Running and other things

So, I've been averaging a run about twice a week since school let out in May. I was hoping that when school started back (2 weeks ago today) that I could get back into my 3 times a week. No such luck so far. The first week I only ran once. My watch was dead that Monday, so I'm not exactly sure how long or how far I ran. I don't remember all the circumstances for the following week and why I didn't run again, but I didn't. The next run was a week ago today. It was decent, 2.51 in 30 minutes. Next was Thursday, in Pensacola and 85% humidity. Oh, how it was hard to breathe in that, but I managed 2.3 in 27.50. Surprisingly, the first mile clocked in at 9.40. I've NEVER done a mile that fast. NEVER. Maybe that's why the 2.10 to make 30 seemed like an eternity and I stopped. I got back out today and did 2.33 in 30. I was sluggish today. Couldn't get into the run even though I tried. I usually can do the first mile without much of a problem, but at 0.75ish I had to walk for a little while. The last 5 minutes were great. I got settled into the run just in time to stop. At this point, I'm planning on getting out again Wednesday. The morning weather has cooled off considerably (in the 60s!) so it's been really nice.

I'm working on a project in my bathroom. It needs to be painted. I took most of the wallpaper off one day last week. All that is left is what is behind the toilet. Also, the popcorn ceiling was falling over the shower, so I made the decision that I was just going to take all of it off. I did that this afternoon. It was easy, but VERY messy. I swept up what I could, vacuumed up more, and will have to mop to get the rest up. I'm planning on painting the ceiling a bright white and the walls the sage green that was supposed to go in Kristin's room before she was born. I've found a shower curtain at Target that is brown and has the same shade of green in it as the paint. I think I might mix and match green and brown accessories and maybe change all the drawer knobs from polished brass to chrome to go with the faucets. I would love to do something brushed, but we can't change the faucets right now. We just put these in less than 2 years ago. Project when this one is finished is to either paint the kids rooms or repaint their bathroom. Both need to be done...