Frustrations

Why is it that things I want to get done go at a snails pace? Obviously people don't want to "work" to sell me anything. In this economy, no less! I'm not sure if it's the doctors office, or the actual pump company. Either way....my pump is dying...and I want a new one soon!
So how do I actually know if its dying...well here are the 5 stages of death...not to be morbid or anything, just amusing I thought.

1. Denial-Yes, my pump and I are both past this stage. The buttons really don't work well. I did think they would miraculously start working better...HA! I waited it out, thinking it would happen.
2. Anger-I'm past being pissed about it.(Accept for trying to get the new one)
   
3. Bargaining- "If you keep up the good work, I promise never to drop you again!"
   
4. Depression-Yep..went through this....really didn't want to shop, and deal with my insurance company and whatever pump company I choose. I hate red tape!
5. Acceptance-Pretty much there....

So...the wait continues....

Pump Shopping

It's finally dying. The pump I've had for 5+ years is dying a slow death. The buttons are not working too well, so before it completely goes, I have decided to start the process of getting a new one. The process is long and painful for an impatient person. In order to just demo one, I have to get a prescription for a "trial" from my doc. He usually gets back to me in a timely manner, but no peeps out of him yet. I'd love to get this demo going this week. The demo is with Cozmo. Tony, my fellow Type1Rider teammate, has been loving his. Lots of great features on it. My interest is that it's waterproof!!! No more disconnecting for the swim!! All the Levimir trial and error was great, and worked well....but for all training and racing this coming year, a waterproof pump is sounding better and better!!

Soooo, the wait begins. I hate the wait. I hope I like it. If not, I will demo the next one....Omnipod.

Who Are These People???!!

Alright...I don't care who you vote for, but this just isn't right! I think either side of the Presidential ticket would agree.
I was driving up to the Renaissance Festival, which is in the middle of no where, and some yahoo had this on his car. I don't know any other way to take it, but I was like a deer in headlights because I couldn't believe what I was seeing! I hope you see it too and it's not just me. I was so upset that Brent had to talk me down...especially when I had to park next to him when we got there. I couldn't even make eye contact with the jerks...I was afraid I would say something and then, with the "Dueling Banjos" playing, they would get their shotgun out of the back and shoot me. I should have left the license plate number in...but let's just say it was a vanity plate!

Look at the trunk!

Did I Mention Lance?

Yes, Lance was at the 12 Hrs. Of Snowmass. Here are the photos to prove I stalked him all morning! He's still kind of a "you know what", but it was still awesome to see him. And, NO, my head isn't Photoshoped in!

The Latest and Greatest

It's been awhile again! Here is the scoop on my busy life.

I've been to Colorado with Diabetes Training Camp. If any of you have been to Snowmass/Aspen, Colorado, then I don't need to tell you how beautiful it is, or how much I enjoyed my time there. It was an incredible camp this time around, and it was because of a few factors. Dr. Matt is the greatest at what he does, but organization isn't his thing....so he wasn't a part of the organizing for this one. It was just Michelle and I who work like a well oiled machine. I told Matt once that I had this vision of his residence while he is working....he's sitting at the dining room table with papers strung all over the place...the phone ringing and he's trying to find a scrap piece of paper to write on. Then he told me that is exactly what it looks like. Figures! On the other hand, Michelle and I have file folders and everything neatly tucked into sections on our computers. I speak for myself, and I just assume she is the same way! She is just as anal as I am.
Colorado was a much smaller camp then Chicago...by like 16 people! Fewer people to keep track of, AND I didn't have to deal with any of their lodging. That was a bonus for me. Although the staff rooms were a task...multiple rooms, and people moving from room to room. That all worked out in the end though.
Lastly, I've done it before. So I knew what to do differently, and I knew what worked.
Am I doing it again you ask??? Yeah, yeah....ya'll know me too well.

The great group from Colorado!

So, next on the list for updating is my Diabetes Sisters project. I don't think I have mentioned this one yet, but my friend Mari has started up a triathlon team of ALL women with diabetes!! Our goal is a Half IM in 2009. We had talked about it in the past, then she got hooked up with the founder of Diabetes Sisters , and the rest is history....we are now the Diabetes Sisters Triathlon Team. Mari is currently hard a work handing out sponsorship kits at Interbike. She's had tons of great meetings and has been getting boat loads of help from Nicole. (Uber bike coach with DTC!) Boy, does Nicole know people!!! I can't wait to get all the updates from Mari on how it's going, and what gear she's getting us.
Our official training starts in October, and I'm looking forward to a schedule again. I have fallen off the training wagon since Steelhead, and feeling like a slug. I will also be a "coach in training" with the DS. I can't tell you how excited that makes me. My head will explode with knowledge!

Not only will I be racing for the DS...but I cannot forget my Type 1 Rider team!! Tony has made HUGE strides with the team this year and I am so committed to helping him and his organization. I WILL race with his jersey this year, and plan to race more because of it! Read his blog...he is a rock star! I'm riding on his coattails and would to get where he is going!


So now for the official goals of 2009.......
Let's just bullet point them shall we??

1. Go for my ACSM certification. Adding to my CI-CPT (Cooper Institute-Certified Personal Trainer)
2. Get my Spinning Certification. Need to get some experience in group exercise!
3. Find a part-time personal training position to gain more experience.
4. Do one race...yes ONE, with Tony! Maybe mtn., maybe a triathlon relay...hmmmm.
   
5. Better time management. I have so many things going on now and I need to prioritize!
6. More strength training!!!! Not my favorite thing to do and it always has to be a goal.
7. Don't sweat the small stuff.
8. Oh yeah....don't forget that I have a husband and family!

That about covers it. Now that is down on paper, so to speak, it looks pretty daunting doesn't it? It'll get done. It may take until December, but it'll get done!