Sigh. I miss Jamaica.
1 – As a welcome back from vacation gift, my body has decided to rebel against me and get sick. It started with a sore throat on Monday afternoon and has morphed into congestion, sneezing, and just feeling very groggy. I can barely keep my eyes open at work, and sleep comes fitfully for me at night. I’ve been taking it easy after work but it’s been a very yucky week for me. I’m hoping I start feeling better by tomorrow because…
2 – I’m starting a new boot camp! To be honest, I haven’t really been feeling the new boot camp trainers at the boot camp I’ve been attending for a few months now that Michael Pittman is gone. I really, really liked the way he conducted the class and it challenged me in a good way and made me excited. Now that he and my absolutely favorite trainer are both gone, it’s not the same. So when I saw a Groupon for 4 weeks of unlimited boot camp classes for just $35, I snatched it up! I’ve actually seen this boot camp class at a park I sometimes run at and I thought it would be a good change for me. I’ll be going three days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays) and I’m looking forward to challenging my body in a new way. And believe me, my body needs it after the past few weeks I’ve had!
3 – My dad friend requested me on Facebook two weeks ago. His request is still sitting in my inbox. On the one hand, giving him any sort of access to my life scares the crap out of me. And on the other? It’s my father. And I miss him like crazy. I don’t know what to do, but I can’t help but click on his profile once a day to see his face. And knowing he’s okay, for now, is a huge relief to me. (But I’m also not going to start back a relationship unless a change has happened in his heart and life.) For those who are confused, a back story on what happened with my relationship with my father is here.
4 – Who watched the premiere of So You Think You Can Dance last night? Last season was a disappointing one, in my opinion. (It was obvious who the judges’ favorite was and, well, she wasn’t mine…) So I’m hoping this season gets back to its roots! And also? Stella? Can she please go to Vegas? I know she’s, like, two, but I would vote for her! She had some serious moves and stage presence! (I’m keeping this episode in my DVR for whenever I need a pick-me-up. Stella has captured my heart.)
5 – I am completely 100% looking forward to this three-day weekend. I’m hoping to use it to relax and catch up on sleep, as well as do some home organization and meal planning (since I’m back at Weight Watchers as of yesterday…). I don’t have any fun plans but considering I just got back from a CRUISE… I guess that’s okay.
I hope you start feeling better soon. I hate it when my body lets me down and gets a cold! It’s so annoying. I just hate how colds drag on and on and on and zap all your energy!
A quiet weekend sounds nice! I always like quiet weekends after a vacations! I am excited for this 3 day weekend, too. It will be full of study hours for me, but studying is > working right now…
Wow, I didn’t know the story of your dad, but I do remember seeing the tweets from when he friend requested you. Could you maybe add him and then put a ton of privacy controls on him and not allow him to see a lot of your information and posts? What a tough situation!! I’m so glad you have someone as great as your mother, because she sounds AWESOME!
I’ve noticed those groupons for boot camp classes! I’ve thought about taking them too, but I already belong to a gym that has classes like that… I just need someone to MAKE me go!
Hope a long weekend helps you feel better!! Rest up!
Ah! Re: Your dad facebook request: HUG.
You know what’s awful? I can’t even remember who one SYTYCD last season. And I LOVE that show! Stella melted my heart so much last night! I can’t wait to see who makes it to the Top 20!
I can only imagine what a relief it is just to know your dad is okay. Have you talked to your mom about the pending request? What are her thoughts on accepting?
Getting back from vacation is the worst to begin with, still can’t believe you got sick. Enjoy some relaxing time and just remember- you’re leaving again SO SOON! 🙂
Ugh – it’s so tough to come back from a vacation and be sick. I hope you feel better soon.
Also, your dad’s FB friend’s request is so awkward… I mean, does he think that this is how he can reconnect with you? I’d expect a bit more reaching out as that.
Enjoy your 3-day weekend!!!
A nice relaxing weekend spent organizing at home sounds great! I actually like organizing, so to me that, and grocery shopping and things most people dread, are fun! I am glad you had fun on your cruise. Sometimes your body just gets tired and needs a vacation from your vacation! I hope you feel better soon!
I stopped watching SYTYCD when they moved to the big stage. I don’t like that stage. I don’t like that the cut the routine times in half. I just don’t like it at all. Which is a shame, because I used to love watching the show. And I kniw, it’s a little dumb to give up on it because of shaved routine times and a bigger stage, but it’s just not the same to me. I feel like the dances lose their quality because they’re so short now, and I swear they don’t even use half of that stage!