Ten on Tuesday - Looking Forward to May

I can't believe it's the last day of April! This month really did fly by.
I love this week's prompt of 10 things I am looking forward to in May.

1. Going to a scrapbook weekend retreat with my friend Marcy. My scrap bag is already packed because we had the Crop for a Cure last weekend. I can't wait to scrap for two days. I'm planning on finish an album project from 2010!

2. Getting a haircut.
3. Joel starts a new job this month. He took a leap and a risk professionally and it paid off. I'm so very proud of him.



4. Joining a bunch of my friends and their husbands for a fundraiser. It's been a long time since we all went out as couples.
5. Joel goes on a business trip. This will be the first time he's the one spending a night away. Usually it's me who is out of town. 
6. Running outside without gloves. And a headband. And sixteen layers.



New Balance Minimus-WR10GY - light and comfy and neon!
I switched last summer from Saucony Grid as I work on correcting my toe first running stride

7. Going to the Brimfield Fair with Joel and my mom.

8. Getting a new pedicure and finally wearing sandals and flip flops again.
9. Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer. I can't wait to get my toes in the sand.



Coast Guard Beach, Eastham MA

10. Eating crunchy food again. I had my wisdom teeth out in early April and recovery has not been easy or fun. My oral surgeon's answers for everything has been "well you are old." and "if you had these out when you were 16 it would have been a lot easier." So I've been eating a lot of mushy, smushy, soft food. I'm so looking forward to a piece of steak and a big ol' salad. 


It looks like May will be a busy month! What are you looking forward to in May? Hop on over to CaroleKnits to see more great responses. Maybe you'll play along next week?

Ten on Tuesday - Random Edition

This week's Ten on Tuesday prompt is 10 Random Things on Your Mind.

1. Today it is snowing. Tomorrow is the first day of spring. I’m starting to think this winter will never end.
   
   
2. I really like grapefruit. It’s been my new favorite dessert this winter. So refreshing.
   
   
3. The first paid work holiday of 2013 is Memorial Day. That’s still 10 weeks away.
   
   
4. I am getting my wisdom teeth out next week and I’m extremely nervous about nerve damage and going under general anesthesia.
   
   
5. Two members of my household have had an ACL replaced in the last year - one human and one poodle. Who would have thought?
   
   
6. I have wanted to try a spin class for almost a year. I think this is the week I finally get my butt in there and try it out.
   
   
7. Somehow this “I will only run when chased by a dog” girl has signed up for THREE 5Ks this year. Run for Charlotte in April, Harbor Walk & Run in June, Finish at the 50 in July. 
   
   
   I’ve participated in all of these events before but mostly walked. This is the year I will run!! Especially Finish at the 50! I am going to conquer those darned ramps! You can see them in the left side of this photos.

8. Last week I tried a new recipe, Spinach Ricotta Calzone from King Arthur Flour. It was a simple, easy recipe and perfect for a Lenten meal. I added some broccoli and cauliflower, a little garlic and a dash of red pepper flakes to the filling.
   
   
9. Have you seen the Kelly Purkey Project Kit from Simon Stamps and Kelly Purkey? I love the colors and the clean fonts. I was really really tempted to order it and do a monthly Project Life with it. But then part of me thought - that’s almost as much as the running skirt you want to get. Seriously, who am I? Then by the time I talked myself into buying it, the kit was sold out. Guess I’ll be getting that running skirt at Athleta instead!
   
   
10. We are planning to book a cruise to Alaska for Summer 2014. I'm a little overwhelmed by all the options. Does anyone have any suggestions or information?

Ten on Tuesday is a weekly prompt from CaroleKnits.Net. Go check it out! If you decide to play along next week, let me know in the comments so I can check out your list.