Yesterday, I was raising two men, working three jobs, using a calculator in the grocery store, studying in the stands at football practice, watching basketball with my boys, listening to the sound of the entire soccer team in my basement, under the mistaken impression that it would last forever. Yesterday, I sent my youngest son … Continue reading Yesterday
Crystal Springs Ultras Half
“You’ve got a really impressive running resume.” Someone said that to me after a Facebook post a few months ago. One of the Crystal Springs RDs posted, introducing me as one of the registered runners. I'm not one to own my accomplishments. An issue my boss and I go round and round about on every … Continue reading Crystal Springs Ultras Half
The Big Apple
I haven't had a real good adventure in a long time. I’ve mostly just had lots of work. Lots of stress. So, obviously the best medicine for an introvert with social anxiety is a trip to the big apple. Because when you think Sunshine, you think that’s a chick that belongs in the big city. … Continue reading The Big Apple
BRM: Seeking New Friend Group
"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
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