Thanks for joining Coco and me for the April Ultimate Coffee Date today. It’s another busy one around here this week. Grab those mugs and let’s get right to it. If we were having coffee together today, I would have lots to chat about with you. We thought it was time for a fun new badge too! What do you think?
April Ultimate Coffee Date
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
Seems like we have been planning this Cherry Blossom weekend forever and it’s finally here! This weekend I will be hosting both Kim and Linda for the CB 10 miler race weekend. We also have plans tonight to meet up with Coco, Erika and Deb. Yep it’s a party! I figured I might as well make it a big one and invite all of my MRTT friends over as well. Champagne is chilling and we are looking forward to a weekend of good times. Stay tuned for lots of photos.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
Speaking of the actual Cherry Blossom race, I am little bummed that my ankle injury has set me back a bit. I going into this 10 miler knowing I am a little undertrained and will most likely be walking some of it. This will be my 9th time running the race so I know I can do it. Oddly, I think I am okay with knowing it is going to be a slow one. You may need to remind me that I said that! This one is going to be all about friends and finish lines.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
I literally spent 6 hours (over 2 days) sitting in the Chinese Consulate this week trying to apply for travel visas for our family. Literally one of the most exasperating experiences I have had in a long while. Think the DMV times 10! Finally managed to get the visas for myself and my kids but they have decided they need to “further examine” my husband’s application. Fabulous right? So I see another trip to the consulate in my future. Ugh! Why you ask? We are taking a family trip to China to celebrate my daughter’s graduation. Much more on this later-assuming we actually get the visas.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
I cannot believe that we are already half way through the Girls on The Run Season! Weeks are just flying by. I have the 6th graders again this season. I am loving how motivated and excited they are about running.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
In case you missed it, there is still time to enter my Jord Watch giveaway. I would really love to have a few more entries! I am really loving my rose gold watch face and get lots of questions and comments about it when I wear it. Thanks!
I certainly talked your ear off today! Lots going on around here. Thanks for joining us and look forward to seeing you back Sunday for the Weekly Run Down. If we were having coffee, what would you tell me?
Wow – so many times running that race, that’s lovely. I hope you have a super time with all your friends, how lovely! I’m actually looking forward to both my races this year for that very reason – seeing friends and clubmates around the race and during it! Best of luck for it, take care of yourself, too.
Hanging out with friends is the way to go!
Wow that is a long wait for the visas! very annoying, that will be a cool trip though and worth it I am sure.
It was ridiculously crazy and annoying!
I well remember the Visa hell we went through when we were heading to live overseas. Hopefully they’ll find your hubby to be “travel worthy” soon. Have so much fun this weekend!
What a royal pain!
Have a wonderful time this weekend! I am feeling the FOMO and it is strong!
Oh we do wish you were here!
My dad, brother and sister wen to China this past summer so you’ll have to tell me what cities you are going to and I’ll try to give you any and all tips from them on what to do and where to eat! Assuming you want that stuff 🙂
Have fun this weekend! It sounds like a total party so enjoy the time with friends!
We have our whole itinerary set now we just need the visas!
Yay!!!! It’s cherry blossom time! Bring on all the fun!!!
So excited for all the fun we are having this weekend
Ugh on the embassy. I guess you were right about your husband’s application. Hopefully that will go through soon. I love your cherry blossom photos – see you soon!
Very excited to see you this weekend!
Sorry that your ankle is still bothering you 🙁 But its good that you have a game plan for the race and I know that it will go well.
Hope you have an amazing girls/race weekend!!
I will make it through the race it just won’t be pretty. Have an amazing hot chocolate race
Can’t wait to see you and so many other running/blogging friends tonight!
I surely hope your ankle injury heals quickly. Was it your ankle or Achilles that flared up last summer?
I love the new badge. Thanks for the linkup!
You gals are going to have a fabulous weekend!
I am actually racing this weekend. Just 5 miles. It’s also been a month since I ran 5 miles. I am definitely not expecting a PR, and I’m expecting a BOTP experience because this race brings out the fast runners.
So jealous. You are going to have a blast. maybe someday I will get to run this race. It is on my bucket list for sure.
I signed up for 5 mile race this weekend which I am on the fence about. I have a half next weekend and have not done any double digits runs so I think I should instead of race. And my back started hurting yesterday Oy vey!
OH no sounds like maybe you need a little rest day! Yes we are having a great time this weekend already
Good grief that visa situation sounds frustrating! Hope you can get your husband’s resolved quickly.
Have a great time this weekend! So much FOMO on my part – one of the years the planets will align and I’ll be able to run this one.
Yes would love to have you visit anytime! We are having fun on our weekend so far
Ugh! to the Chinese consulate. I had no idea it was so cumbersome to get a visa to China. I look forward to reading more about your adventure.
Feeling a little FOMO on the Cherry Blossom weekend. I love that race and have run it several times. Have fun with your girls weekend. Drink some bubbly for me!
Champagne check! We are having a great weekend so far. Kind of forgot we had to run the race too 🙂
Hope you are having a fantastic time this weekend!
Thanks so far so good! It’s a gorgeous weekend
Thanks for hosting (both the link up and the dinner party LOL). Hope you had a fun race. It was a gorgeous day to be out there.
It was a gorgeous day today probably the best CB weather we have ever had. So glad that you were able to hang out with us it was great to catch up w you
Love that your bitmojis are meeting up in the graphic. Always bummed to miss this one.
China, wow. Can’t wait to read your report/see your photos assuming all works out.
Yes China is not for a while so hopefully we get it all figured out. Mark your calendar for the next coffee date!May 3-4
On the calendar. Literally. I always remember it hwen I see the posts go live
I will look forward to seeing you there!
Reading this post made my heart happy! Being a mom can be hard, and I care way too much about what other people think of me. Hearing “Hey it happens. Been there.” always helps. It’s one of my favorite phrases – for parenting, running, you name it. Empathy goes a long way.