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Blog 365 ~ Happy Homemaker Monday 2-27-23

Good Afternoon Everyone! Though no longer in vacation mode, I am in #getUp #getOut #getActive mode...I make a weekly 'intentions' list every Sunday evening and Geez, I'm in CrAzY busy day mode. And about every week for the next several months. If I get my list done completely - Great - if not No Biggie! I'm not gonna stress out about it. First I want to thank Sandra over at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for hosting Happy Homemaker Monday and for Blog 365  

Can you believe in '2' more days it's MARCH 😵!! Talk about CrAzY !!

Let's get to it!

** The Weather **
 the weather is a nuts today, woke up to rain, then it cleared off, high winds and monsoon rain, high wind and no rain, but no Thunderstorms [yet]

** As I look outside my window **
Overcast mostly, sun trying to peek out, high winds...

** Right now I am **
Working on this post, thinking of my week ahead...

** Thinking and pondering **
Thinking of cancelling my April Smoky Mtn hiking trip as I was just there last November. My room cost for Flying Pig is much more than expected and I want to also do a overnite trip to Cincinnati to visit the Zoo-Creation Museum & the Ark. Late June/July I want to make a trip to Biltmore Estates...

** What I'm reading **
I finished 2 books while traveling to & during my stay in Arizona. It really hurt my sole to pay full price for a book at the airport to read flying home [2 layovers]...Currently reading 'Someone We Know' by Shari Lapena [pleasure reading], Daily Devotions [spiritual], Still plugging along with Atomic Habits [business/self-improvement] 

** TV Shows this week **
All my regular shows may get recorded/DVR'd for later viewing, Bravo has several of my guilty-mindless shows on late that I'll record and watch when Hubby goes to bed.

** Menu Plan **
In no particular order and will leftovers many things will most likely carry over into next week...Meatloaf, Chicken Parm, Fish Taco's, Tortilla Alfredo, Chicken sausage w/Cabbage, Baked Potato Bar, Mushroom Stroganoff w/Rice, Beef Stew w/Salad, Veggie Mex Bowls, Tomato soup w/Grilled Cheese.  

** Goal/To Do List **
LOL--EVERYTHING!! Seriously though I have a Human Rights Commission Mtg tonight, Hubby has hand surgery tomorrow [he'll be down for a couple of days], Wednesday is back-to-back Lenten Study at FCC & Garden Club [FBC Bible Study was cancelled for this week], Thursday morning is Connections mtg-I'll be helping with the new ARS running group Thursday night, Friday morning I have Boyle/Mercer County CWU mtg...

** Around The House **
I have most everything back in order....Hubby always hits the high spots as he calls it when I'm gone for any length of time...all I ask him to do is NOT to bring anymore cats home.

** Project this Week **
Order mulch for landscaping staring in late April, 

** Todays Motivation **


** Favorite blog post last week (mine or other) **
I've been following Kristen over at Going Country 

** Something fun to share **
Meet my man I named "Larry".

Thanks to my friend Laura for organizing a CPR certification class.

I was also selected to be a ZENSAH Ambassador! As a Older Athlete there's not many companies that are willing to take a chance on, I'm grateful to those I support and work with as a Ambassador.

** Looking forward to this week **
My first Human Rights committee meeting and helping with ARS on Thursday evening

** From the camera **


** On my prayer list **
My friend Maureen in California is going through 5-6 more weeks of Chemoradiation for stage 3 GI cancer...

** Devotional **

      God, I trust you to make something good out of my struggles. Thank you for Loving me and using your power on my behalf.

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Blog 365 ~ Race Re-cap ~ Set-up Sunday

 

 Jason on left- Bob on right

My RaceRise team had the honor of timing the first Annual Black History Month 5K in my hometown of Danville... I'm so proud of Jason and his siblings for such a well-organized first-time race event. As a bit of back story, I seen Jason at a race I was doing photos for and introduced myself. I discovered through our conversation that he was from Danville as well. One thing led to another, and seen him at other events.  Long story short we friended each other on FB and talked at every race event we were at... One particular race he signed up for, my discount code [RUNMOM10] didn't set and he paid full price to run...Well that's just not acceptable to me. So, I contacted my team, and not only did we refund his money, we also gave him another race entry to any race event he wanted..the rest as they say is history. 

Here's what the RunSignUp page featured about the event...

February marks a special month for Black communities around the world - it is Black History Month! As part of acknowledging and celebrating black history. Danville, Kentucky is hosting the first-ever Black History Month 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk, organized by the Weathers Family Foundation! What better way to commemorate significant contributions throughout American history, by Black Americans, than by joining together in support of the cultural celebration?

This race is open to ALL races, ethnicities, and age-groups. This will be a great opportunity for participants to set and reach their fitness goals – whether it's to run the entire distance or just get out there and enjoy the walk – while also engaging with black history in a very personal way. Whether you choose to take the 5K challenge or opt for the 1 mile walk, taking part in this Black History Month celebration is sure to be an inspiring experience!

RACE FEATURES: Closed course on paved trails at scenic Millennium Park

Commemorative race T-shirts (while supplies last)

5K run/walk or 1 Mile (untimed) fun walk options

Free race photos [My contribution]

Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall finishers

Post race music, food/drink and fellowship

Proceeds from this historic event will go to the local Salvation Army Chapter. Through the incredible leadership of Lieutenants Cornelieus and Noldine Walton,

1000.00 for this first year!

Jason and his family are amazing people, and I'm so glad we've not only crossed paths but have become very good friends... [brother] Larry posted on his social media FB page that I was part of the family now!! 

Race Photos can be viewed HERE...Black History Month 5K

Race Results Here... RaceRise

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Here's proof I do own and wear clothes other than workout & lounge clothes,

Church today was at First Baptist [my bible study church]... sermons from Dr Briscoe are hitting really close to home/me. My spiritual struggles with deciding on whether to stay at FCC are becoming clearer, and once I have finished with several commitments, I'll probably which. 🙏 appreciated.

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  Wednesday is March!!! As I have lot's to do and schedule is tight, and a more intense walk/run training begins..😬..I'm signing off for now and going for a 2 mile walk around town.... Hoping everyone has an Amazing rest of the day and are Blessed.

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Arizona Trip Posts coming with Bullet points.

Blog 365

 

Blog 365 ~ WE DID IT ! ~ Christmas Eve ( almost ? )

 I am Beyond excited about this First Time Race event.... I've been  working with Jason to get the Black History Month 5K as successful as possible.  Jason had a goal of at least 50'ish people to attend. I  looked him square in the eye and said Nope! Let's get 150! He thought I was crazy....all I can say is  "crazy is as Crazy. does" and we DID IT ! Here's what my team posted on social media. 

DJ James refers to Jason as the human highlighter! 😂 

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In other news....

Blog 365 ~ Jet Lagged Today...

 Just a picture, 

But the Hubby helped me

on this

Spring like Day... 

Blog 365 ~ Heading Home

 

Blog 365 ~ Vacation is over ~ Almost March !!

 Sadly it's almost time to say goodbye to  Arizona....

The views this week have been Spectacular!

Meeting new friends has been another Highlight!

Alas...we're packed and going home....and OMG in 7 more days it's  MARCH!! That's when the "real" work begins....hiking this qeek has given me quite the Cardio workout,  now it's time to work on my pace.

Blog 365 ~ Home Count down ...

 Sorry everyone, No Happy Homemaker Monday today. I am in count down mode and getting more site seeing done before heading home Wednesday.... here's a few more photos from yet another Amazing Fun Day with my Gal Pal's. 

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Once home I'll be hitting the ground WIDE OPEN!!

I Promise to do better recaps from this vacation (unlike Florida 😏) have I mentioned blogging from the phone is kinda sucky?!? Well it is.... #jusSayin

Blog 365 ~ Sunday Funday

 

It's been a blur with all the fun activities us Gal Pal's have had, and, meeting more of Mac's Arizona  friends!

Just a couple more days seeing the beauty that Arizona brings....

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Blog 365 ~ Slow Saturday

 Easy Peasy Saturday Site Seeing...I can't wait to share more pictures when I get back home.....

Ending the night with Key lime pie & Irish Cream....

( FYI - trying to blog on the phone Is Not Easy Peasy )

Blog 365 ~ Friday Hike

 Mother Nature....

Father Time....

God's Glory...!

Blog 365 ~ Love me some Gal Pal Trip !

 

Blog 365 ~ Arizona here we come!

 

Louisville to Houston 

Houston to Phoenix

MORE...

TO....

COME  !!

Good Night!

Blog 365 ~ Happy Valentine's Day

 

I hope everyone has had the Best Valentine Day Ever!....Look what my rascal of a hubby did!

Yep, he 'worked' today so ate breakfast before me, and when you have 6 rowdy Cats you put stuff up high...[they Loved the Bow]

                                                  

Isn't it Gorgeous! Thank you, Jesus, for bringing this man into my life. 

Blog 365 ~ Happy Homemaker Monday

 The year is flying by don't you agree?? Tomorrow is Valentine's Day already. We don't have big plans really but will most likely get a late lunch early dinner to avoid the crowds. My Hubs make everyday Valentine's Day for me 😘...Lot's to do today so let's get started...Linking up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday, AND giving her a shout out for this BLOG 365 Challenge. Because of her I've posted more in 1 year than I have since 2013 ! #GoMe 

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** The Weather **

** As I look outside my window **

The Sun is Shining but a bit cool.

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post, will be going to Silver Sneaker class then will finish post this afternoon.

** Thinking and pondering **

How I've come so far! How I have great kids. I have an Amazing husband, even with his quirks. I have fantastic friends. I'm making opportunities to continue to improve myself. I'm training for my very first Half-Marathon-I may be walking it but it's gonna happen! 

** What I'm reading **

 Same as last week = Daily Devotional [Spiritual] - Atomic Habits [Business/Self Improvement] -

A Stranger in the House [pleasure]

** TV Shows this week **

Not sure..most will be DVR'd for me since I'm GOING ON VACATION!! [yes, just a little excited]

Shows on Bravo [guilty, mindless pleasure] anything RHO, Vanderpump & Summer House has started back up as well.

I've caught up with most all of the 'Sister Wives' episodes and still can't figure out what jobs they all have, so had to resort to good old internet only if your interested or maybe curious read about them HERE. The husband Kody sued the state of Utah and apparently won, yet they still moved from that state, they all collaborated and wrote a book in 2013, currently have jobs of some kind or another, I still don't get it, LOL.

** Menu Plan **

I'll be working on this with the hubs since I'll be gone....

** Goal/To Do List **

I have just a couple of days to do A WHOLE BUNCH OF STUFF!!

Radio Segment, Budget & bill pay updated, Laundry, buy Travel snacks, Silver Sneakers X2 days, City Commission meeting is tonight, attempt to walk 4-5 training miles, Valentine's Day.... 

** Around The House **

Luckily, it's in decent shape...all the basics for sure!

** Project this Week **

See Above Goal/To Do List

** Todays Motivation **

This Quote⮟

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I am Powerful, I am Capable, I am Willing!

** Favorite blog post last week (mine or other) **

Mavis Butterfield 100$ a month?? Shoot I spend that a month on my cats...#JusSayin

** Something fun to share **

Spring is in 34 days!

** Looking forward to this week **

Though I will miss my hubby, I'm excited to go to Arizona on Gal Pal Vacation

** From the camera **

Rocked my SheFit - MySoxyFeet - GypsyRunnerGear for today's Silver Sneakers...

** On my prayer list **

Continuing prayers for all my friends with health issues...

** Bible verse, Devotional **

I will Love Thee, O Lord my strength...Psalm 18:1

Yes, I did make it to class, 

I've finally managed to finish this post and ready for the next item on my List!

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