Lagging. Lacking. Motivation to exercise.

Why is it that it's so difficult to keep up the intensity or consistency rather of working out -- but exercise AFTER you are finished is so worth it -- I always have a hard time getting myself to do it, but once I do, I am so glad I did!

I wish I could get into a better routine that is daily instead of two-per-day workouts for a while, then nothing for two days. But I suppose two days off is good for the body to recover.

I have been suffering from terrible allergies - not horrible yet but enough that it's semi-miserable. Something is blooming right now that's getting everyone!

This morning it was thundering, lightning and I had a sore throat when I woke up so I missed my 8 mile run through town with my coworker and her running group. I'm so sad I was not able to go!

Goodness gracious was I in good shape (WAS -- keyword)see photo of me from college:

But I have to look to the future -- today at 3pm, I get to meet my "little sister" for the first time -- she seems like such a neat girl! I am now in the "Big Brother/Big Sister" program mentoring a kid who needs someone to talk to!

So looking forward to finally meeting her.

Training: Boomtown 1/2 Marathon!

Joplin, MO.
July 11th!
I am very excited for this adventure and have hit the ground running with my training. I am blogging and doing social media for the event as the "face of the race" lol. :) I am so glad to have my blog followers, Twitter and Facebook friends, etc join me on this journey to the finish line!

This morning I worked out, last night I worked out, yesterday morning I worked out, etc etc-- I've been doing two a days. And it feels good ALREADY I can feel that my core is tighter, my legs etc are less "jiggly" and I have a spring in my step - endorphins are pumping!

I am so excited for this race.
I want everyone who can to begin training with me for it and we can all run together! It's not too late to register - plenty of time, just go to the boomtownrun.com website. You can also find "Boomtown Days 1/2 Marathon" on Facebook and Twitter search username @boomtownrun.

Most of my updates on the boomtown sites will says "Via @KODE/KSN reporter @Morgan Schutters" or something along those lines, so you'll know its ME who posted! :)

More updates to come. From now until the race, I'll be using this blog to catalog my progress and write about my difficult training and easy training, highs and lows, tips I've found work and don't, etc. And just plain running and fitness encouragement! Be accountable! Be active!

-Morgan

I Never Thought ...

I never thought I would go to a country music concert - but I did it! I went with friends Adrian T. Liz B. and Jessa L. to enjoy Jarrod Neiman and Lee Brice in concert.
They were fabulous.
It's funny because country musicians in general I've found sound wonderful live - which says a lot. Because let's be honest - with as much editing software out there now adays - anyone can sound good on record!
But live- that is the true test!
It was a fun time. My first trip ever to Miami (pronounced Mi-am-uh) Oklahoma - home to the "Buffalo Run Casino" which I see commercial ads on our station all the time! LOL.

Paint.TheBachelor.AmericanIdol.

What do you do!?

I am addicted to watching the Bachelor. And American Idol. Isnt it funny how you feel personally connected with the people on your favorite reality tv shows? And yet you don't even know them!

I had a great weekend - painted my bedroom (pictures to come!) Hung out with a new friend = Michele. With one "L" --! And got to go bowling. I love my friends. And family. My boyfriend and dog. I am so blessed! More to come, blog family. I just re-discovered my password for this blog so it's up and running again!

New Job at KODE

And so my adventures in TV continue.



I have accepted a reporting position at KODE/KSNF-TV in Joplin, Missouri; here's their facebook page for more info; just search for "KODE/KSN"

And you can visit their website here for the latest clips and information about their TV station just go to






I am very excited to make the move. It will be difficult to leave Kentucky as it is hard to move away from "home" anywhere. Though I was born and raised in North Carolina and will always be a Carolina girl, Kentucky has been my home for the past several years - as I went to college at Asbury (now University) and then took my first television broadcasting position at WYMT-TV in Hazard.





I interned at LEX-18 and WKYT-27 both in Kentucky and have many many friends in the bluegrass.



For this I am SO thankful.
But all that said, the move to Joplin, Missouri will be a good one - one which I continue to prepare for daily, and look forward to the transition.

All my love to my Kentucky family and to my new Missouri home, I tell you, "see you soon!"




I will continue to publish my adventures in reporting and the television business here on my blog "The Life and Times of Morgan Kathleen Schutters."

Thanks for following me!

God's blessings to all.

Morgan

Why do you work?

Great conversations tonight with friends. Intriguing, challenging... my friends make me think.

I was talking with Adrian T. about work ... why do we work?

Some might say they work to make money. Some say they work because that is what they love to do. They are passionate about their job, so it doesn't matter that they make barely enough money to get by ... because they love their job.

But he brought a new perspective to me about jobs tonight - he said that he works to make money so that he can spend his life doing the things he enjoys. What a unique perspective! And such a valid point. For some reason, I had never thought of that before - I just assumed everyone was like me and wanted a job they loved ... and that was their life. But imagine that - some people don't care about their job as long as they make enough money at it to do what they enjoy!

I love good discussions with others because it challenges me to think through other people's perspectives instead of always assuming everyone thinks the way I think - (which they certainly do not!)

Image

Just met with my image consultant, Sherry today.

She loved my blonde hair - needs some lowlights.

Bright colors - no whites under black - no capped sleeves.

Helped me with my makeup - what I had was what she wanted, she just enhanced.

Now I'm looking for some colored blazers to wear on air.

So exciting! I love her.

Accomplished a lot. She says I have a lot of potential and have made a lot of progress.

Hooray!