I get this every year in an email of some form, but everytime I read them I am reminded of just how true they are. I thought this would be fun to share on a Friday (and the last day of work for me!)
1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.
5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on # 5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
10. Bad decisions make good stories.
11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again.
13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to.
14. "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this - ever.
15. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damn it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voice mail. What did you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?
16. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
17. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
18. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
19. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay.
20. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.
21. Sometimes, I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and suddenly realize I had no idea what the heck was going on when I first saw it.
22. I would rather try to carry 10 over-loaded plastic bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.
23. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I'm trying to finish a text.
24. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
25. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?
26. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!
27. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
28. Is it just me or do high school kids get dumber & dumber every year?
29. There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far.
30. As a driver I hate pedestrians, and as a pedestrian I hate drivers, but no matter what the mode
of transportation, I always hate bicyclists.
31. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
32. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet my ass everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!
Happy Friday!
-Cynthia
Friday, June 1, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Another School Year Down: Thanks You's and Lessons Learned
Those of us not working in the real world start our years in August and end our years in May. We write New Years Resolutions in August and say our goodbyes and have party's in May to celebrate the ending of yet another school year.
As I look back on this past year it has definitely been an up and down ride. So many high's such as running a half-marathon, being back in grad school and meeting Greg. And so many lows, like being sick for three weeks in April, sitting at countles cheerleading events and moving in the middle of the year. No matter what happend this year, there were so many people who helped me get through. They listened to me complain, cry, whine, and place blame. Then they helped me enjoy life, laugh and smile. And told me that it will be okay. And it was.
So, to them, I say thank you...
Courtney - my best friend who listened to me talk about almost everything this year. From cheerleading drama, to grad school frusturations, to running stories...she listened to it all. And is still my friend. Be impressed folks, she's kind of amazing.
Greg - when we met I kept telling him not to get too comfortable until he had survived the school year with me. I'm not sure he knew what he was getting himself into, but he did stick around long enough to figure it out. And he's still around...3 months, 2 weeks of sickness and 1 spring show later.
Mom - Thanks for answering the phone at 7:30am. And for coming into town occassionally to have lunch.
Heather - There were times this year where you single handedly allowed me to survive in the classroom. And you listened to me complain about cheer and talk about life. You make me want to be a better teacher and allow me that opportunity by your generosity.
Teal - You gave me so much this year...encouragement, listening, laughter, stories, inspiration, accountability. Thanks for everything.
Laurie - Thanks for the occassional dinner/lunch/breakfast to talk about life and love. You are the best. And you're children are kind of cute. I may love them.
John, Solomon, and Kristin (and all FUMC Youth and Counselors) - Too often I didn't show up or follow through with commitments or events this year. And you all just understood and welcomed me back whenever I could come. Thanks for being flexible with my schedule and telling me to keep breathing...probably when I needed to hear it most.
Through everything I have also learned a few lessons...
1. Life is easier when you work out/run everyday. The only reason I didn't lose it this year was because I was running 45 minutes everyday.
2. There will always be people who make your life harder. Find the people who make your life easier and spend your time with them.
3. Sometimes the hardest decisions to make are the ones that turn out to be the best for you. And sometimes you hurt people in the process. And that's hard. But it doesn't mean it was the wrong decision.
4. Life changes really fast.
5. There are times to take control of your life and times to let go. The first is easier but the second is more fun.
6. The only way I am productive is if I make myself a list.
7. It is important to be a global citizen. If there is one thing teaching world geography has taught me, it is that there is more than one story about a place and it is our job to learn a different story and then tell it.
8. Laughter and long talks are the best cure for anything!
9. I really do love to learn. Being back in graduate school has reignited my love of learning something new and challenging myself.
10. I am stronger than I think I am.
Now, I am ready for summer!
-Cynthia
As I look back on this past year it has definitely been an up and down ride. So many high's such as running a half-marathon, being back in grad school and meeting Greg. And so many lows, like being sick for three weeks in April, sitting at countles cheerleading events and moving in the middle of the year. No matter what happend this year, there were so many people who helped me get through. They listened to me complain, cry, whine, and place blame. Then they helped me enjoy life, laugh and smile. And told me that it will be okay. And it was.
So, to them, I say thank you...
Courtney - my best friend who listened to me talk about almost everything this year. From cheerleading drama, to grad school frusturations, to running stories...she listened to it all. And is still my friend. Be impressed folks, she's kind of amazing.
Greg - when we met I kept telling him not to get too comfortable until he had survived the school year with me. I'm not sure he knew what he was getting himself into, but he did stick around long enough to figure it out. And he's still around...3 months, 2 weeks of sickness and 1 spring show later.
Mom - Thanks for answering the phone at 7:30am. And for coming into town occassionally to have lunch.
Heather - There were times this year where you single handedly allowed me to survive in the classroom. And you listened to me complain about cheer and talk about life. You make me want to be a better teacher and allow me that opportunity by your generosity.
Teal - You gave me so much this year...encouragement, listening, laughter, stories, inspiration, accountability. Thanks for everything.
Laurie - Thanks for the occassional dinner/lunch/breakfast to talk about life and love. You are the best. And you're children are kind of cute. I may love them.
John, Solomon, and Kristin (and all FUMC Youth and Counselors) - Too often I didn't show up or follow through with commitments or events this year. And you all just understood and welcomed me back whenever I could come. Thanks for being flexible with my schedule and telling me to keep breathing...probably when I needed to hear it most.
Through everything I have also learned a few lessons...
1. Life is easier when you work out/run everyday. The only reason I didn't lose it this year was because I was running 45 minutes everyday.
2. There will always be people who make your life harder. Find the people who make your life easier and spend your time with them.
3. Sometimes the hardest decisions to make are the ones that turn out to be the best for you. And sometimes you hurt people in the process. And that's hard. But it doesn't mean it was the wrong decision.
4. Life changes really fast.
5. There are times to take control of your life and times to let go. The first is easier but the second is more fun.
6. The only way I am productive is if I make myself a list.
7. It is important to be a global citizen. If there is one thing teaching world geography has taught me, it is that there is more than one story about a place and it is our job to learn a different story and then tell it.
8. Laughter and long talks are the best cure for anything!
9. I really do love to learn. Being back in graduate school has reignited my love of learning something new and challenging myself.
10. I am stronger than I think I am.
Now, I am ready for summer!
-Cynthia
Thursday, May 24, 2012
11 NEW Things about me...
I started this blog in January with a post that included 11 things about me. So much has happened in the past 5 months that I feel like maybe I need to modify my list of 11 things about me...
1. I am (still) a Jesus follower. Still trying to follow and worship Him everyday. And still failing. But still trying again.
2. I am (still) a high school world geography teacher. But next year I get to add the title of 'AP Government' teacher as well. I am hoping I am a better world geography teacher next year than I was this year.
3. Still in graduate school. Done with my first two semesters. I am no longer trying to graduate by next May. I will be lucky to get out by August 2013. And I am okay with that. All in good time, my friends.
4. I am NOT a cheerleading coach. After having spent 3 years as a middle school coach and 1 year as a Freshman cheer coach, I think I have officially retired my pom-poms. I might have even burned them. This year was hard, really hard. I spent the year frustrated and tired and cried many tears. But I am done. And I am thankful for that.
5. If running 13.1 miles through the streets of downtown Dallas makes you a runner and an athlete, then I AM a runner. Now if I could only figure out how to motivate myself to stay that way.
6. I have discovered pinterest and I am maybe a little obsessed. Maybe...
7. I am in a relationship. His name is Greg and he is fantastic.
8. I (still) LOVE to shop. Not sure that will ever change about me. And it's summer. So, of course, I need cute summer clothes. Right?
9. I am getting really excited about the Summer Olympics. I am ready to just watch sports all day long for two weeks. Even if it means watching rowing...
10. I am learning to love baseball. Especially my Rangers.
11. I am discovering the fun in cooking something new. Even if it doesn't always turn out. It's fun to try.
One more week of school...
-Cynthia
1. I am (still) a Jesus follower. Still trying to follow and worship Him everyday. And still failing. But still trying again.
2. I am (still) a high school world geography teacher. But next year I get to add the title of 'AP Government' teacher as well. I am hoping I am a better world geography teacher next year than I was this year.
3. Still in graduate school. Done with my first two semesters. I am no longer trying to graduate by next May. I will be lucky to get out by August 2013. And I am okay with that. All in good time, my friends.
4. I am NOT a cheerleading coach. After having spent 3 years as a middle school coach and 1 year as a Freshman cheer coach, I think I have officially retired my pom-poms. I might have even burned them. This year was hard, really hard. I spent the year frustrated and tired and cried many tears. But I am done. And I am thankful for that.
5. If running 13.1 miles through the streets of downtown Dallas makes you a runner and an athlete, then I AM a runner. Now if I could only figure out how to motivate myself to stay that way.
6. I have discovered pinterest and I am maybe a little obsessed. Maybe...
7. I am in a relationship. His name is Greg and he is fantastic.
8. I (still) LOVE to shop. Not sure that will ever change about me. And it's summer. So, of course, I need cute summer clothes. Right?
9. I am getting really excited about the Summer Olympics. I am ready to just watch sports all day long for two weeks. Even if it means watching rowing...
10. I am learning to love baseball. Especially my Rangers.
11. I am discovering the fun in cooking something new. Even if it doesn't always turn out. It's fun to try.
One more week of school...
-Cynthia
Friday, May 18, 2012
About those May Goals...
Hello Friends!
It's been awhile. Probably too long.
The last time I posted, I wrote some goals for the month of May and I thought I would do a status check on some of those things even though the month is not over.
1. Do cardio 5 days a week. I started out strong but then got sick. REALLY sick and have been down for the past 3 weeks. I am hopefully going to get back to it this next week. I went twice this week and will go again tomorrow. That's 3...which is better than 0. Right?
2. Intentionally run. Nope...haven't done this in 3 weeks. That race on June 10th is going to be bad...
3. Run a 5k. I don't think I am going to get around to this 5k. Oh well.
4. Eat better. Haven't really done this either. There is always tomorrow...
5. Try a new recipe every week. Again, with being sick I certainly haven't felt like cooking, but this week I have tried four new recipes. One didn't turn out, but the other three were fantastic. I am not sure Greg thought so...but whatever. :)
6. Finish the semester strong with graduate school. I did great in one class and did okay in the other. Stupid multiple choice tests...BUT the most important part is that I am FINISHED until June 4th. Breathing a little easier these days...
7. Go through all my clothes. Slowly, I am getting this done. I will hopefully get it done in the next couple weeks and take it all to metrocrest.
8. Spend more time outside. I went for a walk outside this morning. It was wonderful. I need to do it again soon.
In other news...last week my friend Teal Perez graduate from UNT with a masters in counseling so Greg and I went out with her and some friends to celebrate on Saturday evening. We had so much fun even though we had to wait 1.5 hours for a table at Coal Vines. The food ended up being good and the company even better.
I am getting excited about summer and everything I have planned. But mostly I am excited about spending time with my friends and family. Something I have not had a lot of time for this year.
-Cynthia
It's been awhile. Probably too long.
The last time I posted, I wrote some goals for the month of May and I thought I would do a status check on some of those things even though the month is not over.
1. Do cardio 5 days a week. I started out strong but then got sick. REALLY sick and have been down for the past 3 weeks. I am hopefully going to get back to it this next week. I went twice this week and will go again tomorrow. That's 3...which is better than 0. Right?
2. Intentionally run. Nope...haven't done this in 3 weeks. That race on June 10th is going to be bad...
3. Run a 5k. I don't think I am going to get around to this 5k. Oh well.
4. Eat better. Haven't really done this either. There is always tomorrow...
5. Try a new recipe every week. Again, with being sick I certainly haven't felt like cooking, but this week I have tried four new recipes. One didn't turn out, but the other three were fantastic. I am not sure Greg thought so...but whatever. :)
(Mine did not look like this...but probably tasted the same)
(I love Pesto and this was super simple to make)
(so good and easy)
(maybe my favorite of all 4)
7. Go through all my clothes. Slowly, I am getting this done. I will hopefully get it done in the next couple weeks and take it all to metrocrest.
8. Spend more time outside. I went for a walk outside this morning. It was wonderful. I need to do it again soon.
In other news...last week my friend Teal Perez graduate from UNT with a masters in counseling so Greg and I went out with her and some friends to celebrate on Saturday evening. We had so much fun even though we had to wait 1.5 hours for a table at Coal Vines. The food ended up being good and the company even better.
(Sommer, Teal and myself...I miss working with them so much)
I am also no longer a cheerleading coach. For those of you who know me, know that this has been a long time coming and is a HUGE celebration. I will still be really involved in my school, but it will be in a new and different (and hopefully less stressful) way. I am getting excited about summer and everything I have planned. But mostly I am excited about spending time with my friends and family. Something I have not had a lot of time for this year.
-Cynthia
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
New Goals
So it has been 5 weeks since I ran my 1/2 marathon and I am completely out of shape. I mean, I barely made it 1 mile this morning. And it's my own fault. I was just so tired and busy after the 1/2 that I didn't want to wake up and run and I couldn't run in the afternoons because life got busy. But all the excuses end NOW. I have decided to steal Life is a Run's idea of writing goals for the month. Perhaps I am a little early for May, but here are my fitness and personal goals for the month.
1. Do cardio at least 5 days a week. That gives me one day during the week to "sleep in" and I am letting myself take Sunday's off because getting to church at 9:45am is hard enough...
2. Intentionally run. I am signed up for a the Wounded Warrior 10k on June 10th so I need to actually start running again if I have any hope of completing it.
3. I want to run at least one 5k in the month of May. I don't know which one yet but I will try and find one I can fit into my schedule.
4. Eat better. This means eating knowing what I eat and holding myself accountable for what I put in my body.
5. Try a new recipe every week. I always make and eat the same boring stuff. I have discovered pinterest and want to branch out with new recipes.
6. Complete both graduate classes I am taking this semester strong. I have one test and one project due before I can call this semester complete and I would like to do really well on both of them.
7. Go through all my clothes and send the ones I don't wear any more to metrocrest. I have too many clothes just taking up space in my closet. It's time to give some away for someone else to enjoy.
8. Spend more time outside! Because weather doesn't get better than spring time in Texas.
I will let you know in June how I do. But now that they are out there, I feel like I need to at least make an attempt to complete them.
-Cynthia
2. Intentionally run. I am signed up for a the Wounded Warrior 10k on June 10th so I need to actually start running again if I have any hope of completing it.
3. I want to run at least one 5k in the month of May. I don't know which one yet but I will try and find one I can fit into my schedule.
4. Eat better. This means eating knowing what I eat and holding myself accountable for what I put in my body.
5. Try a new recipe every week. I always make and eat the same boring stuff. I have discovered pinterest and want to branch out with new recipes.
6. Complete both graduate classes I am taking this semester strong. I have one test and one project due before I can call this semester complete and I would like to do really well on both of them.
7. Go through all my clothes and send the ones I don't wear any more to metrocrest. I have too many clothes just taking up space in my closet. It's time to give some away for someone else to enjoy.
8. Spend more time outside! Because weather doesn't get better than spring time in Texas.
I will let you know in June how I do. But now that they are out there, I feel like I need to at least make an attempt to complete them.
-Cynthia
Thursday, April 19, 2012
April is the Best Month of the Year!
Life has been a little bit crazy lately. Between the boy, grad school, cheerleading, Easter, my birthday, and my real job I have been a tad busy. But here is a short update on life, lately.
Easter:
So, anybody who knows me knows how much I LOVE Easter. I love everything about it, the Easter story, Easter Sunday worship, the Easter egg hunt with my cousin's kids, the awesome food and spending time with my family. This Easter was a little different, good, but different. Instead of going to Sunrise Service with my family (which had always been a requirement before) I went to church with Greg at First United Methodist Church, Lewisville. It was good, but I did miss singing Morning Has Broken next to my dad and Up From the Grave He Arose next to my sister. I guess change is inevitable. After church we rushed out to Royce City (because they were waiting on us to eat) where my mom and dad were hosting Easter for the first time. There were so many people there. It was so much fun. I also got to have a fantastic strawberry birthday cake. It was a good, good day.
My Birthday:
Easter:
So, anybody who knows me knows how much I LOVE Easter. I love everything about it, the Easter story, Easter Sunday worship, the Easter egg hunt with my cousin's kids, the awesome food and spending time with my family. This Easter was a little different, good, but different. Instead of going to Sunrise Service with my family (which had always been a requirement before) I went to church with Greg at First United Methodist Church, Lewisville. It was good, but I did miss singing Morning Has Broken next to my dad and Up From the Grave He Arose next to my sister. I guess change is inevitable. After church we rushed out to Royce City (because they were waiting on us to eat) where my mom and dad were hosting Easter for the first time. There were so many people there. It was so much fun. I also got to have a fantastic strawberry birthday cake. It was a good, good day.
My Birthday:
So, I turned 29 on April 11th. Not quite as scary as 30, but still, I'm getting up there. I went out to eat with (most of) my favorite people on April 9th to celebrate because I thought I was going to have to work on the 11th. We went to Whiskey Cake...if you have not been, GO! It's fantastic. I had fun hanging out with my friends and talking and laughing. Thanks to everyone for coming!
(My friend Laurie Endsley brought her 'real' camera and she sent me this picture. So talented.)
On my actual birthday I had to work but I did get a special suprise during 3rd period that made my day all the more fantastic (because birthday's are always fantastic!).
After I worked late, I went over to Greg's and he made dinner which was a great end to the day.
Old Friends:
Last weekend my friend Evie was in town to run the Big D Marathon. So, the night before we met up with some of our other friends from college who live in the area and had dinner at Maggiano's and then went to Pokey O's for dessert. AND if you have never been there, GO! It was such a fun night hanging out with Evie, Corey, Jessica, Matt, Courtney and Greg. Here are some pictures from the night:
Red Raiders:
Me, Evie, Jessica, Courtney
Best Friends: Courtney and Me
At dinner
The Gym:
The gym and I have not been friends lately. I just can't bring myself to get out of bed and go. I know I need to get back into the habit but it has been disrupted by early morning cheer practices or late night grad school classes. And really those are just excuses. I have goals I want to accomplish and by sleeping in I am not accomplishing anything. Oh well. I am hoping once Spring Show is over things will get easier. I will keep you updated. I might even steal the idea of posting monthly goals from Life is a Run. So look for those in my next post.
And on a more exciting note...only 29 more days of school until summer. I have officially hit survival mode.
-Cynthia
Friday, April 13, 2012
I am a 1/2 Marathoner!
Hello Friends!!
Wow! I cannot believe it has been almost 3 weeks since I ran my 1/2 marathon! Sorry I have not posted a re-cap of the race or the celebration after. It has been a crazy 3 weeks. But here is the recap...
The Race:
We got to the race early and did a lot of standing around. I was kind of nervous during this time but definitely not freaking out. I was more calm than I thought I would be. I was more just ready to begin the race. Once we started running I got a little more freaked out because the first mile was hard and Heidi took off in front of me. But after the first mile I really calmed down and settled into my pace. I was good for the first 6 miles of the race. Heidi and I were running together (until mile 5) and I was able to just run. About mile 6 I was getting a little bored but I knew my friends Courtney, Kari and Bethany would be along the side during mile 6 so I just kept telling myself to keep running until I got to them and I could stop and talk. It was AWESOME to see them and talk to them. It made me understand how important it is to have people out there cheering you on along the course. I didn't think it would be, I was wrong. After I stopped to talk for about 5 minutes I was ready to get back on track. Miles 7-10 were good too. I saw Will (my trainer) and Nemo (another trainer who works with Will) around mile 9 and it was good to see them along the course. Miles 10-13 were HARD. I had never run past 10 miles and I ended up walking more than I wanted during this stretch of the race. I think total I probably walked a mile (including all the water stations and my breaks during the last 3 miles), which isn't bad for my frist time. The FINISH was the best part. I saw Teal and Michael when I first entered Fair Park, then I saw Courtney, Kari and Bethany closer to the finish line and I saw Beth right before I finished. I was so happy when I crossed that finish line. It is crazy to me that I ran 13.1 miles but it definitely is an awsome feeling to think about.
When people ask me how I did, I say I finished and that is all that matters. And it is. My official time was around 2:44 and I know that it wasn't the best race I could have run and I learned some lessons but I reached my goal which was simply to cross the finish line. And I am happy with that. But ready for the next one. White Rock anyone?!?
My boyfriend, Greg, were tracking my progress along the course with his phone so it was fun to get a text from him as soon as I crossed the finish line (he had to play and run sound in church that day so he couldn't come).
Here are some pictures from before, during and after the race.
Wow! I cannot believe it has been almost 3 weeks since I ran my 1/2 marathon! Sorry I have not posted a re-cap of the race or the celebration after. It has been a crazy 3 weeks. But here is the recap...
The Race:
We got to the race early and did a lot of standing around. I was kind of nervous during this time but definitely not freaking out. I was more calm than I thought I would be. I was more just ready to begin the race. Once we started running I got a little more freaked out because the first mile was hard and Heidi took off in front of me. But after the first mile I really calmed down and settled into my pace. I was good for the first 6 miles of the race. Heidi and I were running together (until mile 5) and I was able to just run. About mile 6 I was getting a little bored but I knew my friends Courtney, Kari and Bethany would be along the side during mile 6 so I just kept telling myself to keep running until I got to them and I could stop and talk. It was AWESOME to see them and talk to them. It made me understand how important it is to have people out there cheering you on along the course. I didn't think it would be, I was wrong. After I stopped to talk for about 5 minutes I was ready to get back on track. Miles 7-10 were good too. I saw Will (my trainer) and Nemo (another trainer who works with Will) around mile 9 and it was good to see them along the course. Miles 10-13 were HARD. I had never run past 10 miles and I ended up walking more than I wanted during this stretch of the race. I think total I probably walked a mile (including all the water stations and my breaks during the last 3 miles), which isn't bad for my frist time. The FINISH was the best part. I saw Teal and Michael when I first entered Fair Park, then I saw Courtney, Kari and Bethany closer to the finish line and I saw Beth right before I finished. I was so happy when I crossed that finish line. It is crazy to me that I ran 13.1 miles but it definitely is an awsome feeling to think about.
When people ask me how I did, I say I finished and that is all that matters. And it is. My official time was around 2:44 and I know that it wasn't the best race I could have run and I learned some lessons but I reached my goal which was simply to cross the finish line. And I am happy with that. But ready for the next one. White Rock anyone?!?
My boyfriend, Greg, were tracking my progress along the course with his phone so it was fun to get a text from him as soon as I crossed the finish line (he had to play and run sound in church that day so he couldn't come).
Here are some pictures from before, during and after the race.
Celebration:
In the days before the race, I think I was more excited about the celebration after than I was the actual race. Mostly because it meant I was going to be done, but also because it meant I could eat whatever I wanted. Unfortunantly, it did not go the way I wanted it too. My friends Courtney, Kari, Bethany, Heidi, Kristin and myself were going to gather at a restaurant for brunch wtih Teal and Beth and their crew. Sadly the place we wanted to go was crazy busy so we ended up at Hacienda on Henderson becasue the could seat us right away. Which was great, too bad they didn't have a waitress who actually wanted to help us out. We got our drinks (yes, I got a mimosa...or two) and chips but then had to ask for menus, silverware, and had to ask to order. 1.5 hours after we sat down we got our food...well, everyone else got their food. My friend Kristin and I did not. I eventually got my food but not before a little bit of harsh words for the manager's at the restaurant. Needless to say I will NEVER be going back to that place. It was misrable. But the company while I waited was great and I cannot say thank you enough to all my wonderful friends who was there for me during and after my run. It means so much to me.
What's Next?I knew I would want to take at least a week off of running after the race, but in the past 3 weeks I have only run twice for a total of 5 miles. I have been hanging out with Greg more and just not as interested in running. Part of my excuse was I needed a new pair of running shoes and I had convinced myself I couldn't run without them so this past saturday I went to buy some new ones. So, I have no excuses any more. I have decided to start running next week again. At least, I need to start running again next week.
April is perhaps the best month of the year (and this April has been the best one yet...) so I will have to update you soon on everything that has been going on during the past few weeks. Until then...happy running!
-Cynthia
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