A busy, fun week

In the midst of everything Brian and I realized that while trying our hardest to keep him safe we forgot to be normal. To avoid crowded places filled with germs and the cold weather we continually stayed at home and rarely ventured out. It didn't help that the past month I was on high alert trying to cram for school. So this week we decided to forget everything and just be 'normal'.

Prior to Brian's diagnosis we would walk anywhere from 1-3 hours a night during this time we would just talk and catch up as well as get some exercise. However, we quite doing that in midst of trying to understand and deal with everything. We have definitely felt the affects of not exercising and not spending time together. So this week we changed gears and decided to get back on board. We have worked out Monday, Tuesday, Wed. (Brian skipped b/c we had a special day and couldn't fit in), and Thurs. It feels amazing. It is always hard to get back in the groove but we both said how much better it feels to get back into our normal routine, plus it helps Brian sleep without medication! We did have one minor incident while easing back into the workout routine, Brian fell off the treadmill. As horrible as it sounds we both LAUGHED so hard. I couldn't walk I had to hit the emergency stop button and collect myself. It was the perfect release of all our emotions. However, there were TONS of people there so Brian is known as ''the guy who fell off the back of the treadmill.''

Next on our normal list, we used to go meet our friends out for a drink now and then and we really haven't done that since spring. Brian is such a social person and not being around his friends constantly and be stranded at home has taken a toll. We dusted off our Mug Club Card and went and had one mug at Granite City, in time to sample their October Fest. We watched Iowa vs. Wake forest (Brian and his love for the Hawks did not get it at home and listened to it on the radio till we left). We were only out for an hour or so but it was nice to get out of the house. I forget how many great times we used to have and cherish them all with all our friends.

Further down the list, going to fun things around town. I think the last thing we have gone to was the World Food Festival and we went early morning so it was not packed. This week we planned two fun things around Des Moines. Wednesday night we went and saw the Broadway play Mary Poppins at the Civic Center. IT WAS AWESOME, we both recommend it!!! Before the play we grabbed a quick drink at Splash Oyster Bar- the only way I would ever go to an oyster bar. It was so quiet, cozy and the perfect spot to be alone and catch up! On Saturday we are going to a wine and cheese party at the Science Center of Iowa to see a special Da Vincci exhibit. DMU is hosting a reception there and we had been talking about going to the exhibit so it was the perfect opportunity to go.

Finally, a quick weekend sports get away. We LOVE TO TRAVEL. Our favorite weekend spot is Chicago but this time we are headed south to Kansas City. Our friends rallied together and got us tickets to the Chiefs game Sunday. Brian is a huge Chiefs fan (go COLTS) and hasn't been to a game in years and I have never been. We always talked about going but kept saying next year, well this year we are going. I can't say thanks enough for the opportunity to go it means so much because I thought we would never make it down there. The game is at 12 on Sunday so we will leave in the morning go to the game feast on some famous KC BBQ and then head back Monday morning. I don't have class (YIPPIE) and Brian works at 12:30pm so it is the perfect get away.

This week has all the components of our normal life and so far it has been enjoyable. We were up till 12am laughing last night about Mary Poppins (there was one fan who was excited about the play and at the end he was trying to lead the encore as if he was a band director, it was FANTASTIC) as well as Brian's treadmill accident! It has helped to put a lot of stuff in the back of our mind and just enjoy life! I haven't laughed this much in a while and it is nice to have a big smile on my face and Brian's.

Needless to say for all you who ordered bands they are getting done tonight and will be in the mail tomorrow, I PROMISE. We didn't forget about you but we had some stuff to work through and had to get ourselves back on track. If you purchased a band please send us your address and the number of bands to justtryandruinmyday@gmail.com