To Know G is to Love G

I have so much to say - and never enough time to say it. This week, is a more typical past G week than usual - sick a few days before my family cruise, get caught in the rain with no cabs in sight... spill coffee down my new shirt. Oh, and I basically robbed Starbucks because the guy behind the counter said the coffee was bad, gave me a free drink coupon with my java... and then gave me back my money for my sandwich because the microwave broke. Sigh.

But one new thing that keeps me going is that The Boyfriend manages to know and yet still love me. So, after having a rather rough few days (yea, did I mention that at one point I actually cried at the end of Marmaduke the movie because Marmaduke got lost and had to be water rescued?), it was awesome to receive an email saying that I would need this for my walk:

The WineRack

For those of you too lazy to click, the picture is to the left and the description is as follows:

Amazon.com Product Description
Avoid long lines for a cool, refreshing beverage at sporting events and parties with the WineRack, which integrates a polyurethane bladder into a comfortable sports bra. This small-sized WineRack fits 32A through 34B bra sizes and holds 25 ounces (750ml) of your favorite beverage. It includes a long drinking tube with an easy-to-use on/off valve to control the flow. In addition to free-flowing beverages, the WineRack can also keep you warm or cool depending on what you fill it with as well as increase your bust size. The bra is machine washable and the removable bladder should be hand washed.

Product Description
The Winerack every girls best friend. Turn an A cup in to double Ds and sport your favorite beverage for yourself and your friends. Better than a Boob Job and Cheaper Too. Not to mention the savings on over priced drinks. We developed The Winerack to Fill Out our product line if you will. The picture shown here is of our good friend Drea, who is not, no offense Drea, Well Endowed. Sporting the Winerack and Voila’ Drea’s giving Pamela Anderson a run for the money. Take a bottle of wine, a mixed drink or even a fifth of your favorite hard stuff to the movies, concerts, ball games, even PTA meetings. Sporting a rack that will turn heads and serving a beverage that will have guys standing in line for a sip of your secret stash. With simple blow into the tube it's easy to keep that full look even as you drink from your secret stash.

Seriously, I wish I'd thought of it!!

Smooches,
G

My Lil' Fanilow!

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

If the Skirt Fits, Wear It!

I've been walking my butt off... literally. For two reasons 1) I decided to take on this walking challenge and 2) my doctor warned me that I needed to get myself healthy.

Healthy was really my primary objective, but there are some nice benefits. Six years and about six months ago, I wrote about a skirt that I bought while I was unemployed. It was really one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in a store. I LOVED this skirt... which is judged by the fact that I spent $120 on it at a time when I was unemployed. And, I really don't buy expensive clothes to begin with...

I wore that skirt maybe once. Then it no longer fit. But, I couldn't part with it.

Today, for the first time in all of that time, I am wearing that skirt. I am not stuffed into that skirt, in fact, it fits perfectly.

So, I will be vain for one brief moment and tell you how awesome it feels to have acheived this.

Most of you know, I'm rarely proud of myself. I have moments where I'm proud of my work... but of myself, not so much. I'm really proud of myself for finally getting myself healthy.

And for being a pack rat and never ditching this gorgeous skirt.

Smooches,
G

How I Feel Most Days...

Why Today Matters...

If we need a day like this to remember to be thankful and grateful, then maybe we missed the point of what 9/11 gave us in the first place. Don't wait for a day to remember to express your love for life, your friends and your family. Do it every day because we just don't know when our last chance to do that truly is.

I may not get to see you all, but there hasn't been one day in 10 years that I don't remain grateful for having every one of you in my life.

I will always remember to be especially grateful for Jeff, who not only came to rescue me, but when I wanted to give up amidst that bomb scare - carried my butt to get us to safety.

And of course to Melissa, for being by my side. Wasn't the best day for us to have to learn to be grownups...but I'm glad we did it together.

Smooches to all...

Your Loving G
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Fitness "Freak"

Have I mentioned I've been walking the past 6 months? Yea, I guess I have. I know some of you are wondering where the heck my time is going as I've been MIA... well, I've been walking so much, that even my company noticed. They wrote me up in the company health e-letter for my fitness/well-being achievements. Here's my interview below... enjoy it. I don't know how the Forrest Gump of Walking turns into a company example... and really who the heck thought I'd ever be an example for good health (unless they discovered booze cured cancer!)

Oh, and, all the walking/training is 6 days a week and my longest mileage per day is up to 17 miles. And that's led to me being 50 pounds or so lighter. So, I guess its paying off.

smooches,
g

How did you discover the fitness freak in you?
Haha. Hahahah. I think this is for the wrong gal, as I'm just starting out here. I was motivated to want to accomplish a real fitness goal – like people who do marathons. I've never been a runner or was involved in team sports. So, I figured if I was going to walk I should do it for a good cause, which is why I'm doing the Susan G. Komen 3-Day 60 mile walk for breast cancer.

I heard a rumour that you walk to work quite a bit. Is this true?
I walk to work when I can (weather/schedule permitting). It helps fit in some of the mileage I need to walk each week. It's also a great way to distress from a long day and avoid the Metro which usually a nightmare.

What is the most extremely athletic thing you have ever done?
When I do this 60 mile walk in October - that will be it.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one piece of sporting equipment with you, what would it be?
A kayak.

What is the most important lesson your life has taught you so far?
Laughter is the best medicine.

What sort of advice would you give to people who say: 'I don't have time to exercise'?
I would say they're right… which is why you have to use your superpowers and make time appear. It's tough, but it happens.