Saturday, August 28th 2010
Well, it's 1am and we are about to start our 2nd leg. I am warming up to run 7.25 miles down the highway in approximately 2 hours! I am very tense and filled with anxiety. In just a short time, I'll be done with this- I told myself multiple times. And I can't wait for that moment!
My teammate, Miss K, handed the bracelet off to me, and there I went. Down a dark highway in the middle of the night with my reflector vest, blinkers, and a heavy flashlight in hand. 7.25 miles of rolling hills- here we come!
What am I doing and why am I doing this? I asked myself part way up the first hill. Then I decided to take a deep breath and enjoy myself because what else was I going to do about it? I couldn't stop because my team was 3.5 miles up the road waiting to give me the traditional drink of water and cheerful motivation.
Soon, the first person passed me- "Road Kill" - they call it. I don't especially like that term, so I'll just say they passed me. I decided to start saying "Nice job" "Good work" and "Good job" to each person that went by. It made me feel good to say that and at the same time, it kept me from feeling too discouraged by the fact that at least 8 people have now gone by me.
The moon was big and bright. I was told Mars was shining right next to the moon, so I glanced over to enjoy that sight a few times. It was a pretty interesting, yet amazing experience.
Peace :)
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Snacks & Beauty Products
Friday, August 27th 2010
This weekend I am running in a 197 mile, 24 hr relay race with 11 other teammates. I'm feeling butterflies in my stomach, yet excitement at the same time. There has been much preparation for this and the team captain, Miss A, has done most of it. Thank you Miss A!
I called her today to see if there were any last minute items she needed me to pick up, but it looks like it's all taken care of. So, I bought some snacks and beauty products that I thought everyone (all the girls anyway) would like to share. We are going to be without a shower after a lot of exercise for what will seem like a long time. This will be interesting...
Peace :)
This weekend I am running in a 197 mile, 24 hr relay race with 11 other teammates. I'm feeling butterflies in my stomach, yet excitement at the same time. There has been much preparation for this and the team captain, Miss A, has done most of it. Thank you Miss A!
I called her today to see if there were any last minute items she needed me to pick up, but it looks like it's all taken care of. So, I bought some snacks and beauty products that I thought everyone (all the girls anyway) would like to share. We are going to be without a shower after a lot of exercise for what will seem like a long time. This will be interesting...
Peace :)
Friday, August 27, 2010
Make a Change (with a milkshake)
Thursday, August 26th 2010
Once again, I'm caught putting some change in the jar by the register of a fast food restaurant on my lunch break. It's not that I have money to throw around, it's just that I feel that if I have enough money to buy a sandwich or milkshake (like I bought today), then I have enough to give a few extra cents to a good cause.
Today's donation was for a local "Make a Change" fund. I tried to read the fine print quickly, but that's all I got out of it since the 10 people behind me were anxiously trying to make there way to the front of the line.
The milkshake was so good, maybe I'll go back to make another donation soon...
Peace :)
Once again, I'm caught putting some change in the jar by the register of a fast food restaurant on my lunch break. It's not that I have money to throw around, it's just that I feel that if I have enough money to buy a sandwich or milkshake (like I bought today), then I have enough to give a few extra cents to a good cause.
Today's donation was for a local "Make a Change" fund. I tried to read the fine print quickly, but that's all I got out of it since the 10 people behind me were anxiously trying to make there way to the front of the line.
The milkshake was so good, maybe I'll go back to make another donation soon...
Peace :)
Tip Bucket
Wednesday, August 25th 2010
One of the sandwich shops I frequent for lunch is full of nice employees. Sometimes they mess up my order, but they are always welcoming which makes me continue to go there. Oh, and the delicious sandwiches have a little part in that too :)
They have a giant bucket full of coins by the register that I like to add my tip to. I'm not sure if they ever take the change out or not, because it's always so full. You know how they say...if there are a lot of tips in the jar, it triggers people to add to it. And at this shop, it definitely works for me!
Peace :)
One of the sandwich shops I frequent for lunch is full of nice employees. Sometimes they mess up my order, but they are always welcoming which makes me continue to go there. Oh, and the delicious sandwiches have a little part in that too :)
They have a giant bucket full of coins by the register that I like to add my tip to. I'm not sure if they ever take the change out or not, because it's always so full. You know how they say...if there are a lot of tips in the jar, it triggers people to add to it. And at this shop, it definitely works for me!
Peace :)
Cup of Water
Tuesday, August 24th 2010
This morning I was in line at the coffee shop and the man in front of me ordered a cup of water. He looked like he might need a little extra assistance, so my brain was quickly working with ideas beginning the moment I walked into the shop behind him.
His water was called out and placed on the counter, but he was paying attention to something off in the distance. I thought- Should I take it over to him? What if I get in trouble for touching someone else's drink?
So I walked over toward him and said, "Sir, your water is ready" as I pointed in the direction it was waiting. "Oh, thank you." He said to me. We both walked out at the same time and I saw he had a friend and a doggy outside waiting for him. I smiled, got into my car and drove away.
Peace :)
This morning I was in line at the coffee shop and the man in front of me ordered a cup of water. He looked like he might need a little extra assistance, so my brain was quickly working with ideas beginning the moment I walked into the shop behind him.
His water was called out and placed on the counter, but he was paying attention to something off in the distance. I thought- Should I take it over to him? What if I get in trouble for touching someone else's drink?
So I walked over toward him and said, "Sir, your water is ready" as I pointed in the direction it was waiting. "Oh, thank you." He said to me. We both walked out at the same time and I saw he had a friend and a doggy outside waiting for him. I smiled, got into my car and drove away.
Peace :)
Checkout Line
Monday, August 23rd 2010
I had to pick up a reflector vest for a race I'm running in this weekend, so I made a trip to the sports store to see if they had them in stock. It was a relief when they told me they did and the lady showed me right to them. Great!
I walked up to the checkout line and saw 2 others gathering in line at the same time. Where is the end of the line and do I let them go ahead of me? You could sense we were all asking ourselves at the same time.
"You can go ahead. You were first." I told one man as he took my offer without hesitation.
I stood behind him and noticed the other man looking impatient. "Sir, you can go ahead. You were here before I was." I offered.
And he stepped ahead quickly too. This will allow myself more time to contemplate my choice on vest style anyway. I realized.
Then the 2nd man got so irritated that he set his items down and walked toward the door where his friend was waiting. "You tired of waiting?" His friend shouted at him, as if to make a point to the store employees.
"Yeah, lets go." He replied. And just then, another lane opened up and I was called up to be helped first. So, in the end, I didn't wait any longer than the first man I let go ahead! Funny how it works out sometimes.
Peace :)
I had to pick up a reflector vest for a race I'm running in this weekend, so I made a trip to the sports store to see if they had them in stock. It was a relief when they told me they did and the lady showed me right to them. Great!
I walked up to the checkout line and saw 2 others gathering in line at the same time. Where is the end of the line and do I let them go ahead of me? You could sense we were all asking ourselves at the same time.
"You can go ahead. You were first." I told one man as he took my offer without hesitation.
I stood behind him and noticed the other man looking impatient. "Sir, you can go ahead. You were here before I was." I offered.
And he stepped ahead quickly too. This will allow myself more time to contemplate my choice on vest style anyway. I realized.
Then the 2nd man got so irritated that he set his items down and walked toward the door where his friend was waiting. "You tired of waiting?" His friend shouted at him, as if to make a point to the store employees.
"Yeah, lets go." He replied. And just then, another lane opened up and I was called up to be helped first. So, in the end, I didn't wait any longer than the first man I let go ahead! Funny how it works out sometimes.
Peace :)
62nd Anniversary
Sunday, August 22nd 2010
Today, I went home to visit my family- my parents, brother, grandparents, aunt, cousins and new baby cousin too! I was so excited to see baby I.D. and he is soooo cute. I fed him and held him as long as I could until it was time to go. We celebrated my grandparents' 62nd wedding anniversary and my cousin P's birthday. 62 years! How magnificent is that? They are still well and happy which is the best part.
I gave my brother a ride to pick up his car on the other side of town, even though we'd be going back out there an hour or so later and he could easily get it then. I didn't mind one bit though. It was nice to spend the one-on-one time with my brother- I don't remember the last time we did that.
What a fabulous summer day with the whole family!
Peace :)
Today, I went home to visit my family- my parents, brother, grandparents, aunt, cousins and new baby cousin too! I was so excited to see baby I.D. and he is soooo cute. I fed him and held him as long as I could until it was time to go. We celebrated my grandparents' 62nd wedding anniversary and my cousin P's birthday. 62 years! How magnificent is that? They are still well and happy which is the best part.
I gave my brother a ride to pick up his car on the other side of town, even though we'd be going back out there an hour or so later and he could easily get it then. I didn't mind one bit though. It was nice to spend the one-on-one time with my brother- I don't remember the last time we did that.
What a fabulous summer day with the whole family!
Peace :)
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