Yep, Yep........

I'm still here my 2 fans/blog readers, et al. It's been a long summer, and summer ain't even close to over in these parts of So. Ca. You just know I'm not talking about summer heat either in my desert neck of the woods. It's August and already I'm looking forward to fall.  More like Oct/Nov., plus some.

I keep training for Chicago. 

Tho at this point, or way before this point, I knew that I would not be running Chicago to qualify "again" for Boston or even hope to qualify for NYC.  I will be running Chicago just to run it.  To pay Tribute to my son-- Trent      

(miss you so much babe), and when I finish the damn thing I finish.  I don't care about time anymore.  I've had major issues with my ITB and continue to have issues.  This morning I woke up with a knot in my ass and hobbling around due to my knot and ITB issues, then I practically broke my toe, so yeah.....all things considered........I'm thinking of taking the race venue in, have fun, talk with peeps along the way, give high-5's, and maybe have a slice of Chicago pizza and maybe a beer or two out on the course.  Why the hell not at this point in time?  This race is something much more than a Qualifier for me.  It just is since May 4th.....it just is.

Oh, and better yet I get to meet up with my good friend Tasha and her sweet, sweet (yes Tasha?) Dobie- The Koneman or dog as he is.  I plan on both of them or at least one of them, taking me on sight seeing expeditions, local donut haunts, etc., since I have never been to the Windy City before...ever in my 48yrs.  Yeah, long ass time I know.

Soooooo, yes I'm training my peeps, I am. 

I am officially back at "the office."  No more LOA for this girl.  LOA is not good Sponge Bob...least in my book.  I'm considering new avenues of interests....because life is ever evolving and has smacked me upside the head.....a few times since May 4th, and then again lately just as a friendly reminder that you need to find your niche, do what you love, and love what you are doing.  Plain and simple......

Bottom line:  Life is too short, way too sweet at times---tho the sweetness can sour, but before the sour you need to realize just how fuckingly sweet life is....even tho you are stressed, and are planning for the future.  Life always happens when you are looking ahead.  Take my advice----- enjoy today, the moments, the texts, the conversations........cuz you/we/I have no clue what is next.