Thursday, September 4, 2014

The Friday Five - Randoms

This week's topic for the Friday Five link up with the DC trifecta, Courtney @Eat, Pray, Run DC, Mar @ Mar on the Run and Cynthia @You Signed Up For What? was Race Day Rituals.  My rituals aren't really rituals, they are randoms.  I am usually the one running to the starting line before the gun because I am so unorganized and always late, so I didn't think that'd be a good topic for me to report on....so I'm just going to give you some fun randoms from my week.

#1

It was Ryan's (my fiancee) birthday on Monday!  He had been in Montana all weekend for a wedding so I had some time on my hands.  I was sad that I couldn't go, but I had zilch for time off left after all the traveling we did this summer, so I threw myself into a surprise birthday project for him.


He spends a lot of time in his home office, working hard, often burning the midnight oil, so I figured he deserved a much cozier space.  I really wish I had taken a before shot here, because it was sad.  Pale yellow on the walls, no decor, a pink curtain still hanging from the girl's bedroom it once was.  It got a revamp.  It turned out gorgeous. He loves it.


#2

A mid week run/bike ride with my little love.  It kind of turned into a really fun moonlight run/ride.  I love taking him out with me.  We talk.  A lot.


#3

This week marked the start of a new class for me.  Health Assessment.  Hold your excitement!  Only TWO classes left until I can start the *real* work....a long year of clinicals.  So, if you happen to know a physician or nurse practitioner in the DFW area who would love to precept a student, let me know!  My clinical ap is due in December....yikes!


#4

These ladies.


I'm not sure how I would have suffered through the hot and hilly 14 mile run I did on Sunday alone.  I think we all helped each other get through that one.  It also included cupcakes (of course!) and a pet rescue.

Pet rescue: long story short - don't leave your pets locked in your car in the heat!  Cracking the window one inch and leaving a small bowl of water does little good.  Trust me, I will call the cops or break the window if it's *really* hot.  Luckily, the police and the city animal control officer showed up just in time for the owners to return to their car.  Who takes a dog to a park and leaves it in the car?!


#5

I'm hosting my blog's first giveaway over here.  I'm giving away three boxes of the winner's choice of refueling bars.  They are *really* good.  You should definitely go enter.


So...tell me something random about your week!


6 comments:

  1. You painted the office!! It's looks incredible! I can see why he loved it; what a great birthday gift! :)
    Wow, 14 miles, in heat no less! Keep up the great work! You rock!
    About the pet rescue... who the hell keeps their dog in the car is right! If someone is at a park, why wouldn't they have their dog out with them? Stupid! Grrr... makes me mad when people do that; it's like our neighborhood cats. We're taking care of two "strays" that are quite obviously neglected by their own "owners" if you even want to call them that! So sad...

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    1. That is what I couldn't get over! Why would you bring your dog to the park and then not walk/play? Can't fix stupid...

      Was one of those the tiger in your backyard? :)

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    2. That is the one! We've been taking care of him ever since May. His coat is much healthier, and he's even put on a little healthy weight! Now we just need to find him a loving home...

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  2. Something random: I've changed approximately 70 diapers this week...but I love my job!!!!

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  3. Great job on your redecorating of the office. I bet he really did like it. Happy birthday to your hunny. What a great gift.

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