It's 65 degrees, low humidity and I think I have died and gone to heaven!
In reality, though, I am in Colorado. We left after work Thursday night and drove all night and got to my son's Friday afternoon. Got to play with my grandson, have dinner with both sons and daughter-in-laws and then we headed to the cabin.
Woke up this a.m. to a cool , yes, cool, breeze, deer in the yard, and a hummingbird demanding some food. We'll be here for two weeks and now I know how great retirement is going to be!
The weeks since the party until we left for vacation were weeks from hell. I was faithful to the mileage, getting up at 5:00 a.m. to walk/run with my neighbor and the dog and did the 9 miles from my Mom's in Shreveport (didnt' get lost in the subdivision this time!). I am planning on doing the 9 miles tomorrow and I need today to figure out what trail I want to do and also need a little R&R today.
I have some major projects due this fall, so I've been working until 8 or later in the evenings, even until midnight a couple nights this week before we left, so I have neglected my XT and biking to work. The next few months are going to be very busy and hard, and I am worried about getting everything done that has to be done. I will not, however, let work screw up the Marathon training or the trip to Chicago. Everything else might suffer, but not that.
I know everyone is suffering with the heat and humidity. I wish you all could get the break that I'm getting right now. It sure helps bolster the confidence and increase the enthusiasm for our adventure. Of course, being on vacation, no matter where, does that.
As soon as I get my electronic act together I'll post the few pictures I took at the butt cookoff. I just have to get the card reader set up for the PC here at the cabin. It's nice to have a little time to do stuff like that.
I hope that the weather in the gulf will help cool things off a little, maybe bring some rain for you guys. I will be back in Clinton Labor Day and will go to Shreveport the following weekend. Then I'll be with the group for the 22 miles on the 15th (can't wait ;)
Mark's blog made me feel guilty that I haven't done more Saturdays with the group. Most of them were beyond my control, but I have to admit to a few Saturdays to making the decision to go it alone from my house. I'm sorry for that.
Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise or encouragement - and we will make the goal. (Robert Collier)
Charlie, Me and RIta
Living the good life in Colorado
Favorite Quotes
“I believe the single most significant decision I can make on a day-to-day basis is my choice of attitude. It is more important than my past, my education, my bankroll, my successes or failures, fame or pain, what other people think of me or say about me, my circumstances, or my position. Attitude keeps me going or cripples my progress. It alone fuels my fire or assaults my hope. When my attitudes are right, there is no barrier too high, no valley too deep, no dream too extreme, no challenge too great for me.” -- Charles R. Swindoll ==============================
"Running is a big question mark that's there each and every day. It asks you, 'Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?'" - Peter Maher, Irish-Canadian Olympian and sub-2:12 marathoner
About Me
- catseye
- Married for 33 years to Charlie. Mother of Bryan (31) and Mark (29) who live in Denver. :( Grandmother of Isaac (11 months) who also lives in Denver :(
6 comments:
Cathy, thanks for your comments on my blog. Glad to see you are back blogging...was wondering about you. I certainly understand about vacations and work deadlines...I have taken work with me on vacations many times. But it sure makes for a more pleasant return to home and not have so much work staring you in the face! That's why I look forward to retirement...fewer deadlines! Yes, we must schedule some biking time after the marathon. I forgot how good a workout it is. We did 18 miles today and could not tell it was so hot because of the constant breeze in your face...I loved it. Hope your enjoy your vacation!
Glad you are getting some R&R in some cool temps. Have a great time!
Hey! I just read your comment on my blog! How about Weight Watchers instead of Nutrisystem? We go on Tuesday nights. You can also do it online if you are out of town a lot. I think it is healthier and cheaper than nutrisystem.
In the words of the immortal Bugs Bunny...."Well, ain't that a stinker!" I hope you and your 65 degrees have fun while we are down in suffering.....in our own cold front.....of 95 degrees......
Oooohhhh! 65 degrees.....I don't remember what that feels like!
What wonderful weather!! I'm happy for you - vacation and cooler temps!! Ya'll enjoy!
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