Race for the Cure

I was belssed enough in October to go spend time with my mother in Austin. I was in such a hurry to ge there that I forgot most of my luggage. I had my hanging clothes (mostly pants) and my make-up! I discovered this as I was unpacking and looking for something.....I almosted died. I quickly ran to Target and got the essentials. The worst part was only having one pair of uncomfortable shoes! I got up the next morning and went to 4 different Goodwills, a Salvation Army and several resale shops to fill in my small wardrobe I had with me. I found a cute J.Jill jacket for $7.00, slightly used tennis shoes (I washed and sanitized), running shorts for $3.00, a couple of t-shirts for $2.00 each. It was kind of fun and I learned that it is ok to be frugal and shop at thrift stores. People won't even know, unless you tell them.

I had so much fun with my mother. We visited, shopped and ate out with her friends. Then Friday, my friend SRM came into town and we went to Jeffrey's for "starters" with one of mother's friend, and shopped til we dropped Saturday! Sunday SRM and I woke early and walked the Race for the Cure. It was a beautiful day and the weather was perfect ! It was such a wonderful time to get to catch up, since our lives are so busy, we hardly talk anymore.

The Race for the cure has so much meaning for me as I am a 9 year survivor! It makes it extra special that SRM comes and walks with me. My goal is running the 5K next year and raising more money for the Komen Foundation. I Austin, Ft. Worth, Lubbock, Dallas, San Antonio and as many other Komen walks in Texas in 2010, as possible. I don't want anyone else to have to endure what I went through and still go through!