This popped up in my memories this morning. This time two years ago, I was headed to DC for my first Ragnar. This time tomorrow, I’m supposed to be headed back to DC for the first Sunset Ragnar. Instead I’ll probably be mowing and cleaning and drowning my FOMO in beer and college football. I … Continue reading Texting Injury
Author: Sunshine Richards
Seven Sisters at Seven Sisters
The Ritual Have you seen this movie? I have. Because the sisters thought it would be a good idea on our hiking trip to watch a scary movie. About people getting picked off. One by one. While hiking. And while I can’t ever get those two hours back, I did learn a little more about … Continue reading Seven Sisters at Seven Sisters
Pride Issues
A co-worker told me yesterday that I was too mean. That’s why I don’t “have a man.” Several others agreed with her. Apparently I’m one of those “people just aren’t sure how to take you” kinda chicks? Meh. Maybe. I think it’s more likely that things like this are the issue. K-Rob thought threatening to … Continue reading Pride Issues
We Call Him J-Vicious For A Reason
I just ate half a rotisserie chicken. And a jar of pickle juice. In my car. On my way home from the gym. One of my co-workers suggested I need more protein in my diet. As he judged me for the bags of potato chips I was shoving into my mouth. What’s more protein than … Continue reading We Call Him J-Vicious For A Reason
Unnervingly Compliant
Facebook wants me to date again. I’m gonna guess he wants some of y’all to, too. So it’s probably not a targeted attempt to make me feel any kind of way. But this suggestion came at a particularly vulnerable moment. Because I was just coming out of the most awkward massage I’ve ever encountered. And … Continue reading Unnervingly Compliant
Christmas Family Drama
If you go up on Christmas Mountain, there’s a trail that will lead you to an old pair of hiking sticks. Carelessly abandoned by their owner. And a beer. The sticks aren’t worth anything. Maybe sentimental value. But you’re gonna hear GJB whine about them anyway. It started out as a beautiful family Christmas. And … Continue reading Christmas Family Drama
Iron Mountain Trail Race
Co-Author: GJB Three years ago, I did Iron Mountain Trail Race. Three years ago, I stood at the starting line surrounded by strangers, ran the race completely alone, picked up my finisher's jam, got in my car, and spent five post-race hours sitting in traffic on 81. Three years ago, I said never again. Three … Continue reading Iron Mountain Trail Race
The Real Thing
My legs look like I've been cage fighting. Because this morning, OT said "follow me." And we did. I had intentions of cleaning my house real good. Doing some reading. Maybe even finding a barbecue to go to after getting back from Iron Mountain. But since no one invited me to a barbecue, I spent … Continue reading The Real Thing
Taper Week Energy
I'm on mandatory taper this week. I don't make these rules. I don't make any of my own life rules. Rogue told me me not to be myself yesterday. Her exact words were "don't go full Sunshine right outta the gate, because without context it can be a little scary." And, I mean, it's probably … Continue reading Taper Week Energy
North Mountain Anniversary
I'm not real big on anniversaries. Probably because I never really have any. But this year is different. This year Rogue and I both celebrated our one year anniversary with North Mountain. *sigh* I haven't maintained a man in my life in the last 20 years for as long as I've kept this damn mountain. … Continue reading North Mountain Anniversary
Shine My Way 