Where'd the Weekend Go.....

Where'd the weekend go??  If you are like me, that's what you ask yourself every Sunday night.  This weekend was no different.

Friday night I was a good girl and headed to the gym to HEAT (High Energy Athletic Training).  This class, although on a Friday night, is usually full.....but not this week.  I was one of the few that was not either at MusicFest or the Grizzlies game as there were only 5 in attendance.  It was a great work out.  Not "too" difficult but hard enough to really feel like you've had a good workout.  I'm sure we'll make up for it on Tuesday, though.

After class, I headed home to have a night in with the pups and watch the Grizzlies game.  Oh to have been at the Forum that night.  It looked electric on TV.  The Grizzlies won the game and the series over the Clippers and are now playing the OKC Thunder......same series as two years ago, but hopefully a better outcome.

Saturday morning came bright and early as I was helping MRTC work the finish line of the NAACP 5K at Audubon Park.  A trip to Gibson's Donuts was in order before heading to the race (I know - I've said before that I was on a mission to lose 35 lbs - but it's Gibson's!!!!  And it doesn't happen that often).  Saturday morning felt like a February morning here in Memphis.  We set an all time record low for the month of May.  I'm not sure what the temp was - but I do know it was below 40 when I got out to the race.  This race was a small one.  There were less than 40 participants, but the fun part was watching those that never participate in races such as this cross the finish line so proud of what they had done.  It didn't matter if they finished in 20 minutes or an hour - they got up on a COLD Saturday morning and completed a 3.1 mile run/walk when that warm bed sure was hard to leave.

After the race, I headed home to get Rose ready to head to Hollywood Feed in Collierville for an adoption event with Tails of Hope Dof Rescue.  We had a great turn out for what is our only event in May.  Lots of pups got lots of attention.  Several dogs have home visits scheduled for this week and hopefully they will turn in to Happy Tails for them.  Rose had several people that showed interest in her.  As of now I don't know of any applications on her.  Until that point, Rose will be my foster baby and a playmate for Lily and Poppy.

After literally being on my feet all day, I was exhausted when I got home.  It was a lazy night with the pups and an early bedtime......followed by sleeping in on Sunday.

Once I got up and going on Sunday I had to get in several errands (including Mother's Day shopping) before working another race for MRTC.  The Grizzlies also started their series against OKC....and lost.  

After I finished my errands I headed over to Oak Hall for their Run for St Jude.  This year's race was a big change from last year.  I ran the race last year and struggled with the heat - this year it was PERFECT running weather as it was only in the 60's.  There were over 1000 participants in the race - all there for one reason.....to support St Jude.  This is one of those races that brings out serious runners as well as many that are there just for the purpose of the race.  Running or walking 3 miles is nothing compared to what the families at St Jude endure every day.  

This race is well organized for its size and has great support from the community.  It also has yummy food post race - not just the apples, oranges, and bananas that you usually see, but BBQ and sub sandwiches from local restaurants.  

Runners at the start line of the Oak Hall Run for St Jude

Once I got home from the race, I decided to work on a project that I had in the back yard.  Right next to the house, there is a holly "tree" that is a pain in the rear.  I had already tackled the lower branches that are where the dogs run.  I know how bad the holly leaves hurt me and I didn't want to have that there for the dogs.  Well, I got the bright idea that I was going to tackle more of the tree.  An hour and a half later, there wasn't much left of the tree.  That was my workout - using a hand saw (and might I add that I got it for only $9.99 at TJ Maxx) and then hauling everything to the curb for it to be picked up today.  I would love to get what's left out of the bed and replace it with a Crepe Myrtle - but that's for another day.

$9.99 hand saw from TJ Maxx

This is what's left

This is what got hauled to the curb

Well - that's where my weekend went - I got some things done, but also had some downtime (not enough - but that's normal).  It was back to work this morning.  

Hopefully everyone had a good weekend!!

~Kathryn