Friends and tons of color

Life has an interesting way of giving you exactly what you need.  I have always had lots of friends, but never a group of friends who spent a lot of time doing things together.  Also, in the past, I've had more guy friends than female friends.  That has seemed to have changed.  Life has decided to put my two best friends and me closer together, which means a lot more activities together.  We are so used to seeing each other every four months, but now we get to see each other almost weekly.  It's been healing to have them around more in life... and I think its safe to say that statement is true for all of us. 

It's crazy to think we've know each other for 20 years!

 This year our group has been growing with more strong, passionate, goal-oriented females, which has added to the great dynamic and support system we have.  In the past, participating in the color runs, and any other fun 5k, was just something Lydia and I would do.  This year was the first time we had a group of people joining us.  I have to say this was the BEST color run so far.

As you can see, we had a successful color run.  We immediately went to In n Out afterwards and had protein style burgers.  There was blue everywhere.  And our showers looked like smurf crime scenes. Hopefully, we can out do ourselves at the June 21st Color Run! 

 

 



Feel Better

This week I was surrounded by people who were sick.  I don't want anyone to think I don't care about my students who are sick because I do.  And I know it is the hazard of being a teacher, but when the sick people are my friends it becomes a different matter.  I immediately go into "make better" mode.  I constantly make tea for them and myself throughout the day and checking in on how they are feeling.  A few of my students found this funny and said I was like a "mom."  I thought that was nice considering I'm not in reality.  To be honest, my "make better" mode/mission is a bit selfish.  I see two people who I spend a lot of time with and think "If they don't get better quick, then I'm going to get sick." 

I have been very fortunate this school year not getting sick. (*knocks on wood)  I have felt myself feel like I was fighting off something, but never actually got sick.  (*again, knocks on wood)  I know I've been very stress-free this school year.  As I've mentioned in a previous blog, I've attending yoga on a pretty regular basis.  In addition, I've eliminated some of my extra commitments at work.  Instead of being a part of hundreds (more like 5 or 6) projects on campus, I am focused only on my classes and art club.  It has been very nice not to be overcommitted.  I have also dived deep into my art, which has been neglected for many years.  All of this leads to a happy and healthy me!  I can only hope this streak of health continues and that those near and dear to me get better!