Snowy Monday

Well this past Friday was my birthday!! I was not feeling well on my actual birthday, but we went out to dinner with my best friend and her family on Saturday to celebrate. Then Sunday, my close friends and family came over for dinner and cake! Also, the Wednesday before all my friends took me to dinner!! It was non-stopping celebrating. We had such a great time!

Well today, I worked from 7:30-10:00 and then again from 1:30-9:00 because the girl who always works today is on vacation. But it's not as bad as I thought. I got in a 6 mile run on the treadmill!! That's the absolute longest I've ever run on the TM because usually by mile 3 I'm ready to die haa I get so bored!!! But it was a good run, I ran a steady 9:47 mm. I was happy with that!

I start classes on Wednesday eek!!! I'm excited, but not at the same time! I don't mind going to class, but hate the workload. O well I'll survive.

So they predicted flurries for today and right now it's snowing like crazy. Definitely NOT flurries!!! It's been snowing for like 2 hours and is sticking. They all say how icy it is ughhhhhhh!!!!!!

Giants vs. Eagles

I'M IN SHOCK THAT THE GIANTS LOST!! ELI PICKED THE WRONG DAY TO PLAY HORRIBLY. UGHHHH. WE ARE VERY UPSET!!!!!

I HAVE WORKED OUT EVERY DAY STRAIGH FOR 6 DAYS AND I WAS GOING TO RUN TODAY, BUT MY BODY WAS JUST TOO SORE. SO I TOOK OFF, BUT I'LL RUN TOMORROW HOPEFULLY. I WORK FROM 7:30-1:30 SO I HAVE NO EXCUSE!! I BETTER GET MY A** ON THE TREADMILL WHILE I'M THERE.

MOM IS DOING SO MUCH BETTER. THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR KEEPING HER IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I CAN'T WAIT TO RUN WITH HER AGAIN. IT'S JUST NOT THE SAME.

WELL THIS WEEK I WORK A LOT AND FRIDAY IS MY 20TH BIRTHDAY!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT. EACH YEAR GOES FASTER AND FASTER. BUT MY FRIENDS ARE ALL TAKING ME OUT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR DINNER, AND I HAVE SOMETHING EACH DAY OF THE WEEKEND. IT SHOULD BE A BLAST!!!

ON A DIFFERENT NOTE, I START CLASSES NEXT WEDNESDAY. I CAN'T BELIEVE BREAK IS OVER. THIS SEMESTER IS GOING TO BE A LITTLE DIFFICULT. I'M DEFINITELY NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO CHEMISTRY. I HAVE A 3 HOUR CHEM LAB ON TUESDAY MORNINGS, THEN A 2 HOUR 45 MINUTE CHEM LECTURE THAT AFTERNOON. BUT I DON'T HAVE A CHOICE. I GET MY ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN MAY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, THEN OFF TO MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY IN THE FALL. WOAHH!!!

GO RANGERS!!!!!!!!

Me and Uncle Sly

Rangers vs. Penguins game last night and of course the RANGERS won 4-0!! It was so much fun. Of course before the game, we walked around the city and went into all the stores! Clearly, we couldn't afford anything, although I did pick out sunglasses in Fendi for only $1,000!!! haah But they were gorgeous. It was a great day to be in the city. Was not as crowded as usual and not too cold, except on the walk back to Port Authority!!!

Rockefeller Center

Today I covered my mom's class and I definitely felt it! It's been like 3 weeks since I hardcore worked out. I just need to get back into it. Tonight, I go back to work and I'm hoping to get a run in while I'm there!

Happy Saturday!

I'm not sure if all of you have a restaurant called "The Melting Pot" in your area, but it's great! It's very pricey, so we only go once in a while. I went with a few of the girls last night and had such an awesome time. It's all fondue, and you cook EVERYTHING yourself! People just got there for the dessert because it's amazinggggg. But last night we had everything! Dinner is awesome, I had the steak and shrimp yummy. For our appetizer, we got the chedder cheese dip that they make right in front of you. Even if you're full, you still manage to eat it all! So my resolution is to lose 10-15 pounds by March, BUT I think I gained that much last night! Back to the dessert, you can pick from a bunch of different kinds of chocolate. We chose s'mores because it's amazing! And then they give you all the yummy foods to dip in.

I haven't been running since mom was in the hospital. I was keeping up my fitness with the ellipitical and my weight classes. Running was put on hold for me, due to me spending hours in the hospital every day. I was way too exhausted to run! BUT me being with my mom was far more important. Today started my run classes with my coach. I had a great time. I ran a little over 4 miles and we did some speed work. I was NOT as fast as I was, but I'm hoping I'll gain it back. I averaged a 9 minute mile which isn't bad, but like I said, I was faster. I am thrilled though and hoping to stay injury free *fingers crossed* and really work on my running!

Well that's about it for today. Nothing exciting here just running some errands!

Out with the Old... In with the New!

So mom was feeling better for New Years Eve AND wanted to go out!! We kept our plans with my best friend and her family. We had such a great time! Went for hibachi and then back to their house. It was low key this year, but probably the most fun ever.

My New Years resolutions:

• Lose 10 pounds BEFORE I go to the Bahamas in March


• Successfully train for another marathon, probably Chicago


• Not be so agressive on the road


• TO HAVE THE GREATEST YEAR EVER!
  

Here are some pics from last night!

Mom's Home!!!

Well mom came home late this afternoon! She's very sore BUT doing awesome. She is up walking around slowly and finally eating food. The doctors said she can run in 2 weeks which means I HAVE MY RUNNING PARTNER BACK! I'm so excited for her. We obviously don't like to see her in pain, but it could have been a lot worse. Surgery went better than expected!

It's been a very rough week and I've cried everyday. I'm depressed about my weight and the way I'm looking lately. I think it's just an emotional time. And then with mom, I was a basket case. I just couldn't deal with it all. And on top of everything my boyfriend, well as of today my ex-boyfriend, never came down. I wanted him here, and he never offered until Tuesday (mom was in hospital since Friday). But Tuesday I was working all day. And then his MOM texted me the other day to tell me not to be mad at her son because she told him he was wrong for not coming down. Hello he's a grown man and it's a relationship between me and him. I'm so hurt and upset by him. And then he ended it today because he claims we live too far apart (45 minutes easy fast drive) and he doesn't like driving on the parkway. UMMM slap in my face!!! And he could of just waited a few more days considering he knows how I haven't slept and stopped crying. Grr there's so much more I want to get out, but I will be writing for days then lol.

So to sum it up mom's getting better and I'm single again. It's probably for the best though. I need someone older anyway. I like going out and having fun, not sitting in the house all day/night watching movies. I'm only young once ;).

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR CONCERNS AND PRAYERS ABOUT MOM. IT WAS A VERY SCARY WEEK. WHEN THEY ORIGINALLY DIAGNOSED HER, WE THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE THE WORST. WE WERE VERY SCARED AND SO WAS MOM. BUT WHEN THEY WENT IN TO THE SURGERY, THEY REALIZED THEY MISDIAGNOSED HER AND IT WAS A MUCH EASIER SURGERY. SHE HAS 4 INCISIONS THAT ARE SMALL AND WILL HEAL NICELY. AND MOM IS GOING TO BE BACK TO NORMAL SOON BECAUSE SHE IS STRONG AND IS A FIGHTER!! THANK YOU AGAIN TO EVERYONE!!

Christmas Eve in the Hospital

On Friday, I took mom to the ER for a cat scan and they admitted her. Her white blood count was up to 19,00 which is just way to high, showing she had an infection. Also, they diagnosed her with diverticulitus. The antibiotics haven't worked. They said if the cat scan from Monday showed improvement she'd be home.

Well bad news... mom hasn't gotten any better. They scheduled her for surgery today at noon. I'm a nervous wreck; I just want it all to be ok. I wish it was me instead of her :(. I want her back to normal. I miss her so much!!

First, they are going to try to go through her belly button and drain the puss pockets. If all goes well, she's done and will be home tomorrow. If not, he will make an incision and actually remove the "bad" pieces. She's going to be drugged up all day. I feel so awful! I just want it all to be ok. It's been a very tough week and will be a tough Christmas. If he has to make the incision (let's pray not) she won't be home for like 3 days. I wish there was something I could do.

Right now, I'm trying to be strong. It's not easy though :(. My 3 close friends have been beyond supportive, and even came up to visit her! One of my close friends is coming up today on Christmas Eve!! I told her no, but she insisted. Secretly, I want her there but I wouldn't tell her that because it's the holidays. It'll be good support to see her for a few.

Please pray for mom that all goes well!!!!!!!!