Monday, June 23, 2008

3rd Annual Tour de Cure!

Team JJ Riders completed our 3rd Annual Tour de Cure on Saturday at the Jersey Shore. The team included myself, Carmine, Chris, Monique, Rose, Sissy, and Rick. It was the first time for Rose, Sissy, and Rick, but we all made it the entire 35 miles and in under 4 hours! Chris (as always) was the first one back, Monique 2nd, and the rest of us all just about together in 3rd. The weather was perfect, the route was (in my opinion) the best yet, and together Team JJ Riders raised around $2,000 (hard to give an exact figure with matching gifts still rolling in) for what is a very important cause for me -- DIABETES. We also had another portion of JJ Riders ride the 60 mile route the weekend before in Princeton, which included Carol and friends. I know that the love of bike riding is a big reason we all do it, but I am touched that my friends and family's love for me is enough to have them riding 35 miles (and this year without training)! Next year, we will train, we will have team t-shirts, and we will be less sore! To all who donated, to all who rode, THANK YOU!




Friday, June 20, 2008

The only thing better then a Vacation is a Honeymoon!















Most of you have already heard by now about the adventures we had on our honeymoon, but I figured I'd post it to make it official. We had a 2 part honeymoon starting with a 9 day cruise out of Brooklyn, NY that went to San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Turks & Caicos (in that order). We hated San Juan, loved St. Maarten, St. Thomas/St. John was nice but our excursion in St. John was horrible, and we loved Turks & Caicos. So, what is it they say, "two out of three aint bad"? Well, the bad included a ship that was extremely overcrowded and understaffed, an excursion at El Yunque Rainforest in San Juan that had the tour bus leave us at the top of the mountain to fend for ourselves, and an excursion in St. John that was labled as a mild hike and beach visit that was actually a rocky, hilly, long hike and 7 minutes on the beach! BUT, it's the memories that count, the way Carmine and I can simply say the name of our cabin steward and crack up, the way we both can picture the bus driver who left us like one recalls the boogey man from childhood, and the way watching the video or seeing the pictures of me in flip flops on the "mild" eco hike has our sides hurting from laughing so hard! In between the bad, we had GREAT food, lots of time together as husband and wife, and movies under the stars.

Then it was off to part 2 of our honeymoon, Newport, Rhode Island. Neither of us had ever been, we did it all, not only toured the mansions but walked to each of them! Walked the Cliff Walk. Walked through town. Notice the pattern? Yes, we enjoyed it, but we couldn't help but ask ourselves as our legs and feet were aching, why we didn't just do an all inclusive and veg out on a beach??? But, then I guess we wouldn't have all the great pictures....









Honestly, I guess we just expected a little more special treatment and a little more free stuff!

Thought maybe it's time for a Blog!


Well, we got married on May 25, 2008. It was a PERFECT day! The weather, the time spent with great friends, loving family, and adorable kids, and most importantly the day I married the love of my life. Carmine is everything I ever wanted; kind, caring, loving, handsome, smart and I'm so proud to call him my husband! Which is why I am now going through the torture of trying to get my name changed. I knew it wouldn't be easy, social security, driver's license, credit cards, work, forms, etc., etc. It's really a nightmare trying to become a new person. But, I know in the end, I'll be happy I did it. Happy to be the new me: Mrs. Jeanna James Anzalone. I can't believe how quickly the wedding day and the honeymoon flew by. It's already nearing the end of June, where does the time go? Carmine and I are still waiting and praying for word that the townhouse we put an offer on back in April will finally be ours. Tomorrow is our annual Tour de Cure for diabetes. We'll attempt to ride 35 miles in the 86 degree heat down at the Jersey Shore (what I'll always consider my HOME). I'll be sure to post how we all did. So, until then...

Friday, June 13, 2008

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