Music:
This Isn't Everything You Are by Snow Patrol - I love when a group has such a distinct sound, you can hear a song on the radio and you instantly know it's by a certain band. That's what happened with this song when I heard it on the radio a couple of weeks ago. It's a heavier song, but I really like the phase "This Isn't Everything You Are" as I think it's our natural tendency to sort of link our identity or worth with something like a relationship, career, or something big you are working towards (like for me, the CFA). So it's good to remember: This Isn't Everything You Are.
Books:
Another big reading month. 77 hours of studying, 5 books finished.
The Midwife's Confession by Diane Chamberlain - I checked this out after Kelly raved about it - and it was a great book. It's about 2 friends who are dealing with the aftermath of their friend's suicide, and are trying to figure out what brought her to take her life. It's obviously a heavy subject, but it's an intriguing, fast read.
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah - This was the April book for our blogger book club. It was pretty good. I am not a big fan of Kristin Hannah's book, but I did like this one. The main characters kind of annoyed me at certain points, though. I think it's art to have flawed characters that don't annoy the reader, honestly.
I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak - I loved The Book Thief so decided to check out the other book by this author. I think I would have liked it more had I not read The Book Thief first, as the bar was pretty high. It was a good read with a good message, though.
The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks - I haven't read a Nicholas Sparks book in years, but requested this from the library after a friend told me it was a good read. As usual, it was a fast, easy, sort of mindless read, which is what I needed...
Single State of the Union - This book is a collection of essays written by single women on topics such as career advancement, child rearing, living alone, and traveling. I can't say I agreed with the view of all the authors of the various essays, but there were quite a few where I found myself nodding my head in agreement.
Miles:
This was another strong running month for me. I finished off with 87 miles. I increased my long runs up to 10 miles. My goal is to be at 14 by the time the CFA is behind me, and I know I'll be ready for that kind of distance increase. I feel good about the base I'll have going into marathon training.
I've also continued to bike - usually 1-2 x's a week on the stationary bike in my condo gym. And the nice ride bikes are back out, so I bike to/from work, the grocery store, church, birthday parties, you name it!
Looks:
Oh look, another bathroom shot. I really need to get a full length mirror... Anywho, this is my favorite outfit of April. The cardigan is new (another item I bought with my 50% off coupon at BR). I love that color of pink, and it looks especially good with navy. I think navy is the new black.
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I love navy, too. I think it works well with colors black may not.
77 hours of studying? Holy moly!
I am planning on lots of mindless books for my upcoming cruise, ha, and The Lucky One is already on the list! The movie was pretty cute, so I expect the book to be good, too. :)
I love the pink sweater! And the fact that you got it 50% off! My mind gets dizzy thinking about all that studying! I'm glad the end is in view! Running will be a good replacement for studying!
Love that color on you! I am a huge fan of adding some bright/spring colors to my wardrobe this spring (although it's not been very springlike!) and summer. Your hair is SO long! Looks great =)
Way to go on all the hours of studying + books + miles you ran. That's awesome :)
That is a beautiful color and you wear it well!
The only book that I've read out of your list is the The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks. Kind of sad! But I am a sucker for a sappy book or movie :)
You had a big month of studying, reading and running!!!
I love that pink cardigan on you! And your hair looks so gorgeous after you hot roll it too!
I'm currently adding all of these books to my "to read" list! :) Thanks for the suggestions.
I haven't read any of those books. I do have Winter Garden ready at the library; I just have to go and pick it up. I know I am late on the book club front, but wanted to read it anyway.
Love the pink sweater! It is so Springlike! I love the classic navy and white with a pop of color!
I still can't believe how much you studied PLUS got other things done! You only have one more month though! Phew. I think you need a June mini-reward when you are done!
I am so impressed with your mileage this month, especially since you logged 77 hours of studying for the CFA! You are a beast! (But a very cute one in that pink cardigan!)
I loved your outfit! I'm glad that you liked Midwife's Confession- I think I am going to read the Lucky One soon because I need a good mindless read!
You are such an inspiration! I don't even want to know the number of hours of studying I have done, and I am not organized enough to even figure it out!
What I have been keeping track of is miles though and I cannot wait to add those up soon! :)
That is a really good picture of you and way to go with getting all of your runs in on top of the endless hrs of studying! I really should be studying myself for my licensure test but instead here I am reading blogs.
I LOVE that Snow Patrol song! I can't believe you studied for 77 hours AND read 5 books. You're so well organized it makes me feel like a mess. Ha :) Good job!
I'm amazed with all that you do! The heavy studying hours, working, and all those miles for running!
I bet you're getting excited to train! I miss running!! I haven't done so outdoors in about 2 weeks. This is the little spurt of the year where my allergies are freaky bad + it's super hot outside! Right now it 80 degrees and it's 7 am.
So I turn to the "dredmill" when I feel like pounding out a few miles. Otherwise, I'm just doing weight training & boxing.
Love you in the pink cardigan! You hair look beautiful, by the way!
I LOVED the Midwife's Confession. First book I've read so fast in a while (granted, I don't read much, but still).
I LOVE navy. I think it looks better on me than black does.
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