My Half Marathon journey! Tinkerbell Half recap

I signed up for 2 half marathons, within 3 months of each other, so I figured that would make me train for it!  Well was I wrong...  I trained for the first one, and it went fine, finished in 3:45 and I walked most of it.  Now move onto the second one.  It was a run through Disneyland and California Adventure, and the streets of Anaheim.  Well we jogged most of that!  So excited, especially after not training for the three months prior to that!  Well, finished in 3:35, and that was with waiting in lines for almost 20 minutes!  So I finished technically in 3:15!!!!!!!!!!!!  Yes I did PR for it!!!!

So how it starts, I woke up at 3:20 am in order to get ready. 3:20 AM!  Not a happy time to get up...  And I was not happy to get up, but I was excited to see what all the hype was about.  I picked up my friend and we headed to Disneyland, by 4 am...  again the hype kept us awake as we drove over to Disneyland, before the sun was up! 

We got to the starting line late so we were not allowed to go to our prospective corrals as they were already full, which was fine with me!  That meant I got to run with my friend =)  Waiting in line to start the race is where my hair got done =) 

This happened in 5 minutes thank you to Jody!!!!! ( And this was around mile 9 so we know it held well!)

The excitement, and support we had running this race was incredible!  I understand why people get addicted to running Disney marathons and why they shell out thousands of dollars to run them!    An amazing woman and her daughter, right around mile 9 were a God send.  They kept me jogging and running at a pace with me, encouraging me to keep going!  The pure joy that happened when I crossed the finish line I cannot even describe!!!!

And here it is folks!!!!!me crossing the finish line in my amazing tutu!  Made by A&E Custom Tutu's, you can find them on etsy =)  It was incredible!!!!  I think I will run it again next year, but for a charity =)

Oily Journey and Stresses

So, you may think this is a fad, but to me this is a way of life.  I am making an effort to live a healthier, happier life.  And included in that means oils, so along with getting better at posting, I am going to be posting recipes and such, and yes most of them will include oils.  If you have any questions or want to know more about them, I would be happy to share!  I did my research on which oils worked best for me, and Young Living won by a mile!  Today, is going to be the benefits of Lavender essential oil. A very terrible and sad thing happened this past week, my puppy woke up with paralyzed back legs. Vets believe he has a ruptured disk and it could be digenterative. We do not have the $10,000 to do surgery so we are going a different route. He is getting laser treatment along with medication to ease his pain and help him relax. Well, I don't know if you have a spirited dog, but mine has so much love and energy and not even medication can slow him down!!! As of right now this is my lil guy. He looks so sad doesn't he?

He wasn't sleeping, and had high anxiety! He can't move his legs for goodness sake!!! So he's frustrated, medication making him loopy, and not able to move or go to the restroom on his own. More about him a lil later.

And let's move on to my hubby who is challenged in the relaxing department. His mind goes at a constant rate, he's always thinking, coming up with solutions to problems. His mind never takes a break!  So I have 2 guys in my life who cannot relax! 

Enter in lavender. 

I have been diffusing this puppy all day, and even rubbing some on my puppy's paws! And wouldn't you know it! He conks right out! It relaxes him enough so he is not so tense!!! I have to tell you, to me, it is a miracle worker!!! And becoming my favorite lil bottle! You put 6 or so drops in a diffuser full of water, and wha la! Instant relaxation! I am not trying to sell any of you on this. I encourage you to learn on your own. I am just filling you all in on my successes! If you want more information, just ask.

Jillian's Oily Journey

I need to get better at this...

Wow, over 3 years since my last post and so much has happened.  I don't know if anyone even reads this anymore, but I wanted to see if I could somehow get better at this whole blogging thing.  Since my last post, we got a puppy, we got a house, and a new car.  Wes and I are coming up on our 4 year wedding anniversary!  Can you even believe it?!  I have done a heck of a lot of growing up as well.  Wes and I now lead our church young adults group and they bless me more than I can even say.  We have 3 weddings coming up for just couples in the group, we are in 2 and Wes is officiating 2 of the weddings as well.  Life is going well, and I think since it has been so long since I last said anything, that I will have to slowly explain everything, so bear with me, and you will get all the updates!

House hunting

Ok well to be fair, its condo or town home hunting, but to me its all the same.  We have been searching less than a month, seen almost 20 properties, and let me tell you-it is not easy.  Not only is it disappointing, its emotionally taxing.  Places that I didn't even want make me upset when they go off the market! hahahaha I am feeling a little lame at the moment.  I have no doubts in my mind that the perfect place will come up, but its already frustrating.  I keep looking up and trusting Him to guide hubby and me =)  I will hopefully keep you all updated!

~Jeremiah 29:11  For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

New Life

Wow, last time I posted on this I was getting married, and it was Thanksgiving.  Now I am MARRIED!!!!!!!! and it is almost my birthday.  My husband is the most amazing man I have ever met, everything I asked for and more than I could have hoped for.  I am so beyond happy and in love with my life =D

Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD! 1 Chronicles 16:10

wow I need to get on this more often...

wow so many things!!!! Holy crap! Ok so as you all know from my last post you all know I'm getting married. We had the place booked and everything planned out, then we got a call saying the location was red tagged and we no longer had a wedding location... ya I cried but it worked for the better bc the place we are now having it at was cheaper than the first one, and more of what I had in mind! I'm so excited!!!!! Less than 6 months to go!!!! Sooooo much to do! I will try to get on here more often and update on the goings on n my life, because there is never a dull moment!!!!!

exciting happenings!

So I'm getting married!!!!! Ya u all probably already knew that but I don't care, I had to say it! Its so exciting and I have so many ideas!!!!!!! Oh it seems like its all coming together!!!!! westinandjillian.ourwedding.com is our official website! Its none too exciting yet bc we haven't registered anywhere but the about us is written from the other perspective so its kinda fun! I will hopefully post more soon but I doubt it =)

our wedding website!!!!!

westinandjillian.ourwedding.com

So life is very interesting sometimes. And things happen I believe not only to test you but to make u stronger. I have been going through 2 weeks of hopefully getting stronger. I guess only time will tell. Lies r said, friendships are broken, and lines are crossed that should never be crossed. But I guess it is all for the better... It will be interesting to see what comes next, and how much more I can handle, but considering I'm still here and dealing, I think with God, I'm doing pretty well...

weird

so have u ever felt like a loser and like ur life is going no where? Thats where I am right now and whats sad is I know its not true, and its just a lie put n my head by satan but that doesn't mean that sometimes I don't let it get to me. Because sometimes we all do let stuff get to us. And it seems like increasingly more I feel like this and it just puts me n a funk and I don't like it!!!!!!!! So prayers would b awesome and God and I will try to hash this out... =)

December

As Christmas draws near and the year is rapidly coming to a close, it gets a person wondering about the future, and what is to come next. My best friend is getting married in a little over 7 months, I am so beyond excited for her and I can't wait for it, but it makes me reflect on my own life. Isn't it funny how you can everything planned out and one day it all changes and you no longer have any plans. And I am faced with the dilemma of what if I make a wrong choice? I feel like I'm at a point n my life where if I make a decision and its wrong I could screw up my whole life? And then also life is full of choices and how do you know until you make one if its right or wrong? I guess what I'm saying is I don't really know what to do, or where I should go from here, and to be honest, it scares the crap out of me...

Wow do I need to update this thing on a regular basis! hahaha ok so update... still no job and to be honest I think I am just scared to really try... I know it sounds weird but I don't wanna be rejected u know? But I am really gonna get on that. I'm trying! Prayers would be awesome! Oh and my grand parents r coming to stay at my house n like 2 days and my room is no where near ready so I will b cleaning for 2 days straight, again prayers would b awesome! I guess I just need prayer for strength, confidence, and grace because I think we all need a healthy dose of those every day!

guys

I was thinking today about stuff thats been happening to me and things that have been said to me, and I got to thinking, what makes guys think they can disrespect and talk to and treat women like they are objects? When did it become ok for a guy to call a woman a bitch because she won't dance with him or date him? It is every persons prerogative to choose who they want to date, or heck even talk to. Does that make a woman a bitch because she doesn't want to talk to you? No it doesn't. It just means that she doesn't want to talk to you, get over it and move on. Don't degrade and disrespect her because you got your feelings hurt. It happens deal and move on.

Ok wow its already August!

hahaha apparently I'm horrible at this whole blogging thing... I'm gonna try to be better I promise! Ok so let me see whats happened in the past few months... uuummmmmm I dated a guy who turned out to be an a-hole... big surprise there! hahaha oh my best friend is getting married in a year and I have been helping her with wedding planning which is so much fun! She bought her dress, has her caterer, and location! I'm sooo beyond excited for her! Still dealing with the male harem, as my friends have come to call it. The following of guys that I have, still haven't found the one yet. I figure I'm only 22 I have a long life ahead of me and I am still focusing on me and God so I really don't need a guy at the moment. It would be nice sometimes tho... I'm not lonely I'm just trying to deal with the being alone thing, u know? Some days are better than others but when u have people telling u that u are never gonna find anyone, thats when the hard days come. Trust me, I know I'm young and I know I have plenty of time to find one, and I'm not gonna settloe for just anyone... I want the perfect guy for me, and I know those people are just being stupid and are unhappy in their lives and I just pray for them, because theres nothing else I can do! :) Today is a good day though, I had lunch with the said engaged friend, and we went to Target, which is always a good day in my book!

Ok so so far this summer I have lost my job and trying to find a new one, but it has given me ample time to catch up with friends and to try to destress but I tell you sometimes its more stressful than not. I got to go to a friends beach house in Newport and I'm able to go line dancing a lot which I love! Its my favorite thing to do, plus its a fun way to workout. I've been trying to workout more which I have been so I feel better. Plus my birthday is coming up and is in like a month and a half! Not sure what I'm gonna do yet but I will soon :) So theres a mini update on me sorry its been so long!

Hello 2009

What a beautiful day it was to start off the new year of 2009! The sun was shining, the sky blue and I woke up to a house with my friends, 2 chihuahua's and the sound of the ocean! Thank u Katelyn for having me house sit, love u! hahaha Its the start of a new year, a brand new start! I've never been one to make resolutions, but I have decided somethings out.
1. I will worry more about myself than others, try and make myself happy.
2. Love where I'm at in life, no matter what the circumstances are, I'm going to love it.
3. Be joyful, with God's help, trust me, I can be joyful in even the most dire of circumstances!
4. Make sure my friends know how much I love them and appreciate them! They mean more to me than almost anything and without them, I don't know what I would do.
5. Live, laugh, love!

Everyone deserves to be happy, joyful and respected. I love u all more than words can say and your friendships to me are more precious than rubies, thanks Ally for the reference! Please don't ever forget that I love u, and wish u nothing but the best! With all my love, Jillian

December

So be proud this my second post in a month, so I am getting better! I went out on my fist date in pretty much ever, kinda sad but it was so much fun, we sat and talked for 7 hours. Ya we found stuff to talk about for that long, its so weird getting to know someone after being with someone else for so long. Some of my friends say they are proud but I'm not sure they really are. Kinda hard to explain but ya. My niece is getting more and more adorable as the days go on, and I love her more than anything! One of my besties Jenny comes in from Hawaii today and I am so excited to see her! But shes only here for like 2 weeks and then she goes back so her, Andrea, and I will be hanging out like non stop and having so much fun! So nothing really new to report, and hopefully I will have more next time!

ok so a lil late

well a lot has been going on since my niece was born. She is absolutely the most beautiful little girl I have ever seen! She is absolutely perfect!!!! School is school and the semester is almost over. Oh I went on my first date this last week, the guy is so sweet and I am so not used to that! We shall c how that goes but so much is going on and so much fun is being had! Here r some pics of my beautiful niece!




How gorgeous is she?!!!!!!! Amazing!

Officially Auntie Jillian!

Ok so I am now officially an aunt to an amazingly gorgeous baby girl name Brinkley Ann Cheo! She was born October 21, 2008 at 5:42 pm, 8lbs 5oz, 19 inches long. I could not be more excited or more proud! Katelyn is doing well, shes in pain but really who wouldn't be?! She did an amazing job and was such an amazing mom! I will post pics later but I had to post the most wonderful news in the world!!!!

Ok so I suck!

Hahahaha I really suck at this updating my blog thing. Well its been another 2 months since my last post and its obviously way too long cause sooooooo much has happened! KK has not had her baby yet but she is very, very close to it, I just had my 22nd birthday and it was a blast! Randy and Melissa got married, and it was a gorgeous wedding btw! We had KK's baby shower which turned out fabulous, if I do say so myself! It was truly a shower fit for a celebrity! And she looked/looks absolutely amazing! She looks like she hasn't gained like any weight and she has this amazing glow about her!







Some incredibly fun times!

wow so long!

Oh my goodness so so much has happened since my last post! I really need to get on here more often! I went to women's retreat the last week of May first weekend in August, and I had a blast! It was so nice just to get away and be with women that love Gods word and get to hang with some girlfriends too! Oh and my mommy! Shes so cute! It was such a blessing, oh and we met the speaker, she is the cutest I just wanna keep her!


So it was a blast, a weekend of rejuvination and those are some pics from it!