| | ... so you know that I don't have time to actually write a true update.  In times like these, random posts are the only way to go! Heeeere goes: * My life is crazy right now. It feels like that horrible airline flight when, after, an initial shock caused by turbulence, I looked over at the woman next to me and assured her, "It's ok," when, in fact, I was scared out of my mind and, moments later, would be calling on Jesus OUT LOUD while staring wildly out of the window as the plane thrashed about. I've been assuring various friends and relatives that they shouldn't panic about the recession, to keep things in perspective, blah, blah, blah, when in reality, I'm like this:  . * Susan Boyle? Is that her name? I think I just caught the video after too much hype because I didn't shed a tear. Normally that kind of thing would really move me, but it seemed rigged to me. I mean, people assumed she couldn't sing because she was unattractive? Weird! I actually thought her voice matched her persona very well. *shrugs* * Leaving for L.A. in a few days to run the Los Angeles Ragnar Relay. So, I'm doing a total of 19+ miles. GULP. Originally, and until a few days ago, it was only 15+. My last run is 9.5 miles, with the first 4.5 being uphill. Actually, let's see, here it is: 
Is that not CRAZY? And that will be my 3rd run of the 'day'. Whatever, I'm just going to take it veeeery slowly. Right about now, I'm really not feeling in the mood to do the race, or be around my awesome MILF teammates. I hope I can get a major attitude adjustment between now and Thursday.  * Been dealing with some health issues. Did I ever write about how I was absolutely, 100% certain I had ovarian cancer? *sigh* Well, I was, but have now had 2 ultrasounds which pretty much prove that I don't have ovarian cancer. So, that meant that my unexplained G.I. issues needed to be addressed on their own. In trying to figure out what might be wrong, I decided to eat clean to see if that helped. I did that for almost 3 weeks, but still had issues. So ... I will be having a colonoscopy soon. Uugh. Crazy thing is that ever since I had the appointment with the G.I. doc (who thought, based on my description of my issues, I might have IBS or Celiac), I have had no G.I. issues, so who knows. *BIG SIGH* * Xanga advertised that they have a new feature that allows you to publish your updates to Facebook. HAH! Are you kidding? That would be the worst thing in the world - like if I mistakenly checked the box?! ROFL! I would die! I don't want anyone I know in real life (unless I originally met you through the Internet) to know that I have a blog, and I damned sure don't want anyone I know to actually read this thing. (Now is where I picture a handful of people I know in real life laughing out loud saying, "If she only knew!") * My rheumatoid arthritis is very active in the mornings in my elbows and hands. I truly believe that running keeps it at bay from the rest of my body. * I really need to pray about my career. * I took an adult fear-of-water swim class about a month ago, and it was GREAT!! I really need to sign up for the 2nd session, because my current fear is that I will lose all of the "skills" I acquired if I don't keep it going. * The guys on Making the Band are the biggest bunch of crybabies (umm, that's putting it nicely) I have ever seen. Gheesh! I'm wondering if it's even real just because there is So.Much.Drama and gnashing of teeth! * I had one of the best massages, ever, a few weeks ago. Has me obsessed with going back for more. And yes, it was a professional massage - get your minds out of the gutter!  * Running has been going fairly well. In this post-Mardi Gras half, pre-Chicago marathon training period, I've basically been doing my own thing, and shooting for 30 miles per week, a goal which I have only achieved once. I think I've been averaging maybe 25-26 miles per week ... which is good enough, I guess, for starting 16 (or 18?) weeks of marathon training. I have *not* however, had the energy to incorporate any cross-training (e.g., Jillian Michaels) into my regimen. Hopefully once marathon training starts I'll be more disciplined all the way around and can fit it in. Thats's all for now! |
