Happenings....

Oh yes, it has been awhile (once again!!). Let's see since the last time I posted I ran a half marathon, turned 44 and was named Head Coach for my daughter's softball team!!! That is only the highlights of the past few weeks because everything in between was as usual; wonderful!! I did have an interesting happenstance at work and I called on those things I cannot control as it was "strange" moment. That moment passed and yes, everything worked out great and continues to work out great; I even have an assistant which is a good thing. I am really good with people and there are some things that I am not really good with such as organizing. My offices always tend to be a mess and even in recovery I can't seem to shake my old habits of having a very messy office. Thankfully I found someone who is organized and will whip me into to shape, yay!!

I ran the America's Finest City Half Marathon for the second time. The first time was five years ago and although it was my best run since I was suffering from a horrible case of shin splints. My time was only 11 seconds slower than it was five years ago but those last two miles were very much the last two miles of a marathon. I have taken some time off from running only cycling because my legs need a break from the pounding and I was advised that it would be best for my shin splints. I was thinking about running the Long Beach Marathon in October but now that I have "softball obligations" I think it would be best to run the half marathon instead of the full marathon.

Yes, I have "softball obligations" as I have volunteered my services to coach my daughter's team. I have been promising her for the past year and this season I got the call that the league needed one more head coach. I was the "warm body" and this past week I have been immersed into all things softball. I am very excited and I met the entire team for the first time last night. I have a nice mix of girls and it should be a very good Fall season.

Earlier this week I did turn 44 and it was a very low key event which is the way I like it. We just went out to dinner as a family and that was all I needed. I had a great talk with my Dad prior to my birthday and we have come a very long way in the past four years which is very cool!! Life is indeed wonderful and I wouldn't be truthful if I said it was all wonderful. There are some down times but the "up" times far exceed those down times and I am eternally grateful for everything and everyone in my life!!!