I almost forgot that I had a blog. Not really, I just haven't felt like writing anything, at least when I am sitting at the computer. It's usually a couple of hours into a ride when I am like "I want to write these thoughts in my blog!" or just about to go to sleep....so, readers (of which I imagine range from zero to one million, most likely zero) maybe you will hear from me more often. Or maybe not.
Things which have happened of note since my last blog....
--With some reservation, I stepped away from LUNA Chix. It just wasn't right for 2012 and I had to listen to my gut. I will still be around, but not in the same capacity. I still love everyone and hope that I am still loved, because I am needy like that.
--I finally painted my entry way. I know, this seems dumb to write as something major that has happened. But let me tell you, when Duncan was 3 he slammed open the front door and knocked a hole in the wall, which I patched....and then for some reason chose to record the kids' growth there every few months, for YEARS. I finally realized that Duncan had grown about 2 feet since I patched the hole. So I painted it and it is so much better, even painted the front door on the inside, and all the trim....trust me, it needed it. Yes, there is still one coat to paint on the door, but I swear I will do that this weekend. Or next week. I will not wait until 2019. Did I mention that Duncan is 9 now? Yes, that was close to 6 years it took me to finish that project. Yikes.
--I turned 43. What the hell? I was just 23, in fact, was just looking at pictures of my 23rd birthday. My friend Holly made me the most amazing cupcake creation. Seems like yesterday, but no. My metabolism has gone away, I cannot eat food at all without gaining weight. I know I should seek medical help, but part of me knows I have justified too much food since October/November/December.....and not run enough....so I can't fully blame my age. Must blame my hands for putting things into my mouth.
--I got injured, got PT, healed....slowly. Tore my right plantar fascia. It really sucked. 6 weeks with NO running. In winter, again, so therefore, weight gain, depression....all the same crap that seems to happen every year when I manage to hurt myself around the holidays. Perhaps next year I will be much more careful. And only eat lettuce. I am a bit unhappy with the course of my PT.....went to someone highly recommended, and had a good first impression, but after that, it was not good....bottom line, got the total brush off at the end, they double billed me and when I brought that to their attention, they rebilled me but charged me a rebilling fee. And my last appointment was "hey, see ya, good luck" when really I could have probably used some guidance, and orthotics, as we discussed at the first meeting. I will go elsewhere for that. I am still running only 5 miles at a time....but slowly am feeling better. It's mentally so tough to see all my friends training for marathons while I struggle to do that distance....but I know I have to be careful and it will change, it will, it will!
--Got a fence. Well, almost....finally got around to getting bids and picked a contractor and lo and behold, we are within days of a fenced yard. In the meantime I take the puppy out anywhere from 5 to 321 times per day on his leash. The worst is the 6 am pee/poo, because apparently that is the hour that everyone in the neighborhood is going somewhere and sees me in my robe. Less than a week and it's open the back door, goodbye puppies, go enjoy the outdoors for as long as you want. Sniff around, bark, take your time! Can't wait.
--Oh yeah, I am working Part time, from home. My official title is Director of Relations for TriFREAKS...so far it's been fun and not too much work. I am also getting a lot more work with Northwest Sweat--job title Head Diva. So suddenly, I am sort of "employed".....trying to decide if it's for me or not, I rather enjoy my life of leisure, but having income is also a nice thing....hoping I can stick to part time and from home, and will go from there.....I know my fame is going to kick in soon, just as soon as we start our TV broadcast....which is happening, really!!! Yikers!
--Death. Have been around too much of it this year already. I won't go into details now but let me tell you, I am appreciating life on a much more regular basis and trying to not be whiny and annoying about dumb stuff. Yes, trying. Not always successful.
--To be continued....sooner rather than later.....once I start writing, suddenly I realize that I HAVE SO MUCH TO SAY THAT I THINK IS INTERESTING. Whether or not is it, well, who cares. It's my blog.
