I could get used to this…

Due to a change in schedule, I worked on Wednesday instead of Thursday.  My toddler goes to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays so today I had three whole glorious hours to do whatever I wanted! I was thrilled. There were so many options.  I could clean my house, do some chores, go shopping, go to … Continue reading »

pushing the boundaries

I’ve been a absent from the blogging world. September 15th brings corporate tax extensions for my husband and my toddlers second birthday. So, the first half of the month was a blur as my husband worked long hours and weekends and I planned/cleaned/cooked like a mad woman trying to get ready to host our daughter’s … Continue reading »

Loyola Alumni 5k

So, I had a great time at my alumni 5k this morning. After a night of tossing and turning, I was so nervous I could not sleep, I was up at 4:45 am to get ready for the road. After a cup of coffee, I was on the road by 5:30 and made it to … Continue reading »

memories…

My college, Loyola University New Orleans, is hosting an invitational tomorrow.  I signed up to run the 5k race as part of an alumni team. Eek, what was I thinking? I am not nearly in the shape I was in college, have not done any speed work in months, and am pretty tired most of … Continue reading »

It’s that time of year!

I love running and get excited about fall races. But there is something else I love about the fall: college football. Especially when the LSU tigers are playing well. My husband and I trip to Dallas to see the tigers play against Oregon in cowboys stadium. It was an amazing game and it was worth … Continue reading »

lessons learned

I was looking back through some of my old posts from last year.  I don’t recall the summer heat being such an issue last year but then again, I realized I spent most of the summer injured.  I was hurt from mid-June through late September and I battled a nasty case of plantar fasciittis. I … Continue reading »