I have to think about it and talk about it even if I don't want to. I just really don't like holidays. I do like the idea of getting with family, especially my kids, but it gets so complicated. And Thanksgiving was "going to Grandma's" with all the drama and her wanting everyone to dress up and use the China and people resisting. And HER menu.
So now there is Connie with Daddy wanting to have a party at my mother's house with her family and our family and her decor.
My plan so far is this:
I am not working Tues or Wed. I am going to invite my kids and see if any Larisons are going to be in town and invite them also--Wednesday afternoon/evening.
I am working Thursday--my kids will go do their Alsdorf thing.
I am not working Friday and am leaving it open for possibly going to "the Mosers".
Rachel and Geoff will be in town Tues- Fri. William will be here for a couple of days too.
I really do hope to have lots of food and fun and people!
About Me
- Sara
- Texas, United States
- Human being, Child of God, Mother of many, Grandma wannabe, Wife, Seeker, Wanderer, Nurse,
Monday, October 17, 2011
WOMEN ONLY NO MEN ALLOWED
http://trigirlsports.com/page5
I found out about this women only mud run when I signed up for a women only half marathon. I mentioned it to a friend at work, and then she started talking it up, and now we have 8 people from work signed up plus everyone is telling their friends and it is going to be so much fun!!
I found out about this women only mud run when I signed up for a women only half marathon. I mentioned it to a friend at work, and then she started talking it up, and now we have 8 people from work signed up plus everyone is telling their friends and it is going to be so much fun!!
Weekend
I ran another 5k on Saturday. I didn't cut myself any slack and had done a killer workout on Friday evening with Chad. So I walked part of it. Anyway, I did it in 36:03, min/mile 11:37. So I am improving. It was at Oyster Creek Park in Sugarland, which is a very nice park. Carol came with me and lay on a quilt under a tree and read. I have been trying to get her to take up running with me, but it is something you have to really motivate yourself to do. She did go around the block with me once last week.
Then we visited Hannah, who lives about 20 min away from there in Rosenberg. We talked about her wedding plans, and looked at houses on the internet, and played with her 3 kitties, and just enjoyed hanging out. She fixed us some delicious organic oatmeal with raisins and cinnamon. She is amazingly into healthy, organic food and far surpassing my fanaticism about some things. They got rid of their microwave!!
So yesterday, Sunday, my training schedule said to do 5 miles LSD (long slow distance). The purpose is to build endurance. I made the mistake of going out at 1 pm. I thought it was supposed to be cool but it was 80 something degrees. I walked more than ran but stuck to it. I am determined to do this upcoming half marathon in 3 hours or less.
Today I have blown my good eating though, as it is bosses day and we had mexican food and cupcakes. Plus I had a piece of chocolate. Good thing is, tomorrow is another day!
Then we visited Hannah, who lives about 20 min away from there in Rosenberg. We talked about her wedding plans, and looked at houses on the internet, and played with her 3 kitties, and just enjoyed hanging out. She fixed us some delicious organic oatmeal with raisins and cinnamon. She is amazingly into healthy, organic food and far surpassing my fanaticism about some things. They got rid of their microwave!!
So yesterday, Sunday, my training schedule said to do 5 miles LSD (long slow distance). The purpose is to build endurance. I made the mistake of going out at 1 pm. I thought it was supposed to be cool but it was 80 something degrees. I walked more than ran but stuck to it. I am determined to do this upcoming half marathon in 3 hours or less.
Today I have blown my good eating though, as it is bosses day and we had mexican food and cupcakes. Plus I had a piece of chocolate. Good thing is, tomorrow is another day!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
this and that
I am writing this from my work computer. I could just leave but discovered I could access this here. I didn't want this blog to be just a diary of facts, but I am not good at writing down feelings. I should work on that, maybe. I don't have a theme except this is my life. I don't think anyone is reading it (except for you, dear Ellen!) I have all kinds of thoughts in my head but not usually when it is convenient to write.
I am sticking with my fitness routine and am really into it now. I did a 5k last Saturday and finished in 33 minutes. I am suspicious that it was only 3 miles, not 3.1. So I signed up for another one this coming Saturday and we will see. It is in Sugarland and I will visit Hannah afterward. I am running more and continuing to train for the women only half marathon on Dec 11. And have been busy recruiting like-minded friends to do the Dirty Girl Mud Run in March. Fun!
I am accumulating shawls that I have crocheted. I intend to give them away but have a hard time with just giving them to someone to give to someone I don't know. I have crocheted 10 shawls in the last year since Mother died. And I knitted a scarf.
I finally paid someone else to clean my house, and it was so worth the money. It took 2 people 7 hours to dust and vaccuum and deep clean the crud out of the bathrooms etc. I didn't think it was that dirty but I guess it was. I plan to have it cleaned every 2 weeks. I hope to catch up on other stuff, whatever that may be.
I need to catch up with my kids. I haven't talked much to the 3 oldest in a while. And figure out Thanksgiving. Sigh.
I am sticking with my fitness routine and am really into it now. I did a 5k last Saturday and finished in 33 minutes. I am suspicious that it was only 3 miles, not 3.1. So I signed up for another one this coming Saturday and we will see. It is in Sugarland and I will visit Hannah afterward. I am running more and continuing to train for the women only half marathon on Dec 11. And have been busy recruiting like-minded friends to do the Dirty Girl Mud Run in March. Fun!
I am accumulating shawls that I have crocheted. I intend to give them away but have a hard time with just giving them to someone to give to someone I don't know. I have crocheted 10 shawls in the last year since Mother died. And I knitted a scarf.
I finally paid someone else to clean my house, and it was so worth the money. It took 2 people 7 hours to dust and vaccuum and deep clean the crud out of the bathrooms etc. I didn't think it was that dirty but I guess it was. I plan to have it cleaned every 2 weeks. I hope to catch up on other stuff, whatever that may be.
I need to catch up with my kids. I haven't talked much to the 3 oldest in a while. And figure out Thanksgiving. Sigh.
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