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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Monday, July 27, 2020

Day 133

Goal achieved!

I completed the Illinois Endurance Challenge, 300 mile course in the top 20!

Run = 31.69 miles
Walk/Hike = 34.54 miles
Ride = 237.7 miles
Paddle = 2.5 miles

Time: 34:39:23

Sunday, July 26, 2020

Day 132

Besides the obvious (friends, family, health...) what are the top 3 things that bring you joy?

Me?

Working out/running/being active in and outside (bonus if it's outdoors like hiking, running, kayaking or golf!)

Good conversations that you walk away from knowing you've improved someone's day, if not just your own.

A great alfresco meal that is actually worth the calories, that I didn't have to cook while savored with a great glass of wine (and my favorite people).

Saturday, July 25, 2020

I just celebrated my 20 year anniversary at work. Two decades later, I am still with the company that I thought I wouldn't last more than 6 months with. Well, to be clear, I didn't plan on staying at my initial job within the company for more than 6 months. Thankfully, I was able to move along and move up in position over the years. There have been great years of growth, and a few years of feeling like I was buried under poor management. Thankfully, that's not where I am at today! Twenty years has gone by in a heart beat, or so it seems. Man!

20 Years Ago...

How the Grinch Stole Christmas was the biggest movie of the year...love it and own it!

Friends was the most popular sitcom on TV...I never watched a single episode during it's original run.

Only 41.5% of US households had internet...I think I may have had dial up!

Heinz introduced green and purple ketchup...I remember being grossed out by the green version!

Oprah released her first issue of "O" magazine...I've purchased a few in my day!

U2 made a comeback and released their song, "Beautiful Day"...adore this song.

Abercrombie & Fitch was the coolest store a teen could shop at...never spent a dime at this place!

Peanuts published it's last, original comic...I miss a good comic!

The Nokia 3390 was the most popular cellphone to have...nope, Motorola fan here!

Friday, July 24, 2020

Day 130

As more changes to your routine occur due to COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, remember to take time to breathe. Adjusting to the "old normal" (which is not the same as it used to be) is not easy even if you think, "Hey, I used to do this all the time". Give yourself some grace and remember to....