Where Does the Time Go?

Time has recently been in my thoughts lately. I looked at my last post and realised it has almost been ten days since my last entry. There's been a "whole-lot-a-nothin' goin' on". Just the normal, basketball practice, bill paying, grocery shopping, working, running, reading, and writing.

One event coming up is my youngest is turning 11. Hard to believe, but again, where did the time go?? It seems like only yesterday, Jeff and I were leaving the hospital with a little bundle all wrapped up against the cold. Now that little bundle stands almost taller than I. She keeps me hopping with piano, trumpet, and now...her interest is in guitar (see her blog at .

She is also a basketball whiz. She loves driving down the court. Her hair flies behind her. She is a very smart player...and when someone tries to steal the ball from her a gleam comes in her eye as the elbows start flying!!!! That's my girl!!!!I was bragging about her at work the other day about how I wish she would be more "mean" with the ball....She is just too nice. My co-worker said, "She takes after her Dad, does she?" I roared with laughter, and said, "You bet she does!!"

She does all these activities, while keeping a 4.0 in school. She astounds me!! We are so blessed.....and again....Where does the time go?

I've Got Depression on the Run :P

Everybody's blog I read talks about depression.  I have to admit to my own battle and some very hopeless moments. January is truly a "dark" month, both figuratively and literally. Not only does the "let down" from Christmas occur, but all those nasty bugs are going around. My house has been hit with the stomach flu. Jenna was the victim on Saturday and Sunday, and Tyler is home with it today. I am hoping to bypass the whole mess, but I know my percentage chance is slim....so now I just wait.

One of the things I am using to fight depression is running. Even though the wintry weather has put a major stop to the outdoor running, I have been logging some miles on my treadmill. I was so pent up with frustration and all around sourness, that last Thursday I ran for a full hour. The sweat was running off me like a river. My clothes were soaked clear through. It was a really good way of dealing with all those feelings....the best therapy. I honestly slept extremely well for the next three nights. Yesterday, I got on the treadmill and ran 40 minutes. It had the same effect. I slept through the night and I am very relaxed this morning. It certainly can't be hurting in the losing weight department!!!

Girlfriends, I don't know if this will work for you, but it is certainly helping me keep my sanity....hope it helps.

:) Sheri

FROSTY the Snowgirl ;) Will Survive!!

I went running this morning this morning at 7:30 a.m.....the first kilometer was frigid torture!!! ...But I kept going. My body had a hard time warming up!! ...But I kept going. My hood was pulled tight and I was breathing through the strings. ...But I kept going. My fingers were covered with gloves and still numb. ...But I kept going. You're probably seeing the pattern here. I ran a full 5.25 km. in 28:12 minutes, but it wasn't easy. The last song I was running to was "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor. The YouTube to the left is quite retro with spandex and sparkles from the 70's, but worth reminiscing. Quite appropriate in my running and my new Powersong!! Fellow runners who brave the cold and bypass the treadmill...I am in awe. Next run will be on the treadmill, I am too much of a wussie. ...But I keep going AND I WILL SURVIVE! :)

Skinny Jeans Invitation

Well, I've done it now....I've joined a challenge at my nike.plus site.
You will see it is aptly named the "Skinny Jeans" challenge. The invite was for women who were having trouble fitting into their skinny jeans after the holidays. The goal is to see who can run the most kilometers in the next 180 days....I am already behind(HAHA!!), but I plan to catch up... My goal is to run atleast 60 km over the next four weeks. I am listed as SheriG. By posting this I will have to put up or shut up!!! Wish me luck...:)

Now We Can Start the New Year!!!

Well, We are DONE!!! We finally made it. Saturday, our family went up to Lawrence to Jeff's sister's house for our final Christmas. We had Kimmie and Barbara with us and we had another huge meal and opened our last round of presents on Sunday. I am breathing easier, now....but the fun doesn't stop here....Jeff's birthday is Wednesday. Back to a PARTY!!!