Marathon Sunday and All Saints Day

What a really great day for the NYC Marathon. Higher powers were definitely with the runners....I have no doubt. It's also All Saints Day so my thoughts are on those who are no longer physically here on Earth with us. My mom and I went to cheer on the runners and for the first time I actually personally knew one of the runners. The band stationed on my block was playing the theme to Rocky and as the runners went by I could literally feel them "getting stronger!" I cheered so much that my throat is now slightly sore and hoarse but who cares! Had sooooo much fun! And I really didn't think Jessica would see me out there since I was not at an official ACS cheering station. I cheered from the 4th Ave station last year but this year I didn't want to travel that far when the route was literally two blocks from my house. She indeed saw me holding the Determination sign and came over to give me a high five. In fact, several of the Determination charity runners came over to me. How wonderful. I'm so proud of them as well as all 45,000 NYC runners. One day I will be on the other side of that and actually running it. I hope to be able to make that accomplishment before I turn 40. It was a good day.

In fact, it's been a great few weeks. Work wrapped up on Friday so I guess you could say I'm officially unemployed again but I don't think that will be for long. My last day ended on a really high note with me indeed confirming that I had a 12 year old Pacesetter for the American Cancer Society. Cassidy spent her entire summer working towards fundraising for Strides and raised over $2,500 by herself. She then got her school involved and they raised an additional $1,500. How amazing. I am so happy I had the opportunity to meet this amazing young woman. I am going to personally deliver her official Pacesetter cap and feather boa to her. Simply wonderful all the details of this story...it really is a six degrees of separation tale that really made me feel proud. I normally don't pat myself on the back but on Friday I did....privately of course. LOL. Even if nobody else recognizes my hard work, I will know that I did good and that makes me very happy.

I will maximize on time this week by finally getting to go through my closet and drawers and getting rid of unnecessary clothing...paring down...streamlining. I was able to shred tons of paper on Friday and I think I have one more batch to get rid of and all will be good in paperland. LOL. I think I have books that I can donate to the library. I hate throwing books out. I am getting really excited at the possibility of moving soon. When I got home today I could tell that somebody had keyed in yet again. They are absolutely ridiculous, rude, and disrespectful. As a tenant I have rights too but they seem to ignore that. I hope I'm home the next time they decide to just come in so I can bash whoever comes in...right in the face with the iron! LOL. Only a few more months of this nonsense and the dysfunctional family that lives here can become more dysfunctional! Ha ha.

OK. better go clean up the dishes and then going to relax a little. Have a slight headache, probably PMS related, but other than that I'm ok which is good. More later or tomorrow.