Making plans and catching up

This past weekend I spent down in Virginia visiting my brother and his family. It was a long weekend but a lot of fun. It was for my niece’s birthday. She is now three! I can't believe it. I took a bunch of pictures but haven't had a chance yet to put them on my computer.

I am glad I made the trip down. I really didn't want to make that drive down in the summer. Going south in the summer around here is like the kiss of death. Horrible traffic. I forced my mother to wake up at 5am on Saturday so we could get a head start. It paid off because we made awesome time and got to spend that much more time with my family.

It was a really nice day. Got caught up with everyone and then had a little BBQ for Abby's birthday. It had started off crummy in the morning but was beautiful by the afternoon which worked out nicely. I was so tired by the time everyone left though. My brother, SIL and I were going to go out for some drinks afterwards but we all were just too spent.

Sunday we got up early again (although I barely slept at all anyway) and then met up with them for breakfast before hitting the road. It was a quick weekend and a whole lot of driving, but worth it. I'm also really excited because in July we will be taking my niece for the week. I cannot wait! I know it'll be a ton of work, but I don't get to see her that often so I'll take what I can.

I'm just trying to fill my days and weekends with fun activities in order to make the time go by a little faster. It really feels like time is standing still at work, so I am making plans so I have something to look forward to.

I am running a race this weekend and going to a BBQ on Sunday. And I actually joined a Softball league that starts next Tuesday. I am so excited!! I played when I was younger but haven't played in years. It's a laid back league though so I'm not worried about being a superstar. But it's something to help break up my week and something new and different!

There's also things on my bucket list that I always do in the summer. It's a must! Going to the boardwalk for dippin dots and all sorts of good food. Going to hurricane harbor or Six Flags for the day and being a kid. To name a few. What are some things that you feel isn't summer until you do them?

Bullett Points

• My car was fixed! It looks amazing. I had a really sweet rental too while it was at the shop. They gave me a Nissan Altima and it was really fun to drive for 4 days. Although I was super happy to get my car back! It looks so shiny and new again. lol

• This past weekend I went up to visit my grandmother for mother's day. It was just me, my mom and aunt. It was so beautiful out and as a surprise my grandma ended up making homemade manicotti! Heaven!!

• That night I had my monthly fancy pants dinner. The food was out of this world! Then we all went out for a few drinks. It was a really nice evening and I love having these monthly dinners. It's turning into something I am always really looking forward to doing.

• This weekend is my friend's bridal shower. I am excited to see all my friends. It's been a while since I last saw them. I have my dress all picked out. I love any excuse to get dressed up. lol. Before I head down to Balimore on Saturday, I'm running a 5K that morning! I hope I do well and I hope I won't be too tired on the drive down.

• Speaking of the wedding, I have my shoes for the wedding. They need to be broken in but everytime I'm home I am just wearing them while on the couch. I'm debating on wearing them to work one day. lol. I'll look like a goofball but at least I know I'm breaking them in. What do you think?

• I feel like I have more to say, but can't seem to find the words. Hopefully I can do a better blog later! It's crazy for me this month and I feel like I have have any time to do anything. I am in desperate need to get a pedicure, but have no time on the weekends. So now I'm trying to go during lunch sometime this week. I am looking forward to things calming down soon.

My Weekends Ahead

Needed a place to write it down so I wouldn't forget. lol

Weekend of April 21 – Gym Party Saturday, shopping sunday

Weekend of April 28 – going out for friend’s birthday

Weekend of May 6 – Mud run!! EEK!!

Weekend of May 12 – My monthly "fancy dinner" with friends.

Weekend of May 19 – 5K that morning, then leave for Baltimore. Bridal shower on Sunday

Memorial Day weekend – May 25 – PBA Ball Friday, 5 mile race on Saturday morning then cousin’s college graduation up north

Weekend of June 2 – DC for Friends bach party

Weekend of June 9 – Bridal Shower

Weekend of June 16 – might have to take another trip down to Baltimore to help out bride

Weekend of June 23 – Wedding weekend in Baltimore!

Alive

It's been a while since I've blogged. It's been crazy the last few weeks. Work is really really busy for me right now and this gym challenge is taking up the rest of my time. It's hard being a captain. Organizing everything, listening to people bitch all day long. It's exhausting. This past week alone, I've had to start bringing in my cellphone charger to work because my phone is dying so quickly. I get emails upon emails every hour from people at my gym, and texts and calls.

It's fun but I'm tired. Plus the challenge itself is TOUGH. My body is so freaking sore, and has been since this thing started. Which is a good thing in the end. It means I'm really starting to push myself and will hopefully bust through this plateau soon!!

I'm looking forward to the weekend. There is a St Patty's day parade in a town right near me. I can't wait to go and see friends. Because of all my travel and I was sick last weekend, I haven't gone out in NJ in over a month. I can't wait! Then on Sunday I'm going to see the Hunger Games. The books were so good. I read all three in 5 days. I just couldn't stop reading!

The trailer looks like it'll follow closely with the books and I think the casting is pretty spot on. With the exception of who they picked for Peeta. I am just looking forward to being home and going out with friends.

Updates (one really exciting)

I'm officially going to Italy!!! OMG!!! I am so excited to go back! I found a really good rate at the hotel my brother is staying at. I feel so much better now that we will both be at the same hotel. Much easier to coordinate with each other. Hotel is booked, and I'll probably get my plane tickets next week. I am bursting I am so excited. February can't come fast enough for me now!

I had my two week check up last week for my Iron infusions. Unfortunately, my levels barely went up. I have to go back in a few weeks to see if they continue to go up. I really hope so, I do not want to have to get the infusions again. That sucked. So fingers crossed for a good check up in a few weeks.

My mud run is this Saturday. It's so close! I'm in panic mode now. I am so nervous about the race. What if I can't handle all these obstacles? I am insane. I am so nervous that I can't seem to stop eating. Seriously. All junk too. I need my body to be in tip top shape and I keep on eating sugar and sodium. UGH. The whole time I'm eating, I'm internally yelling at myself. I am such an emotional eater, especially when my anxiety acts up. At least now I recognize why I'm doing this and I do stop myself before I eat too much. I need to find another outlet for my nerves. Hopefully my 4 mile run I have planned for tonight will help calm me!

I have been so busy the past few weeks. I'm honestly not used to being so busy. I used to rarely go out. Now every weekend I have something planned. It's crazy and great, but also exhausting. I cannot wait until November when things should calm down a bit for me. At least until the holidays start up again.

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is like a month away?? Time really does seem to be flying by!! I gotta get a start on my Christmas shopping!!

Car is FINALLY fixed

My car has been finally fixed today. Cost was over $400!! YIKES! However I'm just happy to finally have my car back. It sucked being carless for almost 3 days!

Turns out I needed both front and back brakes done. My back ones were worn out. My front ones somehow were damaged and warped. Which is what was causing the scary loud noise. Which is also scary to think about. Fortunately since they were damaged my front brakes were covered by warranty!! YAY! I only have to pay for the back ones.

Since I needed new pads and rotors it was going to be expensive. So that SUCKED. On top of this, me getting my hair done this weekend (finally and I cannot reschedule again!), Atlantic city for my BFF's birthday the following weekend (which I have to go to), and going to Baltimore the weekend after that (to try on bridesmaids dresses), makes me VERY broke.

I was so close to paying off my credit card completely, but it looks as though it will take another month or so to do it. I'm really bummed about this. I was just starting to get a handle on my finances.

I'm so happy that I get paid on Friday... lol

Busy Busy Busy

I have been so busy these past few days. I've barely been able to get 20 minutes for lunch. I am incredibly stressed out but at the same time being so busy makes the day fly for me! Unfortunately I'm so busy I haven't had time to post or even read blogs. I'm way behind on my reader. Hopefully in a few days things will even out and I will be able to actually post a real blog and not random musings.

How's your week been going!