My Saturday...

Got up and decided to take my newly purchased iHome for a test drive. I took it out back and had my own little tribute concert to MJ (Man in the Mirror and PYT are my new favorites) while floating in the pool and enjoying the nice sun we FINALLY have.

Then Emri, Katie, and Jason came over. Emri and I played in the pool for awhile and then took a pretend nap on the hot cement (she had to take a real nap but tried to convince grandma that this would do.)

DEMOLITION DERBY time! It was my first demolition derby and it won't be my last. #210 died right off the bat. Next round #176 was the winner! Steve went crazy and took out 6 cars all by himself. Rocket Ron and his station wagon went a little crazy on everyone, there was a roll over and one guy had it out for another one and wouldn't stop hitting him even after he was up on the barricade, the officials step in and the guy got out of his during the derby (not safe).

I decided I wanted to drive in one, I think it would be fun. (yep thats the car I picked,  lucky #176!)

I ended my lovely day with a trip to Village Inn for a lovely breakfast dinner with the crew. I love days like this. However next Saturday will be even better because it is the 4th of JULY, one of my FAVORITE holidays (it is tied with the 24th, thank you Pioneers!) And I get the 3rd off, what could be better?

Ragnar Relay

Run #1 (7.4 uphill, dirt, and a slight head wind) I felt great and kept a steady pace up until mile 6.3 then I had to stop and take quick walking breaks (told myself no but I was walking faster then I was running so I let it go for a few seconds) but still finished in 70.17 (not that great of a time but i'm still proud minus the walking part). Felt good, my team started to think I was on something because I had so much energy.

Run #2 (4.2 in the dark add in a little wind just for fun) besides the fact that I took a slight 60 second detour and felt like I had tunnel vision a couple of times I still made it in 33.23. Still feeling GREAT and creeping out my team slightly with the ridiculous amounts of energy.

Run #2.5- 2 miles uphill with the madre, had to get out and push her to her limits. She thanked me later when she came in a few seconds under her predicted time. All 12 members on my team asked what I was on because of the incredible amount of energy I had (I may have been jumping, dancing, singing in the car and parking lot at 2 am)

Run #2.75- Final mile with Sharlyn. She stopped and walked. I didn't think this was acceptable, so I got out and made her run.

Run #3 (2.5 miles flat with a wicked head wind) Took off like a champ and kept going. I was nervous because I HAD to come in under my predicted time (I was set at an 8:45 min/mile and came in 5 mins under on the 1st run and 5 mins on the second. Talk about pressure) I had to get a few road kills along the way and finally made it to the finish line 18:20 later.(7:28 per mile, granted it was only 2.5 miles but still, I'm not sprinter) Holy crap that seems fast. Still feeling good though.

Run #3.5- Mama Lang needed to step up her game so I got out and ran the last 1.5 miles with her and felt like a champ. Pushed her again and she was glad I did. Still felt like I could run a few more miles but opted for breakfast instead.

This year it was an amazing race, I wish I could run it again. Oh well time to focus on something else.  Thanks to all of my team members for making it so fun! Looking forward to next year!

GO LOTOPA!

8

Since I am hanging out in this MASSIVE hotel suite all alone with stitches in my leg (no swimming) I decided I would entertain the rest of you.

8 things I'm looking forward to:

1. getting into and completing PA school (hopefully the first part happen this year)
2. boating
3. the future
4. more adventures
5. traveling the world
6. the weekend
7. learning spanish
8. life (i like it and can't wait to see what the rest of it brings!)

8 things I did yesterday:

1. woke up
2. went to work
3. made cookies
4. played pool
5. watched sportscenter
6. decided i needed to go to the doctor to get a random red bump on my leg checked out (spider bit gone wrong? I don't know i had a skin biopsy and am waiting to hear...)
7. cuddled
8. went to bed (technically that was this morning)

8 things I wish I could do:

1. be done with PA school
2. travel the world doing humanitarian work (and have my VIDA and CCS buds there with me)
3. sleep
4. not go to work
5. be a kid whenever i want
6. dance in the peruvian rain
7. sing
8. rock it at rockband

8 shows I watch:

1. Greys Anatomy
2. HOUSE!!
3. Sports Center (thanks to Jon)
4. Gossip Girl
5. Jon and Kate plus 8
6. whatever is on CNN
7. the news
8. random shows, right now not much of anything because I am spending my time doing other things.

8 people to tag:

the eight or so people who read this blog who have some time on their hands and want to do a little soul searching.

Not very entertaining but hey I'm crippled right now, and on a business trip... lay off.

Is it worth taking a risk?

"Remember that great LOVE and great ACHIEVEMENTS involve great RISK"

If this is the case then YES it is! Risk taking here I come!