and extremely tired. I think I need a vacation from my vacation ;D I'll have a full recap soon but just a quick not to say hello <waves hi!> and to stay tuned..
I can't close this post without mentioning.. Todd lost a good ole' friend last week and it just broke our hearts. So prayers and love to the family and friends <3
Cheers.
Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Technical difficulties
For some reason I'm having problems w/the Blog. Hope it's effecting you at all.. Stay tuned and thanks for reading :-)
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In other news we're heading here soon (!!!!)
In other TTC news, I am a Khloe Kardashian fan (yes I am a fan of Keeping up) and turns out she is having TTC issues too. There are so many of us out there! They say 1 in 8 couples have problems TTC but it seems like soo many more than that.
I think we really need to ban together to get the word out there, it's taboo to so many and it shouldn't be.
Cheers!
I can't end this post without mentioning today. 11 years ago so many people lost their lives and so many were out there searching for survivors in the wreckage of the WTC. We Can't Forget.
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In other news we're heading here soon (!!!!)
Besides my work trip, this is the first time I've traveled anywhere pg (did I just say that out loud? Shhh). I don't have any kind of true bump yet but I definitely feel (and look?) like I had one too many bagels..or donuts :P Not that I'm complaining, bring it on!
I'm thankful I'm feeling fine. Little bouts of nausea but nothing major. I'm tired, but hey, when was I ever not tired. I always was irritated by those people that were TTC for years and then complained of every symptom. I'm definitely not one of those people. Again - bring it on!
I think we really need to ban together to get the word out there, it's taboo to so many and it shouldn't be.
Cheers!
I can't end this post without mentioning today. 11 years ago so many people lost their lives and so many were out there searching for survivors in the wreckage of the WTC. We Can't Forget.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Traveling with a secret
This week I'm traveling for work. I'm very fortunate to work from home, however from time to time I get to go out into the real world by traveling to my company's home base. This week I get to get out, dress up like a normal person and see my co-workers. While this usually is fun and something I enjoy, this time with my secret, I dreaded it.
The plane ride: Wasn't sure how this was going to go. Security!? Nausea?! Turned out just fine. Our small hub of an airport offered a pat down vs. the normal x-ray screening (which apparently is not an x-ray anymore, but to be safe, I opted out). Even tho I'm still quite newly pg I wasn't sure if the plane ride was going to bring on some bouts of nausea. Luckily, nope. Only con was having to pee on every plane. Normally I hold out but this time I just couldn't! Lastly, lifting my heavy as all heck suitcase. Normally I'm a champ and can lift it with no problem. This time I didn't want to chance it, so I was that girl. Yep, I asked two nice gentlemen to help. On the way home, I'm definitely checking my rollaway asI'm a nervous nelly it's just too hard with my laptop backpack which is big and bulky.
Co-Workers: No one knows obviously as I'm still to early to tell and there's no need right now to put my boss in a panic, dreading the thought of having to fill in for me for 12 weeks. Normally having to hide it isn't hard as I don't have a night life here, but this time (of course) a co-worker organized a happy hour for me. Tonight. At my favorite sushi place here. Fainting sickness won't work, so I'm pulling the "I'm on antibiotics" old trick and can't drink. As for sushi, I will try to get out of eating, or eat some appetizers. I'm also hoping noone notices I take bathroom breaks just about every 1/2 hour.
Meds: This is tricky. With the progesterone, I have to take it every 12 hours and lie down for 15-30 minutes after taking it as it's supposed to help it absorb. Definitely puts a wrench in working long nights and getting up to workout in the morning. This morning (TMI - it's ingested down there) the pill was dislodged and I had to take another one and ended up being almost late for work because I had to lie down longer. But, I made it work.
Meals: With really trying to eat healthy and well rounded meals this is tough as I eat out 100% of the time. I am missing my green juices and trying to eat more salads, even tho they are definitely missing some key vegetables I normally eat. Timing is also tough. I have snacks, but forcing myself to take a break and leave work early to eat is tough. Case in point: I left work last night at 6 and didn't end up eating until 8. I wanted to gnaw off my hand I was so hungry. Today I'm going to head to Trader Joe's in hopes of hitting up their hot bar and getting some good, organic greens in.
At the end of the day, it's more challenging but being healthy and as safe as possible is my number one priority and work comes second right now. I guess my priorities really have changed, lol, if you have read this post.
Cheers!
The plane ride: Wasn't sure how this was going to go. Security!? Nausea?! Turned out just fine. Our small hub of an airport offered a pat down vs. the normal x-ray screening (which apparently is not an x-ray anymore, but to be safe, I opted out). Even tho I'm still quite newly pg I wasn't sure if the plane ride was going to bring on some bouts of nausea. Luckily, nope. Only con was having to pee on every plane. Normally I hold out but this time I just couldn't! Lastly, lifting my heavy as all heck suitcase. Normally I'm a champ and can lift it with no problem. This time I didn't want to chance it, so I was that girl. Yep, I asked two nice gentlemen to help. On the way home, I'm definitely checking my rollaway as
Co-Workers: No one knows obviously as I'm still to early to tell and there's no need right now to put my boss in a panic, dreading the thought of having to fill in for me for 12 weeks. Normally having to hide it isn't hard as I don't have a night life here, but this time (of course) a co-worker organized a happy hour for me. Tonight. At my favorite sushi place here. Fainting sickness won't work, so I'm pulling the "I'm on antibiotics" old trick and can't drink. As for sushi, I will try to get out of eating, or eat some appetizers. I'm also hoping noone notices I take bathroom breaks just about every 1/2 hour.
Meds: This is tricky. With the progesterone, I have to take it every 12 hours and lie down for 15-30 minutes after taking it as it's supposed to help it absorb. Definitely puts a wrench in working long nights and getting up to workout in the morning. This morning (TMI - it's ingested down there) the pill was dislodged and I had to take another one and ended up being almost late for work because I had to lie down longer. But, I made it work.
Meals: With really trying to eat healthy and well rounded meals this is tough as I eat out 100% of the time. I am missing my green juices and trying to eat more salads, even tho they are definitely missing some key vegetables I normally eat. Timing is also tough. I have snacks, but forcing myself to take a break and leave work early to eat is tough. Case in point: I left work last night at 6 and didn't end up eating until 8. I wanted to gnaw off my hand I was so hungry. Today I'm going to head to Trader Joe's in hopes of hitting up their hot bar and getting some good, organic greens in.
At the end of the day, it's more challenging but being healthy and as safe as possible is my number one priority and work comes second right now. I guess my priorities really have changed, lol, if you have read this post.
Cheers!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Race Recap - IronGirl Clearwater Fla
On Sunday I ran the IronGirl Half Marathon in Clearwater Florida and it was a great run.
Weather was absolutely perfect, couldn't have asked for a better day (tho probably not for a Fla native. There were ladies with pants, long sleeve shirts and gloves on while I wore a tank top and capris).
My race day morning consists of coffee!! get dressed (glide!), pin on my bib, get my gear on (timing chip, Garmin, iPod) and we're off! (yes that's 2 oreos next to my coffee....bfast of champions ;D )
All of this happens at 5 am. eeek early, but I had to be at the start at 6:30. It was still dark. I was lucky enough that my hubby dropped me off at the start. SO wish I would have had my camera as the sun came up.
As I mentioned, the weather, perfect.. slightly overcast (rained about 8 miles in) and cool. My iPod: #fail. Died before the race even started. Anyone who knows me knows I do not run without music! When I noticed it was dead I was tempted to quit the race and run home. But I didn't. So this was a challenge for me. Luckily the hubby joined in at mile 8.5. Race officials are usually pretty cool about letting people jump in/out, and of course they were fine, YAY! Then my family stepped out (in the rain!!) to watch us at mile 11.50 which was a great surprise!
The medal is awesome (from the site)
My photos (btw in the first pic, the bridge in the background was the 2nd bridge in the race (at mile 11ish. Tough.):
The finish line at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach (add 1800 women piling through)
Overall, this was a great race. I would do it again in a heartbeat. The course was well planned out, lots of water stops/gu's, people were awesome, setup/ease of race day was a breeze. I was bummed that we flew in late and missed the Expo (taken as we drove by the Pier)
This billboard was at the Finish. Great message to finish off a great day!
A HUGE thanks to my family: the hubby who drove me at the crack of dawn on our vacation and who met me and saved me from quitting the race. My aunt and cousin who stood out in the rain to watch me <3
xoxo
Cheers!
Weather was absolutely perfect, couldn't have asked for a better day (tho probably not for a Fla native. There were ladies with pants, long sleeve shirts and gloves on while I wore a tank top and capris).
My race day morning consists of coffee!! get dressed (glide!), pin on my bib, get my gear on (timing chip, Garmin, iPod) and we're off! (yes that's 2 oreos next to my coffee....bfast of champions ;D )
All of this happens at 5 am. eeek early, but I had to be at the start at 6:30. It was still dark. I was lucky enough that my hubby dropped me off at the start. SO wish I would have had my camera as the sun came up.
As I mentioned, the weather, perfect.. slightly overcast (rained about 8 miles in) and cool. My iPod: #fail. Died before the race even started. Anyone who knows me knows I do not run without music! When I noticed it was dead I was tempted to quit the race and run home. But I didn't. So this was a challenge for me. Luckily the hubby joined in at mile 8.5. Race officials are usually pretty cool about letting people jump in/out, and of course they were fine, YAY! Then my family stepped out (in the rain!!) to watch us at mile 11.50 which was a great surprise!
The medal is awesome (from the site)
My photos (btw in the first pic, the bridge in the background was the 2nd bridge in the race (at mile 11ish. Tough.):
The finish line at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach (add 1800 women piling through)
Overall, this was a great race. I would do it again in a heartbeat. The course was well planned out, lots of water stops/gu's, people were awesome, setup/ease of race day was a breeze. I was bummed that we flew in late and missed the Expo (taken as we drove by the Pier)
This billboard was at the Finish. Great message to finish off a great day!
A HUGE thanks to my family: the hubby who drove me at the crack of dawn on our vacation and who met me and saved me from quitting the race. My aunt and cousin who stood out in the rain to watch me <3
xoxo
Cheers!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
The Grass is Always Greener
Isn't that the truth. We're always saying (thinking) if I were just thinner, prettier, stronger, richer... I'd be happy. We're always comparing to others, 'keeping up with the Jones.'
Why can't we learn to be happy with what we have?
A good friend of mine has the big C. Cancer. Scary Cancer. She's having a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. She has a good attitude, tho I heard her voice waver, when she said "God has a crazy way of giving me the lovely B Cups I've always wanted."
I wish that we all could be happy (myself included) with what we have. It may be more, less, the same, as others, but there's ALWAYS something to be grateful for.
Today my happiness is looking at my beautiful niece's photo on my desk as I type this. Gorgeous 9 month old, with a smile that melts your heart <3
So, I'm taking a lesson from my Yogi when I say lets all think of 5 things to be grateful for whether it be people, job, money, places, things. Take a moment to Give Thanks.
Cheers to the weekend
Friday, March 16, 2012
Happy St Paddy's Day!
Enjoy the luck o' the irish
I'm excited my sister and hubby are coming down to celebrate with us!
..and PLEASE don't forget to SIGN THE PETITION!!!! Thank you in advance.
Cheers!
I'm excited my sister and hubby are coming down to celebrate with us!
..and PLEASE don't forget to SIGN THE PETITION!!!! Thank you in advance.
Cheers!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
One of those days
Today is one of those days. Days where I could use a little of this
But unfortunately a lot of this is in the forecast
Sure it's gorgeous, but I'd sure love a little Vitamin D to get my spirits up.
After D-Day came and went, sometimes I wonder why we are doing all of this. Maybe it's not natural..maybe God has a reason for this. Maybe our hard earned money should be spent here
Cheers to the weekend!
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