I am going to kick depressions ass this in 2015!!!!!

The last couple of days have been extremely exhausting.  I am trying to get back to where I was, running.  2014 was not nice to me.  Started off with a trip to the VA hospital for severe depression New Years day, broke my tailbone March 10, another trip to the VA hospital for a week for major depressive disorder, pulled my hamstring, lost several toenails, and in October an 11 day stay at the VA hospital.

I had a lot to overcome just to get back to running.  It was not easy and it is a struggle everyday.  Yesterday by the grace of God I made it 20 miles, not a great pace, however my ultimate goal was to hit 20 miles and I did.

Rewarded myself with a venti white chocolate mocha.

It was so cold outside, and I was sweaty so the first thing I did when I got home was of course check on Zachary who was still asleep at noon.  Jumped in the hot shower until the hot water ran out.  Then for the rest of the day I sat on a heating pad.  

Got up this morning, no where near as sore as I thought I would be.  Decided to go for a short run three miles at a 758 pace with a one mile walk at the end.  Not too shabby.  I'll take any progress no matter how small.

I am trying to decide how to ring in this new year.  Champagne, wine, Kinky, fireball?  Lol

My first race of the year is on January 3, 2015 it is an 8 mile run in the Shelby Meeman Forest, the Hill and Dale 8 miler.  My goal is to finish in a respectable time.  

Some New Years quotes, and humor.

As I was typing this blog, I witnessed, a hawk swoop down towards my birdfeeder trying to get lunch.  The birds at the birdfeeder sensed his presence and were able to retreat to safety.  

How are you spending your New Years?  I'll be at home, with an adult beverage.

Have you  made any resolutions/goals?

What have you been doing?

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?