Day 348: I think a 5K may actually be in my future...

2.5 miles on the treadmill. Seriously. I'm a bit in shock. I've never run that much in one shot in my life! And, I honestly think I could have kept running a bit further, but slowed down because I couldn't believe the numbers! So, could this 5K actually be a reality? I'm leaning in that direction... I think it's time I sign up, then there will be no turning back. Could I do really do it? I think I'm definitely going to try.

Days 343 - Days 347: Call me Aunt Lindsey?

Yikes. Though, I kind of like it. :) Mr. O's niece turned 5 this weekend, so I made the trek to New Jersey to join in the celebration. And, during present time, it came out that the present from us was from Uncle Mr. O. and Aunt Lindsey. It seemed so natural at first, then everyone kind of realized what was just said. But then we just moved on. The more time I spend with Mr. O.'s family, the more I start to love them, too. And, seriously, I adore his niece and nephew. So, why not Aunt Lindsey? At this point, we're kind of becoming a part of each other's lives, which includes the whole family. And, when I look into the future, I see him in it. So, maybe I am Aunt Lindsey and I'm completely okay with it. :)

Days 338-342: Getting my upstate NY on...

Home. It's been calling my name lately. So, off to good ol' upstate New York I went. And, why not throw in a surprise? It was Grandma's 79th birthday this weekend, which let's be honest, really makes 30 seem trivial, so we planned a little surprise lunch where she wouldn't know I was coming. First, I snuck in an overnight with the Chad. That boy has my worry meter on overload lately, and being so many hours away, it's hard to ease that worry without getting to see for myself just how he's handling everything. So, I spent the night, on my way to the B-Lo and got it a few hours of QT with the BFF. :) And, he's doing well! Home dialysis seemed a bit overwhelming, but he seems to be handling it well, and it doesn't seem all that cumbersome, so I was able to leave knowing he's doing what he's supposed to to maintain his health. My reasons for him taking care of himself may be a little selfish...I simply can't imagine my life without him, so he best stay on top of it all!

So, onto Buffalo I go, where an afternoon with the whole family with a city delicacy really did a girl good! My grams was so surprised, and so gosh darn cute when she saw us all there. We had a lot of laughs, a LOT of food, and a truly good time. Followed by 2 days of chill time at home with Mom, it really makes a girl appreciate what she has. Sometimes you just need to recharge your batteries with the people who know you best and accept you for who you are. We didn't do anything crazy, just worked around the house, washed cars, went shopping, and I couldn't have had a better time. It's those weekends that really make me yearn to be a little closer. But, still make me cherish it all the more for the distance between us.

Days 306-337: One month to go. Hmm....

Whoops, I've gone and slacked off again... What can I say, I get wrapped up in work, trying to sleep, and then there's this boy who keeps showing up at my house on the weekends. :) But, here we are, June 16th, exactly one month until I reach the big three-oh, or 30, if you will. I feel like the whole thing is a bit surreal! One minute I don't care, after all, it's just a number. But, the next minute I'm bummed, because is this really where I wanted to be in my life when I turned 30? But, THEN, I look at all I've done, and dammit if I don't have quite a bit I should be proud of! I've moved to new cities and held my own, I've learned to be a pretty darn good producer, I have a solid group of the dearest friends, whether they live down the street or in another state, I have a fantastic family, always there with their love and support, and over this last year, I've gone and fallen in love. Sometimes I can't believe my good fortune with Mr. O., but I try not to question it and just accept that this man loves me for who I am. So you know, things are looking pretty good as I enter into this last month of 29. What else might I want to accomplish? Hmmm...there is the matter of this 5K. I've been running again, much more frequently if not pretty slowly, but I'm really gung ho on doing this race. I'll keep you posted...