I think I have turned the corner on this whole bronchitis thing! I spent the entire weekend in bed & drank tea. I was fearful that I did have pneumonia, but I think with the proper medicine, I am getting over this. Thank God! It's terrible to be sick for 2 weeks.
Today I have to go to the gym. Regardless of my hacking & coughing, it has been 2 weeks & I can no longer lay around. I am getting restless & this triathlon is not going to run itself. Yes, it is still 6 months away, but it's not a matter of just finishing any longer, I need to finish strong & not be content with just completing the course.
Another thing I have to do soon is put my bike back together. I am embarrassed to say that it is still sitting in the box, in my dining room waiting to be unpacked. Ugh, who does that? Me, I guess. And since it has been so nice out lately (no snow, no snow, no snow - sorry just me wishing aloud there) I should get out & get back on my bike soon. No more excuses!
& here's something silly. The week before the triathlon, there's an underwear run in central park. Now I am sure that I should not be one of those people that run in their undies, but maybe I can get buy in a jog bra & running skirt. http://www.nyctri.com/Underwear_Run_36.htm Check it out!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sick!
So much has been going on lately. I haven't really thought about anything good to write in my blog, so I haven't blogged in a few weeks. Sorry five faithful followers. I have been sick with bronchitis for the past 2 weeks. Ugh, that's a long time. I am actually starting to feel better. Today was the first day I did not have to take any cough medicine, go me! & let me tell you, I am pretty much immune to Nyquil & Robitussin. Neither even make me drowsy any longer. Not good. I am thinking about switching to Mucinex, based solely on their disgusting phlegm monster commercials.
Anyhoo......so since I have been since I haven't had any time to workout. Well, I've had lots of time, but no energy. Most nights have been spent in bed, trying to rest. So to sum up the past few weeks my 49ers sadly lost to the Giants & I now have to wear some 1986 Lawrence Taylor jersey to work (thanks Jimmy!) & paint my face some god awful blue & red (FDNY Mike). I think I am going to opt for a face tattoo instead. I am not a face painter thank you very much!
In other news I started my first day of volunteering (bronchitis & all - sorry tourists) at the WTC memorial. It was a great experience. It was very cold, but not too windy, which is good I was told, because one day last week it was so cold they had to shut off the water to one of the waterfalls because the wind was blowing the water out onto the plaza & making it very icy. Not good, or safe! Overall, despite the cold, it was a good day. I even managed to be on time for both Path trains. No waiting around. & no being late for my first shift. I thought I would be sad, but I wasn't. I was happy to be there. Another volunteer asked why I decided to become a volunteer so I told her. It was my way of giving back to Jerry. & I felt very close to him all day when I was there. I'm sure he's looking down & getting a good laugh at my expense at me in my blue hat & volunteer vest - freezing my butt off, but it worth it.
There are all types of people there. Many, were tourists & some had questions. They asked about the buildings, the survivor tree (I even met the arborist!) & for me to take their pictures. I never thought I'd ask someone to take my picture at the WTC memorial, but I get why they do it. I took pictures when I went there, but only of the site, and of names of people that I knew. I guess it was like when I visited the Vietnam Memorial in 8th grade. We all pencil rubbed names of soldiers onto wax paper, but none of us really knew what we were doing, or any of the people whose names were inscribed in the wall. One of the other things I noticed was the change in the waterfall. Now I don't mean change, as in it looked different, I mean monetary change. People have taken to throwing change into the waterfall. We were asked to discourage people from doing so, but I can see why they do it. Apparently, it is a custom to throw change into fountains in Europe & many tourists do this as a sign of respect. Honestly, it reminded me of being at the Short Hills Mall & trying to get a quarter into the big water globe, so I don't think I would ever throw change into the memorial. I guess it is too personal to me. But, the one positive side of this is that I am sure that the memorial keeps the change & it goes towards upkeep & helps to always keep the cost of viewing the memorial free. But still, it was not something I liked to see.
I'm hoping this weekend will bring less coughing & more working out. I am trying to nail down a good schedule. It must be getting closer to summer, as I just noticed the Spring Lake 5 email reminding me to sign up!
Anyhoo......so since I have been since I haven't had any time to workout. Well, I've had lots of time, but no energy. Most nights have been spent in bed, trying to rest. So to sum up the past few weeks my 49ers sadly lost to the Giants & I now have to wear some 1986 Lawrence Taylor jersey to work (thanks Jimmy!) & paint my face some god awful blue & red (FDNY Mike). I think I am going to opt for a face tattoo instead. I am not a face painter thank you very much!
In other news I started my first day of volunteering (bronchitis & all - sorry tourists) at the WTC memorial. It was a great experience. It was very cold, but not too windy, which is good I was told, because one day last week it was so cold they had to shut off the water to one of the waterfalls because the wind was blowing the water out onto the plaza & making it very icy. Not good, or safe! Overall, despite the cold, it was a good day. I even managed to be on time for both Path trains. No waiting around. & no being late for my first shift. I thought I would be sad, but I wasn't. I was happy to be there. Another volunteer asked why I decided to become a volunteer so I told her. It was my way of giving back to Jerry. & I felt very close to him all day when I was there. I'm sure he's looking down & getting a good laugh at my expense at me in my blue hat & volunteer vest - freezing my butt off, but it worth it.
There are all types of people there. Many, were tourists & some had questions. They asked about the buildings, the survivor tree (I even met the arborist!) & for me to take their pictures. I never thought I'd ask someone to take my picture at the WTC memorial, but I get why they do it. I took pictures when I went there, but only of the site, and of names of people that I knew. I guess it was like when I visited the Vietnam Memorial in 8th grade. We all pencil rubbed names of soldiers onto wax paper, but none of us really knew what we were doing, or any of the people whose names were inscribed in the wall. One of the other things I noticed was the change in the waterfall. Now I don't mean change, as in it looked different, I mean monetary change. People have taken to throwing change into the waterfall. We were asked to discourage people from doing so, but I can see why they do it. Apparently, it is a custom to throw change into fountains in Europe & many tourists do this as a sign of respect. Honestly, it reminded me of being at the Short Hills Mall & trying to get a quarter into the big water globe, so I don't think I would ever throw change into the memorial. I guess it is too personal to me. But, the one positive side of this is that I am sure that the memorial keeps the change & it goes towards upkeep & helps to always keep the cost of viewing the memorial free. But still, it was not something I liked to see.
I'm hoping this weekend will bring less coughing & more working out. I am trying to nail down a good schedule. It must be getting closer to summer, as I just noticed the Spring Lake 5 email reminding me to sign up!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
9/11 WTC Memorial
Last night was my first volunteer training for the 9/11 memorial. I signed up & was accepted into their volunteer program. For many of you who may not know, my friend Gerard Dewan was killed on 9/11. Another friend, who worked in the North tower, escaped after the first plane hit the building.
During the training, we sat in the Preview Site building. There are artifacts, information & photos of what happened that day. As I sat listening to the presentation I couldn't help but watch information scroll across a tv monitor behind one of the lecturers. A view of the interior of the Memorial Museum, which was supposed to open later this year, shows a smashed Ladder 3. I was really taken aback. I wasn't expecting to see the 3 truck until I went to the museum. I knew that they had selected it to be placed in the museum & I had seen part of the Discovery documentary where they lowered the apparatus into the museum, but to see the picture was really heartbreaking. Knowing my friend was on it, makes me sad, but proud. Here is a photo of it being lowered into the museum in July of 2011.
During the training, we sat in the Preview Site building. There are artifacts, information & photos of what happened that day. As I sat listening to the presentation I couldn't help but watch information scroll across a tv monitor behind one of the lecturers. A view of the interior of the Memorial Museum, which was supposed to open later this year, shows a smashed Ladder 3. I was really taken aback. I wasn't expecting to see the 3 truck until I went to the museum. I knew that they had selected it to be placed in the museum & I had seen part of the Discovery documentary where they lowered the apparatus into the museum, but to see the picture was really heartbreaking. Knowing my friend was on it, makes me sad, but proud. Here is a photo of it being lowered into the museum in July of 2011.
I know I have blogged about the WTC before, but I was so honored to be picked as a volunteer for the WTC Memorial Site. I hope that if you have the chance, you will come visit the site. Maybe you'll even see me there. Never Forget. 1810.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Huge Thanks!
Last night I got great news. A college friend has helped me raise over $1,000 for my 2012 NYC Triathlon. I have a charity spot & I have been asked to raise $2,500. Thanks to my friend Christie, $1,000 has been pledged. I am eternally grateful & know that I can never pay her back!!!
She's a triathlete (a real one) too & she has raised thousands for the Leukemia & Lymphoma society, so I have to say thanks (again & again & again) for her using her connections to help me raise money for MS!
Here's a pic of us at our relay marathon race back in October.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Can you believe it is January already? It's cold today! 28 degrees. That's pretty chilly considering it was 55 the other day. Did everyone make resolutions for the New Year? I made a few. I have to say that last year, I kept one of my resolutions all the way til October. That's pretty good, I think. It was to keep the dining room table clutter free. Yes, this isn't a huge resolution, but I believe in starting small. I did pretty well for the whole year, but I guess old habits die hard.
I will try again this year with a few resolutions. I should go home & clean off the table & try that one again! My main resolution is to get things organized, in my house & in my life! I want to say thanks to reality TV this weekend for solving all my problems! You see, on New Years Eve I went out with a bunch of friends for dinner & to ring in the New Year. I had a really great time & dinner, but.....my dish contained mussels & even though I love them.....I have come to realize that I am allergic to them. Boo! They are so tasty. But they are not the 2nd time around, let me assure you!
So after lying in bed all day New Years Day, which was a total let down, as I like to start the New Year off with a trip to the gym, I resigned myself to watching bad tv. I'm not much of a reality show person, but I do watch them from time to time because they really have zero plot to them & they're easy to follow along. After the 5th episode of the Rachel Zoe Project I had an epiphany. Now, I'm not really sure what makes this show so interesting, perhaps it is her incessant whining about being whisked back & forth to LA, NY, Paris & Milan to view the collections, but as I was watching people drag clothing racks of the most gorgeous couture around, the light bulb went off!
Clothing racks. Hanging closets! That's exactly what I need for organization! So an early evening trip to Target & a few Ikea like diagrams later, viola! Organization! I can't believe it. My whole world is coming together. Now, I know what you're thinking....clothing racks? That's a problem for you. Yes, it certainly is! & it solved a big clutter problem that was slowly consuming me. Next on my list, the container store! Watch out 2012 I may just be on to something!!!!!!!
I will try again this year with a few resolutions. I should go home & clean off the table & try that one again! My main resolution is to get things organized, in my house & in my life! I want to say thanks to reality TV this weekend for solving all my problems! You see, on New Years Eve I went out with a bunch of friends for dinner & to ring in the New Year. I had a really great time & dinner, but.....my dish contained mussels & even though I love them.....I have come to realize that I am allergic to them. Boo! They are so tasty. But they are not the 2nd time around, let me assure you!
So after lying in bed all day New Years Day, which was a total let down, as I like to start the New Year off with a trip to the gym, I resigned myself to watching bad tv. I'm not much of a reality show person, but I do watch them from time to time because they really have zero plot to them & they're easy to follow along. After the 5th episode of the Rachel Zoe Project I had an epiphany. Now, I'm not really sure what makes this show so interesting, perhaps it is her incessant whining about being whisked back & forth to LA, NY, Paris & Milan to view the collections, but as I was watching people drag clothing racks of the most gorgeous couture around, the light bulb went off!
Clothing racks. Hanging closets! That's exactly what I need for organization! So an early evening trip to Target & a few Ikea like diagrams later, viola! Organization! I can't believe it. My whole world is coming together. Now, I know what you're thinking....clothing racks? That's a problem for you. Yes, it certainly is! & it solved a big clutter problem that was slowly consuming me. Next on my list, the container store! Watch out 2012 I may just be on to something!!!!!!!
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