To all you 40-ish married girls...

2 things that fill my free time to the max:  training for a marathon, and quilting

You are the best.  I could train for a marathon and maybe I will.  Do you have a good source to start?  I am not sure where I would go to get started.  Are you a natural runner?  I am in pretty good shape for my age, but not a comfortable runner.  Plus, I spent so many days walking/running on a treadmill every day, that my hips are shot.

Quilting, huh?  Ya just never know.  I have made a few, but I did not think it was too fun.  

I did get my college transcript tonight, and since SDscientist has inspired me, i am thinking about going back to school.  Not sure.

I appreciate your comments.  I will check back on the marathon info...THANKS!

How are you doing?

Lor

Hal Higdon's novice marathon training program looks like a good program to start http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/novices.html and the time commitment isn't toooo much, considering.  I have always liked running, but was never very consistent.  A guy I work with started coaching me, and he very slyly inched me along until I was training for a martahon, to my surprise, lol.  I'm lucky I have him to work with, and running along the Chicago lakefront can't be beat.  It is very hard on your body though.

Going back to school sounds like a great idea!  Nice to be at a point in life where you can pick and choose to study what interests YOU.  

I'm doing well-I haven't started injections for IVF yet, so I'm enjoying my life, running, having some wine...

Hey Sue-

Thanks for the site.  I have only glanced at it, so I will let you know if I venture in.  

We are going to Chitown for the weekend.  We get in late Friday and are eating at Signature Room late.  My DH (who I cant stand right now) is a steak man and I am not a foody at all, and we are looking for reservations for Sat night.  Trotters is booked out 7 weeks (EGADS).  I have never eaten at Lawrys.  We are staying at the Soffitel, so close to Hancock.  Any good reviews from down there for me?  I would like to stay fairly close on Sat night since my wine consumption goes up in chicago.  Thought you may have a fave we have not tried.  Noisy would be good so I dont have to talk to him!  LOL!  

I ran on the treadmill at the gym yesterday and thought of you.  I am so out of shape.  When my daughter lost her baby last christmas, I fell apart along w/ her and did not work out for six months.  I am back at it slowly, but at my age I am struggling.  My buns are so sore today (YEAH!) I can hardly sit here.  

What do you do in Chi M thru F?  When do injectables start (oh brave 1)!  

Enjoy some wine for me.  
Thanks
Lori

PS:  My email is lorihensley64 at hotmail dot com if you want to email me directly anytime.  

Okay...maybe some folks think this is for old folks but not me....

I LOVE gardening!  I have a 14 month DD now, so I don't have the luxury of spending much time in my own (although I design for others)It is great to be out in nature, watch things grow, have neighbors comment how beautiful your yard looks, etc.  I did it even in my apartment..(Container gardening).  I was brought up "in the woods" so to speak, so I guess I have a natural tendency to love being outside.. The fresh air will do you good plus you can burn some serious calories depending on how much work you want to do.

I like the elliptical and the bikes better than the treadmill.  

I can't garden.  Legally, I'm not allowed.  I murder plants.