One month to go

So it's exactly a month before I start my new job. Our last week and our next week are very crazy; lots of parties and events, finishing up at my current job and getting ready to move. This week, for instance, I had three evening engagements for dinner or drinks. In addition, on Thursday, Sac State had it's annual 5K fun run. The first Sac State 5K was in 2009, the year I started, and I've done it every year since, so I wasn't going to miss my last one! Additionally, IRT has always fielded a good team in the Sac State 5K, and this year was no exception, as you can see from the picture. So I sure wasn't going to let my team down. Even though Sacramento summer came early! Thursday was a hot day, and even though the 5K doesn't start until 6, it was still above 90. So it was a struggle! But, our team did well, and I finished second in my age group - one of the benefits of getting older! - with a time under 30 minutes.

In addition to being wined and dined and participating in sporting events, we are frantically getting the Sacramento home ready to rent, and getting things packed up. Gordon has been working tirelessly on garden projects. We have for years talked about building a fence between ourselves and our neighbors. It's time to do that now. But first, Gordon and our neighbor Max have been pulling out some very stubborn ivy right along there. It's a nasty job. In addition, Gordon (with some help) has fixed up a number of other outdoor features - gates, drainage, sprinklers. So much to do! I have also been working on clearing out old things. Picture frames. Candles. Baskets. Where do these things come from? Our house does have a fairly messy look right now. When I am off work, there will be several trips to the Goodwill to empty things out!