I’m still entrenched with work, life and the kids. I’ve managed to take time out to get to the gym but that’s about it.

My family thing I went to was difficult. I saw and spoke to my Step-Dad for the first time in 2 1/2 years. I was surprised he came and hadn’t expected to see him there. Since my mom died, he’s remarried and moved onto a new life. Seeing him and my Mom’s grave brought back a lot of memories. The anniversary of her death is coming up Sept. 2 so I think some of all of this will be lingering around for a bit.

Alec is in science camp this week. First day today and he smashed his knee cap while there and now it’s hugely swollen. Other than that, both kids are doing well.

I’m not sure how much longer I’ll be able to keep at the pace I’ve been working at. I don’t get paid for overtime, but I do get lieu time which is good for when I have to stay home because the kids are sick, etc. I’m also doing web work for clients, so the candle has been burning on both ends. I’m not trying to be a big complainer here, things aren’t terrible, lol. I’m just tired, that’s all. I’m out of commision from basketball till the fall season starts and I’ve been doing some intensive physio and strength building on my shoulder to get it ready for the upcoming season.

One thing I’ve discovered though is that I still secretly want to be a superhero, lol. When I was a kid I used to love G-Force and I wanted to be Princess (what kind of lame name is that for a female super hero? I used to love that show, remember Jason, Mark, Tiny and the other guy. Wonder Woman, Isis, all those women fascinated me. Well lately I’ve been watching Elektra, DareDevil (great movie), Tomb Raider, Blade Trinity, etc. while running on my elliptical. They’re great movies for running to because the pace is just right, gets the adrenalin going. I watch those chicks run, kick some butt and I’m completely enthralled, and considering I’m a pacifist, I’m not sure how that all reconciles. The little girl in me still wants to be the superheroine;)