Trends Come and Go

I was looking through some VERY old pics, when I stumbled across this...

Spring '87

I had to laugh because I have almost identical Ray-Bans that I wear now. I guess history does repeat itself.

'Tis The Season

With an absent husband and an empty house, what was a girl to do but...DECORATE?! That's right, I have my Christmas decorations up. Actually, they've been up for a week and a half already. With the thoughts of last years lack still in my mind (see here and here), I decided I would not let that happen again. We already have plans to be out of town for a few weeks in December again this year, so I decided to make sure we have plenty of time to enjoy the season this time. Sorry to all my Thanksgiving decorations that are gathering dust this year. Maybe they'll get TWO months of display next year, but I highly doubt it! :)

I DO NOT Get It

How can people say that they LOVE to run?! That just DOES NOT make sense to me. Yes, after a long run I do feel like I've accomplished something. Yes, I am proud that my body could actually endure that. But, as my lungs are burning, my thighs are throbbing, and my ankle is pulsing, am I having fun??? NO! As I calculate how many miles miles I have left, am I excited for them??? NO! And when I'm finished with my run for the day, do I look forward to the next run??? DEFINITELY NOT! But as the next day comes, I gather up my courage and go run again anyways, because apparently it's good for me.


My most current motivations: prepping for the Turkey Trot... and these new babies I have recently acquired with much persuasion from Brett. They're not cute, but they are the most amazing thing I've ever put my foot in. If you have not been analyzed for a shoe fit, DO IT! I'm amazed at the difference a shoe can make.

One more week!!!! YAY!!!

Bliss

Yesterday I spent the afternoon in my backyard lying on a blanket, laid out over my green grass in the shade, with a big glass of lemonade, a good book, and a sunny 75 degree breeze blowing over me. Heaven on earth!

Seriously??!!

I am at the batting cages for a little pre-game practice.
I am taking my turns in the 80 mph cage because 1.) it has the shortest line, and 2.) we'll be facing a quick pitcher tonight.
The only other people rotating with me at that cage are a group of high school boys.
I listen to them ramble about people at their school and their weekend plans.
Suddenly one of the boys turns to me and asks, "So, which school do you go to?"
I stare dumbfounded at the group of kids.
Seriously?!! He can not possibly be talking to me??!!
The answer that comes to my head: "Well, I graduated from college 3 1/2 yrs ago, and I've been married long enough that if I had had a kid right away, it would now be attending kindergarten at Coyote Hills Elementary."
I think that this answer might be a little harsh, and I don't want to fully embarrass the kid in front of his friends.
Instead, I simply answer, "Uhhh, I don't go to school."
He turns away a little confused but doesn't bother me again.
My dignity is shred to pieces.
Apparently I could enroll in a local high school and no one would know the difference!

Just to top things off...
A few hours later I walk into the park where I play ball.
The guy checking for contraband tells me to just walk on thru.
Apparently he doesn't need to check my bag.
As I walk past him he yells, "I doubt you're even old enough to buy beer, right?!"

Two times in one night. You have got to be kidding me??!! Do I really look that young??!!

Giving Thanks

After a VERY long day of baking (pumpkin cookies, bran muffins, and wheat bread), I just have to say THANK GOODNESS I live in a day where dishwashers exist.