Update and oozing enthusiasm

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Registered: 05-25-2004
Update and oozing enthusiasm
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Tue, 04-26-2005 - 10:08am

Hi to all,

I just wanted to give an update and share some good news. For some reason I have had a lot of good things and busy things going on here lately and I have such a positive outlook.

This morning DS came to my bed to snuggle before school. We shared my MP3 player and listened to Trick Daddy and Pink Floyd. And we just snuggled and giggled. Of course we had to do a 1000 yard dash to get ready but we pulled it off. I think I want more mornings like this - to enjoy life more and not be so stressed.

Also, I am building a pool. I have been interviewing designers and have felt such a freedom to totally have all say. The bank gave me an increase in my home equity line in 5 minutes so I have the finances. This idea came from DS - he wanted one for his birthday!! But I looked into it and here if you add a pool it increases the value of the house more than what it costs - will be a good investment.

Instead of being sad without someone (not that I am always sad, but there are sad/lonely moments when you are alone) I am now thinking of all the things I want to accomplish before my prince comes along. You know, like getting your teeth fixed, redoing my closet, the pool, stuff like that - I can do it and not have to "get permission" so to speak.

I have been going out a lot with my 20 something babysitters. We all get a lot of attention in the bars. And we have been talking to interesting people of all ages. So this is fun - I have even bought a few nice fun outfits.

And my business has all of a sudden gotten busy. Went through a few scary/slow months and now it is crazy.

Finally, I am going to St. Croix this weekend for my half ironman. Wish me well - it is hot there and a long course: 1.25 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13 mile run. DS is staying 2 days with the babysitter here, 2 days with my mom (I am letting him play hooky from school to have an extra day with grandma) and 2 days with his dad.

The garage door opener failed. Instead of being stressed, I climbed up on a ladder to unplug it until I return. Life is too short to be stressed.

I guess this is all good stuff. If I have internet access in St. Croix I will write otherwise I will give you all a break until I return next week.

Cheers and hugs to all. Be good while I am gone - don't do anything I wouldn't do!! LOL!!

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Registered: 03-04-2005
Tue, 04-26-2005 - 10:33am

Yeah West!

I can hear Bono singing, "It's a beautiful daaaaaay!" I'm so glad that wonderful things are happening and you have a fresh spring outlook on life and list of goals. I know that you are going to kick ass at St.Croix. Who knows, while you are busy enjoying and savoring your life, someone may just see that joy and be drawn right in by it. You just have to wait and see what life enfolds. That can be exciting.

Good luck!

Amy

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Tue, 04-26-2005 - 10:42am

This all sounds SO good Judy! Glad you are on a good path and feel content with life. THe pool sounds great! Your ds is a lucky kid. I guess in FL it WOULD increase the value of a house.


Have a great trip and can't wait to hear how well you do in your ironman.

Becky

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 04-26-2005 - 11:06am

GOOD LUCK JUDY!!!

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Tue, 04-26-2005 - 11:36am

Hey
Have a great time in St. Croix and good luck! hope you do really well. And I swear, if you're on the internet while in a beautiful place like that, I'm going to have to recommend you unplug the pc! haha. Seriously!

Glad you have a positive outlook on single life and things are going well. Hey, you enjoy it. You do have the time now to work on those things about yourself you want to and to work on your goals. Maybe you won't have as much time down the road so do it while you can!

Hugs
Tara

 

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Registered: 06-30-2003
Tue, 04-26-2005 - 12:33pm

That's a wonderful update. Everything sounds great. Your son, the pool, business, and St.Croix.

Have fun!

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Registered: 07-29-2003
Tue, 04-26-2005 - 1:31pm

Judy,


It's really nice to hear you so happy and content with your life right now!

Lori
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Registered: 04-02-2003
Wed, 04-27-2005 - 3:14pm

That is such a great post! It really does sound like sunny days ahead for you!

I love the picture you painted of you and your son cuddling. That is too cute!

Good luck with your half ironman! kickbutt!

And keep your eyes open for that guy who just might be looking for you...you never know when it will happen...it could be the dentist! :)

Good luck!

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Registered: 05-25-2004
Mon, 05-02-2005 - 6:22pm

Thanks, OC -

Well, girls, I am back!! I had a fabulous time in St. Croix - what a beautiful and quaint island.

I finished strong in my race, managed to relax, did a little shopping, hung out with friends. And now I feel so refreshed.

Hopefully I will have pix soon.

Cheers!!

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Registered: 03-04-2005
Tue, 05-03-2005 - 8:58am

Yey Judy! That sounds fantastic! I can't wait to see the pictures. I glad that you had a good time and also the chance to just chill out and relax. Any good finds on your shopping trips?

Amy

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Tue, 05-03-2005 - 9:41am

I got a cheap island necklace - and bought some race apparel - that is always fun to run around with clothes that have the race names you have done.

I think the greatest thing is that I never felt like a single mom - not that I mind being a mom - but I felt like my old single self again. No worries.

The people there were really positive and interesting. I met a magazine publisher from NYC. And a lovely Austrian couple from Puerto Rico - the lady is 60 and she looks 40! Very tan and thin and fit - she has completed quite a few ironman races.

One of my girl friends from here went and she is an absolute blast.

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