Spending some much needed time with Zachary and early running

Most mornings I clean the house do laundry and wake up completely before I head out for a run.  At night I have to take medicine for PTSD so it takes time for me to be completely alert.  This week I have Zachary at home so I have to head out earlier.  Today sucked I'm not even going to put how many miles, not many but under an eight minute mile pace.  Have to just keep telling yourself that good days come from bad days.

The first day of vacation is always fun, then it wears off, the countdown starts at day two. I often wonder why they need such a LONG vacation, they are just kids.  At least I don't have the constant fighting I used to have with my older two. 

We have a lot planned movies, cookie decorating, puzzles and just being lazy. Here are a few of my favorite Christmas movies.

I like funny movies!!!!

I have just a few small gifts to get and I will be done with Christmas shopping.  I dread going anywhere because of the crowds of rude people.

Are you done with your Christmas shopping?

What is your favorite Christmas movie?

Have you baked anything? 

IRONMAN fundraising, motivational people

The necessities for Ironman training are endless, so I created a GoFundMe page to see if any of my friends would be willing to help me accomplish my dream.  I am not asking for a huge amount, and even five dollars helps.
Please visit my GoFundMe page:   gofund.me/fumybc

I have had the opportunity to be surrounded by some very supportive and motivating people.  Jennifer  Chaffin is such a positive person nothing stops her.  I had the opportunity to meet several great Nashvillians while I participated in the Cumberland Plateau Stage race.  The people from Nashville were friendly, welcoming, and supportive.

My gratefulness has been that for the first time in a number of years I feel content and at peace.  I have been able to sleep, which for a number of years I could not because of the horrible dreams.  PTSD for me was horrible dreams of my time in law enforcement/crime scenes that played over and over at night.  While I was a police officer it never bothered me. The VA doctors finally found a combination of medications that were able to stop the dreams and I am thankful for that!!!

You can do anything!!!!

I love new stuff, great finds!!!!!

What a great day!  Had my monthly visit to the Veterans Hospital (I suffer from major depressive disorder and PTSD). Always nice talking to the older veterans.
Since I was out I made a few stops:
 
     WHOLE FOODS- I love this place the selection is amazing.  While browsing through the sports          nutrition area I came across BOBOS OAT BARS absolutely delicious and a great deal on CLIFS KITS ORGANIC  bars. They were $1.00 but I had .50 cents off coupons so score on those.
     SEPHORA- I always feel so girly when I go in. It is fun to try out new scents and see what the latest trends are. Picked up a SMASHBOX full exposure eyeshadow kit.  I really only wear neutral colors and very rarely. I am more tomboyish than the average bear, lol.
     ACADEMY SPORTS- I really have too many running shoes BUT I saw these awesome ASICS GEL NOOSA TRI shoes and needed them (if I say needed it justifies it)   The shoes have various triathlon related pictures and phrases. Adorable

     Have you tried Sweet Revenge?  Tastes almost like cotton candy!!!! 
Now what to make for dinner?

Do you ever go on mini shopping sprees?
How often do you wear makeup?
What do you like to splurge on?