Memorial Day weekend

The weekend is here and in the back of my mind i am very Thankful for all those that have suffered so I am my family can be free.

But in the front of my mind i am thinking about a great weekend. My younger son and I were at home doing stuff around the house while my older son and husband went fishing. My oldest son caught a 30 inch red fish amongst others and they were all keepers.  My husband reported maxing out in 2 hours of hitting the pier.  It was a really good weekend for the two of them.

They came back on Sunday and Monday we spent at our neighbor's house.  We hung out laughed a little and swam in their pool.  My little son, started the day jumping cautiously into my arms in the pools with his life jacket on.  Soon he was telling me to move over, some how he started doggie paddling while he was heading towards the steps. Not much later about 5 minutes he was doggie paddling around the pool like a fool.  So little guys started swimming like that.

2010 Tour De Cure

Yep!! Yet another accomplishment. I completed a Tour De Cure. Day I- 32 miles and Day II 25 miles. I completed the first day strong.  We rode from Retama Park headed east over the highway looped around and came back. I felt great and I was excited. Intially, i was mad i chose the shorter distance, but glad i did as i still have to do the Danskin.  But, felt like i completed it strong and had plenty of reserve.  I managed only one karbunkle and had to switch my watch to Bike from Run mode. The second day was from San Marcos (Texas State University) to Akin High School in Austin.  The ride was majority on rodes Kerman and i normally ride on. In fact, we found a new road that we can ride. It's gonna be awesome.The second karbunkle was my watch not downloading the info from the ride. I don't know if the low battery had anything to do with it.
When we finally came home we decided to sign up and go for the Tour of Roses, even if i have the surgery I should be okay as the ride is in November.

So all in all a GREAT WEEKEND. Lots accomplished and confidence is very high..

Weird week

This week was the weirdest week. I was stuck in a funk for the majority of it.  Visions of my mom, work, family just adding to the funk of it all.  Saddness engulfed me from the get go and i cried last night.  I also had a fight with my sister and i hung up the phone on her. I just couldn't sit there and let her talk to me like she was.  I don't trust you, that's why i don't tell you anything. She kept saying it over and over. I finally had to hang up. The pathetic part now is i can't call my mom, because she is always there.  Stuck between a rock and a hard place. Feeling heavy on the inside.

Where am i at

Well much is in the process of changing at work. My director who i abolutely adore and admire and has taught me so much is leaving- for good reasons. I nearly had a coronary.  This boss totally gets me. he appreciates my knowledge and contribution at work at the same time respects my work life balance. This is huge to me. I am a wife, a mother, a sister, a person, a friend.  All these things support me and make me the best i can be.  I really wanted my CNo to know I wanted to be part of the decision making tree for the person who is coming in. I met with my CNO let he know about the surgery that was scheduled for June( good by ta-ta's)  and how i wanted to really be part of the choosing process.  She agreed with me. I was so happy. And the fact that she assured me that cough, cough would never get the job only reaffirmed my respect for the people i work for. I really wish i had more experiience under my belt. I would love to apply for this position, but i really don't know my ass from my elbow on finance stuff and at times i don't want to bring people down. My CNO did say had it been 9 months down the line- i would be ready- but he fact of the matter- its out there and i know ultimately i am who they want for this job.  Makes me feel good.. really good.

BTW during it she says.. "Francesca i want you to compete in the half Iron man in Austin in Oct... " you know what depending on how my surgery goes.. i just might... i just might.. can you imagine.. half iron man- holy shit..

Sunday Am ride with Kerman to San Marcos by cheska732 at Garmin Connect - Details

Went the other way this morning and you know what it was okay... it really was.. :)

Sunday Am ride with Kerman to San Marcos by cheska732 at Garmin Connect - Details