I thought I would do so great as a blogger...so many thoughts in my head, so many adventures to write about! And then I go and get all busy and shit, and months and months fly by. Well, I guess that pretty much sums me up. I choose being busy over sitting down with my thoughts! I do want to try to get back into this though. So a greatest hits follows.
What has happened lately?
Vacations. It has been a year of travel. Las Vegas, Oregon Coast, Portland multiple times, Maui, Hood Canal, San Juan Islands, Mt Rainier, Sunriver and Bend, Oregon Coast again....plus a few weekends away for races in Vancouver, La Conner (well, this weekend is La Conner) and more. So many trips that it takes a while to actually recall where we went! If the kids EVER complain that they have a rough life and never get to do anything, I will kick their tiny little butts!!!! They went on almost all of these trips. 4 out of 5 of the summer trips were just me and the boys, meeting up with other moms and kids along the way.
House. We wanted so badly to buy that house. But they came to us with a price that was just too much, it would have made us house poor. I love the freedom we have right now (see "vacations" above) and would hate to give it all up just to have a bigger house. I am sad because I loved it. But trying to make our current house better by upgrading a lot of things. We put in a fire pit, which has been so much fun. We redid all of the bathroom flooring, which made a huge difference. A new furnace is being installed next week. The deck has been redone (by me!) and looks amazing. We had a new driveway put in. So these things just help a bit. There are other projects lined up, and slowly but surely they will get done. I want to get rid of the carpets. I need to paint our bedroom (we did buy a new, lovely head and footboard). I need to empty our "guest/computer" room and make it into a bedroom for one of the boys. They aren't ready to split up yet but I see the time drawing closer and want to be prepared. I am going to have the house looked at to see what sort of addition we could do that would be functional and look good. I have resigned myself to staying here in this town for the time being, as much as I want to live elsewhere, the kids are happy here and it is safe and easy, so that is just the way it is.
Boobs. Finally, finally, finally insurance approved my breast reduction. November 5 will be the day. 6-8 weeks of recovery time...but then a lifetime without the pain, I cannot wait! Well, I can wait, as I was scheduled for Sept 20 and changed it so that I could enjoy the fall! But yes, it is a go. I am not sure how to explain it to the boys...I may seek out help on the interwebs for that one. They both really love the soft comfort that my current chest provides. Hmmm.
School. It began again this week. Phew. Love the routine.
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Friday, September 6, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Letter to the editor!
I have never done this before, but something hit a chord and I wrote and submitted the following to Runner's World:
Dear Runner’s World:
I have never written to a publication before, however, I was touched by Ted Spiker’s article “True to Size” about being a larger runner in a smaller runner’s world. I am not short, light or lithe gal….yet I compete (and sometimes podium) against people much, much smaller than me….it’s those times when I see pictures of myself next to my group of friends**, in which I look like a giant, that I am often stunned by my own size, and yet encouraged by my ability. My tagline has for years been “I’m faster than I look” and I don’t think there is any way for me to ever change what nature has given me—height, muscular legs, large breasts and a love of competition. I try to be a good role model for people who are not “typical” runners, always encouraging friends to just start and see how it goes…hopefully one day they too will discover that it is not the size or speed that matters, but the love of the sport. When people first meet me, they often assume I am running to lose weight, until they get a glimpse of my leg muscles and realize I am in it to win it!
(We shall see what they have to say....I sent in some fun pictures to enhance my statement.)
Dear Runner’s World:
I have never written to a publication before, however, I was touched by Ted Spiker’s article “True to Size” about being a larger runner in a smaller runner’s world. I am not short, light or lithe gal….yet I compete (and sometimes podium) against people much, much smaller than me….it’s those times when I see pictures of myself next to my group of friends**, in which I look like a giant, that I am often stunned by my own size, and yet encouraged by my ability. My tagline has for years been “I’m faster than I look” and I don’t think there is any way for me to ever change what nature has given me—height, muscular legs, large breasts and a love of competition. I try to be a good role model for people who are not “typical” runners, always encouraging friends to just start and see how it goes…hopefully one day they too will discover that it is not the size or speed that matters, but the love of the sport. When people first meet me, they often assume I am running to lose weight, until they get a glimpse of my leg muscles and realize I am in it to win it!
(We shall see what they have to say....I sent in some fun pictures to enhance my statement.)
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