Week uno...check

The first three days of school flew by over and the weekend actually felt less crazy than normal. It may have started with heaps of rain and thunder, but it wrapped up with what could have been nothing less than a perfect sunny Sunday. Saturday morning Taylor and I headed out for our 2nd Annual Beast of the East Mud Run at McGuire. Whatever images that may come into mind are probably accurate and then some. Pouring rain, muck, grime and target heart rate. Bring it on, baby! 

There were close to thirty obstacles that ranged from crawling on your belly through two feet of rock and mud to scaling a seven foot wall and we can't leave out sliding on our backs under hummers. Six miles of this, a little run and some rain was right up my alley. Super fun and all the money raised went to military who have been injured in service. Goodness with muck = very fun!

Being that Saturday was awesome, but left me a little sore I had no option but to follow it up with a trek to the shore at five thirty in the morning on Sunday. At one point I had the thought that I might arrive a bit before the sunrise making the paddle out a bit precarious. But have no fear, the light was doable and the conditions don't get much better with air and water temps matching and 3-5 foot consistent sets rolling in. Yes, please. All of this and still time for church, a little nosh and some yard work (ok, I pulled seven weeds...but I was aiming for a productive angle:)
I'm looking forward to the week ahead and what lies in store. Life, it seems, was not intended to be boring and when it might seem a little bland it's time to sprinkle a little seasoning. It's all about what we make of each day and the moments that we take as experiences or allow to slip through our fingertips. Peace, love & flip flops : )