Hmm. Should I do a small update?

School started Monday. Chris and I must keep reminding ourselves that there are only two classes. That’s right. We’ll be done by the end of August. Free. Freedom. I must contain my excitement, or I’ll burst. This first class is a marketing class – meaning, painfully vomit-inducing with marketing and business buzz-words. At least the last class is an accounting class – and one for which I probably am well-prepared.

My 10-year high school reunion has been planned for August. Chris’ has been planned for the same weekend, but he seems to have no interest in going back for it. That’s okay. He can come to mine.

I did the Salt Lake City half-marathon a few weeks ago. I hadn’t trained, so I ran about half, walked about half. It was very exciting to do another one, though. I have been running pretty well since then. And it’s finally (just now) stopped snowing and started getting warm, so I’ll be able to run outside on the weekends.

I’ve packed the next half year with races. I’m kind of turning into a junkie – I don’t know whether I have to cure myself of this because races cost money, or if I should embrace it because signing up for races will ensure I train for them. But, here’s a basic outline of my plan:

Late May – 5K

mid-June – Wasatch Back Relay

July 4 – Annual 4th of July Run

July 19 – half-marathon

July 26 – 10K? Maybe. It’s called the “Toughest 10K”, which, for some reason, is appealing to me.

August 23 – half-marathon

Oct 5 – Portland marathon (for which, supposedly, my mom and sister are going to train to walk).

I’m pretty excited about this. Most of the races (except the Portland) are close (within 4 hours).

In a continuing quest to be healthy and in-shape, I’ve started a food log. Is it going to help? Who knows. Will I forget about it in a few days? Probably.

Ah yes. The house. The house will (hopefully) get power washed this weekend. I’m working (it’s turned into a long project) on painting the hallway. We have also gotten closer to figuring out the front porch railing.

So, I started this at the beginning of the year, and for some reason, didn’t post it.

Plans for the year:
Run a marathon
Finish school
Finish all my unfinished crocheting and knitting projects
Redo my entire yard and fence
Finish painting the inside of my house

Other goals:
Lose weight and get in shape
Cook at home more; eat out less
Reduce credit card debt (a house will eat your credit card soul!)
Watch TV less; read more
Keep my office cleaner

I would also like to feel stable enough (and have a good enough yard) to get a dog.

There you go.

What has been done since then?

I have not signed up for a marathon. Yet. I have signed up to do the Wasatch Back Relay, which is a 178 mile race run by 12 runners in 3 legs each.

I bought a CNG bi-fuel truck. I wanted a truck; this one has cheap and clean fuel.

I have finished a couple unfinished crocheting and knitting projects.

Cooking at home/eating out less has definitely been done. It’s hard during tax season, but has been successful anyway.

I have at least attempted to register for my last two classes; this will be attempted again on Monday.

Regardless of the fact that I believe a modern artist has ruined that song…

I think I want a running skirt.

But I’m just not sure. Is it too girly? running isn’t really girly. At least, I don’t feel girly when I’m running. I feel strong. But a skirt can be strong, right?

“Do’s and Don’ts with babies”

5:25 – Leave work

6:02 – Leave grocery store with items for Christmas dinner

6:35 – Arrive at gym

7:45 – Leave gym

8:00 – Arrive home

8:00 to 9:10 – Fix dinner, eat dinner, answer discussion question

9:10 – Leave for theater in time for 9:50 movie

9:38 – Park at theater

9:42 – Get in line for tickets

9:45:00 – Get to front of line, ask for tickets

9:45:15 – Pull out credit card

9:45:20 – Manager says they are only accepting cash

9:45:30 – Amber gives manager the ‘I don’t comprehend’ sideways eyes; Chris blanks out for a moment
9:45:45 – Manager explains that their internet is down and their credit card system isn’t working
9:46:05 – Chris and Amber both say ‘well, I guess we’re not seeing a movie tonight’

Why wouldn’t you put up some sort of sign, or something, so that you don’t get confused people like me wondering why you’re saying these odd things like ‘we’re only accepting cash tonight’?