How about we sit down and catch up over a favorite brew? If we were sitting down together, I’d offer you a cup of my all-time favorite coffee from Southern Season in Chapel Hill North Carolina. It may be the last bag I have since the in-laws are no longer living there, we probably won’t get there much if at all.
If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you there was a memorial this week for Thing 2’s friend who was killed. I’m typically not a very emotional person but this one affected me deeply. The entire school wore pink on Monday in her honor and I pretty near lost it as I sat in the pickup line watching everyone stream out of school.
I’d tell you my holiday shopping is officially underway! I got the kids mostly…kind of…done. While I’m not a Black Friday shopper at all, I love Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday with all my heart…and wallet.
I’d tell you it’s time to figure out what my 2018 racing schedule will look like. Besides Gasparilla in February, I’ve got nada, although plenty of ideas are being kicked around. I need to think long and hard about tri season. The indoor triathlon invites are packing my inbox. Brick workouts are a royal PIA, especially if Gasparilla is my focus, but I do appreciate the challenge of triathlon. It really kicks me out of my comfy zone….and I can’t let all my tris(c)uits go to waste…
I’d tell you despite the fact that we’ve had some unseasonably nice weather, my skin and cuticles are drying out like nobody’s business. I’ve been loving this Shea Body Butter from Tree Hut that was in the November Harvest Vox Box. It’s nice and rich but not greasy and who doesn’t love the coconut-lime scent?
I’d tell you another fave out of that Vox Box were samples of new Gain Botanicals Laundry Detergent. Since the Caveman is highly allergic to artificial detergent dyes and scents, I typically have to steer clear and go with a “free” formula. Gain Botanicals are made from plant-based ingredients and free of dyes, phosphates and optical brighteners. Choose Orange Blossom Vanilla or White Tea & Lavender. Both at Target.
What would you tell me over coffee? Are you planning some fun for 2018? To tri or not to tri? Congrats to everyone who made it through the Berlin Marathon lottery!
Ive started my holiday shopping but I still have so much to do! My skin has been so dry lately. It always gets bad in the winter but this seems a bit early. Have a great weekend!
I’ve already had to pull out the thick night cream for my hands! Odd how that happens even when it’s warm!
Mmmmhmmm, some new products to try out. I’m with you — my skin and hair are wigging out, even though it’s been so mild thus far!
I am sure it was a very emotional time at the school. When things happen to kids like that it is especially heart breaking. I need to figure out what to do about tri season as well. I put so much effort into last year and it did not go too well. I need a better training plan or something I don’t know! See you tomorrow for coffee
Oh my goodness, so sad to hear of the loss of one of your daughters classmates. Was she ill or was it an accident?
I am SO far behind in my Christmas shopping. I’m hoping I can remedy that tonight though.
I’ve done next to nothing in regards to my 2018 running calendar – please send me some energy to work on that soon, lol
I love thinking ahead to the new year. I’m always amazed out how triathletes find the time to train in all those things. I admire it!
I have to use lotion 24/7 since Colorado is so dry. Even when people say it’s humid, my Texas self doesn’t feel the humidity, and my skin gets dry.
I am so sorry to hear about your daughters friend. So terribly sad!
That tree hut lotion is my favorite!! I love the smell and how delicious it smells!
Haven’t figured out anything yet for next year’s racing season. Only one race on the schedule though have to admit I am tempted by the Paris marathon.
Sorry to read about your daughter’s friend. A teenager was killed on the way to school this year from my home town and it was just awful. Even living this far away, there were so many posts and such an outpouring of community support. My heart goes out to the families.
Oh gosh, my skin is so dry too!! I need to try that stuff. I normally just stick with Aveeno lotion because my skin is sensitive but I think I need something with more oomph.
I’m so sorry about your daughter’s friend. It’s hard enough to lose someone that you care about but to have to do it as a young person when the person you lose is also young is the absolute worst. Praying for the family and your entire community. <3
I actually have a busy 2018 planned! Hopefully, it's not too much. lol
It is heartbreaking to think about losing one so young.
I have lots of ideas swirling about 2018 racing plans but I may need a race sugar daddy 😉
My skin definitely gets a lot more dry in the winter–I need to break out my moisturizers!
So sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter’s friends. Death is never easy, especially on kids.
I have yet to do Gasparilla, and it’s been on my list of races to do one year…so maybe in 2018? If not, 2019 for sure. Not sure yet. So far, I’ve got a race in January and March. Nothing for February.