T - 4 Days

Until TR!!  My girlfriend called last night and after "planning" some of the logistics - I'm super excited again.  Still have some worry ... but add excitement and it's all good.

Funny thing about my run yesterday.  I decided - what the hell - run outside.  Warming up in the kitchen while dog was out doing his business.  Cue the panic bark.  Went outside - saw nothing.  Told him to "go potty."  Laughed in my head over what a chicken-dog he is ... at 96 lbs.  While he got busy I realized how much I missed running in the peace and quiet of the morning - couldn't wait to get started. THEN ... panic again - tail under, butt under and flew into the house.

Okay - he won.  I was spooked too.  What was lurking to get us??  No way I was running outside after that (saved by the dog)!  But now I was bummed about treadmill (fickle as a pickle).  So I did 1/2 run, 1/2 tabata workout.  Perfect!  So glad I discovered a new workout.

It's going to be my saving grace over this trip.  The hotel gym is under construction.  The surrounding area is unsafe to run alone.  Sleep time is very limited (compared to my usual 8 + hours).  Answer is tabata in the hotel room.  Don't even need to bring my running shoes (which are always a travel problem since they get super smelly when "confined.")  Of course this only works rooming alone.  I'm neurotic about working out but that's even too weird for me!

Busy weekend.

Big grill out tonight for Father's Day (only day we are all off work).
First a trip to butcher (long drive, but going with a friend who's on the same meat mission).
Mega grocery shop.
Paperwork and bills to get ready for trip.
Packing list (Takes me hours of planning and executing to go away - hubby, 10 min.  I drive him nuts.)
Stitch fix decision and return.

Okay, that doesn't sound particularly busy, but that will fill my weekend.  Oh and I may make one last attempt at birthday gift for my girlfriend.  Survival package is good, but I had to tell her about it last night.  Doesn't seem as special now.  Don't need something wow, just a girly something ...

Bye bye!