Washington Day 2 and 3

Hi everyone!
OMG it has been a crazy two days. But I have learned that I am stronger than I think I am. I have completed two full marathons in two days. Saturday, I ran the Ghost of Tacoma City marathon , which is a low key marathon on a level course. Today, I  ran the Tacoma City Marathon.  It started at Gig Harbor , went through Point Defiance ,and ended at downtown Tacoma. It was hilly for 19 miles, and my legs are still tired from all the running I did. After running a low key marathon, and a big city marathon back to back I have learned that
A. I am crazy.  While yes, I already knew I was crazy - but, more like but crazier than I thought.  Also,when running at least, I still work best when everything is clearly marked . When I ran on Saturday, my mom had to remind me to do one more run up and down Albert dock street to fully complete the course.
B. You really will be suprised what you can do when you really put your mind to it. I never imagined being able to do something like completing two full marathons in two days. All you can do is try.
C. Running on 52 .4 miles of Tacoma was an interesting way to see the city.  I forgot how pretty Tacoma can be.  On Saturday and Sunday, the weather was perfect for running, and  I loved seeing the docks on Saturday. Today on the narrows bridge, I loved the view I got of Mount Rainer, and I enjoyed seeing the Japanese tea garden in Point Defiance. When I got there, it was tempting just to hang around there for a while.
But aside from that, I got to catch up with Teddy, our family friend here, Prince Edward (Teddys cat), and my friend from college Danielle. It has been so much fun talking about her wedding, and all the random stuff we did when we where in college- like buying beer on a Monday night, and  making  crowns with duct tape and q -tips. Saturday Danielle came over and we talked in Teddys backyard, and tonight  when Danielle came over again we walked around Wapato park with mom and Teddy. Then we all ate at Old Coutnry Buffet.
Tomorrow mom, Teddy and I are going to Yakima to see everyone down there.  I can tell already it's going to be hard to say goodbye to everyone when I leave on Saturday. I think after this trip, Scott and I will just have to rotate going to the east coast and west coast , so we can both continue to see our families when we can. After all, when it comes to family and friends, it definitely can't be too long between visits.

Washington day 1

Well I somehow made it to Washington folks.  I got off my plane a little sooner than planned because my flight took off earlier to beat the weather since it was starting to drizzle when I was trying to take off.  On the flight I couldn't help but think, flying isn't what it used to be.  On the flight I was on, it would have cost me 8 dollars  just for a pad to watch movies on while you are on the flight. I remember being used to watch them on a screen from my seat, for free. Now they charge for everything aside from pretzels and coke, coffee , or water. Now I am at the Sea-Tac International airport  waiting for my moms plane to show up, so we can go to Teddys.  It feels like I never left Washington state honestly.
I couldn't help but wonder why I agreed to go as soon as my mom said she was going to Tacoma. I guess I needed a break from my routine.   That is the thing about routine. You need a break from them and then you're happy to get back to them .   I know when my trip is over I'll be glad to get back to my bed,Scott and everyone  else in San Antonio.
I have no clue what my official plans are aside from running and where I am going. But we will see what adventures await.

training done...

Well folks, I got done with the mandatory training I had to do for my company.  Hopefully all the changes that are going to happen are for the better, and it seems like it so far. It felt weird not having to go into the office today, after having to go for the last two days.  It was fun learning about different personality types. I learned I am an amiable-expressive.
 It was fun being able to hang out with my co workers while we got the training done.  We got free lunch, and they let me drink as much office coffee as I could.  Today, it was back out in the field, and back to having to buy my own coffee.
 After work, I  got some of my packing started.  I still have some last minute stuff to pack. But I will be able to tomorrow and Friday, time permitting. As I was getting my things together, I couldn't help but remember the last time I was in Washington was when my grandmother died.
I have to admit, my grandmother was the reason I got to go to Yakima every summer growing up. 
My grandmother didn't mind me spending hours in our backyard pool, introduced me to all our relatives there and liked having people over.  She would always be like sit down, and have a pop.
 If I am an amiable-expressive it's because of her. (Since my grandmother would buy me lattes everytime I would go on an errand with her, she is also the reason I would drink most of the office coffee. *hehe*)

slowly coming along...

Hi everyone!
It's been a crazy weekend. Flipside played at Boozehounds this Friday. The guy who usually played bass is the lead singer now. Saturday after my shift at Six Flags, Scott and I went to Jim's for coffee and a late night snack. Today after work, Scott and I went for tacos, and then I went on a six mile run.
Well,  things are slowly coming into place for my trip. Next Friday, I will be dropped off at my moms house. Then,  when I return on Saturday night, moms friend Jim will be picking me up when I get home on Saturday night. I will be going to Tacoma for the marathon, I will go to Yakima for a few days, then ,alas it will be time to go back to Texas.
Right now I am wondering when I'll be able to pack though.Tomorrow and Tuesday I have to go to the office for some corporate training . Then ofcourse I have to get some more hours in before I head off , so it's going to be a busy workweek.
I promise to blog while I am in Washington, so you know about my adventures, or misadventures while on my trip.  I am mainly just looking forward to seeing everyone there, and seeing the state again. Last summer I went to the east coast, so this time I will be traveling to the west coast.

Anyway, I hope everyone has a good Sunday, and a good start to their workweek.
Love you all
-Donna

Calm before the storm....

Hello everyone!
It has been a really busy few days.  On Friday after going to the gym in the morning with Scott, I had to swing by the office to get a bracelet so I could get into Oyster Bake the next day. After that, I had a shift to work at Southpark, then Scott and I ended up listening to "Whiskley Bliss" at BoozeHounds.
Then on Saturday morning, I worked Oyster Bake.  I was at the right booth to get a decent amount of leads anyway. But , after I got off work at five my coworkers who worked at our other booth where showing me all the free swag they got. So it was a case of more leads, or more free stuff. Hmm.. that is always hard to decide. Leads mean more money, or at least the opporotunity to work cool events, but if you know me, you know I love free swag too. The struggle is real. *hehe*
After Oyster Bake, my co worker Liz and I got ready to see our marketing director, Greg perform in "Around the World in 80 Days."  (While I was at the office on Friday, he gave Liz and I complimentary tickets. Liz was interested in going because she has read the book, and I am a theater minor, so I just like any kind of show. *hehe*)  I introduced Liz to the Bucee's rest stop where we stopped to change, and get some food, because it is the worlds best rest stop. I love the nice big bathrooms, all the food there is really good, and for us it was the perfect place for us to stop, and get ready. We ended up getting to the theater just minutes before the show started because Lizs gps took us ten minutes away from where the theater actually was.
But we still found it in time. There was complimentary wine for people to drink while watching the show, on top of soda, and snacks on sale. It makes we want to get involved in theater again, because I really haven't done a show since I moved back here from Washington.  Mainly it's because if I haven't been working, I've been having to work on my weight, and I just haven't.  I am still wondering if now is the right time to get back into the arts.
Sunday, after my shift at Six Flags, I ended up seeing my mom that evening. We went to R.E.I. to get supplies for our upcoming race, and then we went to Texas Land and Cattle because my mom had a beef council meeting there. At the meeting they talked about what the runners there could do to spread the word about the benefits of beef , and what would make it easier for them to do that,ect.
All I know is it was nice to have steak for dinner that night.
Normally I have fish , or chicken when I eat , so I decided to have some while I was there. *hehe* The only part that sucked about that night is because of the weather my allergies where really bugging me. We ended up starting at Walmart on the way home, and got some food, along with some allergy medicine before we parted ways.
Not too long after I got home, I took two benedryll, and that knocked me out . Today I was off, so I went to the gym with Scott, and we are about to eat dinner. Yeah for dinner! With the rain, it was a nice day to just relax, and work out. I believe next week, I will be going to the office for a few days for some training, and after that I will be taking off. So this week will be the calm before the storm.
I hope everyone is having a good Monday. Love you all .

I got home just in the nick of time....

Hello everyone!
Well it was a crazy night as most of you know. It hailed throughout the night. I ended up getting home literally right before the rain started.  I worked at Southpark mall last night until 8. While I was waiting for the bus to come, it was getting dark, and  starting to rain. Then Scott picked me up at Randolph Park and Ride at 9:15. By that time, it was raining. Then it started to hail while I was taking a shower. At first I thought Scott was just working on something, and then when I stepped out of the shower I heard the hail. Scotts car was covered up, so no damages done to the truck, but a porchlight did get busted.
I hope everyone is ok despite the crazy weather last night. I hope anyone whos car or property got damaged are able to get it fixed up as quickly as possible, and remember you're more important than anything that has to be replaced.
Love you all

I really do need to slow down a little...

Hi everyone!
Well, this past Saturday I worked at the Poteet Strawberry festival on Saturday until 4.
It was cool. There was strawberry jam, strawberry necklaces, people trickriding on horses, a carnival , strawberry shortcake and even a guy dressed up as a strawberry.  I was just a little dissapointed because after my shift, my co worker and I tried to buy some strawberries to take home with us on the way out, and by the time we got there, they where sold out already. :0(  We where like how can you run out of strawberries at a strawberry festival? But there where plenty of booths selling turkey legs, tacos, strawberry shortcake or funnel cake though.   Then it took us at least two hours to get back to San Antonio from Poteet because of festival traffic. ( Long story short- it always takes forever because Poteet is always packed when the strawberry festival is going on, and there's only one country road to go in and out of the fairgrounds, so there you go.)  After I finally got home, Scott and I went to Jims to get dinner.  I obviously wasn't much company at that time. I  was falling asleep at the booth, it took forever for me just to eat my chicken and the tortilla soup I ordered. Then as soon as we got home, I fell asleep until it was time for me to get ready for work this morning.
Sunday, I worked at Six Flags until the parked closed, and yesterday I worked the evening shift at Ingram Park Mall.  It was slow, but I got my mothers day gift already. So yeah I am a good daughter after all. *hehe*  But I think the fact that I was so tired Saturday is a sign I do need to slow down at least a little. Hopefully I can figure out where the fat needs to be cut.
Love you all.