From Satown all the way to Baytown. Irene, Kathrynn, and I ran the JailBreak half marathon in Baytown, Texas this Saturday. The weather was perfect for running, and although it was windy in a couple of spots, it was nice t just to be outside, and run around a new course. Every runner raises money for police officers who face service related illness and injuries.
After that, mom and I went to the Boardwalk there, and walked around before heading back to San Antonio. It's always hard leaving a city you don't live in because there is always someplace you want to see , or something to do before going back home and working again.
The ride home was rough because for some reason, my stomach was hurting so I ended up crashing along the way back home , and slept again as soon as I got back to San Antonio.
Today, I went to the gym, and had a late lunch/dinner with friends to catch up.
It made me wonder about friends and family.
I have come to the conclusion that friends and family are the people who love and want to be with you even though you are cranky first thing in the morning until you've had your coffee, and will be willing to drive you all the way to Houston and back just to run a race, run with you ( literally or metaphorically), or want to have a meal with you just to say how's it going. I am fortunate to have that.
Love you all
Donna
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Midweek blog
Well, in a few days I will be headed out of town to do another half marathon. I am looking forward to another race. I am just hoping that the weather will cooperate and my legs will somehow carry me to the finish line. It has been a while since I have been in the area, so it will be nice to explore it again. I believe the next race after this I will be doing is the Alamo 13.1, before heading to Corpus Christi for Beach to Bay. That is on top of San Antonio Rock n Roll Marathon in December. So here's to an action packed year.
Recent events have made me wonder about balance. I like to think there is room in my life for friends, family, and fitness. Lately I feel like everything has been off balance. I am hoping that everything will be balanced again soon. After all , sometimes you have to get off balance to find it again.
Love you all
Donna
Recent events have made me wonder about balance. I like to think there is room in my life for friends, family, and fitness. Lately I feel like everything has been off balance. I am hoping that everything will be balanced again soon. After all , sometimes you have to get off balance to find it again.
Love you all
Donna
Saturday, February 18, 2017
When life gives you lemons..
The weather in San Antonio never ceases to amaze me. The fog was almost as thick as pea soup this morning. I mean mom and I could barely see outside the car window. But, true to form, it was sunny later on this afternoon.
I have to admit , my mind was as cloudy as the fog that morning because of a situation. It was frustrating because I didn't know how much was really in my control, and how much wasn't. But what's done is done, and it is straightened out now.
It made me think though, perhaps like when it's foggy outside, it's hard to see too far ahead sometimes. But eventually the clouds will part, and the sun will shine again.
Love you all
Donna
I have to admit , my mind was as cloudy as the fog that morning because of a situation. It was frustrating because I didn't know how much was really in my control, and how much wasn't. But what's done is done, and it is straightened out now.
It made me think though, perhaps like when it's foggy outside, it's hard to see too far ahead sometimes. But eventually the clouds will part, and the sun will shine again.
Love you all
Donna
Friday, February 17, 2017
C'est l'amour... a few of my favorite things...
Valentines Day came and went.
The hocolates have been eaten, wine has been drank, and the flowers have been sniffed. The majority of my day consisted of working. However, since Valentines Day was on a Tuesday this year, it was ok to eat chocolate and tacos -yeah! (Get it because Tuesday is taco Tuesday- haha.)
Instead of one of those what to do on Valentines Day, or how to survive Valentines Day if you're single, I give you a few of my favorite things. After all, single or taken- we all deserve to indulge in the things we enjoy, on Valentines Day, and well any day of the year,. :0) So here we go my friends.
The hocolates have been eaten, wine has been drank, and the flowers have been sniffed. The majority of my day consisted of working. However, since Valentines Day was on a Tuesday this year, it was ok to eat chocolate and tacos -yeah! (Get it because Tuesday is taco Tuesday- haha.)
Instead of one of those what to do on Valentines Day, or how to survive Valentines Day if you're single, I give you a few of my favorite things. After all, single or taken- we all deserve to indulge in the things we enjoy, on Valentines Day, and well any day of the year,. :0) So here we go my friends.
1. Favorite pet I ever had? Silver . May she rest in peace. She missed me when I was gone to the point where she'd meow at the door when I wasn't home, and never failed to wake my mom up every morning at 5 a.m. so she wouldn't be late to work- Silver was a good cat. =^.^=
2. Favorite car I've owned? Silver bullet. She was cool.
3. Favorite meal out, ever? Pasta fasouli soup, spaghetti, and then gelato for desert. Yum!
4. Favorite food I've cooked? chicken, rice and veggies. Simple but still good.
5. Favorite food from childhood? Hamburger. I used to order that where ever we went out to eat.
6. Favorite drink on a hot summer day (include event)? lemonade
7. Favorite drink on a cold winter night (include event)? hot chocolate with mini marshmallows
8. Favorite conversation I've ever had with a person? I can't pick. I value all the conversations I have.
9. Favorite total meal that I cook (list all items)?spaghetti with hamburger meat and tomato sauce. Yum!
10. Favorite movie of all time? Beauty and the Beast. It's a tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme- haha,
11. Favorite book of all time? Eat Pray Love.I love what the author says when she's in India- that god works through us as us.
12. Teacher who changed my life, and why? Don't know if a teacher changed my life. But definitely remember a few that were always funny and nice.
13. Professional mentor who changed my life, and why? Don't know if it was life changing but an advisor I got to work with in college was always so nice and laid back . I hope some of that has rubbed off on me.
14. Favorite item to go shopping for with a girlfriend? Clothes
15. Perfect day out: what, where, with whom? Go to the gym in the morning, have lunch , go shopping and relax at home in the evening.
16. Favorite color? Blue
17. Favorite artist? Katy Perry
18. Favorite song? "Taking Chances "
19. The best paid entertainment I've ever seen? Circque De Solei in Downtown Disney and the play Avenue Q.
20. Favorite hobby activity that makes me get lost for hours? Writing, dancing, getting lost in a good book or movie
21. Most rewarding time I've ever spent volunteering? Getting to work on a play with my grandmas Sweet Adelines group. That was cool.
22. The most exciting secret I've ever been told? If I told it wouldn't be a secret now would it?
23. My greatest skill (past or current)? I can sound like Ms. Swan from MadTV. ha ha
24. The best advice I've ever been given? Never be late with a house payment
25. The best advice I've ever given? If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving. lol HA Ha Seriously I always try to tell people to be themselves and do what they enjoy.
26. The best birthday I ever had and why? My last birthday. I got to run, chill with my mom, and party the night away! :0)
27. The coolest natural wonder I've ever seen? the blue water and white sand in the Phillipines for sure. That was so cool.
28. The most fun road trip I've ever taken, where and with whom? My last trip to the westside of Washington state with Melanie and the Hartmanns before I moved back to Texas. They definitely made it memorable.
29. The closest call I've ever had? Ziplining for the first time.
30. My favorite flower, purchased? Roses
31. My favorite flower or plant, personally grown? Favorite personally grown plant is some sunflowers I tried growing one summer. Sunflowers are always nice. :0)
32. My best hair day ever? Hmmm... when I did The Vagina Monolouges the 2nd time around in college. Good hair for that show. Yeah! lol
33. The best gift I've ever gotten: what and from whom? IPad from mom
34. My most suspenseful moment? First time I tried ziplining in the Phillipines. Im on film obviously nervous about trying it.
35. My most unexpected achievement? Running marathons. Never thought I would do it because I always considered it my moms thing.
36. The most rewarding volunteer experience I've ever had? I loved being a part of ABLE in college. It definitely reminded me that we all can live happy, healthy , normal lives no matter what.
37. My favorite paid employment, ever? Workstudy at school. Just a few hours at a time, and they worked with your schedule.
38. The best dessert I've ever eaten? Cheesecake :0)
39. The prettiest natural landscape I've ever seen? Philipines. I loved seeing the blue water and white sand.
40. The most scared I've been by a bug or critter? When we took a garden snake to be let out at a creek when I was with friends in Wisconsin. I said I would hold the box the snake was in, and I couldn't. Lame, I know.
41. My favorite household chore? vacuuming
42. My favorite piece of jewelry I've ever bought for myself? Necklaces I got at an anime convention.
43. The best cup of coffee I've ever had? I like the instant coffee at my house . There is something about Folgers coffee with some hazlenut cream in the morning. mmmmm....
44. The hardest question a child has ever asked me? Nothing that sticks out at the moment
45. The most important time I've had to "be there" for a friend? Helped a friend move out when she broke up with her boyfriend.
46. The most unusual pet I've ever had? never had any unusual pets. If I had a pet it was either a cat or dog, or both.
47. The prettiest shiny object I've ever owned? My grandmas charm bracelet.
48. The most treasured book in my library? All of them.
49. The most important tool in my craft or hobby kit? Needle and thead.
50. The coolest handmade gift I ever gave anyone? I wrote my mom stories about the running medals I have so far and Teddy made a cover for it. That was cool.
51. The best anonymous thing I have ever done or given? I don't think I've done anything anonymous.
52. The most healthy and vital time in my life? The past few years. It's just now my age is catching up with me - haha.
53. The worst thing I ever got away with? driving with a license. lol
54. The kindest thing a stranger ever did for me? Make sure I had enough money when they could tell I was short on change.
55. The kindest thing I ever did for a stranger? I've let people on the bus use my cell phone if I could tell they really needed to get in contact with someone.
56. Favorite perfume? Lovespell from Victorias Secret
57. Favorite household cleaner smell? Anything floral scented.
58. Favorite outdoor smell? pine
59. Most fun I ever had on a Saturday night? All my Saturday nights are fun. That's how I roll. lol
60. Favorite song I ever danced to; with whom? Carlos Santana- Smooth
61. Favorite dinner my mom made? Filipino chicken
62. The happiest moment I can remember? Too many to remember.
63. Song that makes me move no matter how bad I feel? "Firework" by Katy Perry.
64. My favorite patriotic experience? Going to the fairgrounds on July 4th
65. My biggest moment of celebrity? completing my first marathon.
66. My one favorite item of clothing? Shirts.
67. The one item I would take to the desert island? journal
68. The one person I loved who never knew? Proably more than I can count. I don't tell guys I am crushing on them unless I think they're interested. lol I write about them in my journal . Yes I am girly like that. lol
69. The most fun sporting event I ever attended? Yakima Bears Games. They where always fun to go to .
70. The best place I have ever traveled; where I'd spend my whole life if I could? England, or the Philippines.
71. My favorite moment as a parent? Not a parent .
72. My favorite moment as a sister or brother? only child
73. My favorite moment as a spouse or significant other? As long as I can tell whoever I'm with is doing what they really love, I am happy for them.
74. My favorite moment as a daughter or son? Hmm.. helping with mom with USAFIT San Antonio stuff has definitely brought us closer together , so I can't complain about that.
75. My favorite flowers to receive in a delivery? roses or tigerlilies
76. My favorite cooking or kitchen smell? chocolate :0)
77. The most significant change I've had to go through and how it made me better? Losing weight for sure. I feel healthier, I hope I look better, and hope I get to be around for a little while longer now.
78. My "biggest deal" memory of childhood? Being independent.
79. My favorite non-relative adult growing up? Teddy
80. My favorite aunt or uncle? All my relatives are cool .
81. Best Sunday afternoon I ever had? I liked any Sunday I got to go to this place called Waffles Cafe after church. Waffles with strawberries and whipped cream on top? Yes please lol
82. Favorite ice cream ever, and from where? Rocky Road
83. Favorite musician? Katy Perry
84. Famous person I've admired, living or dead, whom I'd most like to meet? Oprah. I liked what she said on the last show -"you also have to know what sparks the light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world. You have the power to change somebody's life."
85. Favorite environmental sound (rain, thunder, etc.)? Thunder
86. Favorite person to take a walk on a beach or in the woods with? Any of my friends or family
87. Best time I've had playing with a pet? Getting to splash my grandmas pugs Ethel
88. Nicest thing I've ever done for a little kid? I gave Penny , Beckys daughter a nice top to wear.
89. Favorite TV rerun I could watch 50 times? Any anime , Charmed or shows like Full House, Sex and The City, or I Dream of Jeannie.
90. Favorite item no one knows I own? My beanie babies. I still have them.
91. My favorite story or experience with the paranormal? I feel like we had poltergeiests or something one night in Yakima at my grandmas old house because the lights kept on flickering for some reason.
92. The one "splurge" grocery item I have never yet splurged on? Things you bar b que . My mom and I get steak and chicken, but not enough for it to be a "splurge."
93. The most competent activity I do? Pretending to write, and/or run.
94. The one food item I can never run out of? yogurt
95. The favorite picture I've ever taken? a black and white photo of me my friend Jeanette took in Yakima.
96. The most fun game I've ever played? I like games like Monopoly, Apples to Apples, Scrabble,ect. They're all fun!
97. The biggest secret I still safeguard? (Don't reveal it!) Well if I told it wouldn't be a secret would it? lol
98. The hardest I ever laughed in my life was...? When I was playing Apples to Apples and Melanie put Sadam Housseins card down for the word "chewy." We all laughed for like ten minutes straight. I've heard that man described in alot of ways, but that was the first time I heard him described as chewy.
99. My favorite fabric to pet is? silk
100. If I could go anywhere, be with anyone, be doing anything, right now: Where? Who? What? To the beach with anyone who wants to join me there.
101. If I had one hour to live, what would I spend it doing? Journaling my last thoughts.
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2. Favorite car I've owned? Silver bullet. She was cool.
3. Favorite meal out, ever? Pasta fasouli soup, spaghetti, and then gelato for desert. Yum!
4. Favorite food I've cooked? chicken, rice and veggies. Simple but still good.
5. Favorite food from childhood? Hamburger. I used to order that where ever we went out to eat.
6. Favorite drink on a hot summer day (include event)? lemonade
7. Favorite drink on a cold winter night (include event)? hot chocolate with mini marshmallows
8. Favorite conversation I've ever had with a person? I can't pick. I value all the conversations I have.
9. Favorite total meal that I cook (list all items)?spaghetti with hamburger meat and tomato sauce. Yum!
10. Favorite movie of all time? Beauty and the Beast. It's a tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme- haha,
11. Favorite book of all time? Eat Pray Love.I love what the author says when she's in India- that god works through us as us.
12. Teacher who changed my life, and why? Don't know if a teacher changed my life. But definitely remember a few that were always funny and nice.
13. Professional mentor who changed my life, and why? Don't know if it was life changing but an advisor I got to work with in college was always so nice and laid back . I hope some of that has rubbed off on me.
14. Favorite item to go shopping for with a girlfriend? Clothes
15. Perfect day out: what, where, with whom? Go to the gym in the morning, have lunch , go shopping and relax at home in the evening.
16. Favorite color? Blue
17. Favorite artist? Katy Perry
18. Favorite song? "Taking Chances "
19. The best paid entertainment I've ever seen? Circque De Solei in Downtown Disney and the play Avenue Q.
20. Favorite hobby activity that makes me get lost for hours? Writing, dancing, getting lost in a good book or movie
21. Most rewarding time I've ever spent volunteering? Getting to work on a play with my grandmas Sweet Adelines group. That was cool.
22. The most exciting secret I've ever been told? If I told it wouldn't be a secret now would it?
23. My greatest skill (past or current)? I can sound like Ms. Swan from MadTV. ha ha
24. The best advice I've ever been given? Never be late with a house payment
25. The best advice I've ever given? If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving. lol HA Ha Seriously I always try to tell people to be themselves and do what they enjoy.
26. The best birthday I ever had and why? My last birthday. I got to run, chill with my mom, and party the night away! :0)
27. The coolest natural wonder I've ever seen? the blue water and white sand in the Phillipines for sure. That was so cool.
28. The most fun road trip I've ever taken, where and with whom? My last trip to the westside of Washington state with Melanie and the Hartmanns before I moved back to Texas. They definitely made it memorable.
29. The closest call I've ever had? Ziplining for the first time.
30. My favorite flower, purchased? Roses
31. My favorite flower or plant, personally grown? Favorite personally grown plant is some sunflowers I tried growing one summer. Sunflowers are always nice. :0)
32. My best hair day ever? Hmmm... when I did The Vagina Monolouges the 2nd time around in college. Good hair for that show. Yeah! lol
33. The best gift I've ever gotten: what and from whom? IPad from mom
34. My most suspenseful moment? First time I tried ziplining in the Phillipines. Im on film obviously nervous about trying it.
35. My most unexpected achievement? Running marathons. Never thought I would do it because I always considered it my moms thing.
36. The most rewarding volunteer experience I've ever had? I loved being a part of ABLE in college. It definitely reminded me that we all can live happy, healthy , normal lives no matter what.
37. My favorite paid employment, ever? Workstudy at school. Just a few hours at a time, and they worked with your schedule.
38. The best dessert I've ever eaten? Cheesecake :0)
39. The prettiest natural landscape I've ever seen? Philipines. I loved seeing the blue water and white sand.
40. The most scared I've been by a bug or critter? When we took a garden snake to be let out at a creek when I was with friends in Wisconsin. I said I would hold the box the snake was in, and I couldn't. Lame, I know.
41. My favorite household chore? vacuuming
42. My favorite piece of jewelry I've ever bought for myself? Necklaces I got at an anime convention.
43. The best cup of coffee I've ever had? I like the instant coffee at my house . There is something about Folgers coffee with some hazlenut cream in the morning. mmmmm....
44. The hardest question a child has ever asked me? Nothing that sticks out at the moment
45. The most important time I've had to "be there" for a friend? Helped a friend move out when she broke up with her boyfriend.
46. The most unusual pet I've ever had? never had any unusual pets. If I had a pet it was either a cat or dog, or both.
47. The prettiest shiny object I've ever owned? My grandmas charm bracelet.
48. The most treasured book in my library? All of them.
49. The most important tool in my craft or hobby kit? Needle and thead.
50. The coolest handmade gift I ever gave anyone? I wrote my mom stories about the running medals I have so far and Teddy made a cover for it. That was cool.
51. The best anonymous thing I have ever done or given? I don't think I've done anything anonymous.
52. The most healthy and vital time in my life? The past few years. It's just now my age is catching up with me - haha.
53. The worst thing I ever got away with? driving with a license. lol
54. The kindest thing a stranger ever did for me? Make sure I had enough money when they could tell I was short on change.
55. The kindest thing I ever did for a stranger? I've let people on the bus use my cell phone if I could tell they really needed to get in contact with someone.
56. Favorite perfume? Lovespell from Victorias Secret
57. Favorite household cleaner smell? Anything floral scented.
58. Favorite outdoor smell? pine
59. Most fun I ever had on a Saturday night? All my Saturday nights are fun. That's how I roll. lol
60. Favorite song I ever danced to; with whom? Carlos Santana- Smooth
61. Favorite dinner my mom made? Filipino chicken
62. The happiest moment I can remember? Too many to remember.
63. Song that makes me move no matter how bad I feel? "Firework" by Katy Perry.
64. My favorite patriotic experience? Going to the fairgrounds on July 4th
65. My biggest moment of celebrity? completing my first marathon.
66. My one favorite item of clothing? Shirts.
67. The one item I would take to the desert island? journal
68. The one person I loved who never knew? Proably more than I can count. I don't tell guys I am crushing on them unless I think they're interested. lol I write about them in my journal . Yes I am girly like that. lol
69. The most fun sporting event I ever attended? Yakima Bears Games. They where always fun to go to .
70. The best place I have ever traveled; where I'd spend my whole life if I could? England, or the Philippines.
71. My favorite moment as a parent? Not a parent .
72. My favorite moment as a sister or brother? only child
73. My favorite moment as a spouse or significant other? As long as I can tell whoever I'm with is doing what they really love, I am happy for them.
74. My favorite moment as a daughter or son? Hmm.. helping with mom with USAFIT San Antonio stuff has definitely brought us closer together , so I can't complain about that.
75. My favorite flowers to receive in a delivery? roses or tigerlilies
76. My favorite cooking or kitchen smell? chocolate :0)
77. The most significant change I've had to go through and how it made me better? Losing weight for sure. I feel healthier, I hope I look better, and hope I get to be around for a little while longer now.
78. My "biggest deal" memory of childhood? Being independent.
79. My favorite non-relative adult growing up? Teddy
80. My favorite aunt or uncle? All my relatives are cool .
81. Best Sunday afternoon I ever had? I liked any Sunday I got to go to this place called Waffles Cafe after church. Waffles with strawberries and whipped cream on top? Yes please lol
82. Favorite ice cream ever, and from where? Rocky Road
83. Favorite musician? Katy Perry
84. Famous person I've admired, living or dead, whom I'd most like to meet? Oprah. I liked what she said on the last show -"you also have to know what sparks the light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world. You have the power to change somebody's life."
85. Favorite environmental sound (rain, thunder, etc.)? Thunder
86. Favorite person to take a walk on a beach or in the woods with? Any of my friends or family
87. Best time I've had playing with a pet? Getting to splash my grandmas pugs Ethel
88. Nicest thing I've ever done for a little kid? I gave Penny , Beckys daughter a nice top to wear.
89. Favorite TV rerun I could watch 50 times? Any anime , Charmed or shows like Full House, Sex and The City, or I Dream of Jeannie.
90. Favorite item no one knows I own? My beanie babies. I still have them.
91. My favorite story or experience with the paranormal? I feel like we had poltergeiests or something one night in Yakima at my grandmas old house because the lights kept on flickering for some reason.
92. The one "splurge" grocery item I have never yet splurged on? Things you bar b que . My mom and I get steak and chicken, but not enough for it to be a "splurge."
93. The most competent activity I do? Pretending to write, and/or run.
94. The one food item I can never run out of? yogurt
95. The favorite picture I've ever taken? a black and white photo of me my friend Jeanette took in Yakima.
96. The most fun game I've ever played? I like games like Monopoly, Apples to Apples, Scrabble,ect. They're all fun!
97. The biggest secret I still safeguard? (Don't reveal it!) Well if I told it wouldn't be a secret would it? lol
98. The hardest I ever laughed in my life was...? When I was playing Apples to Apples and Melanie put Sadam Housseins card down for the word "chewy." We all laughed for like ten minutes straight. I've heard that man described in alot of ways, but that was the first time I heard him described as chewy.
99. My favorite fabric to pet is? silk
100. If I could go anywhere, be with anyone, be doing anything, right now: Where? Who? What? To the beach with anyone who wants to join me there.
101. If I had one hour to live, what would I spend it doing? Journaling my last thoughts.
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Sunday, February 12, 2017
Pre Valentines Day blog
Well if you didn't know Valentines Day was around the corner, all you have to do is go to the grocery store. Literally within 5 steps of entering H-E-B tonight, mom found a booth selling chocolate dipped strawberries. That is on top of the balloons, cards, cakes, and chocolates to give yourself, or your special someone.
After being on both sides of the line on Valentines Day, I really must say it is true the most important relationship you have really is the one you have with yourself.
If there is one thing I know about myself is I can be like an old man. I can be moody before I get my first cup of coffee in my system, or cranky and set in my ways. But I try to help how I can, and I am definitely thankful everyone I talk to is in my life.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentines Day single , or taken.
Love you all
Donna
After being on both sides of the line on Valentines Day, I really must say it is true the most important relationship you have really is the one you have with yourself.
If there is one thing I know about myself is I can be like an old man. I can be moody before I get my first cup of coffee in my system, or cranky and set in my ways. But I try to help how I can, and I am definitely thankful everyone I talk to is in my life.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentines Day single , or taken.
Love you all
Donna
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Girls day..
Well, another work week has come and went. I am glad that I am getting better at my current job.But I can tell I am still working on balance between work, and everything else. Why does life have to be one big balancing act? Darn having to be a grown up, or pretending to be a grown up in my case. I can't adult in any day that ends in "y." ha ha.
Anyway, today turned out to be a pretty good day. I went for a 5k with my running group and we did a 10 mile bikeride after that. It was my first time being on a bike outside of a spin class at the gym. I feel like I did ok considering that. The bike I ended up inheriting since my mom got a new bike still needs to be adjusted for my height but thats about it.
After that I realized I still am a cheap date.
Mom and I went to a fleamarket because her friend Lydia wanted to look at something at a booth her friend has ,and while I was there , I bought a book for fifty cents. It was a copy of "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown. I have "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels and Demons." So, I figured why not see how much I like this one. Yeah for the little things!
I swear, if I am ever broke, it is because since I am a runner, I spend money on things like running shoes and race fees. Plus, I always buy books when I find one that looks interesting.
My friend Melanie can tell you I can go into a bookstore just to look and end up coming out with three. Yes, I know that is one of my many problems.
But right now I am just thankful I have a few things to look forward to. I have a race at the end of this month. I have another race next month , and in May so far. I hope 2017 turns out to be an action packed year.
Love you all
Donna
Anyway, today turned out to be a pretty good day. I went for a 5k with my running group and we did a 10 mile bikeride after that. It was my first time being on a bike outside of a spin class at the gym. I feel like I did ok considering that. The bike I ended up inheriting since my mom got a new bike still needs to be adjusted for my height but thats about it.
After that I realized I still am a cheap date.
Mom and I went to a fleamarket because her friend Lydia wanted to look at something at a booth her friend has ,and while I was there , I bought a book for fifty cents. It was a copy of "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown. I have "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels and Demons." So, I figured why not see how much I like this one. Yeah for the little things!
I swear, if I am ever broke, it is because since I am a runner, I spend money on things like running shoes and race fees. Plus, I always buy books when I find one that looks interesting.
My friend Melanie can tell you I can go into a bookstore just to look and end up coming out with three. Yes, I know that is one of my many problems.
But right now I am just thankful I have a few things to look forward to. I have a race at the end of this month. I have another race next month , and in May so far. I hope 2017 turns out to be an action packed year.
Love you all
Donna
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Everything in your own time...
Happy Superbowl Sunday everyone!
I hope everyone is enjoying the food, the game,and the commercials.
Saturday turned out to be a full day. I started the morning by running a 5k with my running group. I was actually a couple of minutes faster than before than last week. I hope I can keep it up. I need to get my groove back.
That evening, I went to Felicias housewarming party. I still remember Felicia was talking about wanting her own place when I was running with her . I remember she got the call saying that they accepted the bid for her house when we where going on our last long run for a race she was training for. See, things happens on those long runs. *hehe*
At the party there was homemade macaroni, enchiladas, cake, cookies, brownies, chicken sandwiches, jello shots and plenty of wine. I am now blessed to have three female friends who own their own homes on their own. ( My friends Carrie and Laura are also homeowners -woot! ) I hope these ladies know all of them inspire me to be the best person I can be and to continue to do what I love.
After the party, I couldn't help but think we're always on that search for something weither it's love, a job, a home, or some way to better whatever situation we are in.
I am at the age where it seems like all my friends are getting married, promoted, ect. I know I have had a few successes so far. But I still have yet to do things like own my own home, or tie the knot.
It does seem like we're told by my age we're supposed to be established or getting established in a job we enjoy, and be married, or on the way to one of those two.
But, perhaps life isn't about doing things on that sort of timeline. Maybe it is about working hard, doing what you enjoy, and knowing that good things like getting your own home will come when the time is right for you.
Love you all.
-Donna
I hope everyone is enjoying the food, the game,and the commercials.
Saturday turned out to be a full day. I started the morning by running a 5k with my running group. I was actually a couple of minutes faster than before than last week. I hope I can keep it up. I need to get my groove back.
That evening, I went to Felicias housewarming party. I still remember Felicia was talking about wanting her own place when I was running with her . I remember she got the call saying that they accepted the bid for her house when we where going on our last long run for a race she was training for. See, things happens on those long runs. *hehe*
At the party there was homemade macaroni, enchiladas, cake, cookies, brownies, chicken sandwiches, jello shots and plenty of wine. I am now blessed to have three female friends who own their own homes on their own. ( My friends Carrie and Laura are also homeowners -woot! ) I hope these ladies know all of them inspire me to be the best person I can be and to continue to do what I love.
After the party, I couldn't help but think we're always on that search for something weither it's love, a job, a home, or some way to better whatever situation we are in.
I am at the age where it seems like all my friends are getting married, promoted, ect. I know I have had a few successes so far. But I still have yet to do things like own my own home, or tie the knot.
It does seem like we're told by my age we're supposed to be established or getting established in a job we enjoy, and be married, or on the way to one of those two.
But, perhaps life isn't about doing things on that sort of timeline. Maybe it is about working hard, doing what you enjoy, and knowing that good things like getting your own home will come when the time is right for you.
Love you all.
-Donna
Friday, February 3, 2017
Girl talk
Tonight while Melanie and I where chit chatting over facebook , she mentioned that sometimes she still misses Dustin. If you don't know, Dustin is a guy Melanie has liked since high school, and it didn't work out because he didn't feel the same way about her. It really was a case of "He's Just Not That Into You."(I know she proably wishes I would burn that book already. But I need it. I can decode boy behavior for my friends easily, but for myself, not so much.) I noticed Melanie was the one initiating most of their hangs out when they got together, and sure enough he told her he only saw her as a friend.
I really felt bad when Dustin told her that because honestly if you don't know Melanie, she really is one of the nicest people you will meet. She'll cook for you, play games with you, let you drink as much coffee as you want with her, somehow put up with rooming with a certain quirky brunette for two years in college, on top of working on events with this person, and still talks to her today. :0)
Plus, Dustin was the only guy Melanie has talked about liking. (Aside from Johnny Depp, but we're still figuring out how we're going to share him. Basically, I get him on every day that ends in a ' y.' HA HA. LOL)
It made me realize that we all have a "Dustin." We all have someone that we like , and are just hoping they like us back in return. When rejection happens, we all tend to wonder if there was something we could have said or done differently to make them change their minds. Then we think if only I where smarter, prettier, ect. But, after seeing my friend Irenes boyfriend Nestor run with us, and seeing my friend Kathrynns fiancee Ralph chauffer us to Austin, around Austin , pick us up, and dropp us off early in the morning at the half marathon we ran up there a few weeks ago, you just realize you don't want someone you have to change yourself for. You want the one who lets you be yourself and supports your crazy endeavors.
I really felt bad when Dustin told her that because honestly if you don't know Melanie, she really is one of the nicest people you will meet. She'll cook for you, play games with you, let you drink as much coffee as you want with her, somehow put up with rooming with a certain quirky brunette for two years in college, on top of working on events with this person, and still talks to her today. :0)
Plus, Dustin was the only guy Melanie has talked about liking. (Aside from Johnny Depp, but we're still figuring out how we're going to share him. Basically, I get him on every day that ends in a ' y.' HA HA. LOL)
It made me realize that we all have a "Dustin." We all have someone that we like , and are just hoping they like us back in return. When rejection happens, we all tend to wonder if there was something we could have said or done differently to make them change their minds. Then we think if only I where smarter, prettier, ect. But, after seeing my friend Irenes boyfriend Nestor run with us, and seeing my friend Kathrynns fiancee Ralph chauffer us to Austin, around Austin , pick us up, and dropp us off early in the morning at the half marathon we ran up there a few weeks ago, you just realize you don't want someone you have to change yourself for. You want the one who lets you be yourself and supports your crazy endeavors.
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