Time for a New Work Out

What a fabulous morning it's been! I met Sharon and Lisa for breakfast in Bellevue, then headed to a dragon boat race Matt was helping with. I also went to the gym to meet with a personal trainer to get a new workout. I feel like I've been in a rut and have been wanting to focus on a core workout, but just wasn't sure what to do. I met with a trainer named Jenny - very nice. I had a great session, and feel like I have a new workout, that I'm not bored with. I look forward to trying to do this twice a week.

Fun and Soggy Sunday

I'm fortunate to have this great girlfriend, Lisa. One of the many things I admire about Lisa is that she is very disciplined and committed to things in her life (work, play, friends). A few months ago she decided to do the Danskin Triathlon, which took place this past Sunday in the pouring down rain. The picture is of her about to cross the finish line. Lisa - way to go!

I've been to this event before (only as a spectator) and love to see all of the participants, the support and inspiration. It's a great day, so without hesitation, I told Lisa I wanted to be there to see her start/finish/transition. Our friend Sharon joined me, as it is always more fun with company. I found myself just watching all of these women amazed at them and what some of them were accomplishing for the first time (especially the breast cancer survivors). We even saw a couple blind women doing the race - talk about determinatin. Watching all of this, put some percpective in my fun and soggy Sunday morning. As I was standing under a large umbrella next to a friend, with my Starubucks in my hands, warm fleece and rain coat on, I realized life was pretty perfect.

BBQ

So this picture is a perfect example of how the BBQ went on Saturday at my sister and Adam's house. A good time was had by all - as usual. There were people getting hit in the head with lemons, blue balls flying around, dancing to old school hip hop (or trying), not to mention the kareokee.

The next morning was a little slow on the uptake for me. My sister and I went hiking - or I should say walking at best. It was a pretty pathetic hike between me complaining and being certain there was a bear around. I didn' t have all my faculties about me for most of the day.

Finally Friday...............

Don't ya just love Fridays! It's like it is a whole new beginning to two days of pure enjoyment.

I have a budget to get off my desk at work and then the owner is providing us with lunch and a movie in our new "media room." Also a place where two beers are on tap and wine is stocked - I could probably live there - ha!

It will be a fantastic weekend. My sister and Adam are having a BBQ tomorrow so that will be fun - we'll play some Bacci Ball ;-) Sunday Mary and I are going to hike around Tiger Mountain. She is great to hike with - keeps me laughing.

Straight Up!

Sunday some of us planned to do the hike to Mason Lake. What a great idea for a nice Sunday. Sharon, Matt, Lisa, Tim and I set out for the hike around 9:30 and after almost taking Matt's muffler out on the way to the trailhead, we started out on the actual hike around 10:30. There was a steady incline for the first 15 minutes but nothing too terrible...........until the fork in the road. We were heading straight up - or so it felt like. Of course I was sweating out all the alcohol from the day before - ha! After it sunk in that the remainder of the hike would continue in this fashion, my mind focussed on the fact that it was a beautful day with great friends and perfect scenery. It was well worth the sweat and Matt made a great selection.

SeaFair Saturday

One of the greatest things about my life are my girlfriends and the amount of laughter and fun they bring to my days. Saturday I was able to enjoy SeaFair on a chartered boat with three of my very close friends and about 25 new friends. The food was plentiful, the drinks refreshing, the sun was soothing and the beads were flying - ha! It was a great day and a good time was had by all. Thank you Angie for the invite!

Finally Friday...............

Yahoo - I think Fridays are my favorite day because there is so much to look forward to over the weekend!


This weekend is SeaFair and my friend Angie invited me to join the festivities on Saturday on a 50' boat. Should be very fun - lots of laughs, lots of food, lots of drinks.

Hump Day

My wonderful sister introduced me to her blog a week or so ago. What a great idea. I'm going to give it a whirl. I'm sure the newness will wear off, but what a great way of recording moments, stories, laughs, etc.