It's Friday the 13th! Do you have any superstitions?
I'd like to say no. I am mindful of breaking mirrors, spilling salt or walking under ladders and the thought does cross my mind when a black cat walks in front of me but do I do anything about it...sometimes. I guess if I had to, I'd walk under a ladder or not throw salt over my shoulder, etc so if I don't do it I don't worry something is going to happen to me. So in a way I guess I kinda am but not really.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Cloth Diapering
With the new and improved cloth diapers, I figured I'd try it out this time around. This is the coolest program you can do to see what brand you like. Jillian's Drawer's has a diaper trial where you only pay $10 plus shipping to try them out. I kinda had an idea what I would like according to friends suggestions but it was great to try them out first to see if I would even like cloth diapering in the first place. I'm in week 2 of my trial and have found what works for me and will be ordering the brand I do like.
Being Chased
Everyone jokes that they'll run if they're being chased. Well, I was running and I was chased. It was not fun. I've lived in my neighborhood for 4.5 years, I love it, I've ran all times of day here and have NEVER felt scared. Unfortunately that all changed when I went for a run on Oct. 26th. It was my typical 3 mile loop that I run, I didn't get out till 6:30pm because I had to wait for my hubby to get home. It wasn't daylight savings yet so it was still somewhat light out. I grabbed my dog and headed out.
The funny thing is, while I was running I was thinking I didn't put my Road ID on my new shoes or bring my cell phone. As I was nearing home, probably about 0.25 miles from home or less, I notice two men cross the street ahead of me, heading in the same direction. My dog was off leash so I started to run in the street to pass them. I had headphones on but they were low. I thought I heard a whistle. I didn't know if it was for me or for my dog. I ignored it and kept going. Then I noticed my dog pick up her pace. I turned around and noticed the two men had started running behind me. Now these guys were not runners. They looked like they had just gotten off of work (laborer sort of job). I heard them panting hard behind me and picked up my pace. I lost them around the corner (I don't know if they stopped running or what). I sped home and talked with my hubby about the incident. He and I decided to call the cops to let them know what happened.
The police came and took a statement and said things I should do to be safe. (Run in daylight or with another person, carry cell, etc) I'm glad I reported it, I know a lot of people in my neighborhood that walk/run/walk their dogs and I would hate for them to experience what I went through.
From now on I'm more cautious. I hate that I don't feel as safe out there. I am now looking into getting a treadmill as a just in case so if I want to run and it is dark I have backup.
The funny thing is, while I was running I was thinking I didn't put my Road ID on my new shoes or bring my cell phone. As I was nearing home, probably about 0.25 miles from home or less, I notice two men cross the street ahead of me, heading in the same direction. My dog was off leash so I started to run in the street to pass them. I had headphones on but they were low. I thought I heard a whistle. I didn't know if it was for me or for my dog. I ignored it and kept going. Then I noticed my dog pick up her pace. I turned around and noticed the two men had started running behind me. Now these guys were not runners. They looked like they had just gotten off of work (laborer sort of job). I heard them panting hard behind me and picked up my pace. I lost them around the corner (I don't know if they stopped running or what). I sped home and talked with my hubby about the incident. He and I decided to call the cops to let them know what happened.
The police came and took a statement and said things I should do to be safe. (Run in daylight or with another person, carry cell, etc) I'm glad I reported it, I know a lot of people in my neighborhood that walk/run/walk their dogs and I would hate for them to experience what I went through.
From now on I'm more cautious. I hate that I don't feel as safe out there. I am now looking into getting a treadmill as a just in case so if I want to run and it is dark I have backup.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Blogging Challenge #6 If Money Was No Object
If money was no object, what would you do with your time?
I would travel...hands down I would be all over the world. I'd probably have to come back home occasionally, usually 3 weeks is my max from being away from home in another country so I'd come back for a few weeks and then head out to the next country or countries. I'd probably need a nanny while we're traveling so that sometimes my hubby and I can get out on our own.
Included in that travel, I'd compete in races in other countries. Even triathlons. It's so expensive to send your bike by plane as well as the costs of the race. I've drooled over a ton of races in exotic places, I'd love the opportunity.
And of course I'd stay home with my children. I might send my oldest to preschool part time because she enjoys it, but perhaps I'd volunteer there too.
Don't even get me started on if money were no object what would I buy...
I would travel...hands down I would be all over the world. I'd probably have to come back home occasionally, usually 3 weeks is my max from being away from home in another country so I'd come back for a few weeks and then head out to the next country or countries. I'd probably need a nanny while we're traveling so that sometimes my hubby and I can get out on our own.
Included in that travel, I'd compete in races in other countries. Even triathlons. It's so expensive to send your bike by plane as well as the costs of the race. I've drooled over a ton of races in exotic places, I'd love the opportunity.
And of course I'd stay home with my children. I might send my oldest to preschool part time because she enjoys it, but perhaps I'd volunteer there too.
Don't even get me started on if money were no object what would I buy...
Running Talley up to October
I've run a total 240.81 miles this year (as of October 31st). I'm getting really close to making my goal of 300 miles. In fact with the rate I've been running each week I'll surpass my goal.
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