Is it Cold/Flu Season???

Get well wishes to several of my friends who are currently suffering from various levels of colds, pneumonia, and/or the flu. Must be this nice Indiana weather! :-) Get well soon!

A Day for the Olympics!

That's right, I spent this afternoon/evening just relaxing and enjoying the olympics. They covered some rowing, track & field, diving, gymnasticts and even mens beach volleyball... and.. I LOVED IT ALL. I encourage everyone to at least take a quick peak at some of the coverage. These athletes are spectacular!

My First Duathalon.

Yesterday, was the Cicero Triathlon. Unfortunately due to an algae issue in the water, the swim portion of the event was replaced by a 1.7 mile run. Now, as many of you know, I'm a great swimmer, so I was sad to learn that the swim portion wouldn't take place.

I started out with a nice paced jog and finished the initial run all the while wishing we had been swimming. Then it was onto the cycling portion, which I consider my second strongest portion, with swimming being my first. I caught many of those speedy runners during the cycling portion, only to be passed by them again during the final 3 mile run.

While the day was a little disapointing becasue I didn't finish as well as I would have had the swim portion taken place, I am proud of myself for "toughing" it out and finishing strong.

I'm certainly looking forward to next years event... Bring on the Swim!!!! :-)

The Shirt Off My Back...

Recently, I picked up a copy of a magazine and noticed an article about a Pathalogical Giver. That's right, someone who gives and gives and gives. The article, in Real Simple magazine, told the story of a woman who was always giving, in the hopes that people would like her in return.

I noticed some strong similarities between this woman and myself. I realize that in the past, I've gone out of my way to be nice to people and/or do things for them in the hopes that they would like me or "include" me in their lives. AND... this isn't the first I've noticed this trait in myself, as is evidenced by my mid-years resolutions.

I'm tired of trying to get people to like me! If you like me, GREAT... You'll see that I'm a wonderful person. If you don't like me..... well, it's your loss! :-)

Six Very Long Days

Ugh! I've been having feeling "blah" and had an upset stomach for last six days. I owe a huge thank you to the following people (listed alphabetically) for helping take care of me in various ways. Belinda, Benny, Bogie, Cody, Debbie, Erin, James, Julie, Kerry, Kyle, Matt, Mom, Patti, and Seth.

You are all wonderful people and I realize how lucky I am to have such incredible friends to help me when I'm in need.