Friday's Follies...

My home computer is on the fritz, so I am only able to post while I'm at work and this is a very busy time of year for us.  Hence the lack of communication.  I'll try to post when I can.

Last weekend I attended a second orienteering event, albeit it was not quite as wild and woolly as the weekend before, it was still a really great workout.  Just imagine yourself thrashing your way through thick bush, over hills and through streams in the name of fun....I just get crazier as I get older.

As mentioned it has been extremely busy at work, so some of my work-outs have gone by the wayside.  I've been told that you will feel much better after your work-out even if you are really tired before you start it...well, NO, not in my case, I'm just plain tired, that's that.  So, I'm becoming more of a weekend warrior than I want to be.  Maybe once we get a bit more snow on the ground I'll be able to resume my after work cross country skiing, which in turn will invigorate me...one can only hope.

This weekend I am attending a "bra & panties" party.  It is being hosted by a neighbour and we bring new "undies" which in turn will be delivered to a Woman's Shelter in our region.

For those of you who know me, the issues of Women's Rights and shelter's that bring protection and asylum for those women who leave their homes with absolutely nothing so they can find protection for not only themselves but for that of their children is is very, very, VERY important to me.  Abuse against women and children is not only a global issue, it can be happening right under your nose and on your block, in your neighbourhood, to someone you know from your church, it could be happening to you.  Speak up and don't be ashamed.  You didn't "ask for it", you "don't deserve it" and certainly it should be stopped.  Clean clothing, clean underwear and a clean place of refuge is the least that can be offered.  I've actually stipulated in my will, once I die, that people should send charitable donations to women's shelter's in their area....

Whew, I get a little heated about this topic....

Anyway, I'm also attending a season wrap up party with a group of friends with whom I've had the opportunity at some point during the racing schedule to either run with, cycle with, volunteer with, well you get the picture.  It'll really be fun to catch up and hear all about their Iron Adventures from Clearwater, Phoenix and beyond...

Have you begun your list for 2011????

Hope everyone south of the Border enjoyed their Thanksgiving with family and friends and that you are surviving your "Black Friday"....

Life's fun if you don't weaken,

Lily