I can't stand to leave whiny posts up for long. I'm really sick of my whiny-self already. I'm fine. Even though it's been an admittedly crappy, injury filled year as far as running is concerned, I have SO MUCH to be thankful for. I reminded myself of this yesterday when I was having a little pity-party for one as I drove around running last-minute Christmas errands. So, while it's a little early to do any sort of year-end reflection (I'll get to that next week), I did give myself a mental kick yesterday because I am so blessed with fabulous people in my life, which really is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING...right?
I have the best Sherpa-husband ever, two amazing kids, a wonderful family including my awesome parents who are hanging in there, sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews, all of whom I love.
I have THE HERD, especially my running/biking partners Betty, Elsie, and Mik, who keep me entertained and motivated and who I love as if they were my sisters...which they are.
And, I also have all my blog-buddies, some of whom I've gotten to meet and hang with this year. I mean..how cool is THAT?
Thanks to everyone who left me encouraging words yesterday. I promise to hang in there. I promise to not run and re-injure myself, but I'm with Missy...I do refuse to grow up (much).
So, even though it's raining today (the SoCal equivalent to having a White Christmas), I thought I'd share this. Elsie sent it to me yesterday. Local peeps will enjoy the pix (even though some are a little dated) and Clarence can feel bad that its a EFFING COUNTRY SONG and yet no pix of Lakeside (pffft).
COOKIES! I want cookies!
ReplyDeleteGood attitude and outlook today. Atta girl. ;)
Great attitude! I totally get where you are coming from....injuries are awful and sometimes you just have to whine! Since I am still battling my injuries (and have whiny spells every so often), you are welcome to vent/whine to me any time you need it!
ReplyDeletenice attitude. :-)
ReplyDeleteI truly love you - injuries and all! I have no idea how you do it all! Hangin out with you and the girls is so refreshing, relaxing and enjoyable. I couldn't have asked for better friends!
ReplyDeleteI just listened to the song - do we even have country music here??? I didn't see the Lakeside Rodeo in any of the pix but was happy to see so many of the places we run and ride.
I can't wait for 2010!
trying to catch up on blogs.... so sorry that it's a confirmed stress fracture, but better to know, so that you know what to do to recover! You do have a lot to be thankful for... and you'll be back on the roads before you know it. Yum! Cookies!
ReplyDeleteLoved your post - so true that you all keep me laughin' and movin' and the herd is an incredible bunch. Life would be less without morning runs, breakfast at the casita, and having you in my life! Here's to 2010, we'll be doing one run, bike, road trip and dive bar at a time : )
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I am super happy to have met you and hung out (if only for a bit). I'm sure we'll be seeing each other. Will you be at Surf City?
ReplyDeleteI loved that video and am going to repost it on facebook for my SD friends.
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Total brain fart!! It was really insensitive of me to ask if you will be at Surf City. Maybe deep down I KNOW you will be healed by then....
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...or maybe I temporarily forgot about your foot or mine was in my mouth.
Merry Christmas!!
did you bake enough cookies for all of us? I hope so! I'll send you my address in Tennessee....and what's wrong with country? I'm in the land of country! :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!!!! I hope you have a fantastic time with your family!!!
OMG! What a great YouTube! I had to tweet it!
ReplyDeleteBelieve me - the pleasure of meting was all mine. I enjoyed the 5K and the company. and I'm pretty confident that we will run into each other again soon somewhere up or down the coast.
Thanks for time time you spend slogging through my blog, and thanks for keeping yours updated. I enjoy reading the rantings of the herd!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you, Walter, Turbo, Drama Girl and the rest of the herd!
I had to get over my whiny-ness, too. It's sucks being injured but like you say, there is so much to be thankful for. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteI hope I get to be one of those blogger friends who gets to meet you one of these days! :D
Loved the the video! So fun to see familiar and much-loved places.
Merry Christmas!!