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My summer of friends, exercise and reading
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Okay – so by now I have just completely lost track of how many weeks I have been sick. I still feel it in my chest. UGH! I hate being sick! But life goes on? Right?
Weekend was nice – but just flew by – like always. Saturday we finally sold our van – it had been sitting in the driveway for months without being used. It was a sad moment for James and I – we had so many vacation memories in that car. Then afterwards, I had lunch with some friends at Longhorns. It was nice to catch up with my friends. I love soup, so I had the shrimp and lobster chowder with a salad. Sunday Ava had a pool party to go to later in the afternoon, so I spent the morning ironing clothes that had been piling up for two weeks. As it started getting closer to party time – it started raining. This would be the second time the rain canceled the party. Fortunately the rain stopped and the party continued. The waterpark was nice and empty – just another party and perhaps two other families. Ava finally decided to try the diving board – well, as I knew she would, she loved it and kept doing it over and over again.
So, I ran Monday, at lunch, on the treadmill. The office has a small gym and with used equipment – I know that the treadmill is not calibrated properly – but I wonder how off my Nike+ is as well – the higher I set the speed – my pace increases, as in now I am going slower– how is that possible? Too funny! I am not looking to set any records, am happy just getting a workout and burning calories.
Am still reading The Highlander series. So far I like all of them except Into the Dreaming….maybe it was just too short. But today Fever Moon comes out and I want to go to Barnes and Noble to check it out. Also started reading Girl Gone – seems interesting….will continue to read while I wait for the next Highlander book to become available from the library.
July already – really?
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So while I have gotten better, I am still coughing and feeling congested. I ran on Monday on the treadmill – didn’t feel too bad. I haven’t run outside because I feel that between the heat and my chest being so congested – it might be a recipe for disaster. Even my husband asked me last night why I am not running in the evenings…..just too hot!
Fourth was nice and quiet for us. James worked, so Ava and I went to Regal Cinemas Summer Movies and finally saw Hugo – LOVED IT!!! Afterwards we went to Menchies and enjoyed our froyo outside – it was a little overcast – so it was nice just to sit and enjoy the day off. We picked up Desi and ran some errands – went home and made pasta salad and when I looked at the clock – it was four! The day flew by. I ended my day by sitting outside and reading more of Karen Marie Moning – The Highlander’s Touch – I never thought of myself as the romance novel reader –but throw in some fantasy stuff and apparently I am! Nighttime finally came and Desi setoff some fireworks, as did our neighbor across the street. The kids loved it – me, I was just glad that I could walk into my house and go to bed. Glad I didn’t go to one of the city sponsored fireworks – traffic is just a nightmare getting out of those things.
Work is being handled one day at a time. We recently had an independent interviewer come in and talk to us because office morale is so low – but then the company goes and does things that just leaves all of us scratching our heads. Every day I dream of going back home to New York. Maybe – one day (sigh).
Tags: Hugo, Karen Marie Moning, Menchie's, running, The Highlander's Touch
Bad days, and more bad days
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It has been a while since I last wrote. I have been sick almost the entire time. Had to go back to the doctor and do another round of antibiotics. She did mention that I would have my cough for a little bit longer. So in the meantime I have been reading. I finished the Blood Fever Series, which was awesome! Thinking about buying the set – either for my Kindle or a hard copy. Speaking of Kindle – I love mine. I have it in my purse all the time, so whenever I have a few minutes, I can take it out and read it. I sat by the pool yesterday, while Ava swam, and loved the no glare. Started reading the Highlander series, also by Karen Marie Moning, its good, but not like Blood Fever, maybe it will get better. Also read Abraham Lincoln Vampire Killer – it was okay, don’t know how it became a movie – definitely not something I would have read and said – can’t wait to see it on the big screen.
At work, more bad news. Was passed over for the promotion. Was told that my work and work ethics were not good – I have never heard any other employer in my 20+ years say anything remotely close to what I was told. Just another day in the F state as my friends in NY say. I don’t even want to get into who actually got the position.
After three weeks of not running due to being sick, I started running again – on the treadmill at lunchtime – it’s too freakin’ hot to run outside. I did miss it.
But now I have to think about what to do – part of me wants so badly to return to NY. I want to earn a descent salary, be respected at work, work in a professional environment, heck I even miss the commute to NY! But then again, we have our house here. Ava has grown up here – this is all she knows. When I think about Stephen and Desiree’s future here – I get sick to my stomach – there is nothing here for them. At least in NY they have a chance for a future. I am not the crying type – but right now, that is exactly what I want to do.
Tags: Abraham Lincoln Vampire Killer, Blood Fever, exercise, Highlander, job, moving, running, school
School’s out for summer!!
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School year is over…as I drove Ava to school and we got in line for the drop-off, I got a little teary-eyed. I told Ava this was the last day I would be dropping her off on that side of the school, next year as a fifth grader, she gets to go in through the side of the building. Even James was like where did the time go? Yes, I know I felt like that on Saturday with Desi graduating high school, but Ava is our baby, she was our chance of seeing it all happen again – and it happened so fast! Tuesday I was able to attend the award ceremony. Ava was beaming that she made Honor Roll and the Superintendent’s List with her reading. I know some days have been hard for her, but I told her we would work on her weakness during the summer.
So proud of her!
Desiree looking beautiful as always!
It’s been a hectic week so far, but I managed to sneak in – a walk/run 2.12 in 31:06 at lunchtime on Monday and was able to get a quick run after work on Wednesday, 2.69 in 33:37. It was cloudy and every once in a while I would feel a drop of rain – but can’t decide if I rather run through that humidity or the sun…I am just never happy 😉
Beautiful Crazy Weekend
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Ava’s ballet recital was wonderful! She performed her routines beautifully and she said she had fun. My parents and my sister, Janett, were able to make it this year and a family friend, Kara, also joined us, we had a nice time watching the dancers. We laughed at how adorable the little ones were and were amazed at the competition girls. I did my usual running back and forth helping Ava get in and out of her costumes (totally forgot to put my pedometer on). And as soon as it was over Ava got her roses, a few pictures and we quickly went back home.
Now it was time for Desi’s graduation. The ceremony was held at Nova University and they asked that the graduates arrive at 5:15, the ceremony started at 7:30….so for more than 2 hours we waited on line. As usual, we watched in amazement as two people in line ahead of us brought in a party of close to 25 people with them, another person had their party of three people grow to more than 10. We were able to get descent seats, but of course we were on the wrong side of the arena, so we weren’t able to see her walk in or out. We did catch glimpses of her and she was beaming all night long. We had planned on going out to dinner but we didn’t leave until after 10:30 and we were all exhausted, so Desi’s graduation feast was the 24-hour drive through at McDonalds. We celebrated Sunday and went to B.J.’s restaurant and had a nice lunch before Stephen had to go to work. I told both Stephen and Desiree that no matter where they are, when Ava graduates I expect them both to be at her ceremony. Stephen said he would even be at her dance recitals. Gotta love my kids. My parents, Janett, Lizzy, Jayden and Leilani came to have some cake to celebrate and it was a nice Sunday afternoon, even if my Dad had to put on the soccer game to watch.
I did manage to run on Friday at lunchtime at work, did 2.57 miles in 30:08 and on Sunday did 2.96 in 37:36. I was out the door a little after 8:00 am, but it was getting hotter by the second. I filled my Nathan water bottle that Stephen gave me for Mother’s Day with Powerade and sipped it throughout my run – definitely liked it better than plain ice water. I wore my WISH 13.1 Princess Bondi Band and it didn’t budge the entire time. I think I had it too far back because towards the end the sweat was burning my eyes a bit. Next time, I will lower it a tad.
Tags: ballet recital, Bondi Band, Dance, dance recitals, Graduation, Nathan Water Bottle, nova university
End of School Year….almost
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School is almost over for my daughters. Desiree graduates tomorrow night – we are all very happy for her. But it will be a crazy day for us because Ava also has her ballet recital earlier in the day – so that means running around Broward County.
For me – busy at work and trying to get some exercise in as well. Trying to work with the rain, I walked on Wednesday, doing 2.18 in 34:59 – my legs were hurting (shin splints possibly?), but I wanted to do something. Thursday I did 30 minutes in the gym and I ran 2.30 in 31.28 after work. It is just so hot – I don’t know how people run in the middle of the day – it was 7:15 pm when I left and the sun was setting, but it must have still been in the upper 80s.
I received my FuelBelt that I won from Moms Run This Town – I love it! Can’t wait to use it. Also recently received was my Flora by Gucci Bzzkit, as well as my Dr. Scholls Bzzkit – will do a review write up after this crazy weekend. Going to go to Macy’s (have a few gift cards that need to be used) tonight or tomorrow morning to find an outfit that I can wear to both events, since I won’t have time to change.
Tags: Bzzz Agent, Dr. Scholl's, FuelBelt, Gucci, Macy's, Moms Run This Town
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