Updates

Crystal Lake went well --- I ran at the end --- it poured rain all day. Probably was the cause of my second stress fracture ---

We loved Hawaii --- My foot was sore the whole time there so not a lot of walking for me -- but we swam a lot and dove (scuba) twice....really neat!

The place we stayed in was beautiful and relaxing. The only things missing were barbecues and a decent breakfast. Otherwise we would definitely stay there again. Beautiful location in Wailea, Maui.

Here we are on a sunset sail in Maui, HI --- 2009

Bike Enthusiast

My latest thing is volunteering at running races. Since I've been sidelined from running because of Stress Fractures in my feet --- I have been doing more biking. This weekend I'm an escort for a 15K bike race -- Stockade-athon. Should be fun --- I get to ride in front of the lead runners and just behind the police escort. I'm kind of excited about it --- will only be two of us.

DH is probably volunteering as a course marshall --- also an interesting job -- but more standing around. I love biking and this will help keep me in shape having to stay ahead of the runners.

Crystal Lake Triathlon

I am doing the Crystal Lake Triathlon this weekend. It is sprint distance .5 mi. swim, 18 mi. bike, and 5K run. I will be walking the last part --- still recovering from a stress fracture in my foot. (Darn feet).

After that we fly to Hawaii on Sunday for 15 days. I hope it is wonderful --- Hawaii will be --- I just want us to have a good time also --- and we're staying someplace new (hotel) -- I prefer the condos. We'll see how it is.

New Puppy

We are the proud parents of a new puppy Feta. She is very cute and very fun. She is also very good tempered. Not like her "Dad"....LOL. It was pretty much my idea since hubby is home more now that he got a DWI and cannot drive --- except 3 hrs a week and back and forth to work once a week (or if scheduled).

Long story on the DWI --- just stupid. And costly. The dog is working out very nicely --- she is a love. My hope is that it will also help hubby get over his loneliness and get him out walking more often --- taking the dog with him.

We had one of our worst fights ever just a few weeks ago --- while traveling to NH.....it was really ugly. I actually video'd a bit of it -- have kept the video --- I'm not sure he realizes that I have it or how bad it was. I'll keep it for future reference if he acts up again. or When he acts up again.

I'm sure that all of this is my moodiness ( he thinks it's menopause).....could be related...but not as far as I'm concerned.

For now --things are pretty good --- and everyone is getting along and the work on the house is progressing nicely.

It happened

Well, it finally happened --- he got a DWI!!! I've been warning him every time they do "lunch" which last 5 hours not to drive. Well this month (once a month lunch) he drove and got his truck stuck in a snowbank. While trying to get the truck out (we have AAA) someone must've alerted the police.....they came and arrested him. He was quite embarrassed -- devastated actually --- and so was I. Now we are paying one thing after another --- fines, fees, etc. Next the insurance is bound to go up. He is losing his license for 6 months --- only a Conditional. The list goes on.

Lent is about to start and I am giving up drinking during the week. Did this last year and felt great!!! I need to do this for myself. He mentioned that he might do the same --- one night --- but last night was back to just giving up swearing. Big deal.

That's it for now .... In the meantime we are redoing our family room --- it looks beautiful --- we have both done a lot of work. I'm hoping to keep him motivated --- he will have a lot of time on his hands.