Living it up at the CN Tower

This month I am participating in the 2013 Wordcount Blogathon. The idea is to post something every day for the next month. A week ago, I would have said that this was going to be a huge problem, what with everything I have on my plate. But things change, and time is not going to be as much of an issue as I thought it was.

The last week has been quite an eventful one in my family. On Monday, the Light of DAE Studios, founded by my husband to help keep kids out of gangs, received the Local Business Award from the mayor. This was absolutely huge, and I was so proud to see my husband going up to receive his award.

On a side note, the boys behaved perfectly. Even George, for whom events like this can be more than a little difficult.

The following day, I had a hellish commute to work, and as soon as I got there I was called into a little office and informed that I was being laid off.

Well, that was quite a phenomenal kick in the teeth. The good news, though, is that a good kick in the teeth leads to the need for dental work, and sometimes you end up looking better than you did before. The dental work itself is not pleasant, but the end result can make it well worthwhile.

After a few days of job-loss-related mood swings, I got to go out and have a good time yesterday. A friend came to town for a conference – a friend who, until now, I have only known online – and we met up. We went up the CN Tower to see its famous birds-eye view of Toronto, then we had dinner, wine and a great chat. I was able to forget all about my stress and enjoy spending time with a friend.

Tomorrow, I will be toeing the start line for my first half-marathon of the season: the Niagara Falls Women’s Half-Marathon. I am excited. I have trained hard, and although my nutrition plan has kind of fallen by the wayside this week, I have been eating a lot more healthily. I feel ready for a great race.

And next week, while I am hobbling around on aching legs, I will be ready to tackle the rest of my life.