Long time no post! It has been a very long time since I have posted a blog, and to be honest I have no excuses to give; other than the fact that I'm working three jobs and busy as all get out!
Here's a scoop at what is happening in the Kesterson household-or for that matter one household, two different roofs. Justin is currently in Las Vegas hosting the annual MSU-B softball tourney until Tuesday, February 15th. I spoke with him last night on the adventure and everlasting nights without sleep, due to softball not drinks, and no complaints were given just frustration that there isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done. For this reason I remind myself of what a hard working person Justin always is-he never complains. His work ethic inspires me to be a better person and work for what I want and never give up.
Life with Maxx in Billings, is well, life with a dog. Justin is thankful for Maxx and all 13lbs of love Maxx gives, though sometimes Maxx has been leaving too much love for Justin lately.
“Naughty dog Maxx!”
I laugh when I think about the time when Justin and I were dating and Justin said, “I’ll never walk a dog that small in my life!” Little did he know, we would be married two years later and he would be looking after Maxx, and might I mention, looking forward to coming home to Maxx’s wagging tail and endless games of catch with Chuck (Maxx’s toy pheasant).
While Justin and Maxx continue to reside in Billings, I’m continuously on the go. I’m still coaching volleyball for an Elite volleyball team, teaching, and working at PotteryBarn. With all three I’m often driving quite a bit-and honestly getting tired of driving but not getting tired of being busy. At the end of March I’ll add another job to the regime, track coach (also in Shoreline School District). My day will consist of teaching, track practice 3-4:30pm and then volleyball from 6-9pm or PotteryBarn. Throw in a couple track meets here and there and then volleyball tournaments on the weekends and viola-my chaotic schedule!
With both of us with quite different schedules we look forward to the times we spend together.
I’ve been impressed; though have never doubted our abilities to keep our marriage strong throughout our time away from each other. We rely heavily and solely on communication in between our visits to see one another-about every month, sometimes longer. However, to us, four days can seem like an entire month depending on how our day is going. I’m sure everyone can relate to this!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Year 2011
Out with the old, in with the new. Year 2011!
My time to complain-
I may sound so excited but for some reason, it's just another year. Nothing has changed, and Justin and I are still in two separate states working and pushing through every day. It's getting tiring. After a day where I spent wasted energy to get absolutely nothing accomplished, or so it feels like, all I want to do is come home, curl up on the couch and just sit next to Jus or have Maxx around to play tug-o-war with. It's the simple things in life I miss-my husband around and having time to do things I need to focus on (e.g. studying for my test, and not working so much). As you can tell I'm a little overwhelmed at the given moment, and sick to add to my list.
Okay-Complain train is over!
With all this being said, I have decided to attempt going back to the gym. By going back to the gym I don't mean working out every day. That's not the goal. The goal is to work off frustrations and the anxiety of having so much to do. It's my time to unwind and I don't like to think of it as getting in shape. Even though I'm doing that too. I've set an important date for this spring. No, no babies yet or thinking of mini-me's and mini-Justin's running about. I'm going to run a half-marathon and I'm trying to convince Justin to train for the same one (but, to no prevail, no commitment has been made on his part, yet).
Last week, my run was simply running from frustration. But in the midst, as I was running away (on a treadmill) I gained a rhythm I've never understood or experienced before. What seemed like five minutes was 30 minutes and I ran 3.5 miles. Go me! And for those of you who run, yes I'm slow, so please pass me when running, I won't catch up to you. That is, unless you stop to go tinkle on the side of the road.
So far this year, 2011, I have realized that I have had career goals for a long time, though I've never had goals for my own physical or emotional well being of keeping myself healthy and in shape past college. I've always been the athlete who had a gym membership and would go for a month at a time, work out hard, feel like I accomplished something (maybe losing 5 lbs), then retreat back to working, coaching and keeping myself busy. I have never really gained the importance of why I should continue to be healthy until now. Healthy in the way I see fit; working out with a goal in mind, accomplishing that goal and continuing to be aware of what I am eating. There are two types of diets; the no fun, hate this but I'm doing it because I'm simply want to lose some extra lbs. and be "skinny" or the conscious eater, who eats to fuel the body with nutritional value and not deprive the simple sweets in life. I choose diet #2, not to lose, but if I do great-but to be healthy inside and out.
As life continues I need to keep reminding myself about the simple things that continually make me happy. Number One, my husband and the goal of being together by the end of the year; Number 2, working in the schools everyday-not worrying about next year; Number 3, training for a half marathon for my own well-being; Number 4, enjoy time with family and finally Number 5, take time off and enjoy a vacation!
My time to complain-
I may sound so excited but for some reason, it's just another year. Nothing has changed, and Justin and I are still in two separate states working and pushing through every day. It's getting tiring. After a day where I spent wasted energy to get absolutely nothing accomplished, or so it feels like, all I want to do is come home, curl up on the couch and just sit next to Jus or have Maxx around to play tug-o-war with. It's the simple things in life I miss-my husband around and having time to do things I need to focus on (e.g. studying for my test, and not working so much). As you can tell I'm a little overwhelmed at the given moment, and sick to add to my list.
Okay-Complain train is over!
With all this being said, I have decided to attempt going back to the gym. By going back to the gym I don't mean working out every day. That's not the goal. The goal is to work off frustrations and the anxiety of having so much to do. It's my time to unwind and I don't like to think of it as getting in shape. Even though I'm doing that too. I've set an important date for this spring. No, no babies yet or thinking of mini-me's and mini-Justin's running about. I'm going to run a half-marathon and I'm trying to convince Justin to train for the same one (but, to no prevail, no commitment has been made on his part, yet).
Last week, my run was simply running from frustration. But in the midst, as I was running away (on a treadmill) I gained a rhythm I've never understood or experienced before. What seemed like five minutes was 30 minutes and I ran 3.5 miles. Go me! And for those of you who run, yes I'm slow, so please pass me when running, I won't catch up to you. That is, unless you stop to go tinkle on the side of the road.
So far this year, 2011, I have realized that I have had career goals for a long time, though I've never had goals for my own physical or emotional well being of keeping myself healthy and in shape past college. I've always been the athlete who had a gym membership and would go for a month at a time, work out hard, feel like I accomplished something (maybe losing 5 lbs), then retreat back to working, coaching and keeping myself busy. I have never really gained the importance of why I should continue to be healthy until now. Healthy in the way I see fit; working out with a goal in mind, accomplishing that goal and continuing to be aware of what I am eating. There are two types of diets; the no fun, hate this but I'm doing it because I'm simply want to lose some extra lbs. and be "skinny" or the conscious eater, who eats to fuel the body with nutritional value and not deprive the simple sweets in life. I choose diet #2, not to lose, but if I do great-but to be healthy inside and out.
As life continues I need to keep reminding myself about the simple things that continually make me happy. Number One, my husband and the goal of being together by the end of the year; Number 2, working in the schools everyday-not worrying about next year; Number 3, training for a half marathon for my own well-being; Number 4, enjoy time with family and finally Number 5, take time off and enjoy a vacation!
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