Doreen's New Way of Life (comments are welcome)

septbride2002 · Jan 4, 2005

Hiya girlie! I gave you a long reply in my journal - be sure to check it out :Pinkbounc

I'm starting to get excited now! I can't believe we are going to be leaving soon and eating dinner together! Take care of that tickle in your throat - you can't be sick for the half!!!!

Did you hear it is going to be warm the day of the half. I'm not sure if I shoud wear shorts or pants. I'll probably still do pants and a T-shirt because I hate my legs in shorts!

I am also trying to avoid checking luggage...we'll see how it goes :rolleyes:

.

~Amanda

wilderness01 · Jan 4, 2005

Hey Doe,

Have a nice trip. I hope you start feeling better. Load up on chicken soup ok?

Strings · Jan 4, 2005

Doe,

I hope you are feeling better. Actually, I hope you are getting some sleep right now. You need to be 100%. I am sending super potent :wizard:

for you (and your kids).

I'm glad that the kids had a great time and are home safe and sound.

If I don't make it back before you leave Thursday, have a fantastic time. Good Luck. I am so proud of you for doing this. I'll be :cheer2:

.

Have fun and feel better,
Beth

DoeWDW · Jan 5, 2005

The kids are both back to school today. The normal routine has been re-established! ::yes::

DS still has quite a cough but such is life!

The extra orange juice helped yesterday. I finished the day with 36 oz water and 30 oz orange juice! My throat doesn't feel scratchy today - HOORAY! I'm going to drink one more bottle of OJ today, just to push that vitamin C.

I haven't even started to pack. It hasn't sunk in that I'm flying out tomorrow. All I really need is my half gear and my swimsuit, right?? :teeth:

Today: (edited 2 PM)
1. Devotions: Living joyfullyegardless of situation.
2. Pills: Taken
3. Water: 24 oz and 15 oz OJ
4. Healthy eating: B was peach yogurt w/ walnuts. L was a can of Chunky soup. D??? who knows.
5. Exercise: none - gotta use my spare time to pack!

I will be off work tomorrow! HOORAY!

sharoncity · Jan 5, 2005

Doreen, have a great time in WDW and best WISHes for success at the half!! :wizard:

You should be so incredibly proud of yourself for all that you have accomplished this year. You dedication to training for the half has really helped you get up and get moving. WTG!!!

I will be thinking about all you guys on Sunday. Don't know what my plans are for the day as yet, but you can bet I'll be cheering for everyone!!! :cheer2:

Have a wonderful trip!

TTFN-
Sharon

septbride2002 · Jan 5, 2005

I am going to go home tonight and start packing - especially my swimsuit - I don't want to forget that because we are going hot tubbing!!! Mmm....OHANA'S!!!! Okay - I've calmed down now. We are leaving soon! We are leaving soon! Okay -- maybe I haven't calmed down.

~Amanda ->who looks like this at work :Pinkbounc

toystoryduo · Jan 5, 2005

Doreen,

Good morning! Have a great time in WDW and know that we will be cheering you on here in Ohio! Go Doe! Go Doe! :cheer2:

lulu201 · Jan 5, 2005

Dear Doreen, :hug:

,

Well, WISH-sis, this is the almost the moment that you've been training for!
I can't believe that soon you and Todd will be on your way! You're going to have such a great time! :Pinkbounc

I hope that you can have a couple of minutes to reflect on all that you've accomplished and all that you've learned along the healthy living road to the WDW Half Marathon. I'm so very proud of you. When you hear those crowds cheering, know that my voice is in there, too. :cheer2:

With much love,
Erin

geetey · Jan 5, 2005

Last checkin before I leave tomorrow morning! Have a safe flight Doe and I will see you at the Corral!

Tera · Jan 5, 2005

You gals have a great time!!!! :cool1:

Can't wait to hear all the details when you get back and don't forget pictures :bitelip:

Strings · Jan 5, 2005

Doreen is walking the walk!

I just wanted to pop in and wish you a safe journey. I'll say a prayer that the weather holds for your flight. We've had 6 inches of snow today.

Have an incredible time, and say hi to the Mouse for me. I am very proud of you. Please know that I will be :cheer2:

for you.

Take care and have fun,
Beth

DoeWDW · Jan 6, 2005

I can't believe it's here! My carry-on is packed - managed to fit all the essentials in. I have my race packet, my race gear and my bathing suit - and a few other clothes. How much do I really need?

For those who may want to follow the half online - I understand they will be showing times and pictures if you know the participant's race number - my race number is #20082.

I didn't have time to make my WISH Walker t-shirt or my WISH nametag. C'est la vie! It means "that's life" in french. :teeth:

I refuse to stress about it!

I WILL be back on Tuesday morning - ready to walk the straight & narrow and banish this extra weight I have acquired. I couldn't pack my shorts from this past summer - they no longer fit.

This has got to end because I am not comfortable at this weight. ::yes::

Thanks, all, for your encouragement, your friendship, and your support. I never dreamed I could do a half marathon and it's because of everyone here that I'll be crossing that finish line on Sunday morning. I WILL NOT BE SWEPT!

I've been humming a song from Cinderella - "A dream is a WISH your heart makes". I have lots of wonderful WISHers to thank for helping me make this dream come true. :grouphug:

septbride2002 · Jan 6, 2005

Doe we have 5 months to get you back in those shorts. I think when we get back both of us need to reread "How I gave up my low fat diet and lost 40lbs." Hopefully it will motivate us to go back to low carb living.

I can't wait to see you at dinner tomorrow night! How exciting! We land at 1:20p.m. so we should be at the resort about 2:30 at the latest I would think. We are just going to hang out around there for awhile and see if we run into people. I need to run to Home Depot tonight to see if I can find some lime green mickeys!

Is your Princess hat packed?

~Amanda

Princess Michelle · Jan 6, 2005

Doe, I hope you have a wonderful trip, have fun walking the marathon and hanging out with all the great WISHers that will be there with you.

Thanks for giving us your #, I'll try to remember to look you up. I want to see your princess:

hat!

TTFN!

DisneyEnthusiastic · Jan 9, 2005

Hi Doreen..hope you are enjoying the half marathon! We're here cheering you on :cheer2:

Take care of yourself.

Gail

wilderness01 · Jan 9, 2005

Hope you are having a wonderful time. :cool1:

Strings · Jan 9, 2005

Hi Doreen,

Congratulations on finishing the Marathon. I checked out the results board. You did an awesome job. I hope you are celebrating your success. Get some sleep. I am so proud of you.
:hug:

Beth

AuroraluvsPhillip · Jan 10, 2005

Congratulations Doreen on your awesome accomplishment! Your WISH buddies are so proud of you! :jumping1:

Desiree · Jan 10, 2005

Doreen!

Congrats on finishing the 1/2 marathon! What an amazing accomplishment! We're so proud of you!!!

:cheer2:

toystoryduo · Jan 10, 2005

Congratulations Doe!!! :Pinkbounc

I knew you could do it!!! :cheer2:

I can't wait until all of you come back and post about your fabulous experiences!!! Have a safe trip home!

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