Relay for life

Next month I will be participating in my first Relay for Life for my Dad and my cousin, Heather. If you haven't heard of it yet, Relay for Life is an organized, overnight community fundraising walk for cancer. Most are 24 hours long but the one I am walking in will be 12 hours. Teams of people camp out around a track and members of each team take turns walking. The part I am most looking forward to is the Survivors lap and watching my Dad be able to walk it on his own, something he wouldn't have been able to do just a few short months ago! Please, if you can donate and/or join my team. Any amount is more than enough and greatly appreciated! 

Here is a great video explain Relay for Life

My Dad wearing his Packers Helmet in the hospital a few days before he found out he had cancer

Had this made for my dad on fathers day

Received this bear from a local organization during chemo 

On a boat. He loved it

My dads first day of chemo and one of his last days of it

One of his many times in the hospital

Look how great he looks now! January 2014. We are blessed!

Why I Participate in a Relay For Life Event I participate because I know that by raising funds and walking in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life event, I will help save lives from cancer. I want to help fight the fight against cancer! It's overwhelming to think that millions of people will be diagnosed with cancer this year. It might be someone close to us - or you or me. A Relay For Life event is not only a way to join my community to fight back against cancer, but it is also a way to inspire hope by raising funds and cancer awareness to help those facing the disease.  Why I'm Participating 
I am participating because my Dad was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in January of 2013. Fortunately, he is now in remission. I am also walking for my cousin, Heather. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and will have to have a mastectomy soon. All of us have been affected by cancer in some way, and because a Relay For Life event gives us the power to fight back. This is my opportunity to honor cancer survivors including my Dad, people who are battling the disease, like my cousin Heather, and remembering people we have lost, and help raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
Why I Support the American Cancer Society Every day, the American Cancer Society helps people take steps to reduce their risk of cancer or find it early, when it is easiest to treat. They provide free information and services to cancer patients throughout their journey. The organization is investing in crucial research to  prevent, treat, and ultimately, cure all cancers. I have signed up to walk and fund raise in my local Relay For Life event. I hope you will consider joining my team or making a donation in support of my efforts. 
Together, we can finish the fight!

You can join my team or donate at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/MyDadMyHero

Ozeri 4x3 runner Digital Pedometer Review

I had the opportunity to review the 4x3 runner digital pedometer by Ozeri. It was pretty easy to set up with the instruction manual they included. Within minutes, I was ready to test it out. This pedometer has dual modes, for walking and jogging, which I thought was pretty neat. 
Not only do I love the color, style, and look of this pedometer but all of the features as well. The Ozeri 4x3 digital pedometer records fat burned, speed, distance, calories, exercise time, fat burned, steps to goal, and both jogging and walking modes. If that isn't impressive enough, here are some more of the features:

• Tri-Axis Technology Works in any Position
• New 3D Smart Sensor Ensures Total Accuracy
• Counts up to 1 Million Steps
• 30-Day Memory
• Auto Sleep Mode
• Sleek Profile Fits in any Pocket

I have used the pedometer several times already and I love it. Seems very accurate and easy to use. Just clip it on and start walking. When not in use, it goes on  sleep mode to conserve battery life. Another great Ozeri product!  

This would make a great gift for the fitness lover on your holiday shopping list. You can buy it from Amazon and it is currently on sale for only $28.95!

I received product mentioned above for free in exchange for my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Light the night

This past Thursday, I did my first "Light the night" 5k. It was for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. It was a last minute decision but I am glad I did. My boyfriend and pup joined me and it was definitely an interesting walk to say the least. We started walking and noticed the route was heading up a bridge. It was a bridge I have walked over before, using the sidewalk on it of course, so I thought I would be fine. I was alright until we got to the grating part of it. What freaked me out is I could see the water below me. I did not like that one bit! So I told myself, just don't look down again and I didn't, but I could feel the grating so intensely under my feet that it was still freaking me out. Funny thing is, Justin is the one scared of heights and he kept me pretty calm by holding my hand and telling me, "Not much longer", even though it seemed like forever. 

After getting off the grating part of the bridge, I was fine again. Walking down the bridge being able to see Friendship fountain, one of my favorite places here in town was pretty cool. We walked for another mile or so until we realized, we were heading up another bridge. This bridge is a lot higher up than the previous one, so I was nervous at first but remembered, it didn't have the grating so I talked myself into walking over it. I wasn't going to let the bridge beat me. Justin on the other hand, couldn't do it. It was too high for him so I had to leave him. I felt bad but the feeling of walking over that bridge, by myself, and finishing the walk, was worth it. Ha, sorry, Justin but I still love you. 

5K Love

This year I did my first 5K and I loved it. They seem to clear my mind and help with the everyday stress. Since my Dad was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in January, I want to participate in as many cancer related walks as possible. Here are a few of the walks I have signed up for. Feel free to click the link to learn more about the cause or even donate if you can. I am also sharing my dad's page if you want to read his story. 
Making Strides against Breast Cancer
Light the Night Walk: Leukemia & Lymphoma 
My Dad's Battle with cancer
I will also be participating in my first "Relay for Life" next year for my Dad! That one won't be until April sometime and the website still needs to be updated but feel free to check that one out as well. 
Relay for Life for my Dad, My Hero

Stress free weekend

 Stress free weekend? Yes, please! I had a whole weekend like that and it was amazing. March of dimes walk, Sky deck party at the Suns baseball game, and a little hookah afterwards.

I walked for the babies! March of dimes

On the way to the baseball game

Our sky deck name...about sums it up

We are special

She wanted me

Our awesome view

The midget was trying to lick my boobage

Ten on Tuesday

1. I walked my first 5k on Sunday. (My feet still hurt!)

2. I saw a picture of Justin Bieber today and never knew the boy had a body! I have "Bieberfever", well until he puts his shirt back on.

3. How come it seems we are tired all day at work and then when we get home, we are wide awake!?

4. This Spring forward has me messed up still. I usually adjust to it pretty well, but not this year.

5. How fun does this look?

6. I love chocolate milk

7.  Why yes, yes I do!

8. Am I the only non-teenager who watches "Pretty Little Liars"? I hate/love that show!

9. My new shirt, I love it :)

10. This being random stuff is pretty easy, except when I'm picky with what random stuff I want to say. Haha.

Paws for life

     I did it! I did my first 5k! My friend, Christy joined me along with our dogs, Nala and Bowser. It was a lot of fun and the dogs had fun too, well most of the time. Nala got tired quickly and wanted to be held and of course I carried her. I spoil her like she is my child. Bowser was a champ and walked the whole thing. I guess he didn't have a choice, no one was going to carry his big ass.

Nala

Christy and Bowser

Miss Nala

Mr Bowser

On the way home, nap time

Sunday stroll

     It is a beautiful day here in Florida (74 degrees) so I took the dogs on a walk around the neighborhood.