Slacker

Calm down - I'm referring to myself as the slacker here. I haven't updated my blog in so long, I almost forgot how!

Where do I even begin - I hate this part...I wait too long to update the blog and then I have so much to write about that I even bore myself with my posting.

Well, I guess the best thing to write about is my trip to Maine. I don't even remember the last time I was in Maine during the summer months. As we were just getting into summer here in Connecticut, Maine had been having beautiful weather.

It was warm and sunny, just as I like it. We spent a couple days on the expansive beaches and of course, did lots of shopping and sightseeing. The towns of Kennebunk, Wells and Ogunquit are just pristine. So many people running early in the morning and walking to all of their destinations throughout the day and night. Mom and I had a wonderful time, and I can't wait to go back again soon.

That Saturday morning, I got up early for my sixteen miles run so that we could get to the beach as quickly as possible. I ran down to Ogunquit and found a trail to explore - WOW - The sights on this trail, which ran along the cliffs in Ogunquit, were just stunning. I was so distracted by the beauty of what I was seeing that I barely noticed how far I had run. I found it so amazing that I dragged Mom there on Sunday morning before we drove back to Connecticut.

I went back to work that next week and continued my training, which is going well, by the way. Then came a MUCH NEEDED week off from the pressures of production. Since I just came back from Maine, I didn't have much planned - Just some R&R at the marina. Saturday started vacation with a seventeen miler on the treadmill - YUCK - Talk about boring. There was a threat of extreme thunderstorms, so I thought I would play it safe and run indoors. Oh goodness - Running seventeen miles on a treadmill is about the most boring thing you can imagine, aside from running twenty miles on a treadmill.

Monday was hot and sunny, perfect for sunbathing at the pool. And, Tuesday was such a perfect day with the perfect guest at the boat. I finished out my marina time on Wednesday, before going to pick up the newest addition to our family! I found Sassy at the Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS). She's a German Shorthaired Pointer/Labrador mix. And, there she is napping on her bed.
I first saw Sassasfras (who was then Millie) online and thought I HAD to go see her. So, last Wednesday, I drove to Bethel during visiting hours. She was just so sweet and gentle - perfect for me and Matey. I put in my adoption application and they called me the next day to say that she was mine! I picked her up Wednesday evening and she has already adjusted so well to her new home. She's shy and terrified of her sister, Matey, and the hose. But, we're working on walking on a leash and obeying simple commands. Overall, she's such a great pooch. Her absolute favorite is riding in the car - It's all she ever wants to do!

I am so excited to start running with her once she's able to walk on her leash without yanking me into the woods. She'll be a great running partner - she might even speed me up a little bit. And, Matey is patiently waiting for her to open up a little so they can be best friends!