Still up for the Turkey Trot?

How is everyone doing? I ran (yes, the term is still relative) on Thursday and my legs are still jelly!

But are we still going to do the Turkey Trot, even though it's not a half marathon?

Where my girls at...

... from the front to back, are you feeling that, get one hand up, can you repeat, that trying take my man... see i don't need that...

that was just evidence i watched wayyyyyyyy too much Say What Karaoke... Best show by far MTV ever aired. Yes, better than TRL. :)

Anyway, its 0808 here in the office, and as always I'm all by myself (i'll refrain from singing that song too) for the next 30 minutes. Even though the guys dont show up until 0830 to 0900, I'm supposed to be the first one here to make the coffee.. And sometimes, once in a while, someone shows up at 0800...I love how the oil and gas industry is still stuck in the glory days.

But... I'm starting this *again* because I acheived 3.5 miles today! I know its not much, especially because thats only a 1/4 of what we ran. However, it still felt good, because I passed that moment where running sucks, to where it becomes extremely enjoyable. (happens after mile 3 for me). And to make matters better, I ran at a < 10 min/mi pace which is better than I thought it would be. I've been running extremely slow for the distances I'm running but I'm blaming that on the humidity and running at 0600... (yes, i know, its because I'm still that outta shape). The neighborhood Eddy lives in is nice, I see a lot of old people walking in the mornings- too cute! And its beautiful down here, but the humidity just gets to you. I'm wondering if I bring cool water with me on the run it will help the overheating. I swear, it was already in the 90s at 0600... Not cool Tyler... not cool at all...

Anyway, life is great. only 3 more weeks left in Tyler, but honestly who's counting.. Joe came in yesterday- I think he'll be my saving grace atleast until august 1st when he leaves. He seems to be more socially acceptable. He actually gave me a hug when we first met, realy nice guy. (I think almost normal too!) We'll see.

Much love from the East side! *hehe, I crack myself up sometimes!*

Let's go...

I went to the gym on Tuesday and worked out on the elliptical and lifted some free weights. Today I would like to put in some road work and lift but don't really see that happening. I may just have to head to the gym. This weekend I plan on hitting the pavement again. I'm starting to feel "addicted" to these 1/2 marathons. I sooo want to break two hrs!

Well I hope everyone is having a great week. Did y'all get to drink some green beers last night? I drank a few ;).

We need to start planning our next adventure together, London is sounding pretty sweet! I think it might be worth taking out $2K in extra student loans (just a thought Cam)...

As always, much love from Lufkin "stinkin" TX.

back to the real world?

I prefer my personal fantasy land anyways...but seriously, one week was not even almost enough. It was like a vacation tease. Real life so far (yes, two days later) already contains books, sore muscles, counting calories, and the struggle of self-motivation. The plan is to just keep going one day at a time. Wish me luck!

Love you both and I had a blast! I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm excited about October!

One and Counting

Woohoo! As the sore muscles are becoming more sore, I feel the satisfaction sink in. We really ran the 13.1 miles... amazing!

Congratulations ladies and lets get moving for the upcoming one! :)

(well... after the muscles become more useful!)

Life is finally slowing down

Just to speed up on sunday! Let see- I'm in bball/lacrosse shape, I haven't ran in a good week, I tweaked my ankle in bball and it still is somewhat stiff... sounds like I'm ready for this half! :)

Okay, so maybe not as ready as I wanted to be, but hey, this is just to get my feet wet... Maybe we can make this a yearly thing! (okay, I really am being serious) I just got done taking my last test, finishing my last homework, I am going home at 2 to pack and then I'm leaving on a jet plane, don't think i'll ever come back here... (I wish I was serious)... I'm so ready to get home and see everyone. This whole being away from home just seems like it gets harder and harder the longer I'm away.

So funny story of the day (and then I have to get back to homework): Last night Matt and I went to get pei wei since he wanted to take me out but we didn't really have time to sit down and eat... anyway, we decided we could split one fortune cookie because 1) they aren't THAT sweet (they shouldn't be called a cookie) and 2) its a special occasion... So the fortune says: "A new and exciting adventure is bound to happen within the next year" (or something like that) And I say "hmm sweetie... that's odd... I'll be getting ready to go to Australia, You'll be finishing undergrad and moving into grad studies, We'll be thinking more about the future... seems fitting" (totally said it in a joking tone) And then he says.... nothing.
So I'm like: No comment? Didn't get the hint?
Matt: I get your hints, I just choose to ignore them...
Me: Oh really, you are always way off on my hints, I have to outright tell you everything I'm thinking
Matt: No, not at all, I hear you, and I know what you're hinting at, but its so much better when I ignore them...
Me: So what was I hinting at, if you get my hints?
Matt: You want me to go to Australia with you, duh...
Me: *Laughs*... nope, I was thinking more of a ring...
Matt: I knew that, I just want you to keep guessing about when I'm going to ask you...

Oh dear... I think I found a keeper, who else can be as goofy and retarded as me?

And by the way, the funniest phrase I have come across is "Level Eleven" (say it fast and slightly mumble) It sounds weird...

I LOVE YALL!!!!!

I am a pansy...and it has nothing to do with TriDelta

So I was so proud of myself today at 7 o'clock this morning. I was up and ready to go, ready to run 6 miles just like the running plan said. I get my ipod and I am out the door. And it is FREEZING. "Okay," I thought, "After I run a while I'll be warmed up, no biggie."

Well...after mile 2 my face hurt and I'm pretty sure I could no longer feel the snot running out of my nose and down my face. I don't know, maybe because it was frozen or something. Needless to say, I will try again this afternoon!

Love from the Big D

-S