Even Keel ?? Maybe....

Now that life has gotten back to a somewhat "even keel", I've been able to muster the motivation to exercise again. Unforunately, due to budgetory constraints, I decided to suspend my gym membership and work out at home and either ride my bike, or walk for cardio. The only time I won't be able to do that is when it's either raining or snowing. The cold doesn't deter me (well, unless it's bitter cold) so I should be able to work in at least 4 times a week.

On the iPod playlist tonight:

Time of the Season - Shaw/Blades
Going Under - Evanescence
Getting Late - Rob Thomas
I Can't Drive - Sammy Hagar
Leave the Pieces - The Wreckers
All American Girl - Train
Bang Your Head (Mental Health) - Quiet Riot
Tell the Truth - Jude Cole
F.O.D. - Green Day
Roller - April Wine
My Happy Ending - Avril Lavigne
Heavy Metal - Sammy Hagar

I did get some bad news over the weekend. One of the guys that I graduated high school with passed away in his sleep from a heart attack. Only 52 years old and a really nice guy. My graduating class was only 63 and Mike was the 5th guy in our class to have passed on. We haven't lost any women yet. We also received word that Connor's old Principal at The Downtown School passed away suddenly friday night from a pulmonary embolism (the same thing my sister in law died from). Our family will always remember Jan Dree's commitment and passion for making the school one of the best in the country. I will always remember her in our IEP meetings as a vocal advocate for Connor to insure that everything was being done to help him be successful in his learning. Her compassion knew no bounds. She will be missed.

I've had a busy week at work this week and I'm gearing up for another business trip to Washington D.C the week of November 16th. Fred has picked up a construction side job and will be doing that this Saturday. Besides watching and probably doing a lot of swearing at the Iowa Hawkeyes football game against Northwestern, I'm hoping to get all the Halloween decor put away and finalize our Thanksgiving food plans (what to make, shopping lists, etc.)

Lookie what I found a couple months ago that I fell in love with....



I don't know where they are going to go yet, but I'm thinking about it.....