From afar I have been carefully watching what has been going on in the US regarding women´s rights. The intravaginal ultra-sound law in Texas literally raping women who are seeking abortion services, the Oklahoma law requiring a doctor to show the ultrasound photos to a woman and described to her by the doctor, the attacks on Planned Parenthood...it's all really scary. I don't know how many people read my blog, but a word to all you women living in the U.S., do NOT let these rights get taken away. We didn't gain them in a day and we will not lose them in one piece of legislation. Our reproductive rights are being taken away piece by piece and because of the slow process it is being done right in front of our faces. I live in a country where women do not have the right to abortion, and even family planning methods are difficult to come by...don't let this happen in the states. The women most affected by losing these rights will be low-income women, already struggling to make ends meet let alone with extra kids to care for because of lack of access to family planning methods! Please, write to your representative, senator, hell even Obama, and tell him you support women's healthcare and reproductive rights. It is so so so important. Trust me, you never know what you've got until you've lost it.
OK, outside of this thing that has been eating away at me from afar, I am doing great. I'm happy in all my jobs, living with my boyfriend, Juan Carlos, who is the best and makes me feel like the luckiest woman in the world...yea I know what my New Years resolution was, we're just going to forget that. When love knocks at my door I just can't seem to turn it away. He works training dogs in search and rescue, tracking, obedience, agility, therapy, and all kinds of that stuff. He's pretty much the dog whisperer.
I've been on and off sick for the past 2 weeks, but starting tomorrow I am beginning training for my first triathalon which is June 2nd. I can't wait to be training again, these past few days have just been so slow and lazy. Actually, I am really beginning today with a nice long walk and then taking my dog to the park to walk a bit more and maybe do a little bit of strength training. It's the first day I'm feeling healthy again so I'm taking it easy. I also gave up coffee which actually makes me feel great! It's so nice to wake up in the morning without any urges, I'm just awake. The small change really has made me feel much better, I can't wait to see how I feel running in the morning (whereas before my whole run was just daydreaming about espresso). 10k run, 25 mile bike, .9 mile swim. Going to be painful...I can't wait!
My sister's wedding is coming up and I can't wait! I have a wedding this saturday which I am taking as my practice test. I'm keeping my eyes open for ideas and whatnot. After all, I am the maid of honor, even if I am far away and not doing so much. I can't wait to see my big sissy walk down the aisle! Since I don't ever plan on getting married it's like I'm doing it vicariously through her...just quenching those tiny little desires I have to wear a fancy dress and have a big party (although, I suppose I can do that anyways).
Thats all for now!
