Physically things are progressing. The knee is still off and on hurting randomly, mostly on staircases and after I've been sitting for a long time. Otherwise I am fine and really looking forward to getting back into working out at Curves next week. No post-walk letdown exhaustion this time. Probably because I didn't do the... Continue Reading →
Recovering
Knees are still stiff and painful when I first get up from sitting for any length of time, but the blisters are fine. I went to the closing ceremonies on Sunday. Hung around cheering for walkers and then finally got the courage to go on in myself. I still felt like I didn't belong since... Continue Reading →
Good news and bad news
Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em. (The bad news)Perhaps the third time was not the charm. The blister from Day 1 became my ultimate nemesis creating a series of injuries which have knocked me out of the event. I had it bandaged as I started into day 2 and it flet... Continue Reading →
3-day walk report, Day 1
Well the font should be pink, but then it would be *really* be hard to read so this mauve will have to do.Oh man today was SLOW! Did not walk into camp until 4:45. Started at 7:40am though. Tomorrow I will get to camp to eat breakfast before 5:30 and hit the route when it... Continue Reading →
Ready to walk!
Packed and ready to go! Of course, since I packed the gear bag, I have decided not to stay in the tents! It just doesn't make sense to stay only one night. I have to drive to camp sight on Day 3 anyway since I will return home to attend Alex's final football game. So,... Continue Reading →
Victory!
I wasn't going to gloat. I was going to a quiet winner. But then I thought back to how hopeless and devastated and downright angry to my core that I was in 2000 and especially in 2004. And I decided that it is OK for me to celebrate. Thank you thank you thank you thank... Continue Reading →
VOTE!!
Get out there and vote please!! You cannot bitch about the system unless you do your part :-)Lot's of interest/controversy surrounding the electronic voting machines of course. My polling place had the dreaded Diebold machine. However, it was very easy to use. All of them were working. The best part was that after voting you... Continue Reading →
Anxiety!
I normally consider myself pretty calm and levelheaded. Most of my close friends have described me that way anyway! However, I realize that towards the end of last week I became quite cranky and snippy (particularly to Marcus and my parents). Then I looked at the week I was facing. Saturday was Alex's big game... Continue Reading →
Golden Falcons 6 Pirates 0
For you non-sports fans, forgive me this indulgence. I need to document what this game was like in detail for posterity. The coaches after the game were saying that these boys will remember this game for the rest of their lives. I will too. The best football game I have ever watched was played today.... Continue Reading →
It’s November?
Holy crap, when did that happen??3 days to the Big matchup between the top two teams in the Mighty Mite division. Both undefeated. The other team with NO points against all year!5 days until the dreaded first tooth filling in the upper right wisdom tooth and neighboring molar. Ow ow ow.10 days until the 3-day... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 