Making Progress!

May 15, 2015Leave a comment

I’m running again!

Well, I’m slowly jogging for a few minutes, walking, then jogging again. But I’m doing it!!

I have a new goal to run a full marathon next year. I was going for this year, but that’s unrealistic.

For now, I’m working up to being able to run for a full mile without having to stop and walk. My physical therapist told me to slowly work my way up and don’t push my foot too hard.

I jogged quite a bit last week and because I was swamped at work I took most of this week off.

This weekend, I am lacing up my running shoes again.

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Falling in love with flats

May 15, 2015May 19, 2015Leave a comment

Doing something because you want to is one thing. Doing something because you have to is quite another thing…

I have never owned so many flats in my life!

My love affair with heels began years ago. I’m not exactly sure when I traded in my sneakers for stilettos regularly, but by the time I got a full time job in television, the only time I wore sneakers was while I was running.

Now because of the foot injury that resulted from the car accident, the doctor says he doesn’t know when I’ll be in heels again. I’m “cleared” to wear them but I physically cannot. The swelling has gone down a lot, but I still haven’t regained full feeling in my foot, nor the necessary strength in my calves and ankles that allow me to walk properly in heels. I’m not sure what the issue is but something is holding me back.

So I’m stuck in flats for the time being. And I’m not just stuck in flats. I have to wear stockings or socks every day because - though I’m finally walking - the scar on my right foot is still pretty fresh and unless I want it to turn black and purple, I have to keep it out of the sun.

So this is my daily challenge: find a work appropriate, summertime outdoors appropriate, formal event appropriate way to wear flats with tights, stockings, or socks.

Sometimes the challenge is easy. Pants with flats is fine – as long as the pants aren’t too long.

Pants make my life so much easier!

Skirts/dresses/shorts with flats on the other hand is trickier.

I hate the way flats look with dresses/skirts. #SufferThrough

Don’t get me wrong…It’s a hassle and a mega-inconvenience, but I’m still thankful. I’m thankful to be out of a boot. I’m thankful to be walking. I’m thankful to be able to jog again.

I’m am not thankful, however, to have a shelf full of heels that I can’t wear. But this too shall pass…

In the meantime, bring on the “fashionable” flats!

Got these beauties from Plato’s Closet. #PrettyFlats

What Not To Say When Someone Passes Away (Or Why Penelope Trunk Is A Terrible Person)

May 4, 2015May 4, 20151 Comment

“Do we still have to lean in if Dave Goldberg is dead?”

No, this is not the title of a satirical article from some irreverent, fake blog. This was a real piece, really published, by a real writer, about a real person sent to my (and probably thousands of others) real inboxes.

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I Bought My Dream Car!

March 14, 2015Leave a comment

My new car!!!

I got a new car!!

Well..new to me anyway After my car was mercilessly smashed in the accident, I was left without a vehicle for months. Of course, this is mostly because I injured my driving foot in the whole mess and wasn’t able to drive until two days ago.

Happy to be getting a new car!

Once I got behind the wheel and drove for the first time in 12 weeks, I knew it was time to get a new car. I had been looking online trying to determine what kind of car I even wanted. I loved my 2010 Ford Escape, but I knew I didn’t want that car again. (I don’t even want to get inside that kind of car again.) I wanted another SUV, but this time I wanted white.

I eventually narrowed it down to a white Jeep Patriot. It’s small and boxy and cute like my Ford Escape without being another Ford Escape. However, looking at cars online is different than actually looking at them on the lot. When Joe and I finally saw the car in person while walking around a used car lot, I was underwhelmed.

Besides, I knew what I really wanted.It was the car I wanted to get back in 2009, but I got the Ford Escape instead. I wanted the Lexus GX 470.

And to my absolute delight, the car dealership a few of my friends from church work at had one for sale…and it was White just like I wanted!

After work yesterday, despite the rain, Joe and I went to the Lindsay Acura dealership to look at it. Today, we went back and got it!

In the Lindsay Acura showroom!

I absolutely hate haggling and luckily I didn’t (really) have to because the car was already a great price!

I am so happy to be driving my dream car! Here are some pictures:

When you go to Lindsay Acura, ask for Tabatha! She is fab! And she’ll be easy to spot because she’s the only woman who works there!

After purchasing my car, I got to ring the bell in the showroom! So fun!

Lindsay Acura gives you free snacks when you buy a car! I’m excited for lemon wafers :)

My dream car!!!

He likes the car too! #DreamCar #DreamGuy

There was a moment when I thought I would never drive again and today I bought my dream car for a great price! #GodIsGood!

My Molly Maids Experience!

March 4, 2015March 4, 20151 Comment

I did it.

I called a housecleaning service and hired help to clean up around the house.

I’d been thinking about making an appointment, but when I looked into it, the obstacles seemed absolutely insurmountable! For one, the house has to be straightened with everything put away before they get there. That seems to defeat the entire purpose!

When I was in dire need of a housecleaner, this requirement stopped me in my tracks. I couldn’t walk because of the accident - or even lower my foot to the ground without extreme pain - so straightening up anything was pretty much out of the question. Now that I’m full weight-bearing, I can walk around the house putting everything in its proper place. I don’t have full mobility of my foot yet, so I’m not as fast or efficient, but I can certainly do more than I could just a few weeks ago.

And this morning I felt very motivated to clean up, so I did it!

Here’s what happened….

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Look Ma! I’m Reporting News!

March 1, 2015March 2, 2015Leave a comment

This morning for the first time ever, instead of feature reporting, I covered weather! Then I was sent to a breaking news scene (a gas leak in Madison County). Another first!

Live television is almost never flawless and this morning was no different. Continue reading →

Because That’s How Men Are

February 27, 2015March 1, 2015Leave a comment

I can’t tell you when he got this shirt for me, but I remember vividly that he did.

He hasn’t bought me very many clothes during the course of our relationship, but that’s because I’m the shopper in our marriage. He did however buy me two shirts while we were dating. Maybe it was a birthday or Christmas or Valentine’s Day or Just Because, I’m not sure. But I know he got them for me and I cherish those shirts. I am always getting rid of clothes but I wouldn’t dream of giving away a shirt Joe bought me. Every time I see it in my closet, I remember his gift. Continue reading →

Ten Weeks Later: No More Walking Boot!

February 26, 2015February 26, 2015Leave a comment

FINALLY! I’M WALKING WITHOUT MY BOOT!

Technically, I was approved to try walking without my boot last week during my follow up appointment with the surgeon.

However, my foot was still sore while walking in the boot that day, so I waited until my physical therapist appointment this week to try walking without it. The therapist watched me walk and said I should be okay without the boot.

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No Sew Formal Dress Fashionable Fix!

February 24, 2015February 26, 2015Leave a comment

I love formal dresses but sometimes they can be difficult to wear with undergarments.

Oscar Sunday, I featured Drexel Movie Theater’s Red Carpet Bash and I wanted to wear formal gown.

I found this one at Plato’s Closet (for $25!) and it was perfect…except it has an extremely low cut back. Continue reading →

Cheers to Three Years!

February 17, 2015February 17, 2015Leave a comment

Joe and I just celebrated our anniversary!

It has been three amazing years since we tied the knot! A lot has happened between then and now, but we still feel like newlyweds in some ways. Then again, considering the fact that we’re going for 60 years, we ARE still newlyweds.

We normally celebrate our anniversary out of town. For our first anniversary, we stayed in a nice hotel in Troy, Ohio. Last year, we stayed in a cabin in Amish Country. This year, because of my injury, we decided to do something in town and low-key. Continue reading →