New York City was awesome

We left for New York on Thursday morning at 0600, which meant a three thirty wake up.  The flight was great.  Really didn't do much but unpack and get settled in. The hotel was gorgeous with a salt water pool so I got a lot of swimming in.

Friday, Zachary and I headed out on the town, after a five mile treadmill run. He was such a great travel buddy.  Took public transportation everywhere which was fun.

He was probably singing he is always singing.  

Went to see the Empire State Building which was amazing.

I wanted to go to Macy's and found these cute ornaments

The first one is an apple bell, too cute to pass up and when I told the cashier it was my first time in New York City she hooked me up!!!!

There were so many people😜 I don't like crowds but managed fine.  Some random pictures Zachary took

Friday evening was the Christmas party at the Astoria!!! All I can say is I ate too much calamari and had way too many piña coladas.  Great food met some really great people.  I won a $250 gift card to Best Buy!!!! Free boxes of chocolates.  This was me before the party

Saturday I got another five mile treadmill run in. After that we headed back out lots of walking which I loved, however Zachary assured me that his legs were going to fall off.  

Of course we had to go to the M&M store smelled so good

Went to the 9/11 memorial. It was somber, the quietest place in the city.  It was windy and cold.  The pools had water spraying everywhere so I could not get any decent pictures.  We chose not to go into the museum because I knew I would break down. I remember that day like it was yesterday.  I immediately went to work, earlier than my shift.  In all my years of law enforcement that was the day where the 911 call volume stopped, people stopped the foolishness.  

Went to Central Park and watched a street show which was amazing.  Unfortunately everything was so packed. We did go to Times Square, and Rockefeller center to see the tree.

Stopped to get a few souvenirs, in keeping with my love of sparkle, I found this cute t-shirt and a pair of Oakley sunglasses that actually fit my face!!! I love it when I score.

Also found this hair product which is the best ever

It is shiny, controlling, anti frizzing and tons of volume. 

We are at a lot of mom and pop places and I stuck to my diet with the exception of the party.

Sunday quick treadmill run, swim, and then headed out.  I didn't pack enough cold weather running gear so my run on Brooklyn Bridge was in boots and jeans lol, but I did it.

I love the bridge locks they symbolize love!!!

Everything was so crowded we made it to Times Square and Rockefeller center.  The tree was unbelievable.

So we headed home on Sunday at what was supposed to be 1800 hrs, the plane was an hour late. After we boarded we sat for an hour. I figured something was wrong.  I went up and asked the flight attendant what was going on her response " something is wrong with the fuel gauge, they are looking in the manual to see how to fix it!!!!"  I grabbed Zachary and unassed that plane in about ten seconds.  Was able to get on a flight to Memphis thirty minutes later.  The first plane lost our luggage.  It was delivered on Monday afternoon.  

It was an awesome time.

Has your luggage ever been lost? 

Do you like crowds? I hate them

Have you ever experienced New York City?  Did you love it?

 

Treadmill Tuesday, Turkey Tuesday

I know I was not supposed to run for a week.  I made it five days lol. Got on the treadmill legs felt great knocked out 8 miles no pain.  Getting ready for the turkey trot next week.  Having a strong core is a must when running.  I could feel the difference when I wasn't doing abs, because of my broken tailbone. Finally been able to work on the abs and it makes a huge difference when I run.  

Prissy had a rough day. Isn't she so effing adorable. I love her.  Over the weekend, she had a nosebleed.  It scared me to death. I tried to apply pressure, however her face is flat so she couldn't breathe, it was a mess.  Finally got it to stop now every time she sneezes I panic. 

Anybody else pick up their turkey yet? I found one I liked today, 21 lbs.  I decided that since Thanksgiving is a major holiday, I would cheat on my "no meat" diet.  My son wants me to eat turkey with him so I caved.  He could probably ask me to do anything and I would.  He is so cute that I have taken apart plumbing in two sinks to get a tiny Lego out.  There is nothing that I wouldn't do for any of my children....

Tomorrow is my speed training day, probably on the treadmill, yuck.  Lobster ravioli for dinner.

How big is your turkey?  

What is the craziest thing you have done to keep your child/significant other happy? 

Do you have a pet that just flops over the furniture?

First pancreatic cancer awareness day November 13, 2014

Today is the first ever, worldwide, pancreatic cancer awareness day!!! I lost my father to this disease, so I am grateful that it has finally been recognized.

I just had a blah day, knocked out seven miles on the treadmill.  Wished I was anywhere else but there, I seem to have lost my desire to run lately.  I know that the weather has a lot to do with it. I now why people call it the dreadmill.  

It is a pick up and eat at home kinda day.  The wonderful veterans hospital, has screwed me up again. My medication ran out over the weekend it was supposed to be here on the ninth so I am just feeling like a pile of $&:,   They are all about, hurry up and wait.  Certain anti-depressants can cause withdrawals, which sucks.

Did I mention how much I dislike the cold? Lol. I never seem to be warm.

On the bright side tomorrow is a new day and I will be fine. I know this is rambling so have a great evening.

Do you like/dislike the cold?

Do you often feel blah and just want the day to end?

How is the weather where you are?

Monday decisions: to hundred mile or not?

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I am participating in the Pistol Ultra in January, the only problem I am having is what distance I should run. I am leaning towards the hundred mile option.  The cut off is thirty hours, which means that averages an 18 minute mile which I know I can beat by at least by half. It would be a great way to start the year off!!!  

Had a very relaxing weekend drama free.  The only tears shed were when Zachary and I were playing monopoly and he lost most of his money.  That game takes forever to play, we still have not finished. 

Today I plan on twenty treadmill miles.  I get my second B-12 shot, which should give me some extra energy.  I take several prescription medicines to help with depression and PTSD. They have caused my running to suffer lately. I feel like the shot helps with some of the side effects.  I go to the Shot Nurse in Cordova, it is twenty dollars per shot, and the fifth one is free.  

I hope everyone has a great Monday,  push yourself outside the comfort zone.