It's the weekend!

Happy Saturday!!! I had an absolutely great day at work! I love my job and love the customers (almost every day of the week ;) lol). But seriously, it was a great day at work and had the nicest clients ever!

Unfortunately, we were suppose to go to Brooklyn tonight but got some bad news and the dinner had to be cancelled. I feel like there is a huge black cloud over us. Thankfully, we are having a good year and my mom is cancer free. But sadly, people close to us aren't doing well. It's extremely sad and very stressful.

Please keep our dear friend in your prayers as well (the one I discussed in the previous post). We still know nothing. She is still in intensive care in the neuro part of the hospital. We are just praying each and every day for her speedy recovery.

Hope you all enjoy your night!

Please Say a Prayer

Today, we unfortunately got some bad news. A very close friend of our family is not doing well. Yesterday, the wife fell down the flight of steps, and was unconcious laying in a pool of blood. He rushed her to the hospital as soon as he saw her. At the emergency room, they did imediate surgery to remove a blood clot on one side of the brain. She's hooked up to all tubes and heavily sedated today. They keep asking her to move her fingers and toes, but she can only move one side. They are running all kinds of tests to see if there is another clot on the other side of the brain. Right now, there is no news. Her poor family is a wreck, and we are so worried. They can't give any answers yet because they just don't know what's going on. She is in the intensive care unit and under very close watch. Please keep them in your daily prayers. They are a very nice loving family, and my parents have been friends with them for years. We really want her to pull through and come out of this better than ever. It's the holiday season, and we know that she'll pull through! Thank you everyone

Happy Hump Day Ya'll ;)

I'm watching the Country Music Awards!!!! Love Love Love country music!!! I'm watching the awards with my mom!

I had a very successful day at work AND got my hair cut shorter with a great bang! My boss cut it and did an awesome job! I love having my hair nice and short :) Here's a pic:

I know it's not the best pic, but I'll post a better one tomorrow because I'm already in my pjs (as you can see) hehe.

I'm putting in a lot of hours at work, but I absolutely love it! Everything is falling into place for me. I'm still very stressed, but I try to be happy and strong each day; it's not always easy.

We have a lot of stuff coming up that I'm looking forward to. Thanksgiving, Christmas, AC, skiing, etc.!

Hope you all have a great night! I'll check in tomorrow :)

Good ol' Monday

Hello!!! First, Happy Monday Gang!!! I had a great weekend. Saturday was my dad's birthday, and we celebrated with our best friends. I've never had so many laughs!! Then, me and my friend went out for a fun night of dancing :).

Yesterday, the NYC marathon took place. CONGRATS to all of the runners!! I'm so proud!! Mom and I did a 6.19 yesterday in 1:03:05. This morning, we just did an easy 3 miles at a 9:45 pace. I was very happy. Tomorrow is an off day because I work a very long shift. But, Wednesday night we'll shoot for 5 miles. We are looking for a 1/2 to run, and then deciding on a spring or fall marathon. We'll have to see which marathons are best for us. I know we'd both love to do MCM again in the fall.

Today is crazy weather. It's freezing, windy, and snowing in areas. I would love a snowfall BUT I know it's early!

Anyway, hope you all have a great Monday!

No Regrets

Wow it's been a while since I've posted. I really need to try my hardest to keep this blog updated. To start, today mom is 9 months cancer free!!!! I'm so happy for her because those 16 months that she was sick were the hardest months of our lives. Next, we are hardcore back to running!!! We did 7 miles on Sunday which was our longest run since being back. I'm so happy to be back at it with her! We are planning a 1/2 marathon sometime in the winter, and a 2011 fall marathon. I am beyond excited.

I've been working as an assistant in Tangles Hair Salon since April. I graduated cosmetology school in May, and passed my state board in July. I am a licensed cosmetologist! I'm currently training to get my own chair; I'm so excited about it!!

I also just got dumped. It's not easy to have a relationship end. This relationship was very special to me. I guess it's true what they say; "all good things must come to an end". It truly is for the best. When this all happened on Halloween, it allowed me to look back and reflect on our few months together. All we did was fight, and who wants a relationship full of stress? We should have been in the "honeymoon" stage! We both cared about each other, but clearly he wasn't ready to be in a relationship. It's definitely taking a very large toll on me and I'm stressed beyond belief. I never thought I'd be like this!! In time, I know I will be better. Each day, I try to be positive. I am 120% sure that this is best and that we are not meant to be together. There will never be a future with us. No matter what though, I can't help being stressed and sad. He was a great guy, but had a lot of issues with me when it came to the relationship. Thank goodness for my family and friends :) They are so supportive and I love them with all my heart.

That's a little catch up in my life!!

I can't believe the holidays are around the corner. I am sad to be single for the holidays, but I really am going to enjoy being with my family because for the past 2 Christmas', mom was in the hospital. This year will be extra special!

Thanks for all the love and support <3 I will keep this updated *promise*

Has it been THAT long?!?

O my goodness!!! I haven't updated my blog since January! Time flies. I'm sorry I've been so out of touch. Here are some quick updates:

• Mom is 120% cancer free
• I'm now a licensed hair stylist
• I've been running on and off since the winter
• Went to Puerto Vallarta with my friends in May, and cruised with my family in July
• Our first "Paulette Steps Toward Cancer Wellness" 5k run/1 mile walk raised $25,000!
• We are working hard for the race taking place March 27, 2011
• www.centrastate.com/cancerrun
• I PROMISE to keep everyone updated on life AND will post a long blog tonight!

a VERY windy run!!

Well today's forecast: 28 degrees feeling like 15 degrees with wind gust of 34 mph. Guess what? We ran in it! It was the hardest run ever because the wind was just horrible!!!!!!! Mom and I did 3.11 miles in 30:26. I think we did great!! That's a 9:47 pace! We are going to run again tomorrow, except they said tomorrow is going to be worse! AHHHH