Ah... So I have never posted the Detroit pics. I also have not been able to get caught up on the happenings here in Chicago since returning. I would love to say this is the comprehensive catch up episode, but let's be honest. If you read this, you probably already know what's been going on. If not, call me. I am probably standing on my street somewhere with a puppy determined to go the opposite direction next to me. No seriously. I'm there right now.
Since getting back from back to back tours, I have been busy getting settled in the apt. we moved to while I was away. I got to put together our office, my first day off and now it looks like a massive puppy landing pad. Work has picked up, but I am still less fond of dealing with people where I have to be nice to be paid. It's OK though. Tiff and I are slowly getting adjusted to puppy life. She's illogical, unpredictable and stubborn as hell so naturally she fits in with us well. 
I also abandoned the original training program I was using from Nike+ for the Chicago marathon. After I got back to Chicago, I tried to run my first long run of 14 miles. It was a breeze but also only on week 6 of my training. I finished it with ease in 2hrs and 15 min and felt great till I went to go down the stair after getting home. That's when dual injuries began starting with my ITB and a strain on the opposite foot from the limp and 2 consecutive doubles. I was out of commission for 2 weeks and am just starting back up as of yesterday with a more reasonable plan. 
In honest disclosure, I also broke down on the smoking on the last week of tour. I have a sincere desire to quit again soon, but am honest enough to know I am not there just yet. It would be a true fight. It's frustrating and humbling to be back to square one, but I suppose they wouldn't say success comes from keeping after it if it was easy to drop. That's it in a nutshell. If you were wondering, that is Ed Norton with us at the Tigers game. He just wanted to sit with us. I am still out with the puppy if you want to call.
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Just wanted to jump in with a serious recommendation for some doggie obedience classes - they act like they're training the dog, but really they're training the owners, which is way more important... :)
Thanks for the update, hope all is well!
You are never back to square one with smoking when you have quit in the past! I speak from experience here. Each day that you go without the nicotine monkey on your back is a day where you are re-learning your habits, compulsions, coping mechanisms. When you are ready to quit again (and you'll know when), you will be better prepared than you were the first time you quit.
And a stubborn Westie? Unheard of! :-)
p.s.-I've got some coffee beans and heartworm meds for you guys! (Just don't get them mixed up!).
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