Okay...so it probably sounds like part of a catchy tune by a punk rock band. But no! I really did get beat up by a kindergartener...my own. Okay not beat up, but slapped around a bit. Seriously.
So this is my blog for today...Lola. Today Lola went and changed clothes. Not unusual, but annoying. I do a TON of laundry and Lola's pile is always twice as high as everyone elses. So, I have "rationed" her clothes. She is allowed one outfit a day, well unless it gets something spilled on it. I know it sounds mean but you have to understand that she changes like 4-5 times a day if I don't watch her. So anyway, today I asked her to put her clothes back on and put the clean clothes back in the drawer. She proceeds to pop me on the hand with her pencil. Oh, did I mention that we were trying to do school at the time. :) After the pencil, she hops out of her chair and kicks me. I know...funny. I picked her up and took her straight down the hall to her room where she had to stay until she was in a better "mood". I know what you are thinking...my dad used to pop me with the belt too. I am convinced there is nothing that works with Lola though. Trust me, I have tried it.
So after a bit Lola was back at the table to do school. But, she had changed back to her original outfit. ;) Score one for me! (Unfortunately it would be my only one.) A few minutes went by and she didn't like something else that happened, and really I can't remember what it was. So we are back at it again. Literally, I am chasing her around, and under, the kitchen table. She is fast! I am ashamed to admit that I actually went over the back of the couch at one point. I can't believe it! How did I get to this point...you know, being under my kitchen table? I couldn't begin to tell you. I know...laugh. It is very funny when I think about it. Well actually I had to bite my lip a couple of times to keep from laughing. There was the one time though that I took a pretty good one upside my head...and that one...that one brought tears. And not because it stung...which it did. But because it really hurt my feelings.
I am not really sure where that comes from. Her anger. Where do you go with that?! No really...I am at a loss. Maybe, just maybe, I need to find me a good priest. You know...for an EXORCISM.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
The 5K
Well I had my 5K today! I have to tell you that this was a half marathon and a 5K rolled into one. The half marathon started at 8 and then the 5K followed at 8:15. To differentiate between the two the people participating are given different colored numbers. So today the 5K were blue and the half marathon was yellow. When I got downtown at 7:30 there were actually people, in yellow numbers, running around the building. Okay I understand that this helps you to warm up...but you are fixing to run 13 miles. Oh my stars! I can't imagine adding anymore to that. I mean they were actually RUNNING! Hard! I would be tired before I started. haha Seriously!
Ok so the half marathoners lined up first and at this point I am a little nervous. I haven't done this before...ever...and I don't really know what to expect. I haven't even ever been to a race before. So my main goal? Finish and not be last! haha No really. I just wanted to be upright when I crossed the line and not be "dead" last. I am not really sure what I was thinking starting a running "career" at the age of 36...but I am liking it. It is hard! Something that my body is not used to...but rewarding. In a weird way. I loved crossing that finish line today. I felt like I accomplished something. It made me want to do better next time. And, it is something for me. I do it for me! Not anyone else! I do need better running music though. haha Man you hit a slow song and there goes your pace. Seriously! I can tell a huge difference in my running when a slow songs hits my iPod and when a faster pace song comes on.
A little note to people that have never run. Check the digital clock at the finish line and you can get your time right away. (Didn't even pay attention.) Also, run until you hear the beep when you cross the line. The beep is your "chip" being tagged at the finish line. If you slow before you get all the way across you have a longer time. Just a couple of things I didn't know about.
May I also say this?! Have someone meet you there, either to run with or a family member to greet you in the end. My husband had to work today and let me just say...I didn't think it would be a big deal, but in a way it would have been really nice to have someone to share this with. I did run into a lady from church, Robin, whose husband was running and I hung out with them afterwards. I actually saw a few people from church. Anyway, I am just sayin', it would have been nice to have someone to celebrate with. Whether it be someone that is running with you or someone waiting for you. :D I did see the sweetest thing ever. A couple, about late 20's, was running the half marathon. As they came across the finish line they grabbed each others hands. That is a Hallmark moment if I ever saw one. haha I know, I am being all girly and mushy, but that was sweet!
Okay...so for the results. I finished in 33:42 and I was 317th out of 498. I think the time sounds better than my placement. Ugh! haha If you want to, check out this link: http://orig.citizen-times.com/promotions/race/. You can check results and pics. And no, I already looked and there are none of the 317th. lol So check me out...#317 on the 5K results. ;D
I have to tell you this too. I was sitting on the curb after I was done watching and cheering others in. All of a sudden the crowd starts freaking out! They had already been very excited about this cute little like 4 year old coming across the finish line, so I just assumed maybe it was another kid. NO! I look coming in and here is the first half marathoner coming in. His time was 1:08. That would be one hour and eight minutes. I couldn't believe. Crazy! I don't think I will ever be that guy! haha Man! That was awesome though!
Okay...so...I did it! I survived! And, I am ready to do it again. Okay not next week...but soon! Hopefully this time with someone. :D I really did love it. About mile 2, not so much! But I did love it! I am going to keep running! I just hope I can stick it out with it getting cold outside. We'll see...
So I lied...check out album 16 (I think) picture 96. I am behind that guy. haha
Ok so the half marathoners lined up first and at this point I am a little nervous. I haven't done this before...ever...and I don't really know what to expect. I haven't even ever been to a race before. So my main goal? Finish and not be last! haha No really. I just wanted to be upright when I crossed the line and not be "dead" last. I am not really sure what I was thinking starting a running "career" at the age of 36...but I am liking it. It is hard! Something that my body is not used to...but rewarding. In a weird way. I loved crossing that finish line today. I felt like I accomplished something. It made me want to do better next time. And, it is something for me. I do it for me! Not anyone else! I do need better running music though. haha Man you hit a slow song and there goes your pace. Seriously! I can tell a huge difference in my running when a slow songs hits my iPod and when a faster pace song comes on.
A little note to people that have never run. Check the digital clock at the finish line and you can get your time right away. (Didn't even pay attention.) Also, run until you hear the beep when you cross the line. The beep is your "chip" being tagged at the finish line. If you slow before you get all the way across you have a longer time. Just a couple of things I didn't know about.
May I also say this?! Have someone meet you there, either to run with or a family member to greet you in the end. My husband had to work today and let me just say...I didn't think it would be a big deal, but in a way it would have been really nice to have someone to share this with. I did run into a lady from church, Robin, whose husband was running and I hung out with them afterwards. I actually saw a few people from church. Anyway, I am just sayin', it would have been nice to have someone to celebrate with. Whether it be someone that is running with you or someone waiting for you. :D I did see the sweetest thing ever. A couple, about late 20's, was running the half marathon. As they came across the finish line they grabbed each others hands. That is a Hallmark moment if I ever saw one. haha I know, I am being all girly and mushy, but that was sweet!
Okay...so for the results. I finished in 33:42 and I was 317th out of 498. I think the time sounds better than my placement. Ugh! haha If you want to, check out this link: http://orig.citizen-times.com/promotions/race/. You can check results and pics. And no, I already looked and there are none of the 317th. lol So check me out...#317 on the 5K results. ;D
I have to tell you this too. I was sitting on the curb after I was done watching and cheering others in. All of a sudden the crowd starts freaking out! They had already been very excited about this cute little like 4 year old coming across the finish line, so I just assumed maybe it was another kid. NO! I look coming in and here is the first half marathoner coming in. His time was 1:08. That would be one hour and eight minutes. I couldn't believe. Crazy! I don't think I will ever be that guy! haha Man! That was awesome though!
Okay...so...I did it! I survived! And, I am ready to do it again. Okay not next week...but soon! Hopefully this time with someone. :D I really did love it. About mile 2, not so much! But I did love it! I am going to keep running! I just hope I can stick it out with it getting cold outside. We'll see...
So I lied...check out album 16 (I think) picture 96. I am behind that guy. haha
Friday, September 12, 2008
Okay...gas...prices that is!
Well...it only seems appropriate that my first blog would be about the gas prices since today is the day that the world is freaking out about the hurricane. Seriously?! Well, the hurricane is serious...the other not so much. So the media has gotten everybody in an uproar about the gas situation. In a matter of less than an hour, around here, gas jumped anywhere from .25 to 1.50. That is just crazy to me. Our own governor said that gas should not have jumped more than .20. Can someone please explain this to me?! I mean I get it, but it sure sounds like price gouging to me.
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