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New Year, New Life, New Beginnings

February 4, 2013

2012 was a very crazy year-especially the last quarter. There were some major challenges at work that were completely out of our control at store level. It was really rough for a long time. Stress levels were through the roof, and I even dreaded going to work sometimes! It got better after the first half of the year, though, thank God!

I trained all summer for the NYC Marathon, only to have it cancelled right after we checked into our hotel. Although we did make the best of the situation, it was still heartbreaking. We all worked really hard for that day, and it didn’t happen. Luckily, we will be attempting it again next year with our guaranteed entries into the race!

I am now single and living on my own in my own place. It’s a long story, and not appropriate to talk about on here, but I am happy. That is all I will say about that.

I’ve been waiting for everything to finalize to post this, but I’m tired of waiting. Lord only knows how backed up the courts must be for this whole process to have taken so long. It really doesn’t matter when the divorce is finalized, though, because I’ve already been on my own for almost 4 months. Everything in life happens for a reason. I don’t understand the half of why things happen. It’s frustrating. I do know, however, that God has a plan for me and it has to be good. I am not a patient person, and that is something I am working on. Progress, not perfection-thank God-is okay. I am more than blessed to have some really amazing people in my life that are there for me, and have been there for me through all of this. It’s been a rough road, but I am well on my way to recovery (at least I hope I am!)

My new place, however, is awesome! I am super excited to show all of you what I have done with it! 

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So is Ali! She definitely likes having more carpet now!

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All decorated for Christmas inside and out!!

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This is what a kitchen looks like when you’re playing Betty Crocker

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Dining room table covered with Christmas cards and pics of Ali with Santa Smile

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Race bling on homemade race bling holder

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Makeup station Winking smile

Yup! I have more makeup than one female (or a family of females) could ever need….and I still buy makeup. Whatcha gonna do???

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Guard dog. Snorts loudly. Will lick you, then sneeze in your face. Beware.

Happy Trails!

Stacey

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  1. Melissa @TryingtoHeal says

    February 4, 2013 at 7:51 am

    I hope 2013 brings you the things you want after that last quarter in 2012! At least we will have a great race across AZ; you’ll be in the company of amazing ladies! And maybe you can teach me a bit about makeup as you’re the makeup queen…and I still own makeup from years ago. Oops! haha! Hugs lady!

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  2. pugmamastace says

    February 4, 2013 at 8:40 am

    Thx Melissa! I am definitely looking forward to Ragnar! How funny would it be if we played makeover in the vans and ran our legs like that!

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  3. Cathy says

    February 4, 2013 at 9:06 am

    Stacey, I’m very sorry you’ve had to go through the pain of a divorce. I enjoy reading about your running journey on your blog, and I wish you all the best for a happy 2013!

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    • pugmamastace says

      February 4, 2013 at 9:58 am

      Thanks Cathy. I hope you are doing well!

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