Wow, I can't believe how long it has been since I last sat down and blogged... I started the summer thinking, I'd make more time to sit down and share my thoughts with my millions of readers (remember, I always dream big).... but now I'm sitting here asking "Where did summer go?" and "Do I really need to start thinking about work?!"
This summer surely has been a whirlwind, and I can proudly say that I have worked only ONE day this summer so far... now the next couple of weeks that will change... but I definitely believe I have set a personal record for myself. So let me just take a break from writing, and give myself a HUGE pat on the back! :)
So if I haven't been in school mode, so what have I been doing?! LOTS that is for sure.... I'll just have to share a few of my highlights of summer thus far, in attempt not to bore you to death.
The first month of summer, I spent living at Jazzercise. Most of you know my competitive nature, and we always have a summer contest to win a fun prize and to encourage attendance. Well for whatever reason, I took this as a personal challenge, being that the contest was in June and July, and I saw myself travelling and struggling to make it to class in July, I was determined to have my partner and I get 60 classes before I left for the beach. Yes you did the math correct, two people, sixty classes between June 1 and June 23rd, impossible?! Absolutely NOT! Now I'm pretty sure that my partner thought I was insane, but then again Jenny has known me for a very long time, and these psycho tendencies should not be anything new to her by now! Not only did we get the bags before June 23rd, but we got in great beach/lake shape doing it :) That's what I keep telling myself anyways!
In between Jazzy classes, I found myself reading, running, preparing for the wedding, making doctors appointments, and being crafty. I'm continuing to work on a belt for Michael, and he insists I get it done by the wedding... talk about a slave driver... my life is about to get even more crazy, and he wants me to needlepoint too?!? I can't complain, it is something that often allows me to clear my head, and be calm for a little bit... I'm making progress, but I'm still not convinced it will be done before the wedding.... only time will tell.
Our annual beach trip was another wonderful, peaceful vacation. We spent two weeks in Duck, NC... and it still continues to be the most amazing place ever. I have so many childhood memories growing up there, but it is absolutely the best place to vacation. We were very lucky and only had two yucky days there for the entire two weeks. The first week, my Aunt Margaret, Uncle Lou, and cousin Marissa were stayed with us. The second week Michael and his parents joined us. I could go on and on about the fun that we had, but I'll just tell you about a typical day in the life of a Kate on vacation.
A typical day on vacation for me:
7 am: Wake Up- run/ walk through the Town of Duck
8 am: Return, eat breakfast
9 am: I'm already at the beach
1 pm: return back to the house--- eat lunch
2 pm: head to the pool
6 pm: return home, make plan for dinner
Relax the rest of the evening, wake up, do it all again..... I'm a creature of habit!
My major feat of this vacation was the amount of running and reading I did. I'm working on a couch to 10K program (I do better when someone tells me how far to run, and how long to run), and the miles just came naturally to me at the beach (and I'm happy to say with the exception of the last two days, I've been able to carry the running over to home)... I also finished tons of books... all very different but all books that I recommend for some reason or another... Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult, Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin, Wedding Girl by Madeline Wickham, One Day by David Nicholls, and Something Blue by Emily Giffin.
Upon returning from the beach, Michael and I were lucky enough to make a trip to Jenny's parent's houseboat. It was a quick trip, but very relaxing. Michael and I realized we are getting old, and tubing can be tough on the body... but it was nice to get away for the weekend.
More recently, I have got lots of wedding stuff checked off the "to do" list... I can't believe we are less than 3 months out! Michael and I were talking about it the other day, and it seems like just yesterday was New Year's Eve and we were surrounded by friends as he popped the question... now I'm just sitting here wondering "Where did the time go?" Next big feat, get invitations in the mail.... WOW.. that just makes it SO real! I'm thankful for my wonderful mother that continually asks me "did you do this?" "did you do that?" or just says "I'll take care of it" What a wonderful mom I have!
So as I wrap up the 'fun' part of summer, I can look back with no regrets. It's been so nice to do the things I love, and have time to actually enjoy them.... now starts a very crazy three months with the start of school and finalizing wedding plans... I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!
This summer surely has been a whirlwind, and I can proudly say that I have worked only ONE day this summer so far... now the next couple of weeks that will change... but I definitely believe I have set a personal record for myself. So let me just take a break from writing, and give myself a HUGE pat on the back! :)
So if I haven't been in school mode, so what have I been doing?! LOTS that is for sure.... I'll just have to share a few of my highlights of summer thus far, in attempt not to bore you to death.
The first month of summer, I spent living at Jazzercise. Most of you know my competitive nature, and we always have a summer contest to win a fun prize and to encourage attendance. Well for whatever reason, I took this as a personal challenge, being that the contest was in June and July, and I saw myself travelling and struggling to make it to class in July, I was determined to have my partner and I get 60 classes before I left for the beach. Yes you did the math correct, two people, sixty classes between June 1 and June 23rd, impossible?! Absolutely NOT! Now I'm pretty sure that my partner thought I was insane, but then again Jenny has known me for a very long time, and these psycho tendencies should not be anything new to her by now! Not only did we get the bags before June 23rd, but we got in great beach/lake shape doing it :) That's what I keep telling myself anyways!
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| Jenny and I and our bags... we rocked it :) |
Michael's Belt I am working on:
Our annual beach trip was another wonderful, peaceful vacation. We spent two weeks in Duck, NC... and it still continues to be the most amazing place ever. I have so many childhood memories growing up there, but it is absolutely the best place to vacation. We were very lucky and only had two yucky days there for the entire two weeks. The first week, my Aunt Margaret, Uncle Lou, and cousin Marissa were stayed with us. The second week Michael and his parents joined us. I could go on and on about the fun that we had, but I'll just tell you about a typical day in the life of a Kate on vacation.
A typical day on vacation for me:
7 am: Wake Up- run/ walk through the Town of Duck
8 am: Return, eat breakfast
9 am: I'm already at the beach
1 pm: return back to the house--- eat lunch
2 pm: head to the pool
6 pm: return home, make plan for dinner
Relax the rest of the evening, wake up, do it all again..... I'm a creature of habit!
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| Last Day at the Beach! |
My major feat of this vacation was the amount of running and reading I did. I'm working on a couch to 10K program (I do better when someone tells me how far to run, and how long to run), and the miles just came naturally to me at the beach (and I'm happy to say with the exception of the last two days, I've been able to carry the running over to home)... I also finished tons of books... all very different but all books that I recommend for some reason or another... Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult, Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin, Wedding Girl by Madeline Wickham, One Day by David Nicholls, and Something Blue by Emily Giffin.
Upon returning from the beach, Michael and I were lucky enough to make a trip to Jenny's parent's houseboat. It was a quick trip, but very relaxing. Michael and I realized we are getting old, and tubing can be tough on the body... but it was nice to get away for the weekend.
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| Tubing! |
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| Gone Swimming.... |
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| The Card Cake Jenny and I made for the wedding! |
So as I wrap up the 'fun' part of summer, I can look back with no regrets. It's been so nice to do the things I love, and have time to actually enjoy them.... now starts a very crazy three months with the start of school and finalizing wedding plans... I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!
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