
She and I have recently become obsessed with exercise and weight loss blogs. There are some truly inspiring people out there and reading their stories is such a motivator. It's amazing how much the human body can handle and how much a person can accomplish if they just push themselves.  Do you have a favorite weight loss/fitness blog?  Share with me!
Anyways, back to the run.  During miles 2-4, all I could think about was "how am I ever going to run a half marathon? I can barely run 5 miles without dying" I wonder if the day will ever come that running gets any easier.  I never want it to be "easy".  If it was easy, everyone would do it.  I want it to be a challenge. I just wish I had more of those good run days.  You know, the days where you feel like you can just run forever.  It's a glorious thing, but also few and far between.  And the worst part about it is the fact that you never know on a given day just what kind of run day you're going to have.  Will you have the type of run where everything fits just right?  The weather is spot on, your breathing is under control and your muscles do not tire easily.  Or will you have the dreaded run where your legs feel like bricks and each step takes more energy than you can hardly stand and you think about walking every few minutes. It's one of the most frustrating parts of running, but I guess also one of the most rewarding.  Those tough workouts make you appreciate those glorious runs so much more (also wise words from Sarah).
So my legs are tired now, but I did it. I ran 5 miles! If you had told me that a year ago I probably would have laughed at you.  I'm not a runner, I've never been a runner.  I've always been athletic, but running a mile was enough for me. So, although it was a struggle and it wasn't very fast, I did it! Only 8 more miles to go... oy!

2012 Goals and Resolutions

In 2012 I want to (in no particular order):

1.  Create a blog and post 3 times a week minimum, but preferably daily.

This one is off to a good start...

2.  Live a more informed life.

I have done a piss poor job of keeping up with the news and what's going on locally, in the US and the world. I recently joined Twitter and I feel like it's going to be a great tool for this (follow me @TrishO221).  I didn't join Twitter to post every little thing I do at every minute of the day. Gross. I joined because it's up to date information and articles right at my fingertips (how did we live before smart phones?!) Facebook has been a lackluster source of information lately and most days it just makes me mad. I am so happy that you are all out there getting married and having babies, but must it be the only thing you post about??  Come on friends!

3. Always be 10k ready.

My goal in 2011 was to always be 5k ready.  I didn't really get to that point until later in 2011, mostly because of my stupid IT band injury, but I got there and I kept that 5k ready goal for majority of 2011.  The 10k goal for 2012 will begin as soon as I run 6 miles for the first time.  According to my 1/2 marathon training plan, that is not too far away (EEK!).  At any point in 2012 I want to be able to go out and run a 10k race and finish without walking.  I think that's a reasonable goal, don't you?  What's 6.2 miles anyway (insert sarcasm font here)?

4. Buy a house by my 27th Birthday.

This is already in the works.  More to follow in later posts, but I should be a homeowner by the beginning of February (my birthday is Feb. 21)! Woot!

5.  Run my first 1/2 marathon.

Scheduled for May 6, 2012. Training has already commenced.  Bring it on!! Rule #76 No excuses, RUN like a champion!

6. Obligatory yearly weight loss goal.  Lose 12 pounds and eat healthier.

I've lost 15 pounds since June 2011.  I've recently been eating complete junk and drinking way too much beer so after the holidays, it's back to healthy eating.  I've always been a curvy girl, sadly more curvy in the lower regions than in the upper regions, but it's genetics, eh?  I don't want to lose my junk in the trunk; I just want to be a healthier version of me, which right now probably requires that a few more lbs come off. So 10 more would be fabulous.  15 would be awesome.  20 would be INCREDIBLE.  I'm trying to keep it a realistic, attainable goal of 12 for 2012! This is the app I use on my phone to track my calorie intake, water consumption and exercise.  Myfitnesspal has been a great tool for me, and maybe it will be for you, too.  Try it out!

7. Be a positive influence in the lives of friends and family.

I've been known to be a bit of debbie downer. I have my moments and my funks that are hard to snap out of when they are happening. For example, it's 3 days until Christmas and I'm basically the Grinch.  I just want nothing to do with the holiday season, therefore, I vow that 2012 will be the happiest Christmas ever. I know this is a pretty broad goal and I'm not really sure how I'll even track it, but I'm going to think before I say things that might come off too harshly. I'm going to try to think and say positive, happy thoughts, even if I don't always want to do so. I don't want to "take a turn to negative town".  Can anyone name that movie quote?

Well that's about all I have for now. I'm sure this list will grow as the year goes on and I think of more things.  I think these goals are realistic and attainable.  

BRING ON 2012!

"With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Finding Nemo

Well this whole blog idea has been a long time coming and I guess it's going to finally become a reality. Obligatory first boring tantalizing blog entry.


Who am I?
My name is Trish, I'm 26 and currently living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  I have numerous nicknames, including Trishy Fishy, hence the blog title. Witty, I know (Thank you Sarah!).  I'm the youngest child in my family and also the only girl (more on the family later). I have a dog name Rolo, a chihuahua who is 6 years old, that holds a special place in my heart, even if he is a grumpy old man.  I'm a project manager, play volleyball, love to eat (probably more than I should), enjoy baking, reading and book club discussions, beer tastings and my new obsession RUNNING!  I've signed up for my first half marathon in Pittsburgh on May 6, 2012 (more on this later, too). 


Why am I blogging?  
2011 was an interesting year filled with plenty of high highs and low lows.  I'm planning on making 2012 a year of accomplishment in numerous aspects of my life and documenting them on this blog is going to be a way to see everything I've done, and everything I need to work on the years to follow. 


I'm creating this blog for me, as a way to document my successes, my failures and everything in between.  I'd love for people to read and follow me along on this journey, but whether they do, or do not, will not affect the overall outcome.  I have some great ideas for this blog and even have some guest bloggers lined up to provide some laughter and information that will motivate and inspire me, and hopefully others, on this tale of 2012.


Goals for 2012 will be covered in my next post. I know, I know, you can't wait to see them in all of their glory.  Patience is a virtue my friend.