Lots of random thoughts today, not sure why, but I feel the need to get them all out here. So here comes a stream of consciousness!
I ran six miles yesterday. I never thought I would write those words. But I did, because I ran six miles yesterday! I thought I would be dying today, but I feel pretty good! I'd feel even better if my allergies and sinuses weren't going crazy, but it is that time of year. I'm thinking I need to try acupuncture -- I have been taking allergy meds forever, have tried shots and sub-lingual immunotherapy (SLIT), all to no avail. I have a lot of trouble functioning in the spring and fall, and as a mom, it's not like it's an option to just hide out in bed until it passes. I just got retested this week after a year and a half of SLIT, and not only are my existing allergies reduced, I picked up one or two new ones. REALLY!?! That was not what I needed to hear. So anyway, I've heard good things about acupuncture, and if it relieves any of my symptoms at all, I will be happy. Especially if it can make me less susceptible to sinus headaches. They are seriously slowing me down. And they are making it tough for me to stick to my training plan for the 10k I promised to run with my sister-in-law in NYC in June. I have a couple of races scheduled for the end of this month too, and I'm going to be really upset if I can't run or am hampered by my allergies/sinuses!
Have you tried acupuncture? Did it help with whatever you were hoping for help with? How did you find a good, reputable acupuncturist?
My niece is turning one this weekend and having a party. (I did say this was going to be a random post, right?) So tonight I have to go out and get her a present. I usually try to do most gift purchasing online, usually on Amazon.com, but I decided it would be fun to take my daughter and let her help pick something out for her cousin. She adores her little cousin, they are super cute together. I had some ideas on what to get for her, but unfortunately I didn't write them down, so I guess we will have to wing it. I have no memory anymore! Maybe some Little People, or Green Toys - we love to give the Green Toys Fire Truck as a first birthday present. We'll probably also try to find one or two clothing items as well, but for some reason, I really like to give toys to toddlers.
What are some of your favorite things to give as first birthday gifts?
On Sunday, we are going to see the Flyers play the Penguins in game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference Quarter Finals. I love this time of year! Can't wait to get all Flyer'd up and go see the game with my mom and my daughter!
What's your fave sports team? Do you get extra worked up to root for them during the post-season?
I'm going to be spending a lot of time driving this weekend so that we can attend all of these festivities, as both are over an hour away. I'm tired just thinking about it. But it will be worth it, and hey, it's easier than it was when my daughter was in diapers and eating only baby food and couldn't go more than ten minutes without nursing (that's what it felt like!). At least now I can just throw a change of clothes in the car and go.
I'm also going to have to figure out when I am going to get my cooking for the week done, since we will be out most of the day both Saturday or Sunday. I have collard greens I need to cook before they go bad, I think I'm going to pair them with citrus peppercorn tilapia for dinner tonight. I will have to think about my weekend cooking this afternoon and plan something to throw in the crock pot each day and have my husband pull it out when he gets up. It's his work week, so he's sleeping days and working nights this weekend. I like this idea! I'll have to come up with two good spring crock pot meals...I'm off to see what strikes my fancy and aligns with what is in my pantry!
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