Random Thoughts--I am a WINNER!

I would say today was my lucky day, but after having fallen from grace while I was running (see post below), I should probably just say "Today was my lucky morning!" Which really makes no sense...but there you go!

Anyway, today was our big choir performance for my work Choir. We were singing at the Division Holiday Party...so in front of all our bosses and colleagues...and we were ready. It went off without a hitch and it was beautiful and fun. I didn't realize how much I missed singing...I have not been singing in a choir at church or anything since I was pregnant...and it was so fun to be in this choir and share in all the traditions of the holidays...Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Jingle Bells, and Snow!

Departments within our division all donate gift baskets and they draw for winners throughout the party...and I was so stoked when they called my number for the BIGGEST and AWESOMEST BASKET OF ALL! I mean, that is the coolest feeling...when you are sitting there watching the little numbers on your ticket and they are matching what the person is saying?!?!? WOW! That so rarely ever happens to me, my big sister was always the lucky one who won contests all the time.

Anyway...here is a picture of my booty...its GI-NORMOUS! It took up the whole cargo area of my car!

So, this morning I was lucky...this evening I was klutzy...oh well, all in a day's work!

up close



in my car

a few things up close...

Let's see if I can remember everything...

Massaging House Slippers

Plush White Robe

Smores Kit

Movie "It's a Wonderful Life"

Movie "miracle on 34th Street"

Movie "Home Alone" Special Family addition

Popcorn bucket with all sorts of snacks

Hot Chocolate--numerous kinds

Huge Basket

Christmas Pillow

Christmas Candle with cute snowman holder

There is more, I just can't remember it all...it was so cool to be a winner of a grand prize! Whoop!

High Heels Camp-Day 5--No pain No Gain

Well, tonight I went running (insert here my definition of running which is nothing like Muna Lee or any other Olympian or any decent runner for that manner.) in my neighborhood. It was after 6pm and already fairly dark so my hubby suggested I take Mia with me...you know, my huge dog that will protect me (she is a Miniature Dachshund, so we are talking fierce!) ....anyway, I had gotten about half way around the block and I fell. The path must be a little uneven because I fell hard. My knee is all scraped up, I have hurt my hand, and worst of all....I ripped a hole in my cool workout pants...total bummer.

Not sure what's wrong with my hand...I don't think its broken because I can move everything but it still hurts...and of course its my right hand so its hard to write and type. I probably just sprained and bruised it...that's the old trainer in me making a prognosis.

Anyway, I thought to myself "well, I am pretty busted up so I better go home"...after I catch up with Mia who loves to go for walks/runs and just kept going until she finally realized no one was holding her leash anymore. So, we are now walking and I am evaluating my body and scrapes and as I get back to my house I thought...well, I am already messed up, I might as well keep going...so I ran/walked another lap and a half! then, it started lightning and I figured I wouldn't temp fate any more so I went home and then got on the stationary bike and rode about 2.5 more miles. I wanted to get a good workout in...and I really didn't...but at least I got a workout in and I didn't quit....so I am pretty proud of myself for that.

These pictures don't really do it justice....but hey, its a war wound! (In my war against fat!)


And my cool workout pants...I am saddest about this....total bummer!