Farewell for now long hair

As many of you know I love my ponytail, well loved my ponytail.  I love the ease of not having to do my hair.  For some reason I got it all cut off today.  I had been contemplating it for several months because it was starting to look like straw.  Every time I get my hair cut I donate it to Locks of Love.  This is a charity that uses donated hair to make wigs for children, young girls, with cancer.  Although I will miss my hair I love knowing that a little girl somewhere will be wearing it. Spread the love, and I know there will be a sparkly eyed girl somewhere!!!!
Farewell my friend

That is ten inches of my hair

So tomorrow is the big day.  I hate flying but I have to not show it because this is Zachary's first time flying.  I dread flying I visually inspect the plane, lol, seriously I look for missing screws, dents, or anything else I feel may cause a problem.  It is not like I am qualified to make these assumptions.  It is best that I take my clonazepam and go to sleep for the entire flight. Zachary is excited. The last time I flew was to see my father before he passed away and I was too preoccupied with the thought of life without him that I never even realized I was on a plane.  I miss him so much.

I have a huge bucket list and plan on marking off a few these next few days. 

And a run across the Brooklyn bridge.

Any ideas for places to eat in NYC?

Have you ever donated your hair? To whom?

Do you have Christmas plans?

New fitness program, rainy run

"Got my new workout program called PIYO (Pilates/yoga).  It is supposed to help with stretching and toning which I desperately need.  Did my first session this morning and I was sweating, which is awesome.

I felt so good afterwards I went for a run, in the pouring rain. I was pretty happy with the pace. There are actually good people out there a few people stopped and asked me if I needed a ride. When I told them I was running for exercise they looked at me like I was crazy.  But it was really nice of them to offer!!!!

I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am for my trip to New York!!!!  I have planned out a couple runs while there, run across the Brooklyn Bridge and run in Central Park.  Not to mention the hotel has an awesome gym. I am not going to eat like a hog, like I have in the past on trips. I have worked so hard to get back in shape, I am not throwing that out. 

I know it is going to be beautiful there and sparkly!!!

I hate flying, I have to take medicine before I fly, or I will be like the lady on Bridesmaids. Bridesmaids in one of my favorite movies I seriously have watched it over 100 times.

Haha

Going to make a cake that Jennifer Chaffin gave me the recipe to Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake.  I will post the recipe tomorrow.

What are your weekend plans? I am running, eating, and spreading cheer.

Do you hide in the rain or just do it?

What is your favorite movie? How many times have you watched it?

Turkey trot, trip to New York City in December!!!!

I am beyond excited to be running in a holiday run. I have had to work holidays for so many years as a police officer.  Eating Thanksgiving dinner at Ryan's, having to go to calls, leaving the kids with relatives. I don't think people realize the sacrifices law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS actually make.  I loved the career except for holidays.  This run is four miles through the Memphis Botanical garden.  I plan on setting a PR in this race!!!!  

This year I am making my own holiday decorations.  When I moved here from Atlanta I left my holiday things behind. There are so many cute ideas here are a few I plan on making:

Aren't they adorable?  

We went to a Mexican restaurant yesterday and I was not impressed.  Lack of seasoning, ruins an entire meal.  Salt and pepper people, it is that easy.  Their pico de gallo was horrible. Fail for El Mezicale.  

I have never been to New York City, let alone for Christmas!!!!!  This is something that is on my bucket list. I have been invited to a Christmas Party in New York City on December 13.  I am leaving Memphis on the 11th and returning on the 14th.  Any suggestions on what I NEED to see?  I want to visit ground zero, run in Cental park, and just walk around.   

My life has definitely taken a turn for the better, for the first time in years I am so hopeful and happy.  I spent a number of years dreading the holidays and wishing my life would end, just being honest.  With the help of positive people, new friends, and medication. I am functioning as a normal person.  I still have an occasional "bad" day.  My good days far outnumber my bad ones.  

Words to live by.....

Have you ever been to New York City at Christmas?

What is the worst restaurant experience you have had? 

What did you do this weekend?