City to Surf

So I survived the Sydney, "City to Surf". It is a 14K fun run - a fun run with 64, 761 people this year to be exact!! As you can see in the photo to the right it was a packed event. Kieran and I had never done this event before so we were not sure what to sign up for. There were three groups - the serious runners, the semi-serious runners, and the rest of us. We signed up to be "Back of the Pack" which was good since neither of us trained very hard for this. We wound up walking most of it and finished in about 2 1/2 hours. The weather was awesome. We start in the middle of the city and walk to Bondi Beach. It was a gorgeous course with plenty of hills and views of the city and water. Once you got to the beach it was one big party! Very good day. If you are interested in seeing more about the event you can check out http://city2surf.sunherald.com.au/

Otherwise things are going well. The weather is getting much better which has improved everyone's moods. Teaching is fun and I have learned so much. We do not have a whole lot else planned before the wedding. Kieran will be very busy at work right up to the end of the season because Manly just keeps on winning. They have a good chance of winning the whole thing this year. I survived my detox and maybe even lost a pound or two - it is good to have meat and dairy again after two weeks without it though!! We made a field trip to IKEA the other weekend and got a bookcase and some decorations for around the place. We also got a futon so bring on the visitors!! Our apartment is becoming more and more of a home everyday. Well, that is all for now. Keep in touch and I will see everyone soon!

So I have been in Sydney now for about three months. Some days it feels like it has been longer and other times it seems like I just got here! Life has been pretty good lately. I started my new job with the company Sportspro (see my spiffy unform?) and so far it has been much less stress than the one with the Y. I'm still adjusting to things but I think it will be a good fit. I'm at three different schools throughout the week and so far it has been a good experience.

My weekends have gotten busier it seems like as I begin to meet more people. The highlight of the month so far has been the costume party Iwent to this weekend. Kieran and I were invited to go on a party cruise through Sydney Harbour. He had a work function to go to so I went with some of the girls he works with. We dressed up as construction workers. Costume parties are always a good time. We then docked the boat in the city and went to a place called, "The Retro". There are three levels and each level is a different decade theme. There were the 70's floor, 80's and the floor where they played more current and 90's stuff. Very fun place. I can't wait to explore the city more now that I have been getting out. We also have joined a softball team which starts soon so that should be good too.

Kieran and I played babysitter this past Sunday watching after his nephew (soon to be my nephew too!), Nicholas.HE is almost 2 years old and super cute! We took him to our apartment and had a picnic in the park by our place. Then we took him to the beach where he laughed so hard when he put his toes in the water! HE took a bit of a spill and got covered in water and sand (fully clothed by the way) but we had a great afternoon.

All that is really new otherwise is that I started a detox diet. I am not allowed meat, caffine, dairy, or chocolate and I take these pills to help "flush" my insides. Iam not doing it to loos weight but to feel better inside and out. I am on day 4 and I have not had meat yet, but I have cheated a bit in all of the other areas. I have been feeling better though...I give credit to anyone who has done a diet:)

Wedding plans are ticking along thanks to my mom and sister! They have been amazing! Kieran and I went and got our wedding bands the other day and will be working on our programs this weekend. Crazy to think I will be home in two months time!! Can't wait to see everyone. I really hope all of you are considering coming to visit us. We live in such a beautiful area and I really hope I get o share it with all of you. You all are welcome anytime!! Can't wait ot hear from you all!!!