Saving Second Base...

(We had t-shirts printed for the walk, here is a close-up of the back)
(Here we are at opening ceremonies)

It all began on a chilly, overcast Friday morning at Del Mar Fairgrounds. The 20.1-mile route featured many memorable highlights, including lunch in Kellogg Park at La Jolla Shores, the pink balloon arch at La Jolla Shores Hotel, the seals at The Children's Pool and of course the San Jose bike cops! After a long day of walking, we settled in to camp at Crown Point Shores in Mission Bay Park.

(Here we are on Day 2, still happy to be walking)

Saturday's 19.6-mile day also started out foggy and chilly, but it couldn't dampen our spirits. The beauty of the Pacific Ocean along Sunset Cliffs was inspiring. There was lots of community support throughout the weekend, including the South Beach Bar and Grill handing out water and soda, Clowns for the Cure, Pink Panther, friends, family and many locals. Bonita Cove was a beautiful spot for lunch, and we were greeted by Miss Teen USA. The UC Davis band gave a great show to keep us walking!

(Day 3 ended with Margaritas at the local pizza joint)

Sunday's 14.3-mile route skirted through Mission Bay, with beautiful, sunny weather. Bustin Out Billy kept us laughing. A friendly Mexican restaurant in Old Town handed out snacks to fuel our climb up the Juan Street Hill, and the National Charity League of Moms and Daughters cheered us up the whole way. It all ended with a celebatory Closing Ceremony at Petco Park.

Panic Attack...

Ever have so much on your plate it keeps you up at night, writing mental lists, constantly re-counting, re-organizing in fear you forgot something? Stress builds up inside of you until you can't breathe and half of your body goes numb? That's how I have been feeling for the past 3 weeks. I can't even begin to explain everything going through my head.
I leave for the 3-Day walk tomorrow. I should be excited to get away for a weekend to somewhere warm...I'm feeling like I should be here though, working on wedding stuff and cleaning the house. I'm trying my hardest to take a break from everything this weekend though, I need this break and I need to get my stress level back to a healthy range.
I haven't been sleeping much lately, I just can't stop thinking long enough to fall asleep...hopefully all the walking will wear me out. The only thing keeping me going right now is my scheduled work-outs, I just love the tone I'm seeing in my arms and legs. Plus the rush I get after an hour long workout is indescribable.
I will be in San Diego until next Monday but promise to bring back some pictures and stories from the 3-Day! Remember to wear your pink this weekend...your thoughts and prayers are treasured!

A little late...

I thought I had posted some Halloween pictures already but I guess I must have forgot too. Rosie went as a Princess this year, here she is showing of for the camera!

Stress?

"It's not like I am under any stress lately" was my response to Derek when he asked me to go to the doctor on Saturday. I have been extremely tired lately...to the point I can't even get myself off the couch to go to the bathroom or eat. The weekend was the worst of it, Derek was certain I most be coming down with Mono, luckily my energy seems to be coming back though and I have made it to work and the gym this week.

The scale was up this morning, TOM is visiting and I had a tough 1 hour workout with my trainer last night...might be playing a role in the number. I'm trying to stay off the scale as I don't think I can count on the accuracy right now.

We leave for San Diego in two weeks from tomorrow! I honestly don't think I am ready for 60 miles, but I will do my best and I cannot wait for the experience.

WEDDING...it's less then 2 months away now. ***SCREAM*** I have so much to do. I think the invites are ready to be addressed and stamped. They turned out beautiful. I need to try to take some pictures of them.

I received this picture from my Aunt, this is what she is proposing for the centerpiece.

What do you think? It's not exactly what I had envisioned, but I think I like them. They fall in my price range, they are simple yet elegant. Plus, it's one less decision or task I can cross off the list.

I can't even put my arms around the list of things I need to do still. It honestly feels like everyone involved is working against me. Seriously.