Week #28 Roundup

Yes, I know I skipped a week. Things got crazy and it's really only been this week that our totals have risen, so hopefully you can forgive me. On to the exciting news...

TEAM HENDY HAS REACHED OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL!!!

As of today, we have raised $13 735.00, and Matt has reached his fundraising minimum! All of us can officially ride come June 12th, although I'm sure that when we're huffing and puffing up the escarpment, we'll wish we couldn't. I can't say it enough: many thanks to everyone who has donated to this cause. And hey! If you haven't had a chance and would like to, we will gladly accept online donations right up to the day before the ride.

Last Friday, I finally heard back from OT grad schools, and I was very very successful in my applications :) I won't say too much more because I still have the difficult decision about choosing where to go. I will say that I got into McMaster, even though I starting tearing up in one of the interview stations (I was talking about dad at the time), so thanks dad! I know right now you're probably thinking, "Don't thank me! It's all your hard work that got you in!" When I found out, it was a bittersweet moment for me. I was simultaneously very excited about getting in and very sad that I couldn't share the moment with dad. I also wish dad was still around so that he could give me some advice on where to go. As Stace mentioned in her tribute to dad at his service, you could go over the same problem with dad 1709325098e98 times and he would always listen as if it were the first time you were telling him. And he would always ponder the situation at length and offer 385050940159210540296 views on the subject to help you out. What a guy, that daddy.

And on the training front? Well, that's been less successful. My friend attempted to take me biking last weekend, but I was poorly prepared for the weather and ended up turning blue. So no biking, but I did get to practice clipping in and out of my pedals. Stace and I have also starting going to pilates classes. I find that with all my spinning, my upper body feels rather compressed. Pilates is a good way to open me back up again while still working on my strength. That said, Stace and I are going to bike for real this weekend (thanks Petre! thanks Gary!). With a beautiful long weekend ahead of us, I hope you do the same!

P.S. Amelia, your e-mail is in the works, I promise. Thanks for always reading :)