a Triathlete? Me? Why not.

I thought about it a few times, actually it's been on my mind for a while. I wanted to do a Triathlon before I turned 40. 40 came and went and still I didn't want to take the plunge. I'm scared. I for one am the FIRST one to tease my friend about sharks in the ocean. I will sit there and totally tease him and scare him all while I am just laughing away. Honestly I was jealous. Jealous because it wasn't something I could do. Really I wasn't ready for the challenge. As always life got in the way, or really I made excuses. 

About a month ago I was talking to my friend Jenny about seriously considering doing a Triathlon with Team in Training.My friend Sue would just tell me "Bucket! Do it! I can't even tell you want an amazing experience it has been!" Sue, Jenny and I have trained for marathons together, but a Triathlon? While helping out at a fundraiser (back in December) again they 'almost' convinced me. During a night of walking the streets of Los Angeles and drinking a few beers - Jenny had me convinced. BUT I still hadn't signed up. Then I finally decided, this is my year! As I said before "Crazy is as crazy does."     

Sue, Jenny, Talene, Nary, and me.

And so a new chapter in "The Crazy Things Bucket Does" begins.  

Give me some of that stuff you're drinking

Sometimes I feel like that. Sometimes I get in this mood where I just want to create all day long. Then I get OK what are you drinking because I want to be on that high that you are on. I say..it's all me.    


A friend of mine recently contacted me about some design work for some t-shirts. Within 5 minutes I was working on the design and within 2 days I got it. I knew what I wanted it to look like. It was just a process of collecting all the pieces for the design. I think it’s one of my favorites yet. But anyway, that is another story. 


 The point is, in the process of researching I found this awesome site called Logo Soft Wear. It’s mostly for team sports, but really lots more to it. It’s not like café press or zazzle, the options are endless as far as products you can upload your design to. I created a store just to test out their design options. LOVE LOVE LOVE. The fact that you can have a logo on the sleeves was a major plus for me. But what I loved most was this fitness jacket. Like I said I am still playing with the design options but so far it’s been a lot of fun.

My store name is: Stuff by Bucket. I know not very original but really what do I call it. Blind ambition by Bucket. Surf and Turf by Bucket. Check yourself before you wreck yourself by Bucket. Yes I think Stuff by Bucket suits me just fine. So what do you think? 

My Desk and my Smash book

It really is this clean. The lights have been dimmed a bit, I think it makes my area a bit cozy.

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Since I know I have at least one reader (Hi Karina), here is an update on my Smash Book. I don't really do 'chunky' on the book. Since I carry it in my purse I don't want it to heavy. 

Inside. My family. I wanted my first pages to be of the most important people in my life. Even though, and I am sure this is for all moms, I don't feel like their most important person. March Calendar Page Just stuff..but look at the baby boy. I can't get enough of my nephew. more stuff. April Calendar Page. 
I've collected images from different magazines. The card on the left is my new business card - as if I need one. I put the little mustache face over my info. my boring but awesome life. and that is it. OH..if you have time, and happen to be in the area..I am doing a make and take tag at Remember When next Friday.