Running and the cops

I just finished a 5 mile run on the treadmill. That makes 9 miles for this week so far. ehhh. I would have done 5 miles on Monday, but Megan's school called at the 4 mile mark and I had to stop. She was feeling sick.

Later that day (Monday) I drove to CCS to pick up Kaytee and Sam from school and on the way back I got pulled over!

That sick feeling washed over me as soon as I glaced over my left shoulder and saw that cop lurking just barely in view. It was to late to stop my foot from hitting the gas petal, my speed...about 5 mph.

"Ma'am, do you know why I pulled you over?"

I began to knod my head but before I could answer he blurted out, "You just sailed right through that stop sign" in his loud, matter of fact voice.

My court date is Nov. 5th. How much is the fine? I don't know. Jeez, I hope I can afford it!

All my mother law could say was...well Kathy, the girls tell me that you always do those California stops! It was just a matter of time before you got in trouble for it!

Thanks mom.

My first line check

1.5 years with the company and I've finally gotten my first line check.

A line check is when an instructor comes onboard and evaluates everything I do, inspects my manual and makes sure I am in uniform complience.

So how did I do?

Excellent! I did everything right. Announcements were perfect. Manual was spotless, and she commented twice that I looked "beautiful" in my uniform. She thinks I should be a lead instructor too. I told her that I would apply the next time a position becomes available.

Pictures

Avila Beach

Avila Beach

Welcome to The Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

The Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Inside The Mission

The second side of truth

Okay, so I know I told you that last weeks "work" was more like a paid vacation. In a way it was. But if I made anyone feel like I was rubbing it in...I apologize. That simply wasn't my intention.

If you know me at all, you will know that I choose to see the brighter side of life. Especially here on this blog. My aches and pains have also been displayed, but mostly I want to live happy.

As for my TDY to SBP...the negative side of it was that I didn't get to see my kids soccer game ( I missed Megan's first one this year) and I put last minute pressure on my in-laws by getting ripped away from my home so fast. Plus when I finally came home 5 days later, I had to work an 8 leg local starting at 5am that I had picked up a while ago on my day off to earn more money. Therefore I was very tired by Monday night and missed my girls a lot.

Yes, SBP was beautiful (pictures...I'm working on that) and I enjoyed the trip...but I was alone. One truely is the loneliest number. Going to these places and seeing these things are fun. I do enjoy them and probably will continue to take trips by myself, but doing it alone is like seeing the world in faded color.

I am looking forward to Portugal because the girls and my dad will be with me. I wish I could take everyone I care about. All the same, I'm going to enjoy the trip.

In other news- Kaytee got her braces off! Her teeth look great!

SBP...San Luis Obispo

I got called yesterday. I was on my way to pick up Kaytee from school when it happened. Reserve is like a box of chocolates...you never know what your gonna get.

I hit the jackpot! An all expense paid vacation to San Luis Obispo! Enjoy 4 nights & 5 days the fabulous (blank) hotel (I won't say which one for safety reasons) with free full breakfast, manager's reception at night and shuttle transportation to Pismo beach!

Yeah, it's the rough life.

I'm actually sitting reserve here, so if they call me during reserve hours I have to go. But hey- I've already visited The Mission of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and done some shopping (I hadn't packed and needed clothes).

Tonight there is a big farmer's market that everyone says I MUST go see. Okay...

Well I better go now my computer battery is almost dea

TGIO

Thank God It's Over!

Just as I expected, the procedure went great. My doctor and nurse were fantastic. It was a bit painful and certainly uncomfortable, but thankfully it's over.

Afterward I went back to my apartment and stayed in bed the rest of the day. My back and stomach also ached. However, I did get some writing done and almost finished off the last book of Harry Potter.

I will have Megan tonight. I treasure every moment with the kids now. Megan has a doctor appointment to have "richie" braces created for her feet. They will do the molds today and we should get the braces by next month.

gotta go. I just finished running and oh boy- do I need a shower!

Take care my friends!!!!

Here I go

I got in late last night from a local that was added to my schedule the other day. 6 hours later I woke up and got ready for my procedure. I was supposed to be done by now, but the doctor was called to the hospital for an emergency c-section. So here I am waiting for my pushed off appointment that I'm hoping will still happen today.

Man, I really don't want to do this. I'm being such a baby. I know it will go fine...not a big deal, but these are the things in life that suck.

How can I complain? It's not I'm starting cemo or having heart surgury. Get over it Kathy!

Okay- okay.

In other news...I kicked up my running this week. I had taken it down a notch by going only 20 minutes/ 5 times a week, but that really wasn't doing anything for me. I found that I was feeling pressured to keep the weekly miles up. If I missed even one day, my miles suffered. This week I ran 4 times and ran 16.5 miles. Not to bad. However, my inside thigh muscles are feeling a bit sore.
Now that the weather is on the down side of HOT HOT HOT...I am hoping to get outside and run the trails nearby my apartment.

More boring news: I am still not working much. Just an occasional brasilia local here and there. I haven't worked an overnight since July. I know...more complaining. Sorry.

Well, time to go get scrapped. Joy.

Rescheduled

I was supposed to have my OBGYN LEAP procedure done tomorrow, but this morning I woke up with horrible cramps. Was that to much info? I feel like it was. O'well, that's life.

I called to reschedule my appt and they said that they couldn't fit me in for a while. I begged! I pleeded! I got the doctor to come in early next week. YEAH!

I asked why the doctor wanted to do the LEAP instead of the other procedure he said would be better for me when I spoke with him last. She told me that I'm actually scheduled for both. ??? I didn't understand and she wasn't very good at explaining it.

In other thoughts: I read an article on Mother Teresa and I am truely convinced that she is indeed a saint. What suffering she endured and never wavered in God's will for her life. The saints always suffered for Jesus. And completely humble, she knew that if her immense suffering were known it would distract people away from Him. However, it only makes her more sincere...more believable. Yes, she doubted her faith. EVERYONE does this. Who knew she would be the saint to the skeptics?

Thank you Lord, for the blessed and faithful. To know that she was alive during my time! I wish I could have met her. I want so badly to see Jesus.