I have been neglecting to update my blog and what is the reason? None, just lazy or distracted!
It has been been a long while since I took some time off from work. I had wanted to take a trip to the beach in the summer but things got busy at work or I just did not plan things right. But one thing I did plan ahead of time was our trip to OBX in November. I would go every year to do the OBX half and stay in a big house with group of my good friends. We have lots of fun, laughter and drinks and eats. It is fun times. I enjoy it and makes my heart and soul feel good.
This year I had way too many injuries with my back, hip and foot so I did not train well so I did not race. I was a little bummed but to think of it I really don't like running and getting up early morning I was OK with not doing the run but to just hang out with my friends. I did get back to running by joining the Fleet Feet No Boundaries program, a very fun group. I met the most interesting people and makes me want to get together with them. But for the last few times, I caught a real bad cold and just was not able to meet up with them. I sure hope they are doing OK.
This year with the trip, I did my planning as to what to bring to share. I decided to cooked everything and just bring it over and heat it up. I did a batch of buffalo wings and a batch of teriyaki wings and roasted brussel sprouts. I was not sure if all would like it for the vegetable I mean. My group of friends I would not say are the healthiest eaters and they don't look like runners but they sure know how to have fun! Well, the sprouts were a big hit.
The house this time was much nicer and the best so far. The kitchen was bigger and the eating area nicer. The bedrooms layout was great. Even with people playing pool or watching TV , you can't hear them. I'm a very light sleeper. I think next year we will be staying there again. I would like to get back just to do another half next year. In as much the running is not fun, running with my friends is!
I had wanted to stay the whole week but I had other things to do and plus I will take off some other days or go on a long trip.
So this was as far as I got with this article. Since then I have been back to Marvel but only going on a Mon and Fri. I still g to group training with Jackie and want to continue. So much I want to do and not enough days of the week. I also try to fit in yoga and Sparta at Arrichion. I like to keep busy and also so much afraid to gain weight if I stop. Also it helps with my sleep if I do some form of exercise each day.
I went to one class at Marvel and we did a lot of sprints in the cold and somehow that did not sit well with my lungs and I caught a chest cold. I was miserable that I did nothing the weekend. I felt really weak and tired so good thing it never develop into bronchitis. Last week was a short week, worked Mon-Wed and Thurs was start of Thanksgiving. Work was quite busy for those 3 days and it sounds like it is going to pick up. I will be real busy but I seem OK with it. I like challenges and different and new things to do.
We did not have to cook this year. We went over Don and Sue's house. It is real nice. I really like them. I feel at home there. We met Don's sister and husband from VA, his first cousin Mike and wife and of course Janet and Kevin. On request, Joe made homemade pound cake from scratch and strawberry and mango sorbet - my favorite. Joe made a bucket for me too. It was a nice evening.
Today Sat Joe made turkey so he can have leftovers for sandwiches, chili, etc. Very nice dinner we had. We made spinach, sweet potatoes, stuffing, pie. So I need to work this off tomorrow. I will post pictures later.
I sure miss Jackie. I only got to train with the group one day last week. I miss the group too. I know it was going to be hard this year for her. I don't think it ever gets easier but you get better at handling it. I worry about her but I try not to bother her. She needs her own time to sought things out. But I tell her that I am always there for her. Things will get better! I believe that.
So next Sat I will be going to another stretch and sip class- I love the yoga class event at Cloud's Brewing the last time. Joe went to and had a good time. This time the theme was toys for tots, so I will need to get a toy. It is also bringing in canned foods at Marvel. Need to do that too!
Will write more! You know this is very hard for me to put thoughts and write them. So if some things don't make sense - let me know!
Until next time and I really need to get back to cooking!
Enjoy!
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