I had this great post, but for some reason it didn't publish.
That saddens me, for I can't remember word for word what it said.
Darn.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Spring Break... Can I Have Another Week?
My Spring Break was time away from working, but definitely NOT boring nor empty. In fact, I almost need an extra few days to recover.
The Rodeo consumed much of my Spring Break, but it was such a blast that I'm not complaining. Almost daily I was down there, strutting my 1942 self in my 1942 flashy gold outfit and curly dark wig, speaking with a Southern accent and informing people of the 1942 Rodeo as the wife of one of the first big wigs.
Then I did a bit of running. 9 miles total. Due to thunderstorms, my running schedule changed a bit. I did 3 on Tuesday and 6 on Thursday. Thursday's 6 felt fantastic. I'm still jogging at a "healing" pace, but my feet didn't hurt, my knee didn't hurt and my quads didn't hurt. My body is remembering again.
This weekend I was in New Orleans/Baton Rouge for a dear friend's wedding. I had such a great time. Friday I came to BR, walked around LSU's campus, got some transcripts, and relaxed a bit. After Andy got off work I met up with him, had a VERY strong margarita (I was extremely tipsy and wobbling back to the car - I'm a lightweight drinker under normal circumstances and this was one powerful and large margarita). Then we played a few games of scrabble. After those, he accompanied me on errands and dinner and we went to the movies to see "300," which was overall a good movie.
Saturday was Eddie and Monique's wedding. Andy graciously was my date and again, it was fantastic. The wedding had a 1920s theme - and yes, the wedding party was dressed up. The girls had red layered strappy dresses with long beaded necklaces and carried feather fans instead of flowers. The boys had black suits (long jackets), red vests, spats, red and black hats, and carried toy tommy guns. The guests were encouraged to dress in 1920s style, which many did (but I'm boring and just wore a cute strapless sheath dress and very high heels and Andy wore a very attractive suit - so we looked just fine). Eddie told me that he wanted a fast wedding so that they could start dancing. He was true to his word. They wrote their own (cute) vowels and it was over in 5 minutes. Then the dancing began. I haven't danced that much since one of the college parties I or Eddie and Ant or Nick threw. Andy was an excellent date and dancing partner and even took my camera around to get photos while I caught up with friends. Luckily he took a photo of the Playstation grooms cake, because I never saw it.
After the wedding, he and I hit Cafe Du Monde. The Quarter was packed with people, green and beer (often people carrying green beer). Although I'm not from New Orleans and never lived there, I've spent many a day there during college and it's so nice to see it's nightlife back to normal - crazy, but normal. And then we played more games of Scrabble, tying at 3 games won each.
I left Baton Rouge this morning and now I'm home. And exhausted. And have so much to do before school tomorrow.
Can I have another week off to recover?
Cheers!
The Rodeo consumed much of my Spring Break, but it was such a blast that I'm not complaining. Almost daily I was down there, strutting my 1942 self in my 1942 flashy gold outfit and curly dark wig, speaking with a Southern accent and informing people of the 1942 Rodeo as the wife of one of the first big wigs.
Then I did a bit of running. 9 miles total. Due to thunderstorms, my running schedule changed a bit. I did 3 on Tuesday and 6 on Thursday. Thursday's 6 felt fantastic. I'm still jogging at a "healing" pace, but my feet didn't hurt, my knee didn't hurt and my quads didn't hurt. My body is remembering again.
This weekend I was in New Orleans/Baton Rouge for a dear friend's wedding. I had such a great time. Friday I came to BR, walked around LSU's campus, got some transcripts, and relaxed a bit. After Andy got off work I met up with him, had a VERY strong margarita (I was extremely tipsy and wobbling back to the car - I'm a lightweight drinker under normal circumstances and this was one powerful and large margarita). Then we played a few games of scrabble. After those, he accompanied me on errands and dinner and we went to the movies to see "300," which was overall a good movie.
Saturday was Eddie and Monique's wedding. Andy graciously was my date and again, it was fantastic. The wedding had a 1920s theme - and yes, the wedding party was dressed up. The girls had red layered strappy dresses with long beaded necklaces and carried feather fans instead of flowers. The boys had black suits (long jackets), red vests, spats, red and black hats, and carried toy tommy guns. The guests were encouraged to dress in 1920s style, which many did (but I'm boring and just wore a cute strapless sheath dress and very high heels and Andy wore a very attractive suit - so we looked just fine). Eddie told me that he wanted a fast wedding so that they could start dancing. He was true to his word. They wrote their own (cute) vowels and it was over in 5 minutes. Then the dancing began. I haven't danced that much since one of the college parties I or Eddie and Ant or Nick threw. Andy was an excellent date and dancing partner and even took my camera around to get photos while I caught up with friends. Luckily he took a photo of the Playstation grooms cake, because I never saw it.
After the wedding, he and I hit Cafe Du Monde. The Quarter was packed with people, green and beer (often people carrying green beer). Although I'm not from New Orleans and never lived there, I've spent many a day there during college and it's so nice to see it's nightlife back to normal - crazy, but normal. And then we played more games of Scrabble, tying at 3 games won each.
I left Baton Rouge this morning and now I'm home. And exhausted. And have so much to do before school tomorrow.
Can I have another week off to recover?
Cheers!
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Sunday, March 04, 2007
One Step at a Time
Here's my running stats in the new year...
January 15 - 13.2 miles. Actually, I ended up walking most of it.
Two weeks ago: 3 miles. Argh, it was rough.
Last Sunday: 1 mile non-stop on the treadmill. 13:30 minutes.
Yesterday: 1 mile non-stop in my neighborhood. 11:30 minutes.
My knee didn't hurt after the last three runs, but I've been so busy with work and the Rodeo that I'm not sure I can find any daylight time to run much more (thankfully daylight savings time begins next weekend). I hope to get in three miles twice this week, and maybe three miles Saturday and/or Sunday. I'm pretty much starting from scratch at this point. I hope to begin to seriously train for the Marine Corp Marathon sometime in the next 45 days, but I'm just going to try to build my weekly mileage up. Oh, and I gained a few pounds since hurting my knee, so I've got to run with that also. :(
Goal for this week: 9 miles.
Goal for next week: 9 miles.
Goal for the following week: 15 miles (3 3-milers and a 6 miler)
I'll reassess my goal after next week.
The Rodeo has been a blast. I actually haven't seen that much of it - I've been working/acting more than viewing. The only person who's gone with me thus far is Yvonne, and walking around by myself can get a bit boring after a while. Occasionally I'll run into a Rodeo buddy, but for the most part I'm alone since most of my close friends either live in Louisiana or aren't into the Rodeo thing like I am. Luckily I've met some great new Rodeo people (one who's going to teach me to ride a horse!) and Andrea and I are snagging some of the actors/singers to join our committee next year. How fun!
But I'm tired! Walking around in costume for four hours and then in boots for four-five hours can really wear a person out.
Gotta go and write an exam!
Cheers!
January 15 - 13.2 miles. Actually, I ended up walking most of it.
Two weeks ago: 3 miles. Argh, it was rough.
Last Sunday: 1 mile non-stop on the treadmill. 13:30 minutes.
Yesterday: 1 mile non-stop in my neighborhood. 11:30 minutes.
My knee didn't hurt after the last three runs, but I've been so busy with work and the Rodeo that I'm not sure I can find any daylight time to run much more (thankfully daylight savings time begins next weekend). I hope to get in three miles twice this week, and maybe three miles Saturday and/or Sunday. I'm pretty much starting from scratch at this point. I hope to begin to seriously train for the Marine Corp Marathon sometime in the next 45 days, but I'm just going to try to build my weekly mileage up. Oh, and I gained a few pounds since hurting my knee, so I've got to run with that also. :(
Goal for this week: 9 miles.
Goal for next week: 9 miles.
Goal for the following week: 15 miles (3 3-milers and a 6 miler)
I'll reassess my goal after next week.
The Rodeo has been a blast. I actually haven't seen that much of it - I've been working/acting more than viewing. The only person who's gone with me thus far is Yvonne, and walking around by myself can get a bit boring after a while. Occasionally I'll run into a Rodeo buddy, but for the most part I'm alone since most of my close friends either live in Louisiana or aren't into the Rodeo thing like I am. Luckily I've met some great new Rodeo people (one who's going to teach me to ride a horse!) and Andrea and I are snagging some of the actors/singers to join our committee next year. How fun!
But I'm tired! Walking around in costume for four hours and then in boots for four-five hours can really wear a person out.
Gotta go and write an exam!
Cheers!
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