Too Fast

Runs in 2011
Shamrock Run 15K, March 13
Bridge To Brews 10K, April 17
*Starlight Run 5K, June 4th
*Helvetia Half, June 11
*Portland Marathon, October 9

Looking for a trail or fun run to do in July-early September. Know of any?
*Unregistered now, but in the plans to soon

Reads
Stiff: The Curious Life of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach

Shows
The Cosby Show, Everybody Hates Chris

Teams
Dealer gave me free Blazer tickets for Christmas. Thank you L+V. Goin to Blazers vs Rockets game this Sunday. Blazers vs Heat viewing next Sunday. Goin to Blazers vs Golden State game on 1/24. And watching all the rest! Go Blazers!

Current Obsessions
projectsprocrastinate.tumblr.com

Good News December

News
This is truly the season of good news. I'm hearing left and right from friends that are doing/getting great things. B got an amazing internship, KHope got a job interview, JSup is graduating, TBuzz got a dream job assignment in Honduras, Eliz finished 3 Bachelor's degrees, NG got a major change and many more! I'm so thrilled to hear the abundance of great news, keep it goin strong!!!! On my end, I finished up my A+P class strong with an A on my lab final. =)

Runs
Need to start again

Throwbacks
Home Alone 1 and 2
Cool Runnings
Miracle on 34th Street

Teams
Go Blazers! You rocked it last night. Who needs magic anyways....

Always Thankful

Thankful [for]
Answered prayers
Family
Friends
Comedy

Wishes [for]
An A on A&P
Good deal on boots
More time in the day
Ideas to be put on hold so I can finish projects before starting new ones
A fruitful 12/10
Being tan again

Recipes
Shout out to the foodnetwork.com for having such delish recipes. Shout out to JSup, DG, JoNo and PUD for making the recipes come to life.

Songs
Compassionart album by Israel Houghton

Teams
C'mon Blazers! I've got the faith! Go go go.
Good win Beavs!

Throwbacks
Pepper Ann
Recess
Doug
Skip-Its

Blessed Day

Current Obssesions
Being warm
Figure out my meaning in life
Lotioned hands
Reviving old friendships
Doing nothing
Goin with the flow
The ponytail
Good skin
Tea
God time
Alone time
Family time
Friend time
Big scarves

Needs
Socks - Long socks, trouser socks, knee high socks, thick socks,
More sleep

Holidays: Thanksgiving
Still unsure what my favorite holiday is, but Thanksgiving is in the running. I'm forever thankful for anything and everything, so to have a day dedicated to it is good. My mom is pulling out all the works for dinner. I'm excited to eat and see everyone. Not excited to clean.

Inspired
www.newdressaday.com - i need ideas, need creativity, need some talent in sewing too

Screens to Save

Mom, my dear immigrant mother, please go get your mammogram and other womanly exams:
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/section?content=a919024022&fulltext=713240928

No Nonsense November

Runs
I love running and what it does for me physically, emotionally and spiritually. Went for a run for the first time since marathon to Rocky Butte - it was great! Running group dinner this week to get acquainted and start training!

Needs
Needing to do well in A & P which is why November has been dubbed 'No Nonsense November'.

Throwbacks
Church Christmas drama productions

Songs
It Ain't Over by Maurette Brown Clark

Current Obsessions
Getting toned up
Thanksgiving preparations
Christmas festivities
Cleaning (so far its the idea of it, not yet in action)
Studying
Skype

Reads
The Bible and A&P book

Eye of the Tiger

Runs

World, I did it! I finished my first marathon in 6:11. Ran 19.5 miles and walked/limped 6.7 miles. What an incredible experience filled with rain, tears, blisters, and laughter! Once November comes around I'll be training again. Goal for 2011: finish under 5.

Songs

Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars - these words...wow.

Current Obsessions

Toning up - back to the squats, dips, crunches, etc

Women of Influence - Michelle Obama, Queen Rania of Jordan, Donna Lasit, Evelyn Santoso. These women prove that it is possible to have it all and be successful: God (don't know about QR and MO, but I know DL and EW do), family, love, career. Something these ladies have in common is they all have supportive, like-minded, influential husbands. This is what I'm praying for. Prayers are powerful people.

Water - my body yearns for it in mass quantities still, post marathon

Getting on The Amazing Race - JoeB is editing the vid now.

This person who'll remain nameless for now - prayers are powerful people.

Photographs

Questions

What time do you get up in the am?

Sayings

"You just have to follow your heart to find your way" - Dreyona, 8yo

Orange of the Day

Runs
In just a few days I'll be completing my first marathon. I'm feeling all sorts of emotions now - I'm anxious, nervous, excited, scared, and more. My goal of finishing will hopefully be accomplished. Pretty sure it will, 90/10.

Movies
Have not seen any lately, haven't had the time! But my list of movies to see is growing like a plant on steroids (aka MiracleGro).

Songs
Putting a playlist together for the marathon. If you have any upbeat songs send them my way por fa!

Current Obsessions
Peaches - nice crisp ones
Clean spaces - which means my room and closet need work
Nipping procrastination in the bud's behind - its as if the mere sight of textbooks make my brain think procrastinate now
Living with exciting uncertainity of what will happen next - but knowing that everything will be exceedingly alright with God by my side

Reads
My A+P textbook has become the read of the moment. Though I have so many books on my list to read once I get the time.

Wishes
Thank you for all the beautiful birthday wishes! I really appreciate each and every one of your friendships!

Momentary Sunshine

Runs
Finished 23rd in 26:45 time last Sunday. 3 weeks until the Portland marathon! Going to do my last long run before the marathon this Friday - wish me luck. The training group for next year's marathon starts in Nov!

Birthday Wish List
Toms - gray and/or red, sewing machine, a Brandon Roy jersey, massages, pedicures, and prayers for life-love-passion-adventure-all around a blessed year

New adds: point and shoot digital camera, febreeze, canvas boards (various sizes - big ones and little ones, squares and rectangles), paint brushes, oils, cool yarn - thick and/or bright but soft, and cute compact mirror

Newer adds: Blazer tickets =), new iPod shuffle in orange - it's small, square-shaped and compact, perfect to clip on to my shorts for running, tights - [black, dark grey, light grey, fishnet, thick knits, patterned knits], lomo camera w/ flash

Newest adds: Glee season 1 dvds, running watch, case and armband for my itouch,

Current Obsessions
Glee! Season premiere today.

Guys who can sing while playing the guitar - melts my heart everytime. Shaz you were right all along...

Ab workouts and squats - superman banana

Clean clothes

Pockets, zippers, holes in the back - on dresses or shirts

Songs
Listen from Dreamgirls

Works
San Diego was great! Bend was fun! I love my job but its going to be a busy busy year!

Shows
Glee Glee Glee. How I Met Your Mother. Project Runway. The Amazing Race. Ellen. Brothers and Sisters. Modern Family. So many shows! Not enough time to watch booo.

Yucks
Cheese - feta especially

The Wavy Hair Look

Birthday Wish List
Toms - gray and/or red, sewing machine, a Brandon Roy jersey, massages, pedicures, and prayers for life-love-passion-adventure-all around a blessed year

New adds: point and shoot digital camera, febreeze, canvas boards (various sizes - big ones and little ones, squares and rectangles), paint brushes, oils, cool yarn - thick and/or bright but soft, and cute compact mirror

Newer adds: Blazer tickets =), new iPod shuffle in orange - it's small, square-shaped and compact, perfect to clip on to my shorts for running, tights - [black, dark grey, light grey, fishnet, thick knits, patterned knits], lomo camera w/ flash

Runs
Race for the Cure this Sunday. Portland Marathon in less than 4 weeks!!!

Wishes
Wishing ThLiBu and TBuzz an amazing trip in Europe and for Stalie's upcoming temporary move to France to go beautiful =)

Current Obsessions
Eating - this is actually a more permanent obsession. But lately I've been surrounded by more and more delicious foods. So eating is a must of course

Relaxing my anxiety attacks before the marathon

Styes - me not so much. My eyes? Yes they love them for some reason hence my third one this quarter. Help!

The Kennedy School [www.kennedyschool.com] - $3 movies, swimming, music- what's not to enjoy? The high-priced-just-ok food, I suppose.

Finishing projects - 3 down, a bajillion to go....

Movies
Ramona and Beezus - based from our very own NE PDX neighborhood. Josh Duhamel is one sizzlin' hot man! How Fergie landed him is beyond my understanding.

Welcome to Portland people, we have RAIN!

Runs
Wine Country Half was a great experience. I semper fi'd right through mile 8 til I had to pee (dang you bladder). The next 3 miles were on gravel and by that time my knees were killing me. I unfortunately walked most of that part. But I saw the light and got back to running when pavement came. Crossed the finish line 33rd in my age division. No, I don't know how many people were in my division, but I'm just going to say......100!

Jess love signed me up for Race for the Cure 5k this morning, so here we go on the 19th. It'll be a rice smooth run before the big 10.10.10 Portland Marathon. The epidemiologist at work is a ultra marathoner. He graced me with some tips yesterday. I'm feeling ok, I can do this. Right?

Current Obsessions
Toast with chunky peanut butter and honey.
Hummus with carrots and/or bell peppers.
Grilled asparagus.
Raspberry lemonade with ginger ale.
Season premieres.
The radio.

Movies
Salt - loved it. People say its the Bourne series with a vajaj. Pretty much is true. Loved it.
The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill and Came Down a Mountain - didn't know what to expect at first. This british film is definiately a funny one, british funny. Hugh Grant is in this one, not surprised? Neither was I.
Death at a Funeral - Funny, but not as much as I was expecting.
Rain Man - this was good. I need to see more of the oldies because they sure are great.

Throwbacks
Karate Kid - B said it was a great date movie because what's not to love. Childhood throwback, check. Love story, check. Action, check. Jackie Chan, check!

Wishes
Wishing great success for Olls in her Blazers internship submission. Wishing great success for Diaz's man for his WashCo interview. I'm praying for the two of you!

Holidays: Labor Day
Now I never really understood the story behind Labor Day. I still don't know, so I'm not going to share anything there. But I had a really great one this year. Got to hang out with great friends and get some things done. Went to Manzanita with my new VISTA team. What a great group of people they are. Everything couldn't have worked out more perfect. Thanks G! (G = God)

Birthday Wish List
Toms - gray and/or red, sewing machine, a Brandon Roy jersey, massages, pedicures, and prayers for life-love-passion-adventure-all around a blessed year
New adds: point and shoot digital camera, febreeze, canvas boards (various sizes - big ones and little ones, squares and rectangles), paint brushes, oils, cool yarn - thick and/or bright but soft, and cute compact mirror

I'm BAACCKK!!!!

Runs

Wine Country Half Marathon this Sunday in Dundee/Carlton. Excited and scared at the same time. My body's telling me something, I'll listen to it after the race. =) Portland Marathon in 1.5 months - AHH!!! Jess, we are crazy! But I love us for trying! I'm still recruiting 1 or 2 for the training group for next year's marathon. Any takers?

Birthday Wish List

Toms - gray and/or red, sewing machine, a Brandon Roy jersey, massages, pedicures, and prayers for life-love-passion-adventure-all around a blessed year

Current Obsessions

Day old pastries - only $1.50 at Jim and Patties and they taste great! I say the older the better, until you see mold. What a great way to save money and still eat.

Croissants - the freshly baked ones. Only $1.50 at the cafe in my building. I feel the pounds packing already.

Office snack drawers - first week at office and my drawer is jam packed. Bummer I only get to indulge in it 3 days a week.

Toms shoes - read Blake Mycoskie's Costco bio the other day. What an amazing entrepreneur! I'm impressed and would like to bandwagon the success now. Gray or red?

Teams

Beavers Football!!!!!! VS. TCU tomorrow 4:45pm, ESPN. Yeah I don't have cable so I'm not even going to pretend like I'll be watching. I'll probably catch the tail end at Big Al's or something. I will have espn.com coverage that I will be checking regularly

Blazers 2010-2011 Season - RIP CITY UPRISE! Its going to be a great season, I feel it already. Just need to get a new jersey and I'm ready to go!

Saw Aldridge yesterday at Freddy's. He asked me if I was a doctor or nurse because I brought him a whiteboard to sign. I like to stand out and obviously I stuck out like a sore thumb with the board; I realize that.

Books

Say Goodbye to Powerless Christianity by Che Ahn. Very encouraged by the miraculous testimonies.

Songs

Fall For You by Secondhand Serenade and Secrets by One Republic

Shows

Ellen is back on 9/13 and Glee on 9/20. Don't know the exact dates of my other shows but who cares. I don't even catch them on TV anymore - all hulu.

Works

Started my new job this week. Its going to be one heck of a busy-exciting-overwhelming-productive-learning-passionate work year. I think I will enjoy being the Portland Metro VISTA Volunteer Coordinator for one year. Ask me again next month to see if I say the same thing then =)

Calling All Blazer Fans!

Teams

Trail Blazers 2010-11 Season Schedule

Achtung Achtung

Anto's Runners

Now calling all runners to join Anto's Runners to train for the Portland Marathon 2011. Together we can run, be encouraging and fundraise for the American Cancer Society in memory of our beloved brother Anto. We have 7 people now, 10 would be solid! Training starts in November.

We [are] fighting the good fight, we [are] finishing the race, we [are] keeping our faith - 2 Tim 4:7

Adventures

Flying into Barcelona and spending 5-6 days in Spain, 2-3 days in Portugal, 7-9 days in Greece and 6-8 days in France. Dates still tentative, but all very exciting.

Works

New job will be sending me to San Diego for a conference. The hotel is jaw dropping. Can't wait to tan poolside. And learn about the regional health corps too of course.

Kids

The ever-growing Kids Summer Festival is coming to Montavilla Park on August 28th from 5-8 pm. Be there to enjoy community fun, get free school supplies, get free burgers and sno cones, and to have fun! See you there.

Movies

The Other Guys - hilarious. Excited to watch Eat Pray Love with the girls this Sunday.

Perfect Weather Day

Runs

Neighborhood classics: Glendover, Rocky Butte, Mt. Tabor, Rocky Butte, Waterfront. Lucky I live close to run these great trails. My new shoes arrived - lunarglide+ [thank you NikeCouple]. Took them out tonight and I loved them! My feet feel like I haven't even ran anything. K told me about her new running shoes and I'll have to check 'em out too - first I'll have to ask what they're called. Wine Country Half in 4 weeks, Portland Marathon in 10 weeks - ahh!!!

Yucks

Pimples. I feel like mine are overtaking me. Everytime I treat it, its as if I'm feeding it a buffet. Any treatment recommendations?

Deals and Steals

Scored Sam Edelman sandals for $20, gorgeous Colin Stuart teal heels for $17, and a Nau shirt for $7. Sold at Crossroads today and made $81.50!!!

Artists

Tenth Avenue North - They'll be at Rolling Hills Church on October 23rd. Any takers?

Drake and Mary J. Blige - They'll be at Bumbershoot on September 5th of Labor Day Weekend.

Adventures

Every birthday is an adventure and mine is coming up! There are so many things I want to do, but I will have to narrow it down and save the rest - thank God we have birthday adventures once a year! Choices are: Tazo Tea factory tour, Seaside day trip, Spa day, Astoria day trip, Go-cart racing, Shooting range, Skydiving, Rafting trip, or Cooking lessons. I just don't know and birthday's on a Tuesday.

Shows

Have not had time to sit down and watch anything. Project Runway's new season started - time to make room for tv.

Works

Love what I'm doing. Just so much work all the time. Lord please help me get through this week!

Current Obsessions

Color - getting my closet out of the blacks/greys and into color! I think I'm doing pretty good. Bubble tea - darn you tBuzz. I'm feelin' bubble tea all day everyday now. At least you'll indulge in this obsession with me.

Sayings

"You say that I'm a dreamer and I'm not" -Dinner for Schmucks

Movies

Dinner for Schmucks was hilarious. I recommend it for anyone wanting to laugh. There are so many memorable quotes and actions. Loved it! Getting my girlfriends together to watch Eat, Love, Pray - August 15th - Ladies let me know

In Love with Sun

Runs

Finished 9th my division yesterday! This got me pumped up for the next few big runs (Oregon Wine Country Half, Haag Lake, and the 21-miler b-day run) we're doing and the big goal

- Portland Marathon. I miss morning runs with my students now that SR Academy is over. I have to do evening runs after work which I'll have to be accustomed to now. I'm going to run with a few of them before they head out to college, what a bittersweet moment that'll be.

Adventures

Euro trip is getting pushed up to winter break. All I need is the green light from new supervisor and I start planning a 3-ish week adventure to Greece, Spain, Italy and France. I'll be spending Christmas and New Years there - how great is that! After Euro is accomplished I'm going to start adventure p

lans to Hawaii (Honolulu Marathon 2011?) or Mexico, then Aussie/Bali.

Books

I will get back to the books pronto. They're starting to collect dust which is the equivalent to books crying. Mama's coming!

Recipes

Looking for paella recipe. Mastered my sloppy joe recipe.

Yucks

Mosquito bites. Where they decide to bite me is unfortunate - eyebrow, butt cheek, knuckles, backs of knee. I dislike you mosquitos so bad.

Current Obsessions

Farmer's Markets and all their goodness. Love the doughnut peaches, raspberries, lavenders, jalapeno popcorn, empanadas, tacos, sweet peas, flowers, paellas. All so good, all so wonderful, all so addicting.

Saving $$$. This one is a work in progress. With all the recent adventure plans and new hobbies, I need to buckle down on the expenditures. I'm selling clothes/bags/shoes and cutting back on happy hour/restaurants/desserts =( I can do this. Just gotta think of the big adventure plans.

Songs

Beggin' by Madcon, I'm Going To Another Level by Israel & New Breed, Hakuna Matata

Encouragements

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and not on your own understanding - Proverbs 3:5. Trusting in God is hard but let me tell you it'll bring the best outcomes. Just you see =) I'm praying for you in all your joys, waitings, pains and gains.

Llimon you are a beautiful gem in Christ! Keep trusting God to direct your way as you start your exciting new journey.

Works

Super summer co-workers!

My great team diabetes!

My winning obesity team!

Sunscreen - Check!

Deals and Steals

Italian-made leather boots for $40 in my size. Brooklyn Industries dress for $24. Unintentional trips make the best deals and steals day.

Movies

Finally got to see Grownups. It was hilarious. Didn't stop laughing the entire time. Go see it if you haven't. And if you have patience save yourself some money and get it at Red box.

Shows: Amazing Race

Still haven't done video app edits. Tryin to do it next weekend with JCB.

Artists

Jason Mraz and Lauren Hill

Works

Saturday was an awesome working day at Sand in the City! Thanks to Kellson, AFJ, and all the volunteers we had to make it fun and possible.

Crashing and Burning

Runs

Next week my runner students and I are goin to run Haag Lake to commemorate the end of our morning runs to the country. Running downtown with Peter before he leaves. Then its that dang Lacama Lake run. Still needing to get new shoes.

Songs

Forever Young by JayZ | Mr Hudson, Lead Me by Sanctus Real, If I Were A Boy by Beyonce, and Take Me Home by John Denver

Current Obsessions

Procrastination - I thought this ended in college, but this week is proving that I still have it and its just as strong as ever. Now I'm overloaded with work, but its all my procrastinating self's fault. My students - we have one more week with the SR Academy before they get to start real summer break and spread their wings in college. I've had the best time getting to know them and will really miss them when its over next Friday. So I'm spending extra time here and there hangin out with them. Upside, we'll be getting a new batch of students to work with for JR Academy. They've got big shoes to fill though. =)

Needs

To attend a procrastination workshop on how not to procrastinate. If only the best procrastinators can get their stuff together and make one!

Artists

Destiny's Child and Alicia Keys

Laughs

Justin Timberlake's SNL bit of Single Ladies.

Lovin the Heat Wave

Runs

Bad shin splints this week = need new running shoes. So I think I'm finally going to get some this weekend with either Jess or the NikeCouple. I'm excited. In other news my students are really keeping me motivated to go with morning runs. Thanks for the icyhots and ice guys! Excited for a downtown run with Peter before he moves, then its Lacama Lake at the end of the month!

Climbs

Climbed across the ceiling! It took about 20 tries, but I did it. So proud of myself. I felt like Spiderman.

Songs

Healer by Trent Cory and If We Ever Meet Again by Timbaland ft. Katy Perry

Current Obsessions

Tanning with minimal tan lines. Love tanning with the co-workers this week. I've gotten to a nice shade now I just need to even out. This weekend I'm tanning with MelC and ALat and her wonderful coconut oil =)

Wishes

Want to wish my girl Kellson a great big good luck today for her interview with Make A Wish! You're going to knock 'em out of the park with your experiences, talents, and vision!

Big wishes to B who's finally makin it out to NYC! All those years out east and he finally gets to see one of the greatest east coast cities. Have fun B!

Had A Great Weekend w/o You Sun

Runs

Took my bro running today that was fun, if only he could keep up - next time bubs! I was so motivated during my run today because all I was thinking about was the nectarine waiting for me when I was done. Yum. Lacama Lake Half is 3 weeks away!

Needs

A smaller music device for running - shuffle? nano? something else?

Reads

Have some new books to add to my reads - Sacred Romance and Say Goodbye to Powerless Christianity.

Shows: Amazing Race

B and I filmed for our audition tape this weekend - SOOO FUN! Like B said, us = victorious! Thanks to JSupra for manhandling the flip and the GoogleGirls for being a great sounding board/cast mates. Now comes the hard part - editing and getting picked. Thanks JoeCB in advance for helping with edits. =) Bits and clips to be posted later.

Holidays: 4th of July

I have never been so relaxed and appreciative as I was this 4th of July. Just being in the middle of a lake with a 360 view of fireworks was AAAAAAAMMMAZZZING - just incredibly amazing!

Current Obsessions

Water. Stretching. Slurpies. Shopping - just in time of the anniversary sale ;) - this time I'm not wasting the moneys on my annual fall boot purchase

Movies

No this isn't a comment on how hilarious Grownups was because I still haven't seen it. Not watching it on opening weekend broke my streak of watching a new release every week since Repoman. Watched Dear John this weekend, it was a tear jerker. Totally didn't expect the ending. You would think though with the amount of chick flicks I watch that I would be able to sense plot lines/endings. But I don't, which is probably why I enjoy them so much.

Songs

Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani, If We Ever Meet Again by Timbaland, Don't Stop Believing by Journey, and Billionaire by Travie McCoy.

Sayings

"You have what it takes to make it."

"Don't let money get in the way of your dreams."

"When you really want it, you'll get there."

Rain? Again?

Current Obsessions

Filming ideas for the Amazing Race video app. Wanting to clean my rooms - I'm mentally there, but I just need to get my butt up to do it.

Runs

Been running with my students in the morning before academy. Long runs to the country is therapeutic.

Reads

Bible, The Divine Mentor, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Climbs

I bouldered up to the ceiling. My next goal is bouldering across the ceiling to the other wall. I climbed a slanted wall last time - wow that felt great! Sure it took almost half an hour and I was drenched in sweat, but taught me a lesson. There will be rough times in life, but when they happen you just gotta sit back and reevaluate and remember the ultimate goal. You'll get there in due time.

Attention! The Sun Is No Longer Shy

Reads
The Bible (we're on Revelations), The Divine Mentor, and blogs

Runs
My motivation needs to peak again. I think it'll help when I finally get good play lists to run too - help! The sun is helping my urge to run though, thank God.

Yucks
Keila's poo. The last three days I've had to take her out after work and her poo is nasty.

Songs
California Girls (its just so catchy) and Healing Begins.

Current Obsessions
Tanning - now that the sun's finally out and ready. Naps - don't underestimate the power of a good nap, it does you good.

ProGoals
I need to start job shadowing, I think it'll really help in my confusion/decision. Anyone know a great PT, Sports Med Doc, and Nurse Practitioner?

First Day of Summer Fail

Movies

Loved loved loved Toy Story 3. What a great trilogy. KE told me today that it made it to the top 10 trilogies of all time. Makes me happy.

Shows

Last Comic Standing makes me want to go back to my comedic roots. Amazing Race is an all-time favorite. I'm please to announce that B and I are making our app video next week when he's in town!

Runs

Running's become my b--. Did Mt Tabor with Peter over the weekend, that was nice. Thanks for having me do those wicked stairs! Have a new running buddy while I'm on the west side. Miss running with Jess though.

Current Obsessions

Dry shampoo - I don't know why I didn't start using it sooner. Liberating myself - I'm taking it all back! Orange slices - so fresh and so good. Themes - just everything well just mostly for presents.

Artists

Josh Wilson, Tenth Avenue North, MaryMary

Sun - No Side of Rain - Please

Runs

I'm trying so hard to keep on the training schedule. Its hard. I get home from work and I am beat. Gonna start running with some folks from academy, hopefully that'll help. Mileage update: 5.5. Runs with Jess have been cut down to Sundays since I moved.

Yucks

There was a ladybug in my bag of spinach.

Accidentally ate turkey today.

Songs

Like Toy Soldiers by Eminem and Hot N Cold by Katy Perry

Current Obsessions

Sleep! And pinpointing my anger towards The Situation

Teams

What's wrong with you Boston! You don't get to slack when you're up a game. Make your shots, your frickin layups, dunks, etc. Get with it, win the ring!

Shows

All caught up with Glee now. Can't wait for it to start back up in the fall.

ProGoals

How can I combine nursing, public health, sports medicine and physical therapy into one? First one to answer wins!

Its June, You Can Come Out Now Sun.

Runs
Mileage update: 4.5. This weekend's gonna be 6, hopefully. Decided to cancel the Firecracker 5K. Replacing it with the Lacama Lake Half Marathon - it'll fit better with training. Portland Marathon, I'm comin for you. New running motto: Get off your butt, suck it up, and run.

Reads
The Bible and old Women's Health Magazines for the mind, body and soul

Sayings
"Failure to plan on your part, does not equal an emergency on my part!"

Current Obsessions
B.O.B. : him on Pandora = makes my day
Bean dip hour : getting the stomach warmed up, nice a ready for lunch hour

Needs
Motivating playlists for runs. The Sun

Artists
B.O.B., Lupe Fiaso, Fort Minor, OneRepublic, Beyonce,

Cleanings a Pain

Shows

Glee - why didn't I start watching this sooner, at least I got the summer to catch up before season 2 starts.

Runs

Starlight was supper fun! Next time I'm dressing up though. Got ideas? I seriously need to up my mileage fast. Hit me up if you wanna run. I'll be out there 5 days a week...

Throwbacks

Used to play violin, quit 3 years in. Now I'm picking it up again, reteaching myself (thanks to luis for the violin).

Used to dance, stopped a few years back. Don't know what I feared - insecurities, judgements, people? Now I'm gonna dance again, like I used to love (with back-burned dreams of being on dance team or a backup dancer) minus the fear.

Teams

NBA Finals - between the two I'm cheering on the Celts but my heart will always be with my Blazers!

Songs

Single Ladies by Beyonce and Pursuit of Happiness by Kid Cudi

Rainy Days I've Had Enough!

Runs
Jess and I are determined to do the Portland Marathon 10.10.10. Yeah, we got a ton of work to do. If you're a runner, join us for our sessions! Tomorrow we'll be debuting runs with the Starlight 5K.

Reads
I finished reading Girl With the Dragon Tattoo - thoroughly enjoyed it, killing 500 pages in a night. Book Club is reading The Senator's Wife -need to get started on that. I'm also reading The Divine Mentor. Waiting for Some Girls: My Life in a Harem to come through.

Movies
I need Why Did I Get Married Too? to come out so I can get my Tyler Perry fix. Surprisingly I enjoyed Prince of Persia. Jake G was not bad to look at for 2 hours, I could do without the hair though.

Songs
Can't Give Up Now by Mary Mary and Listen by Beyonce

Current Obessions
Spinach! TZ has the best spinach growing in her garden. Love it! Also boxed chocolate and strawberry milk. Yeah I drink them, I buy them bulk too. Laugh at me holding the boxes at check out - you're the one missing out on deliciousness.