1/2 Marathon update

Almost didn't make it to the run this morning, I actually went back to bed before getting up again and getting it together! But Vic and I sucked it up and went. And what a great run! We only ran 13KM today but we felt good doing and felt great after. Progress.

We jump to 18KM next Sunday and that is very intimidating. But I figure if we get through that we can certainly do the 21.5.

Only 4 weeks to got. Can't believe it!

Also got new running shoes today and now have to break them in...no excuses now!

Danna Nicole

It's worth the trip to Stratford...

Danna Nicole - check out the website!

I buy a Donna Ricco dress each season - Amazing! And the BCBG collection is outstanding!

Did I mention Danna tailors every item to your body so it fits perfectly? Where else can you shop and buy clothes so that they are made for you?

Day tripping in Stratford

On Saturday Vic and I went to Stratford for the afternoon. Our purpose was to visit the store that one of our friends owns called Danna Nicole. Her story is inspiring and her clothes are fabulous!

She is one of those people who has achieved her dream. She wanted to one day own her own store, be her own boss, make the decisions, be the buyer and now she's done it! And her store is great! I buy fun accessories and dresses for work from her mostly.

While we were in Stratford Danna suggested a little chippy for us to eat at (Fish and Chip joint for those non-Brits). So we went to Simple for lunch. What a super cute place! And best of all, they offer gluten free batter for all their delicious dishes. So I ordered giant shrimp, fries (home made of course) and coleslaw. Vic had traditional fish and chips and we both loved it!





























The food looked much better when it arrived to our table before I adulterated it.

Getting serious... 16K down

Today's run was the longest and hardest yet. 16km. I thought last week at 14 was hard but once you hit 14...every kilometer is hard. My lungs are fine; if only my legs would cooperate little more I would be great! At the moment my legs start to tighten up at about 12kms and just get more and more tried as I go.

The more I run the more I realize that this race is more of a mind over matter race than the fear of not actually finishing the race. However I suppose not finishing is also a concern :)

Plugging along....7 weeks to go.

The Backyard DIY

While Sandy B, Uncle Nick, Jenny, Victoria and I were busy with our projects, Dennis, John and Madamba got busy building the deck in the backyard.

Den and Vic on the deck for mom's birthday dinner...

DIY at 678

It has been a busy time at 678 these past weeks. We have been diving into several out door projects and to get them done we had to call in the reinforcements!

First, Sandy B and Uncle Nick were called in to build the garbage caddie. For far too long our garbage bins and recycle containers have been an eye sore for me and the neighbours. So first, Den laid down a flat floor with garden tiles - I helped but not very much :). From there Uncle Nick and Sandy B built the lovely little house shown below for all of our ugly things

































While the garbage caddie construction was going on my friend Jenny, my sister Victoria and I were busy staining the wood porch we put in last year. And wow what a difference a can of stain did!






























Did I mention we also built a deck in our backyard the same weekend? That's for my next post :)

Inception - Simply brilliant

Brilliant. Engaging. Thrilling. Adrenaline pumping. Twisty. Amazing.

Just looking at that one image in this picture evokes thought, emotion and mystery. Amazing!

This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Definitely in my top 3, if not #1. A week later and I still am thinking about this movie and playing it over in my head. Any movie that gets in your head like that is outstanding! I can't think of any movie in the recent past that has done that for me.

And what a great cast! I am a Leo fan. Always have been and he again blew me away in this movie (and he's not bad to look at - at any time). Even Ellen Page impressed me and I find that she is a very one dimensional character for the most part; but she was really great in this movie! Listen to me the film critic - haha.

If you haven't seen it, go. If you have seen it, go again. All star movie!

PS Loved the guy on the right end here - amazing!