Oh My Aching Head...

I'm cutting back on caffiene...

Trying to see if this helps my sleep habits.

Although I only consume 8-12 ozs. a day,

I feel I am dependent on caffiene ~

I LOVE the taste of coffee!

I love the smell of coffee...

I love having my morning coffee.

What I don't love is the fact that I get a headache

when I don't have my daily cup!

I recently bought 1/2 caff coffee grounds

in an effort to wean myself slowly - Guess what!

My body knows I am missing 1/2!!

Indeed, I am having headaches, but they are nothing

like what I have encountered not having any caffiene.

So wish me luck as I continue my attempt !!

Project Blue Light

~ Support Project Blue Light ~

Project Blue Light began in 1988

when the surviving mother-in-law

of a Philadelphia (PA) police officer killed in the line of duty

told COPS(Concerns of Police Survivors)

that she would have two blue lights

in her window for the holidays,

one in memory of her son-in-law and

one in memory of her daughter, the officer’s widow,

who had been killed in a car crash that year.

COPS adopted this idea as a way that everyone

could honor the officers who serve and protect us

while remembering those who

have been killed in the line of duty.

Project Blue Light has grown steadily as a way

of remembering our departed law enforcement officers

across America and beyond.

The concept is a simple one ~

Place a single blue light in your window or light fixture

in memory of fallen officers.

Most people won’t know its significance,

but the ones to whom it matters most, will.

Hopefully it will make us all more mindful

of the best traditions of policing,

and the need for their personal vigilance

to insure their safety and survival.

1/2 marathon #2!!!

Last Saturday I completed my 2nd half marathon

13.22 miles in 2:22:50

The day started with a light rain mist and the sun rose to overcast skies.

The weather remained cool (around lo 50 to hi 60) but

became quite humid as the morning progressed.

It was actually great running weather!

I had the great pleasure of having my daughter running by my side!

Erin is training for her first ultra marathon (30.1 miles) next month

and had already put in 22 miles the day before...

Bless her heart as she stayed with me at my pace

while we made our way along the course.

I had been working very hard at keeping myself

at my comfortable pace and running MY race

Any of you that have run in organized races

knows how tough that can be!!

Dear Retired Fireguy was our official photographer

as our son-in-law Chris was also running,

in addition to our new running friends Larry & Tina ~

Chris & Larry both had amazing finish times

for the half marathon and Tina had a fantastic finish

for her very first 5k!!!

After our accomplishments we all shared

great food & beverage in beautiful downtown Sacramento.

It was a wonderful day and it was great to socialize with

fellow running folks who we share the common bond of fitness with!!

The video below was put together for me by Larry who

ran back to Erin & I at about mile 12.5

(this after he had already finished his 13.1 miles!!!)

Larry ran along with me & Erin as the two of them

pushed me to make a strong finish :-)

I truly appreciate all of their positive input and encouragement!

Thanks guys...

Hope you enjoy watching my short video appearance below!!

Another drawing to enter!!!!

Yes folks, Jenn over @ The Weir family

is sponsoring another drawing!!!

I told you previously how sweet she was,

and here is another example!!!

Jenn's latest drawing is for a $35 gift card to CSN stores/.com and you too can enter here.

Favorite Things - September

WOW! Here it is the end of another month!!

This month's installment of favorite things

is truly a hodge podge,

but that's what makes me interesting... HA!!!

Sourdough FAT FREE pretzel nuggets ~

Sa-weet!!!

These make a great mid-morning snack at work and

I have found that if I keep them in my lunch bag in the fridge

it makes them even MORE yummy!!

Now that I have increased my mileage for running

I'm finding it very important to stay hydrated and energized.

Dear husband found these Clif Bloks and I really like them!!

They are easier for me to manage while running than Gu

and I can enjoy them a bit longer...

I was able to upgrade my iPhone 3G to a 4 this month!!!

WooHooo!!! Love love lovin' it...

The graphics are far superior and it has

so many great features (far too many to list here), but if you can, DO IT!!!

If you do upgrade, and you have a

Radio Shack in the area go there for your upgrade...

Radio Shack has a trade-in program for iPhones!!

That's right... I was given $150 trade-in value on my 3G

which I applied to the purchase of my 4!

You really cannot beat that offer...

Radio Shack activated the phone

and I had backed up my iPhone 3G on iTunes

so when I brought the 4 home I only had to 'restore'

and all was back in working order!!!

Although summer is coming to an end, I wanted to share

a little sweetness with you!

I had heard so much about 'Sweet Tea' and went on a hunt to check it out.

I found that there are several versions of sweet tea

(alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

Me, well I was looking for the 'adult' version!

I found that Olde Savannah (love that name) had a really nice version.

Poured over ice it made for a nice treat for a warm afternoon...

Winn-ah! Winn-ah!

Recently one of my lovely bloggy friends

Jenn @ The Weir Family

held a drawing for OutLast Hand Sanitizer,

which you can read more about here.

Lucky me, I was one of the drawing winners and

I will be able to try out this product!

Any of you that know me, know that I am a germ-a-phob

so this is SO perfect for me!!!

Thank you Jenn for hosting this drawing ♥

I strongly recommend you go check out Jenn's blog

to see her adorable children and her

awesome photographs! as she is an

amazing photographer too!!!

♥ Happy Birthday Bubba ♥

Happy 26th birthday to our 'baby boy'!!!

Yes, he is a man now, but will always be Ma's 'boy'...

Much has changed in 26 years and he will soon take a wife!

He continues to amaze me as strong, independent &

considerate person

I know that his future is so bright

and look forward to his continued successes!!

Never Drive Faster Than Your Guardian Angels Can Fly!!

I think we have all seen the bumper stickers or

license plate holder...

If you have EVER doubted the truth of this saying,

let me be the first to confirm MY belief!!!

Dear husband was hunting out of state (600+ miles) and

on his way home ...

Imagine being at work and receiving a call from your loved one

reporting that they had been run off the road

by an another car who's driver was driving too fast

and down the center of the road!

Dear husband crawled out of his vehicle that had rolled into a ditch

and was rescued by a good samaritan who had seen the same crazy driver!

The crazy driver did not stop...

This is the truck we used to own:

This is where the truck and dear husband ended up...