If you follow me on twitter then you may have already seen this:
My divorce was finalized yesterday. After about a year, it is done. Hallelujah. I will talk a little bit more about it all on Monday but for now just know I am on cloud 90000000000.
After the news I hit the gym for a sweat in my eyeballs workout. 30 minutes on the rower, 10 minutes on the stair climber and 30 minutes on the spin bike while watching the Tour de France. No more stress + endorphins= I was pretty happy!
And then we were off to California. Brooke flies a bunch and so she has gotten really used to it and just watches cartoons so I was able to read Women’s Running on the flight.
As I read this tip Beyonce’s song ‘Run the World (Girls)’ was playing in my head. Keep it up ladies!
So far so good in San Diego!
Run hard this weekend!!!
I hope you are having an amazing weekend so far!!!
107 comments
Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona
I’m glad you’ll be less stressed out now. Have fun in California.
Katie
Congratulations Janae :) That has got to be a good feeling. Hope you have the most wonderful weekend!
Michelle D
Ahh Janae I’m so happy to hear it’s finally all over!! I can’t believe it took so long. Now you can relax and enjoy life with your little cutie. Enjoy your weekend!
Hollie
Not many life events deserve the raise the roof emoji. Yesterday was one of them. I’m so happy for you Janae.
Katie @ happygokatie
It’s wonderful to see you so happy!! You have come so far and accomplished so much since last year, it is truly amazing.
Megan @ The Skinny-Life
Congratulations! You’re embarking on the next chapter of your life!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
Woohoo! Sweet relief. So happy for you! Celebration certainly in order this weekend :)
Nikki @ grab your kicks
I bet you’re feeling fantastic! I’m sure it’s gotta feel good to have that behind you and start looking ahead to new things! Congrats, Janae!
Rebecca@Runningfoodbaby
YAY!!!! I’m glad that it is done and you can now fully move on to your next adventure.
I feel like I should sent you a congratulatory cupcake
Erica { EricaDHouse.com }
Yay for freedom!
Lindsay
Congratulations! It will be amazing to have feel the freedom from this stressful situation, and leave parts of your old life in the past! Have a great time in San Diego.
Bridget
That is so great that you’ll be able to move on with your life and really put that garbage behind you!! I’ve never seen that magazine! Do you like it better than runners world???
Allie (Live Laugh Eat)
As the pig in the Geico commercial says, “weeeeeee weee weee weeeee!”
Have a wonderful trip! Love that photo of you and Brookers…pure joy :)
Fiauna @ Read.Run.Radiate
A fresh start. It must feel so good. Have fun in Cali and celebrate your butt off!
Jenn
Woohoo congratulations free woman! Enjoy celebrating with your little girl :)
Lauren @ Will Run for Boston
Have such a great time in San Diego!! It’s one of my favorite cities! I hope you’re taking Brookers to the zoo!
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles
Congrats! It is a great feeling when the legal battle is behind you. Lucky it only took a year – mine was almost four! Gotta love NY and their divorce laws lol. Have an awesome weekend.
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
Congrats Janae – you must be so happy to finally have it done with!
Kaella (KaellaOnTheRun)
I’m so happy for you! The end to one chapter and the start of something bigger and better!
Have a safe trip :)
Susan
Continued blessings to you on your journey!
Martha
Cheers! To new beginnings and loads of happiness!
Cheri @ Overactive Blogger
TO NEW BEGINNINGS!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Leigha @ The Yooper Girl
It’s a little bit sad that Brooke has been on more flights than me ;) but congrats Janae!! How liberating :) Hope your weekend is awesome!
Erika C
Congratulations! Now go enjoy that sweet little girl of yours. You are visiting my neck of the woods. What a place to celebrate, lots to do with kids. Enjoy!
Ellen
Hi Janae,
Congrats! Where is your neckless from? I love it!
Lindsay @ lifting in lilly
Congratulations on officially being free!!!! You are also stronger and braver than ever before, so congrats on that :) have a great weekend!!
Nicole
OMG SO MANY CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Happy, happy day
Amy
Congratulations! I know all too well how “that” day feels! Here’s to the next chapter in your journey and to new beginnings! Have a great weekend!
Jill
Congrats!!! Woo hoo! ;)
I’m in the home stretch of mine being finalized and cannot wait for it to be over. I plan on rejoicing as well!!
Kelly in Canada
Congratulations! Take care of yourself this weekend!
Jessica @ Sweat Is My Sanity
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The future is looking bright for you Janae…you are one tough woman. :)
Tina @
Yes!!!! I’m sure that was a weight on you (I’ve been there) but no more!!! Celebrate and enjoy your freedom!!
Ashlee
Yay! I’m so happy for you! Congrats!
Megan
Yay I’m happy for you!! Have fun in SD!
Kay
Congrats! Froyo celebrations all weekend!?
Leslie
Yay for you!!! After my divorce was final my sister bought me a cake that said,” Happy Divorce” ha ha!!!
Jennifer Caccamo
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you and your daughter. You are an inspiration! Hearing that gives me hope. Enjoy your weekend!
Ali @ Hit the Ground Running
I’m so happy for you!! I know having the divorce looming over you takes a lot of energy and focus…Congrats on getting through it with grace! Now you’re stronger in so many ways!
Kim
Never any doubt you would survive because you are as strong as they come. Glad you can finally close the door on that chapter and officially move forward now. Love you!
Katie
Congratulations! While you are in San Diego I would recommend going to Con Pane in Liberty Station (Point Loma). They have amazing gourmet sandwiches. Also it might be fun for you guys to visit the Old Point Loma lighthouse. There are great views of the city and the bay. Have fun!!
april
congrats! you and brooke both look so happy (and beautiful!) in that photo. have fun in san diego :)
Monica
You and Brooke are beautiful in that picture! I pray for a super happy future for you both! Here’s to new beginnings :)
Macy
Not sure what proper etiquette here is but Im just going to go ahead and say congrats! Im so happy for you and hopefully you can start a new chapter now. Your life is an open book!!!
After taking a break did your first few cardio sessions feel really good?? I feel like Im in a bit of a rut and for some reason dread going to the gym (even though it still feels awesome afterwards).
Caroline
You are here! Have a good time in So Cal!
Moving on is not always easy…but you know good things are ahead now that you are out if the tunnel. Keep your heart open.
Lew
Congratulations!
I am doing a local run tonight.
That is a great picture of Brooke.
Debbie @ Deb Runs
Enjoy California and your new freedom!
Jenee
Onward and upward. :)
I got 4.5 today, feeling good about it. Happy weekend!
Lauren
Yay for freedom! Have a great weekend!
Lorraine
It sounds like you are in a better place this year and only good things to come in the future. Enjoy the single life..and hold on to the moments with your daughter..
Life is full of ups and downs.. hopefully more ups, but with all you went through.. it can only go up from here on out! Congrats on being Free….
Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl
Yay for you!
Luna665
You’re so beautiful :) Congrats!! Can you believe you have to wait 3 years in Italy??Craziness.
The Hungry Runner Girl
Three years…. I can’t even imagine!
Deirdre
5 in Ireland! And divorce was only legalised in 1997
melissa
congrats honey! I know it’s been a long hard road. Have fun in Cali with Brookie
Stephanie Abbott
CoNGRATS!!!!!!!! And Welcome to my hood :) :)
tess
Congratulations Miss Janae! You deserve such joy. And it’s so clear on that picture of those faces. Also, man you look so much like your sister. Beautiful.
Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan
Congratulations on your official freedom!
I got in a 6.5 mile trail run this morning, added bonus – I’m getting faster! :)
Polly @ Tasty Food Project
Congrats and have a wonderful time on your trip!
Beth
Have to leave a comment to say two things:
a) You’re free as a bird…finally!! Congrats!
b) Brooke is really starting to look so so much like you!
Rianne
Congrats Janae. Just had to let you know I made the s’mores bars are they were a big hit!!! Next, lasagna.
Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run
Huge congratulations on the finalization!
Erica
What perfect timing!
San Diego can represent your city of new beginnings.
xoxo
Jasmine @ A cupcake for my thoughts
Congratulations, that’s such great news and a huge relief for you! Enjoy your vacation :)
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs
Cheers to new beginnings for you & Brooke!
The Silent Assassin
Stay blessed stay fierce. That is all.
Paul Gourley
Really beautiful picture of you and your little girl. I enjoy your blog!
Nicole
Further proof that yes, YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS!! Thank you for sharing this journey with us.
Cheers to you and the new freedom!!!
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work it Out
WOoo! So happy for you! God is good!
Cecilia @ MommiesRun
Here’s to new beginnings! You are looking so much like your sister with that lighter hair! Both of you are beautiful (and brooke of course).
Amanda
So happy for you!
Courtney @ Cardio Queen
Yaaaay!!!! So excited for you! :)
Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine
Congrats! Have an amazing trip!
Tiffany @ The Chi-Athlete
CONGRATS! Have a blast!
Marissa @ Run Riss Run
Congrats! Enjoy your time in So Cal. Brooke looks like she’s having a blast!
Laura
Congrats lady!! I love love love that picture of you and Brooke! Enjoy your weekend!!
Doni
Congrats! Onward and upward!
Shari
Happy for you!
Karen
Ahhh I’m so happy for you!! :)
Ali
Here’s to a new beginning! I’ve been praying for you-so happy to hear that you are moving on :)
Alyssa @ See This Girl Run
Congrats girl. I’m so glad you’re happier now. Enjoy Cali! So fun!!
LeAnne @ This is my faster!
Congrats! I know that feeling (from my first marriage) and it’s good to see (read) that you are in a better place!
Susan - Nurse on the Run
Congrats!! Enjoy San Diego!
Natalie @ Never Serious Blog
SO happy for you! Such a great beautiful weekend for good news like that!
And I LOVE the graphic at the end, I want to frame it!
Rachel @ Blonde with a Chanse
Yay! I am so happy for you :) I hope you and Brooke have an amazing weekend in San Diego, you deserve it!
Christina
Yay! As others have said it before, it is great to see you this happy! Have a wonderful trip and safe travels!
Lindsey
So happy for you! Have a wonderful trip and celebrate, you deserve it. ☺
Leah V
I’m so relieved for you, Janae. It is really a different feeling to have something like a divorce finalized and while happy may not always be the right world, relief almost always fits. Listen to your heart and do what is best for yourself and your Brooker.
Annie
I am sure you are super relieved! Glad you are done with the divorce. Take care and enjoy your CA break! :)
Chacha
Woo hoo! I’m glad you are done with that part and are feeling good!
Hope you are enjoying San Diego! I live near Mission Bay/Sea World – great running/walking/biking place!
Erika
AHH you’re in San Diego!!! I live here and would probably get so starstruck (probably sounds funny/creepy to you) if I were to see you! Idk how long you’re here, but please let me know if you need/want any recommendations!! SD is an awesome place to visit and live!
Erika
P.S. Congrats on being a free woman! I know from my mom’s experience that it’s not easy. I was probably Brooke’s age at the time.
rebekah
Hooray! Its always nice when you know you’re officially in a new chapter of life
Tina
I’m just a little confused … You’re marriage is over and that’s good news? I don’t know but it seems something that isn’t worth celebrating especially when children are involved.. :/ I guess I don’t get it.
Bee
I don’t think you are confused, I your respomns is more of a nasty jab. No divorce is great it is more of a bitter sweet situation. One doesn’t want to be divorced but it is a good feeling to be free of someone who does t want to be with you and honor the commitment made in front of God. It might just be a good idea to just be nice.
Bee
sorry typo it is suppose to read ~ I don’t think you are confused, your response is more of a nasty jab………
Katie
http://www.tressugar.com/Louis-CK-Quotes-About-Marriage-Divorce-31909829
Louis CK: “Someday, one of your friends is gonna get divorced, it’s gonna happen, and they’re gonna tell you. Don’t go, ‘ohhhh I’m sorry.’ That’s a stupid thing to say. First of all you’re making ’em feel bad for being really happy, which isn’t fair. And second of all: divorce is always good news. I know that sounds weird, but it’s true, because no good marriage has ever ended in divorce. It’s really that simple.”
Amanda
First of all, “you’re” is not the same thing as “your.”
And you’re right, you don’t get it.
Bee
Have a great time in SanDiego. We love that place.
Losing Lindy
Congratulations!
Kristen @ Vitamin K Girl
I’m in San Diego this weekend too! I’ll be on the lookout for you (just have to scope out adorable toddlers named Brooke) & if I see you don’t be alarmed because I’ll probably come give you a big hug for being a free woman!!
Kristen @ Glitter and Dust
So happy for you, Janae. You can finally move forward without a huge weight on your shoulder. Cheers to new beginnings.
Amy @ Dusty's Sister
Congrats girl! So much to look forward to! Onward and upward!
Runwright
I know most people don’t talk a lot about their intimate details online but now that you are divorced, will you tell us why you got divorced? I started reading your blog about 3 months ago and when I “met” you, you were in the process of getting the divorce but you seem so well-adjusted to the situation, as though the separation was really a good idea. I am not nosy (maybe I am), but I just wondered what the whole story was. You’re young and a Christian and you seem so happy, I can’t imagine why your marriage wouldn’t work out (again, that might be my naïveté talking)
If my questions or comments make you uncomfortable, please forgive me.
Nicole @ Fitful Focus
Congrats!!!! Excited to see where your freedom will take you :)
Shelly
Congrats!! Enjoy SD!!
Adrianna
just catching up, but had to say congratulations! you’re attitude has been so commendable throughout this year, and you deserve all happiness coming to you girl!
Anna // Gone Banannas
Congratulations! What a stress relief to have that done and behind you! Also, “Run the World”, IMO, is the BEST song to run too. AND, I had too look really closely at that magazine to confirm my suspicion. YUP! Totally Mya. What a blast from the past! #caseofthex (also..how fitting!)