Finals Week is Over! ♥

I don't know if the past week could have been more stressful than it already was. A dance final, a speech, two journals, and two analises... Yeah, psycho. 

CRAZIER?

I'm already registered for 12 credit hours during fall semester. I'm taking Intermediate English, Biology 1010 w/ a lab, US Government and Politics, and a meditation class. (For my lifelong wellness credit.) As much as I hate finals week, I am looking forward to school in the fall. I figure since I plan on being in school for the next 10 years, I might as well enjoy it..

I only trained on Monday this week, cause school was crazy, and David was sick. I spent a bunch of time with him, so I'm praying I don't catch it. I'm planning on running tomorrow before I head up to Logan to stay the night at my sister's house before the race. 

I brought David a couple herbal remedies today, and it was pretty funny... His family has never been into that stuff, and I'm pretty sure his dad thought I was trying to grow him a third arm... But alas, he will be feeling better in no time thanks to my "witchcraft."

Random note!!!

My Guilty Pleasure:

HULU

I am currently mildly obsessed with "Pretty Little Liars." It's something I'm slightly ashamed of, because I'm not usually into the girly-girl, drama-drama shows that are all over television.... But I LOVE it. *Crazy face grin...*

PHOTOGRAPHY

My grandparents were visiting from California this weekend. I was so happy to see them, and they were so happy to see their baby great-granddaughter! 

Great Grandma with the The Cutie

Great-Grandpa, and Littlest Auntie with The Cutie

Grandma (My momma) with The Cutie

The wedding last weekend was really fun too. I'll have to share some of those photos in my next post. They'll all have David Terry's watermark on them (Photographer David, not to be confused with the other David, they're different people.)

Also, I have all kinds of fun fashion things that I don't have time to post now, but I spent quite some time internet "window shopping" today, so I have a few new obsessions.

'Til next time,

Love, Morgan.

 

Don't Fight Forces, Use Them.

PHOTOGRAPHY

As I said in my last post, I had the opportunity to photograph a wedding yesterday. It was a really fun wedding, and the couple was so cute! Here's a few of my favorite shots from last night.

They were married in the LDS Oquirrh Mountain Temple

Ring Ceremony

The couple with their groomsmen and bridesmaids.

First Dance...

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Guess who ran a full 5k on the treadmill on Tuesday!!! That's right, my friends, I did! I was so unbelievably stoked. 

My Current 5k Time:

31 minutes 3 seconds.

Tonight, David and I are going for a run on a trail. Since my 5k next weekend is going to be outside, I need to start practicing outside. Running on grass or dirt is better for your muscles, so we're hitting up a dirt trail. I know that running outside is harder, so I'll let you know how it goes.

I'm also being a little bit naughty with my eating habits lately. It's so hard to eat healthy when I'm busy! My goal for the next couple weeks is to put together a menu (Thank God for Pinterest), and FOLLOW IT. The following is the hard part.

If I don't get outta here, I'm never gonna get on that trail, so I'm off!

Love, Morgan.

Infatuated and Inflamed...

I spent a little bit of time browsing Modcloth today, and "Oh my God." I found the cutest boots! I have never been this obsessed with a pair of shoes in my life! I had to put together an outfit for them. 

Sad part of the story:

The boots are only available in size 6... I'm determined to find them in my size! They're also a bit out of my price range, but I will save my pennies if I have to!

Sweater: Modcloth  Skinny Jeans: Forever 21  Booties: Modcloth

Also, check out Frayed Threads for a Forever21 give away!!!
http://frayed-threads.blogspot.com/2012/03/birthday-extravaganza.html


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Last night's workout:

-Run 1 mile

-Sauna 15 minutes

-Run 1 mile

-20 flights on the stair machine

-Pectorals 20 reps (40 lbs.)

-Lap Pull Downs 20 reps (75 lbs.)

-Abdominals 50 reps (60 lbs)

-Lower back presses 40 reps (95 lbs)

Needless to say, I am sore today!

The chiropractor did his job, and I am running again. I've definitely lost some cardio fitness, cause those couple miles were torture. I need to find a way to stay entertained on the treadmill.

Keep your eye out for my next post, I'll share some of my favorite green smoothie recipes. All the nutrients, none of the bitter taste (for those of us who aren't too keen on veggies)!

Love, Morgan

Irksome Injury...

It seems that, no matter how hard I try, my passions and hobbies interfere with each other. Another of my passions is horseback riding.

Lily and I (A horse from my adventures at scout camp.)

About a week and a half ago, I took a pretty knarly spill off the horse I've been working with (Her name is Mystique). I landed on my hip, scraped across my back and shoulders, then konked my head on the ground pretty hard. I only had on visible battle scar:

But as it turns out, I hurt myself pretty good in that fall. 

I went running about a week after my fall and felt like I was going to throw up afterwards. Didn't think much of it. Maybe I pushed myself to hard.

When I went running a few days later, I couldn't run more than .33 miles without feelings dizzy and getting a headache. Turns out I misaligned my spine pretty good when I fell off Mystique.

I went to the chiropractor today, and he talked to me, examined me, tested, me, and x-rayed me... Then proceeded to tell me that he would need a day to process the x-rays, and that I should come back tomorrow. I was so upset! Here I am, thinking I would get to go running tonight, and the doctor doesn't even start to fix me! 

I made an appointment for tomorrow, and I'm hoping he'll fix somethings. I'm a running junky, I need my workout tomorrow!

[Plus, I'm losing valuable training time. My 5k is in 26 days!!!}

Everyone cross your fingers for me!

Love, Morgan