Catching up

Hey there, readers!!! I know it's been wayyy too long.  This pending move has got me running around like a crazy person and it's not like work has stopped just because I'm moving.  I'm the busiest I've been in a while between patients (obviously), projects, puppies, and .... another "p" word would be clever here but I've got nothing, my brain is overloaded!!  So we all get it, I'm busy, but I haven't forgotten about my blog and in fact I should be blogging more because it's therapeutic.  So I thought I would take today's blog as a catch up session.  What I've been into lately, the move, etc....

Since we last met Colin & I took a family vacation to Costa Rica with my in-laws.  Everyone hears that and says "so did you need to drink a lot to get through it?"  To that I say yes, but not because of my in laws, more because its vacation and who doesn't love a cold drink while they are on the beach?!?!  We got a chance to do some ocean kayaking, hiking & I took a morning and found a yoga studio to practice at.  It was amazing!  Ocean view and a private yoga session....hell yea! Sign me up again!  It's always good to get out of your comfort zone, because that's when you find these little treasures.  I highly recommend Costa Rica for my active readers.  Colin and I have been there several times now and you get an active vacation while also enjoying the beautiful scenery, animals, good food & drinks!

Aside from vacation I have attended several continuing education courses related to stroke rehabilitation.  Super interesting, and some tidbits were very practical for all populations.  Some of the common themes for all of us were importance of keeping up with cardiovascular fitness, good posture & maintaining a strong core.  Things we should all strive for!

But she's cute!!!

Now with our personal businassss....We have been cleaning, organizing, packing & dog whispering 'til we have been blue in the face!! So obviously the first 3 are a given when you have a pending move in the next 3 months, but shit, no body told me how much work it is!  My goals are to try to eat healthy during this process and work out consistently & efficiently.  I may not get my regular 5-6 days/week of working out in, but let's be practical there are things that are more important right now.  Maintenance is my bff.
Which brings me to the latter point, dog whispering....ohhhhh Olive.  Our sweet little Olive pup is 9 months old and super active, but she is a MUCH tougher puppy than Harry was.  At 9 months old she is a little over 50 lbs, lovable & goofy, but man can she get into some trouble.  So while in the midst of getting the house on the market, work, exercise, & oh yea paying attention to my hubby & Harry we must train the cow-dog (Olive's affectionate nickname as she looks like a cow with her spots & stocky build).

But this is all part of it right?  Life.  Not easy, sometimes hard, sometimes busy, and sometimes just so crazy that if you don't laugh you'll cry.  Meditation and regular exercise are my constants during any point, but especially during a very busy time.  Now, don't misconstrue my sarcasm and reporting as complaining.  These changes and "dysfuctions" are good and exciting, and we are having fun with it!  Connecticut and new adventures are just a few short months away.  I am pumped about the areas we are looking to live in and all the new activities we will be able to due to living so close to the water.  Hello to any exercise incorporating the ocean!!! Ie. paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming!  Also, I can't forget to mention how bittersweet it will be to leave Charlotte, but it's too early for tears!

If any of you are crazy like me right now let me give you a few hints as to what keeps my fitness rollin'.  The first point is unique to my job but may not leave all of you out.  Lunch time work outs!!! I have been busting ass to get onto the treadmill during lunch, banging out a couple miles, then returning to the grind.  It's kind of competitive (you know like a race to beat the clock) and I like it!  Another tip is although I'm busy I don't change my eating.  Healthy snacks and food prep time on Sundays help me stay healthy & sane.  And lastly, if I've got a day off where I'm not too crazy getting in a run AND a yoga class makes me feel awesome, especially if I've had to miss a day or 2 during the week!

Until next time practically fitters.  Here's to consistency, never-ending packing, & to Olive (as we hope she quits drinking out of the toilet & going through the trash soon)!

Gorgeous hike!

The whole Feehan clan.

Oh yea and did I mention the losing of the car keys upon our return to the states?! Oh yes and Carrie (in the purple) had food poisoning during this debacle, poor girl.  The was our Griswold scene at US customs.  Welcome back to the USA!