Some days you have it and some you don't

Today's swim was a chore. I just couldn't get going and didn't feel smooth or comfortable. My pace was similar but I just felt like crap. I felt like crap yesterday on the bike but today's ride felt comfortable. Go figure..tomorrow I'm running so we'll see how that goes.

I was lucky to get a ride in today as we saw the doppler radar and there was this huge storm coming off the coast. We decided to leave earlier than normal but as of 8pm the storm still hasn't reach Portland. Wild stuff...I just can't seem to win this fall with predicting if it's going to rain or not.

I carted over Elena's suitcase for the 5 days she'll be at my place. Here's a picture of it upright next to a normal chair:


It crazy she's only a 5 year old. I can't believe she packed so many clothes. Plus I find out that mom got her a makeup bag with lip gloss, nail polish and some other stuff. Argh!! I have no idea how I'm going to survive her teen years. I better start saving now for all the fashion she's going to need to "fit in" at school.

The fall TV season is in full swing so my DVR is working overtime. I was able to catch up on some shows while riding the trainer this past weekend. I think my favorite new show right now is Kitchen Nightmares on Fox. It's hilarious and scary to think about dining out with some of the restaurants Gordon Ramsey has discovered. If you have a weak stomach, I'd skip it but if you don't it's well worth the entertainment value. The whole shock and awe is right up there.

Welp I'm hitting the hay with another 4:30AM wake up coming...