Many wanderings...

So it's been a while since I have posted anything, but that is a good thing as it has been pretty busy as of late... Tofino... Awesome! My little family and I headed to the far west to experience trees, rainforests and a very long beach. It was a great family break and an attempt to unplug... We weren't too bad - but we had a lot of fun watching the little man play on the beach and run into the ocean. I learned how to surf and got up on my board a couple of times... Loved it enough that I want to do more of it when I have the chance. But it was just great to be outside! There was only one day when we were rained it, but that didn't stop the little man and me from running on the beach and dipping our feet in the ocean. The best part was just being outside and enjoying it - it was amazing. Last Days In Vancouver... A little crazy with the last minute things that we needed to do and my sisters wedding reception. Lots of family time especially with my mom. The reception was nice and the highlight of it all (besides George tearing it up on the dance floor) flash the beautiful dress that my other sister made for me. But it was a good visit and always good to be home. Now I am in Toronto taking my 4 week course so I can complete the requirements to get my teaching certification transferred to Ontario from Arizona. I'm staying with my brother-in-law and his wife who are two of my favorite people in the world. I did the commute in from Oakville to Downtown Toronto yesterday and that was an experience. It really is everything that you think it is going to be if you've heard about it. But I survived it and it isn't so bad. I probably feel that way because I know that I only have to do it for 16 days - EVER... Well we'll see... So with me being here that means that I am away from my boys and I don't like that none too much. I don't mind the freedom, i am keeping busy, but nothing beats seeing the little man and the boyfriend and hanging out with them. What is worse is that they are at the cottage and I'm in the city... So I'll commute out there to see them on the weekends... But I really miss them. So the only thing to do now is to shop (a little), workout and eat well. The nice thing about this arrangement is that I have the time and leisure to cook, but to cook simple healthy meals. I've also been good at avoiding the temptations... I've gone to the mall twice now and avoided the A&W teen burger in lieu of salad rolls and sandwiches and felt much better for it! Yay! Exercise-wise it has been good... Been getting out for runs after getting back from Tofino. I ran a 10k on the 30th and did my best time ever! 57 minutes and I am very proud of myself for doing that! Since getting to Ontario I've gotten out for a run so far and done some yoga... The yoga was definitely a good thing I need to stretch!!! So all around good so far even if a little busy...