Ten Things Thursday...

10. This just happens to be my first "TTT" can you believe it? I don't know why I haven't done it sooner....

9. Every day I come and read blogs and even comment occasionally, but I just haven't been posting. Why? My life is boring. There I said it.

8. We did actually go for a hike on Saturday to Mt. Rainier, it was beautiful! I've never been to the park before. I just see the mountain from a distance (about 130 miles away).  When the skyline is clear of clouds the native Washingtonians say "the mountain is out today"... well on the day I go to see her she decided not to come out.  Clouds blocked my view of the peaks, but overall it was a great day hike (about an hour and forty five minutes). We saw some wildlife, including a Marmot!

7. This has been one of my best summers in a long time, working in education means a nice break in the summer and for once I actually had a nice break! I'm excited for the coming school year and the positive impact I get to make in my school. Don't let that thought lead you to believe that I don't wish summer would last forever!

6. One of the things that has been most fun about this summer is my regular exercise routine. I've been outside a lot! The weather has been perfect all summer. Beyond my regular workouts of run, bike and swim I have started strength training and I joined in on the fabulous sport of stand up paddle boarding (SUP)! It is really fun, and a great core exercise. I live in the "7 lakes" area and my husband and I have been exploring all of the lakes in our area by SUP. I even took my dog out on my board a few times and she does great. She is super cute in her little doggy life jacket too.

5. I miss my friend Maria, wish I could have visited her again this summer- we had so much fun last year. I'm really looking forward to my next visit. Was hoping that someone would take the lead on a BOOB's get together again soon, I'll keep hoping. Our organizers from the past events were amazing!

4. I have about 20 minutes to get dressed find some food and get out the door to go to work (counselors get to go back before teachers to work on schedules- yay.) I will finish this post!

3. We are hosting a neighborhood BBQ at our house on Sunday, I am the president of our association. Looking forward to visiting with the neighbors but not the deep clean of my house and prepping food for a big crowd. Maybe I'm just tired right now, I usually really enjoy hosting.

2. My husband and I celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary this summer. We've been together for about 12 years. Man time flies.....

1. Have I mentioned that I love my sleeve? oh yeah, I do! I haven't weighed in for a couple of days but my last one was 191.4, I'm approaching my lowest band loss weight. I have a feeling I'm going to pass it quickly at this rate! I've lost 58 pounds since March 18th, surgery was April 1st. Almost 60 pounds in 5 months- I'm so proud of myself and I definitely have my sleeve to thank for her support. I know I would not have been able to get here with out the help of my surgery!

I did it! and I still have 13 minutes to get ready for work :)

Mt Rainier hike- windy and a little chilly as we got up higher...