From the mind of sada

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

IT IS HERE!

Today is "the boy's" birthday.

I try not to talk all that much about my personal life on here. But this is a pretty exciting day for me. So bear with me for a moment...

The boy and I have been together for about a year and a half now and all I have to say is that he is pretty darn great.

I am soo thankful for all the time I get with him! He makes me laugh (literally every weekend I'm garunteed to spit some sort of liquid I was drinking - out of my nose), we have SO much fun together, and he has been there for me in such an amazing way.  I love that he challenges me to be real in everything I do and has taught me the importance of standing up for what I want and believe.  I'm excited to start another year with him and see what adventures come our way....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Hope

The RELAY I participated in last week was probably the best way for me to finish up work and start my vacation. 

In the busyness of finishing up work and rushing to arrive on time to the RELAY - it was hard not to stop in amazement when I walked into the park and the hundreds of people who had come to participate in the night. 

The event was amazing. It was moving...and very intense.

Walking the track and reading all the luminaries in honour or in memory of someone in which cancer has touched their lives - consistently brought tears to my eyes.  Never mind how touched I was by those on my team who showed up because they too had been affected by cancer (through friends or family)...and how committed they were to walking all night long by themselves or with others. 

The whole night was filled with intention.  All of the survivors wore blue shirts - and you were reminded how unforgiving this disease is - plaguing the young and old with no discrimination...

The night was a big reminder to me - how much I have to be thankful for. I am blessed beyond belief.  It also reminded me how community plays a huge role in making a difference - the hundreds/thousands of people there that night raised $300,000 towards cancer research.  My team raised over a thousand dollars in a matter of three days!!! (We procrastinated a little)

I'm glad I got to attend.....It totally kicked my butt ( I was exhausted all weekend!) but I cannot wait to participate again next year :D

I am on vacation!

As of this past Monday I am off work for a good four weeks (Yes that's right FOUR WEEKS!)

I am one excited muffin.

The first week of holidays is ALWAYS difficult for me. I find that I can't stop thinking I forgot to tell someone something about my cases at work - or I am uber hyper because I am just NOT used to just sitting or relaxing. 

I think today I'm finally settling into vacation mode. I went to the Zoo, The Book Depot, and have spent a great deal of time by the pool (this weather is amazing!).....I really don't have a ton planned while I'm off - just catching up with friends and trying to keep it low key. 

I hope all you kids are doing well :D And hopefully I will see you soon :)