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Octboldintentions 

I am pretty happy with how September shook out. We didn't get outside nearly as much as I would have liked (seriously, I am no good at handling a heat wave and a baby at the same time) but I did get my library card and dove back into reading. And I am thrilled to have more photos hung on our walls.

September was also insanely busy as I worked furiously on the Get Quilty eCourse. It's almost ready to launch and I'm at that point that occurs during any huge project where I can't for the life of me fligure out why I decided to do this, so I know I've poured my heart into it. Hoping to add some finishing touches and get that listed in the next day or so.

After wrapping up such a big work project, I always feel like I have oodles of free time. (It's a facade, but it feels that way.) I'm looking forward to some "just for fun" creativity and more exercise this month. My bold intentions for October celebrate that :

  1. decorate the house for autumn.
  2. spend 5-10 minutes a day stretching.
  3. prepare for a 10k race.

The decorating will most likely involve buying pumpkins and stringing felt & paper garlands. Like a crazy person, I signed Paul and I up for a 10k on November 3rd. Partly because I'd love a race as motivation, but mostly because this one looks like a perfect one to run together (there's wine at the finish line). Paul has never ran in an organized race before! This will be my fourth total and second 10k. (Read more about my running adventures here.) And the stretching is because I feel like I spent the last month either hunched over my sewing machine/computer keyboard or holding Ellerie and my shoulders, neck and back are paying for it, big time.

October! I love you, already. Please bring some cooler weather.

p.s. these are my running shoes.

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18 responses to “october bold intentions.”

  1. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    I love reading your blog. I also worked for myself in a creative field before having my son (now 13 months) and found it to be a tremendous learning curve to no longer have all that time available to do things. I knew things would be different when I had a baby and obviouslyyyy I loved him SO much, but I sometimes wondered in those early days why people had babies – it was hard to find a spare moment to feed myself let alone do anything I actually wanted to do! So I relate big time to your posts. I slowly figured things out and also signed up for a race and joined a running group, which was the best thing I could have done. That “me time” was so beneficial and necessary, of course for my body but even more so for my mind. I look forward to continuing to read your blog and following along with your journey! Enjoy your 10k πŸ™‚

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  2. Emily Avatar

    I cannot even tell you how excited I am about this quilting e-course. I think about it pretty much every day and just got a coupon in the mail from Joanns and thought YES! FOR MY QUILT!

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  3. Ffion Avatar

    Looking forward to seeing your e-course published πŸ™‚ Makes me want to get into quilting… not something I’ve ever tried before!

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  4. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    How do you like those shoes? I look at them every week on Sierra trading post, but I haven’t yet tried the minimalist thing so I’m not so sure where to start. Was it difficult to adjust your stride?
    Also love your posts!
    Cheers!
    Destiny

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  5. Janet K Avatar
    Janet K

    I love the Fall & all my Fall decorations! Look into a Doorway pec stretch. This is one that most people need, but mostly new moms. Stetching out the front of your chest will help your neck and shoulders relax.

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  6. Megan Avatar

    Thanks for the link for your shoes! I love the colors!

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  7. Debra Avatar

    I love October! I can’t imagine it ever being really hot though. When does it start to get colder for you guys over there? Good luck for your race!

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  8. JC Carter Avatar

    I just stumbled onto your blog today and I am in love with it. It is everything that I love, with a beautifully unique style.
    PS. Your daughters name is beautiful, my brothers name is Elliery.

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  9. elise blaha Avatar

    totally agree. I have thought WHY do people do this?! many times. πŸ™‚ But other times I am so thrilled I can’t handle it. What a bizarre thing – this raising kiddos. And hooray for running.

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  10. elise blaha Avatar

    I have been running minimalist for a few years. I would not suggest going right to these from “normal” running shoes .. .they are pretty extreme. πŸ™‚ I like them, but I fear I bought a 1/2 size too small… they are tight!

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  11. elise blaha Avatar

    I will! thanks for the suggestion!

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  12. belinda Avatar
    belinda

    Exercise is essential for keeping your sanity as a young Mom. Try reflexology for back and neck. There are some really good videos on Youtube that will show you how simple it is to do. It truly does help and I have found it to work quickly.

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  13. Shana Norris Avatar

    I can’t wait to see how you decorate for fall, Elise.
    Good luck with that run. My first dive back into running following the birth of my last child was a 10k and it was incredibly empowering!

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  14. Mel Avatar

    Ooh, I cannot wait for the quilt ecourse!! Such perfect timing, tooβ€”so many of my friends have gotten engaged! Wedding gift time πŸ™‚

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  15. JenEverAfter Avatar

    Yes, kids make organizing your time VERY difficult. But I’m at the other end – my two girls are now in school full-time – and I barely know what to do with myself! The phases of a woman’s life are so varied and drastic and…. sudden! Keeps everything interesting, though!

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  16. J3SS1C4 Avatar

    Looks like a great month ahead! Good luck with the race! I can’t even run 5k at this point… I’d love to be able to run, but I really am bad at it! lol

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  17. CiJi S. Avatar
    CiJi S.

    I will be running a half marathon on Nov 3 here in San Diego! πŸ™‚ Good luck with your 10k!!

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  18. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    Sweet, thanks for the reply. I have read about the Merrill’s being a bit more bare…so to speak. I’m interested to try something though, I was really inspired after I read born to run a few years ago…so much so that I rarely buy new running shoes.

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