And so it begins

it is the season of humidity and hoping my hair will fight back.... it begins with one ringlet... then pretty soon it is frizz fest on my head!

(so forced perspective is not my friend here... My ear looks massive)

Sometimes I go to Boston

And while I was there I...

walked a lot

stopped to smell the flowers

associated with smart people

feed the birds

feed myself... (yes I will have another lobster role, thank you)

wandered in the mist and the fog

spent time with the best mates Australia has to offer

did my best to be cute ;)

My Future Wedding

This picture has been on my fridge for the last two years. It is starting to get a little wear and tear and I thought today that it should be documented :)

My niece Abbie drew this for me on christmas. So sweet.... right? Let me give you a summary of her explanation of the drawing.

Gaby: Oh Abbie, this is so pretty, thank you.

Abbie: It's your wedding Aunt Gaby.

G: oh really?

A: Yes, there is the temple and angel moroni, and a butterfly, and you have a princess dress.

G: Nice. And when is this Abbie? When do I get married?"

A: You get married when you are 52, and your husband is King Herod.

So that is something to look forward to....

conference sunday in the park

Lovers Lane Rd

Devils Lake Part 2

The best laid plans.... I had a couple of hours this evening to spend outside in between press runs. So back to Devils lake I went. Here is what I thought I would do. I thought I would climb the Balanced rock trail and then go on a three mile trail run just past it on the east ridge.... sigh... (this is what I found when I got to the trail)




Here is what actually happened... I started on the rock trail. I figured (before I saw it) that .I would walk it. The map said it was steep and some of the locals agreed. Yeah, that was much truer than I was expecting. I was huffing and puffing and holding on to the side of the rock wall. It was honestly an amazing view, but oh my the work it took me to get to it! After a long long time (no need to tell how long exactly ;) I reached the top. And then realized the only way to get back to my car was climbing back down. Yup no east trail running for me! Just a wobbly walk back down. The good news was that I wanted to spend some time outside and get a good workout. Success!




Yup, can you even see the trail below?!


But look it is the TOP of the tree!



Here I am... feeling a bit like I might pass out, and just about to realize I have to climb down.

Devils Lake

What do you do when you are in WI on work by yourself and have some time to kill? You go to Devils Lake. It was a bit cold but not so bad once you got moving. I went on a 3 mile run along the lake. The trail I chose was a small path throughout all the tumbled boulders. It was such a nice switch from my treadmill running. The trail had climbs and lots of quick left-right weaving. My legs feel like jelly right now :)


I have to just say I love having my new phone. I had a camera, ipod, phone, and run tracker all in one handy little item.


I love how tight the trail was at times... cannot even see it between all the rocks here.



Fingers crossed I get some down time to go back tomorrow and try a new trail.