Movin' On To Nowhere In Particular

The pity party is over. I turned on all the lights and yelled "parents are here" so the pity jumped out the window.

I had a bit of free time today, so I went to the gym. Rode the bike for an hour then did weights. I forgot how much I love weights.

I brought 3 books on this trip and I'm almost done with the third. To my dismay, the hotel store only has a couple books and they all look les mis. I'm HOPING the airport has some better options. I read the 2nd book in the Beverly Lewis Amish series (love). Then I read "The Art of Racing in the Rain." It was kinda cute, you would love if you were an animal lover. Now I'm reading "The 10 Year Nap." It's just ok, too. Anything to kill time, eh?

The storm came and went. It wasn't really much to write home about. Just some awesome wind and a few sprinkles of rain.

So um, yep. Thanks for all your comments on my last post. I love how I don't need to spell it out for you's all. Ya just figure it out :) Je'Adore.

Neglect

My blog is in a serious state of neglect. I can't even describe how busy (amazing, but busy) this trip has been. Late nights, early mornings, only ONE run in a week. You know this girl is CAH-RAY-ZEE.

I have to say that I'm pretty proud of the organization I put into this event. So many details came off without a hitch. I'm leaving Canada in the morning and heading directly to Maui. It will be a long day of traveling, as I leave my hotel around 1pm and don't land in Kanapali until about 10pm. eeks. I'm looking forward to the plane ride to be honest. It's my "down time." Nobody to smile for, nobody to answer to. Hence the reason I'm quite a bitchy gal when traveling. I wish I had a shirt that said "PLEASE don't talk to me. I don't give a hoot about your vacation and don't want to hear a peep out of you. Thank you and good bye." I guess they don't make those shirts, huh?

The good thing (which I'm hoping) is that i won't be as busy in Maui. I really... REALLY... want to run. I actually did some weights the other morning after my ONE run of the week and forgot about how much I enjoy it. Especially in an empty gym. Maybe I can take this Maui trip and really use the time to get my butt in gear. I missed my 10 miler, but still have a 14 miler planned for Maui. Just need to figure out when. I am a morning runner and the evening is my free time so it will be a weird change. But I have to do it.

Totally rambling on here, so signing off.

Spoke Too Soon?

I might have spoke too soon...

There are some crazy wild fires in the Whistler area. We are scheduled to fly up there on Sunday. Pray this works out or there will be major craziness.

Sooooo... uhmmm could you tell I was a bit tipsy with my blogging last night?
First hint should be the typo in the heading. ha ha.

Canada Day 1

I think one of the most annoying things on the universe is air travel. Especially when one is not first class. It really brings out the worst in people, at least me. I am so impatient with people. Everything irritates me - well mostly just people. I know I've said this before but people lose all common sense when they step into an airport.

Anyway - I am here. I my room. 'Tis gut (Take one guess what I was reading Mrs F).

Remember my friends - I am NOT on vacation.


Hitting the hay early to gear up for a day of meetings.
First meeting is 8:45 am.
I know - I live on the edge.

And That's One To Grow On

Well my dear friends, my trip to Cabo is coming to an end. Overall it's been quite a success. I managed to get both my planned runs in, including 8 dreadful miles on the treadmill, that stopped at least 3 times mid run (probably my fault for accidentally hitting that stupid emergency stop button). I'm not sure of my exact time/pace, but it ranged from 8:30 to 9:20, mostly closer to 9:20. Even being in air conditioning, I can't believe how much I sweat. Embarrassing people. Really embarrassing. It was flinging all over the treadmill and glass wall. GROSS!

A few lessons learned:

1. If you use an ATM in another country, don't expect to get US Dollars out of it.
2. If you're going on a boating cruise and ending up at dinner in the sand, it's probably not a good idea to wear your $500 pumps.
3. If a guy named Rambo pours tequila down your throat on numerous occasions, you will most likely puke and miss the fun festivities the next day.
4. Sunscreen is good. So are hats.
5. Skype is the bomb! (Webcams...extra fun).
6. If you go fishing, it will be a long day in the sun.
7. Blackberry's are cool because you can BBM all the live-long day (for free) with a special boy missing you back home.
8. Just because someone buys you a tequila shot, does not mean you have to take it.
9. Talking down to your spouse in front of other people only makes you look like the jerk.
10. There is no such thing as a free meal (or free trip for that matter).
    

Ok, now here's the fun part. Guess which 2 lessons were learned by me. No prize will be given, but you'll feel extra cool if you know me well enough to guess correctly. Ok, maybe you won't, but play along.

The Necklace Situation

A couple people commented on the necklaces I have hanging from the tie rack! Here's the deal with that. As most of you know that travel is part of my job. When I first started traveling I would collect stupid souvenirs or trinkets from each destination (if it was a cool one). Within a year I realized that I hate trinkets and clutter and these things are of no use to me.

That's when I realized that it would be cool to get a necklace from each place - if I felt that I HAD to get something. That way, I will wear them and they come with a fun story. I thought this was a pretty darn good idea.

Some of my favorites:
* Bone painted red from Botswana
* Glass hand painted beads from Cape Town
* Big fun cheapy beaded one from Cabo
* Glass in wire from a street fair in London
* Black circles - from Portland (marathon weekend!)
* Jade symbol - from New Zealand

Anyway, it's a fun and functional way to remember your trip!