"It's going to suck whether you train or not. May as well go for it." Apparently that's what I said to Scratch a few years ago when he got duped into signing up for Blue Ridge Marathon, his first marathon, less than a week before the race. He placed in the top ten for his … Continue reading BRM: Seeking New Friend Group
Author: Sunshine Richards
Kicking off BRM Training
One week out. Kicked off my Blue Ridge Marathon training this morning. One week out from the race. It went shockingly unwell. I blame Fall Risk. She jumped up and did a last-second Spartan last weekend. Leading me to believe that I, too, can still do stupid shit like rhat, too. I also blame GJB. … Continue reading Kicking off BRM Training
Tequila and Unicorn
Look. My socials…we’ve discussed this. They’re not my strength. But I require an outlet for my random daily thoughts and experiences. And there is one specific group chat that serves that purpose for me. Group messenger chat. So when the Meta crashed today…. I mean, I didn’t really have anything to share with my group … Continue reading Tequila and Unicorn
Anxiety Trust Fall
That? That’s anxiety. That is irrational anxiety. I had to travel to California for work this week. So my son is house/pet sitting for me. And I’m menopausal now. Which has unlocked the special new skill of creating the most devastating ( and unlikely ) events out of something as simple as a bad light … Continue reading Anxiety Trust Fall
Lana Does Not Care For Wet Feet
When we got out of the car, Lana headed towards Blackhorse Gap trail. Like we always do. I redirected her. Let's try out Dody this time. And she was all in. Just happily wagging her way down a brand new trail. Smelling all the smells. She needs a good mile to work all of her … Continue reading Lana Does Not Care For Wet Feet
Feng Shui Life Lessons
So, I have this Headway app. It reads me summaries of professional development books. An entire book in fifteen minutes. I like it. I listen to it while La La and I are on our morning walks. Makes me feel all productive and smart. This morning I listened to a summary of "Move Your Stuff, … Continue reading Feng Shui Life Lessons
Protecting My Discomfort Zone
I was in a meeting a few weeks ago where we were discussing the ways people learn. And we ended up on the topic of icebreakers. And I, allowing myself to feel a little too comfortable being me in a work environment, said, "The quickest way to shut me down is to make me do … Continue reading Protecting My Discomfort Zone
Never Judge a Cook By Her Female Parts
Just stopped at Kroger. To pick up my groceries. Because I would rather risk a 14 year old choosing random food items for me than spend my time wandering around aisles. And humans. Looking for food items. So as I’m opening up my back door for the child to load my groceries into, an older … Continue reading Never Judge a Cook By Her Female Parts
Importance of a Good Project Manager
Let’s talk about the importance of a skilled project manager for project success. Approximately half the world I know is moving. Including my parents. I’m excellent at hard labor. So I willingly offer myself up as such. I refuse, however, to be involved in any decision-making. My brain is simply not equipped at current. Unless … Continue reading Importance of a Good Project Manager
Trail Running Discomfort
My recovery vacation is coming to a close. *sigh* I had one last mountain to get to. Day Creek. It's close. It's challenging. It has views. It has options. Woke up at 5:30. AM. To rain. Just so much rain. Just relentless, cold, heavy rain. I didn't want to go out into the rain. I … Continue reading Trail Running Discomfort
Shine My Way 