I haven't been here in so long...My last post was in July...WOW where in the world have I been? Who the heck knows. Consumed by life I suppose which isn't always a bad thing. I think it started when they took a lot of access away at work. I used to check on my friends' blogs each morning, see what was happening and then write my own thoughts, typically before anyone else on my team got into work.
So anyway, I'm back....I'll see if I can keep this up. So what's been going on? Well I had surgery on my foot in October and I've been dealing with that. The last 1/2 marathon I did in September was a painful one and I finally decided I should get my foot fixed. (but I must say that I loved the course and hope to do that 1/2 again one day) I've been living with this issue for a long time and it needed to get corrected. I've been headed to therapy twice a week to get me walking normally, what ever that is. It's been way too long I'm not even sure I know how to walk, hence the therapy. It's going well and my calf/ankle and foot are all getting stronger. It's hard some days to not get discouraged of what I can't still do. But I'm stronger than when I started and that's a step in the right direction. I hope in a few weeks time I'll be able to resume my full activities.
We're headed to Arizona very soon. I'm looking forward to a wonderful vacation with the family. We haven't been there (besides a day trip from Vegas to see the Grand Canyon). I'm really excited and to see the landscape and snap a ton of pictures and get in some relaxation.
Guess that's enough for now...don't want to get all blogged out on my first day back LOL.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, July 7, 2011
We are FREE
That's right, our family has finally moved out and I'm enjoying every moment of it. I don't know how to say this without being rude but I'm happy they are gone. I'm happy to have my own home and my family back. It's just such a good feeling.
My stomach is still out of whack but I'm hoping with the stress lifted I'll begin to start feeling better soon.
My stomach is still out of whack but I'm hoping with the stress lifted I'll begin to start feeling better soon.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
GOOD NEWS
That's right...I have GOOD NEWS....my neice and family are MOVING on SATURDAY. That's right, I said SATURDAY.
Now here comes the odd part...as I'm happy they will be moving and I'll be getting my space and peaceful house (well as peaceful as it can get) back I'm not estatic like I thought I would be when this day came. Why is that?? It's odd, perhaps I'm waiting for them to actually be gone? Is it because I'll be sad? I have no idea, it is just very strange I'm not sure what to make of these feelings.
Today officially I kicked off my training. I did a 2 mile run and felt good. My legs felt a little like lead but all in all for not running outside since the 1/2 in May I felt good. Can't wait to kick off this training on a GOOD NOTE.
Now here comes the odd part...as I'm happy they will be moving and I'll be getting my space and peaceful house (well as peaceful as it can get) back I'm not estatic like I thought I would be when this day came. Why is that?? It's odd, perhaps I'm waiting for them to actually be gone? Is it because I'll be sad? I have no idea, it is just very strange I'm not sure what to make of these feelings.
Today officially I kicked off my training. I did a 2 mile run and felt good. My legs felt a little like lead but all in all for not running outside since the 1/2 in May I felt good. Can't wait to kick off this training on a GOOD NOTE.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
My stomach
Is still on the fritz. I have on and off stomach aches and pains. There hasn't been a day the past few weeks that I have felt 100%. I know it's stress. Somehow I need to learn how to not let things get to me and build up. I am making myself sick and that can't be a good thing!
I still am frustated with the family living with me. Hopefully the end is near and after that end is here I'm hoping I'll feel better. If I don't then I think it's something else making me sick and I'll have to go into the doctor in that case.
Next week I start training for the second 1/2 marathon of the season. I'm excited about it. It will be good to get back into a routine. Funny how when you go through the routine you can't wait for it to be done and when I'm not in a training schedule I miss it. Funny how that works.
I still am frustated with the family living with me. Hopefully the end is near and after that end is here I'm hoping I'll feel better. If I don't then I think it's something else making me sick and I'll have to go into the doctor in that case.
Next week I start training for the second 1/2 marathon of the season. I'm excited about it. It will be good to get back into a routine. Funny how when you go through the routine you can't wait for it to be done and when I'm not in a training schedule I miss it. Funny how that works.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
It's been too long....
Since my last blog post. I only have but a couple of readers so to you faithful please accept my apologies. So let's catch up shall we....
I headed for my annual trip to Myrtle Beach. It was filled with some much needed relaxation time. It was good to be at the ocean. The ocean is a place where I truly feel at peace. Walks on the beach were good for my soul.
I still have family living with me and I'm at my breaking point. I'm tired of the messes that they don't clean up. I'm tired of the TV being on all night and I can hear it (they are downstairs and I can hear it upstairs, it's the super power hearing I have). I'm tired of cooking for 2 families. I'm tired of my bills increasing. I'm tired of the lack of respect. What put me over the edge you may ask....well last week we were talking about them moving (July 15th is the deadline, we'll see if they meet that) and a check came in the mail to them for over $100. She asked if I wanted the check or the could pay some bills. There was also mention of her fiance being paid one last week from the temp agency and they had to fill out that paper work because they needed that check for a security deposit.
To back track just a moment, He did get hired on with the company he was working for so that is good news and something they were waiting for so they could move out and feel like their job situations were stable.
So back to the security deposit....I stated I thought you had the money saved for a security deposit, she replies with he spent it on online gaming. WHAT?!?!?! You've got to be kidding me!!!! I was furious and I ended the conversation because I would have said something very bad.
I feel like they have disrespected us. You are in my home because you had financial issues yet you lack the fore thought to save your money so you could move out. And if you get extra money you should be helping us out. But NOOOOOO You spend it on online gaming!! Very frustrating. I think It's making me sick so my stomach has been off for the last week. Today I finally feel somewhat better. It's just the whole thing is getting old and my patience is gone.
On a brighter note, my daughter hit a grand slam during her first softball game...I'm so proud. My son starts football camps this week, he's as excited as ever.
Hope you all are well!!! I hope to not have so much time in between updates going forward! :)
I headed for my annual trip to Myrtle Beach. It was filled with some much needed relaxation time. It was good to be at the ocean. The ocean is a place where I truly feel at peace. Walks on the beach were good for my soul.
I still have family living with me and I'm at my breaking point. I'm tired of the messes that they don't clean up. I'm tired of the TV being on all night and I can hear it (they are downstairs and I can hear it upstairs, it's the super power hearing I have). I'm tired of cooking for 2 families. I'm tired of my bills increasing. I'm tired of the lack of respect. What put me over the edge you may ask....well last week we were talking about them moving (July 15th is the deadline, we'll see if they meet that) and a check came in the mail to them for over $100. She asked if I wanted the check or the could pay some bills. There was also mention of her fiance being paid one last week from the temp agency and they had to fill out that paper work because they needed that check for a security deposit.
To back track just a moment, He did get hired on with the company he was working for so that is good news and something they were waiting for so they could move out and feel like their job situations were stable.
So back to the security deposit....I stated I thought you had the money saved for a security deposit, she replies with he spent it on online gaming. WHAT?!?!?! You've got to be kidding me!!!! I was furious and I ended the conversation because I would have said something very bad.
I feel like they have disrespected us. You are in my home because you had financial issues yet you lack the fore thought to save your money so you could move out. And if you get extra money you should be helping us out. But NOOOOOO You spend it on online gaming!! Very frustrating. I think It's making me sick so my stomach has been off for the last week. Today I finally feel somewhat better. It's just the whole thing is getting old and my patience is gone.
On a brighter note, my daughter hit a grand slam during her first softball game...I'm so proud. My son starts football camps this week, he's as excited as ever.
Hope you all are well!!! I hope to not have so much time in between updates going forward! :)
Monday, May 9, 2011
Pure JOY
The weekend was just Pure JOY. Race day was WONDERFUL. I started the run and I didn't think it was going to be a good day, I couldn't get my breath right and felt tired but then I just hit my groove.
The course was hilly (as they warned) but it was funny when we drove the course it didn't seem to be too bad with exception of one big hill. Well actually running it I could feel those hills. It wasn't so much the going up that was the hardest part....coming down was just as hard and I could feel my legs working overtime.
Mile 5 did yield some nice entertainment....the water station was manned by Pirates...Yep everyone was dressed up and it really made me smile. You just couldn't help but laugh and be happy that you were participating in the day's festivities. There was also a person dressed in a gorilla outfit that was at one of the water stations too. Good stuff.
I did finish, I wanted to finish in 2:45 but with the hills I was happy to finish in 2:48. I'll take it!!!
The remainder of the weekend was beautiful and I enjoyed the sites and tastes of Door County. Mother's Day was calm and peaceful and I didn't do much of anything, just the way I like it :)
What's on tap...a trip to Myrtle Beach and then I'll start to focus on some weight loss exercising before training starts up for the September 1/2.
The course was hilly (as they warned) but it was funny when we drove the course it didn't seem to be too bad with exception of one big hill. Well actually running it I could feel those hills. It wasn't so much the going up that was the hardest part....coming down was just as hard and I could feel my legs working overtime.
Mile 5 did yield some nice entertainment....the water station was manned by Pirates...Yep everyone was dressed up and it really made me smile. You just couldn't help but laugh and be happy that you were participating in the day's festivities. There was also a person dressed in a gorilla outfit that was at one of the water stations too. Good stuff.
I did finish, I wanted to finish in 2:45 but with the hills I was happy to finish in 2:48. I'll take it!!!
The remainder of the weekend was beautiful and I enjoyed the sites and tastes of Door County. Mother's Day was calm and peaceful and I didn't do much of anything, just the way I like it :)
What's on tap...a trip to Myrtle Beach and then I'll start to focus on some weight loss exercising before training starts up for the September 1/2.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
EXCITEMENT
This weekend is the big 1/2 and I'm very excited. I don't care what my time is I'm just happy to be there and to finish.
My outdoor runs have been strong but unfortunately there haven't been that many runs outdoors because of weather. I don't have the clothing for cold weather or rain and I really can't afford to buy any so my long runs have been indoors. We'll see what the day brings, and like I said, I'm just there to finish and enjoy the beautiful setting.
Good Luck to Joy and Joe who are also participating. They're training has been amazing and I hope that one day their dedication and focus rubs off on me. :)
As for all the side things in life....it's stressful. I still have family living with me and each day I grow increasingly more irritated with them and there laziness. I try to be patient but there is only so much I can tolerate and I'm coming to my end.
I just continue to take lots of deep breaths.
My outdoor runs have been strong but unfortunately there haven't been that many runs outdoors because of weather. I don't have the clothing for cold weather or rain and I really can't afford to buy any so my long runs have been indoors. We'll see what the day brings, and like I said, I'm just there to finish and enjoy the beautiful setting.
Good Luck to Joy and Joe who are also participating. They're training has been amazing and I hope that one day their dedication and focus rubs off on me. :)
As for all the side things in life....it's stressful. I still have family living with me and each day I grow increasingly more irritated with them and there laziness. I try to be patient but there is only so much I can tolerate and I'm coming to my end.
I just continue to take lots of deep breaths.
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