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<p>I jinxed myself yesterday.  Picked up my prescription for sleeping pills, took one, but still no sleep.  I'm so over this.</p>
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<p>Happy day, all.</p>
 

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Hanging out at our friends for a bit, until its time to drive to Wisconsin dells. Hoping all but the driver take naps on the way:)
 

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Theia</strong> <a href="/t/76025/thursday-12-29#post_2023992"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a><br><br><p>I jinxed myself yesterday.  Picked up my prescription for sleeping pills, took one, but still no sleep.  I'm so over this.</p>
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<br><br><p>I don't know how you do it.</p>
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<p>Another CRAP night of sleep, because I couldn't get warm, even with the electric blanket turned all the way up. The bags under my eyes this morning were puffy enough that I could see them when looking straight. Pffththt.</p>
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<p>Didn't get as much done putting-the-house-back-in-order-from-doing-the-floors as I wanted to yesterday (puppy has put a MAJOR wrench in getting stuff done. Plus my back was jacked up and I could only take so much.) Anyway, I skipped a run this morning to work on the dining room a bit. Friendoleenie should be here around 11. We lived together in college, so she isn't phased by my clutter, but still. It's somewhat of a deadline, and will help me make progress getting things back in order. I can't believe how much crap we have.</p>
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<p>Kelly is bringing her 2 pugs. They're both older, and one is blind. It'll be interesting to see how he deals with them. And it's going to be close size-wise, if Oskar isn't bigger than them already. His color has changed significantly, even just from yesterday. He used to be all light tan with just a shadow of black on his back, but now the shadow of black has spread almost all over. It's not a saddle, but.... shadow of black all over. It's almost like the base of each hair is black and the middle & tip are tan/white. Interesting.</p>
 

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<p>Morning</p>
<p>got in 8.25 last night.  it was pretty nice out and still no snow (it is so weird).  I brought MOST of my stuff to go to the dome tonight after a hair cut appt but I forgot something critical so I'll have to stop at home before I go. blah</p>
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<p>I too did not get a good night sleep.  Some congestion and swellage made for an uncomfortable night.  Blah. I overslept and then had to go to work a bit less than presentable (i.e. my hair is not did).  sigh</p>
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<p>I also had one of those horrible dreams about finding out you've been skipping a class all semester. I was actually working out when I could catch up on my writing assigments during my work day.  hmmm.</p>
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<p>sleepy hugs to Theia!</p>
 

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<p>Good morning all and a belated MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!   Had a wonderful time home in STL with all the family + J's mom and her boyfriend drove over for a few days of mayhem.  <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325174609222_163" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">   Lots of laughing and good times + Ricky (Jen's boyfriend) safely arrived on his drive from San Francisco and we unloaded them into their new house.   We flew back yesterday morning, picked up our special fuzzy guy and then spent the rest of the day with J's brother, sister-in-law and their kiddos.   So much fun and so much crazy all wrapped into several hours.  </p>
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<p>I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and time w/family, whether of the biological nature or not, I truly wish nothing but the best for everyone here!   </p>
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<p><strong>QOD</strong> - any plans for NYE?   J and I are joining some friends back at Blind Tiger again this year, a bar in the West Village that has an amazing beer selection and closes their doors to just those w/tickets so it's not crazy crowded.  </p>
 

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<p><strong>QOD</strong> - none so far....I remember going to the Blind Tiger when we were there.  That's the place that J couldn't locate on his phone after we got out of the taxi until he turned around and it was behind us.</p>
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<p><strong>Kath</strong> - if you're gonna describe what the guy looks like, pics!</p>
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<p><span style="color:#006400;"><strong>Maria</strong></span> - so how is the D man doing?</p>
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<p>Got back into the swing of things this morning.  Strength workout and my rehab done before going to work today.  30 mins of an interval workout on the elliptical yesterday at the Y.  The ankle actually looks normal and feels pretty damn good right now.  The plan is to start a return-to-running plan next week and see how it goes:  the first week is 5 minutes walking, 1 minute of running repeat 6 times.</p>
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<p><strong>Theia</strong> - you been watching the "Road to the Winter Classic" on HBO?</p>
 

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<p><span style="color:#006400;"><strong>Maria</strong></span> - so how is the D man doing?</p>
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<p>I meant to comment on your experience w/your siblings while in Cincinnati... so happy it was drama free and productive!   It certainly makes things easier to deal with when everyone can treat one another w/respect and a smile.   As for Dillon, he's weathered his first chemo treatment very well and his blood #s are looking good but he's still not eating much; going to need to hit up the pet food store again and/or whip up some people food for him to try.  </p>
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<p>Hey folks,</p>
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<p>Yes, puppy pics!</p>
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<p>We haven't had the home visit for Titus yet.  Trying to be patient as I'm sure a lot of their administrators are out for the holidays.</p>
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<p>It is a ghost town here at work.  All of the staff is either at the bowl game or out on vacation.  I think I saw a tumbleweed in the main hallway yesterday.</p>
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<p>I'm going to shop for gyms this week.  I've got 3 on my mind, the Y we belonged to previously, a gym on the way home about 4 miles from the house, and a gym nearby work.  They all have pros and cons.  I would join the student rec center gym with its cheap staff rate, but I don't want to be old pervy guy!</p>
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<p><strong>KP</strong> - Glad to hear your ankle is doing well.  I'm still suffering, kind of at a plateau. </p>
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<p>No plans for NYE, just hanging with the kids probably.</p>
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<p><strong>Theia</strong> - you been watching the "Road to the Winter Classic" on HBO?</p>
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<p>Woo hooooo!!!!!  And hell yeah on 24/7.  Hell, I ordered HBO two weeks ago just so we could watch that series!  (I know.. I'm a sucker.)</p>
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<p>I've been checking Monday's weather forecast like it's a race day.  Right now, it's predicted to be a high of 40 but very windy.  Could get interesting up in section 305.  Brrrrrr!!!!</p>
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<p>Maria, for people food what about a simple can of tuna?   When we've run out of wet cat food in the past, that has worked.  Maximus has decided he likes dog food, so I can send you some of that for Dillon if you want to try it as well.  <span><img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325180484135_151" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"></span></p>
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<p>I'm guessing <strong>Brandy</strong> forgot to pack a sports bra.  Am I right?</p>
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<p><strong>Duck</strong>, do other staff members work out at the rec center?  If so, I wouldn't worry about it.  If you're the only one, well...  that would be a little weird.  <span><img alt="smile.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325180484135_280" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"></span></p>
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<p><strong>QOD --</strong> No plans.  I will be spending the late morning and all afternoon at the Flyers/Rangers Alumni Game (also outside), so I expect the evening will be low-key.  And hopefully warm! <br>
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<p>pass the cccoooffffffay. AK was up at 5am this morning. teething? a cold? the room being cold? WTH knows. all i know was that it was painful!</p>
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<p>love to dillon.</p>
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<p>kath, you can't talk about Someone changing colors overnight and not post pics!</p>
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<p>i'm joining the "feeling run down" group.. i'm still recovering from working this past weekend and i can't seem to get on top of it. that and, well, it feels like everyone needs something from me right now so i am also feeling emotionally weary.</p>
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<p>qod: nada. it will be super quiet and i hope to be in bed by 10pm :)</p>
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Ok, ok. See? The black underneath is spreading down his sides & back end. And the black spot in the middle of his tail and the black on the top of his tail are growing.</p>
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<p><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/115101/width/350/height/280/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="OskarTowel.jpg" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="23629" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/23629/width/350/height/280" style="; width: 350px; height: 280px"></a></p>
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<p>From just now.... he is laying at my feet. You can see the white-ish stripes behind his shoulder blades better here, and how dark his back got. And his head is more caramel-ly.</p>
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<p>QOD: We'll hang out with Donna (our 86y/o neighbor) for a couple few hours and have appetizers and some drinky-poos that she fixes. Won't see midnight, but we don't care about that so much. I'd rather get up early 1/1 and go for a run. <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325181506979_525" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"></p>
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<p>I'm guessing <strong>Brandy</strong> forgot to pack a sports bra.  Am I right?</p>
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<p>NYE: we are going to a teammates house for the night.  It is walking distance home :)  I am making jello shots with gummy bears drowning in them.  Booyah</p>
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<p>Hey everyone - quick check in for me.</p>
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<p>Getting geared up to head to an FSU tailgate and then the bowl game.  We've had an amazing trip.  The weather here has been phenomenal too.  I have been loving running in shorts and a tank and getting my sweat on without it being too hot.  Good stuff.  I have been pretty speedy too this week, which makes me happy.  Oh, and I broke 2000 miles for the year.  I am around 2025.</p>
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<p>Tomorrow we come home and then it is back to the real world.</p>
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<p><strong>QOD:</strong>  My parents always take all the kids (grandkids, cousins, etc.) and they have a huge themed party.  This year they are teamed up and are doing an Amazing Race game.  In the meantime, me & DH, my sister and BIL, and my cousin and her DH all get together.  We rotate houses each year and this year we are gathering at my place.  We'll eat, drink, play games, be merry and not worry about crowds or having to drive anywhere.  We always have a blast so I am really looking forward to it.</p>
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<p>Howdy, everyone!  I hope you sleepyheads can get some rest, and continued healing vibes to <strong>KP</strong> and <strong>Duck</strong>...</p>
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<p>It's pretty quiet here in my office this week as well.  Lots of people take this week off.  I actually don't mind coming in this week simply because it's so quiet here.  I can actually get some work done...</p>
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<p>As always, love the puppy pics!</p>
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<p>Congrats on 2k miles, <strong>RIL</strong>!  Very impressive.</p>
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<p>I'll get in some kind of run tonight.  Maybe some speedwork.</p>
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<p><strong>QOD</strong>:  No plans for NYE, which is fine with me.  My only plans for the long weekend are to run a 5k race on New Years morning (the weather should be perfect!) and then go watch a ton of football on Monday, including the crap-fest in Jacksonville that we'll be a part of. </p>
 
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