Broncos Training Camp
I had a good weekend. I don't even remembered what I did. I hung out most of the weekend and relaxed.
On Friday, Matt and I went to the Opening Day of Broncos Training Camp. This happened to be the same day that I couldn't get tickets to Broncos v. Chiefs game. I tried to get them for a birthday present (I don't care if they know now that I tried since I couldn't get them...) , but it only took 7 minutes for them to be gone on ticketmaster. I was so upset. I planned and waited patiently for them to go on sale, but it didn't help. This was my chance to possibly pay face value for a game, but nope. But thats the thing with tickets in the 21st century. Everything is online so thousands of people can buy the same thing at the same time... meaning tickets sell out in minutes these days. What is the world coming to?
Anyway, here is a pic from Training Camp of Rod Smoth and Jerry Rice. By default, I am a Broncos fan because I live here...kindof how I became a Nuggets fan too. But, I am still loyal to college football and especially the Aggies. Forever brainwashed.
Well, I signed up...
Well, I signed up and paid for the Austin Marathon today. I am nervous, but I imagine that I can always do the half-marathon if all else. That's a pretty bad attitude, huh? It is discounted if you sign up before August 1st, but you can always still register up until January, for all of you thinking about it. :) :)
There is a quote that I read that says it takes more courage and a greater challenge to decide to run a marathon than actually crossing the finish line. I believe that because I am so scared about committing to this. So, I guess that means you should send your Congratulations now since I paid for it, right? :) okay, just kidding.
Article from www.waddleon.com - A website dedicated to slow runners and non-competitive marathon runners. :)
Why It's Worth The Effort
MOST OF THE CHANGES that a more active lifestyle brings are invisible. Sure, in time you may find that your clothes fit a little differently. If you are new to running, you may find that a distance that once seemed impossible now seems easy. If you are more experienced, you may find that your long runs and speed work are yielding tangible results.
But these changes are not the ones that are the most important. The changes that matter most are the ones going on inside, where you can’t see them. I'm not talking about the subtle increases in the strength of your heart or lungs or legs. I'm talking about the very real changes in the strength of your resolve and your spirit.
Each day that you invest in yourself, you are becoming more of what you want to be. By giving yourself permission to dream of new PRs or completing a 5K, you are making sure that there is hope in your life. Instead of looking backwards to the good old days, you are assuring yourself that the best is yet to come.
At the heart of the matter, the real changes are in how you think about yourself. By discovering your limitations and then overcoming them, you can learn to be your own hero. And that, for most of us, is the biggest change of all.
It's Wednesday
Isn't that a creative title? I just wanted to announce that it is weird without my piercing. I am getting used to it, but it is really weird. I notice it now more OUT of my mouth, than I ever noticed it IN my mouth. But I guess over time, I will get used to it. But I am being an adult and mature.
Speaking of mature, I finally revamped and did my budget. I have to brag because it is so beautiful and fun. (Thanks to Matt for helping tweek it and catching wrong formulas -oops). But, to all of you who don't budget, call me a nerd, but I HIGHLY recommend it. Its almost a game to me to see how much I can save on expenses and in my Savings and paying off debt. If you ever need help budgeting or want a great template, just let me know, and I would be glad to share with you my creation and treasure. It really makes budgeting so much fun. I stopped budgeting for a while because my work computer crashed, but now I am back and not relying on one computer anymore.
Go budgeting!
Goodbye to Piercing
Yes, I am taking my tongue ring out this week. I forget I have it all the time, ... but it is about time that this relationship is over. I have had it for now....4-5 years, I don't even remember. I got the piercing, assuming I would take it out the next summer to work at camp, - - but I have it still today, never having to remove it for any jobs yet. It is kindof hard to let go, when I don't even see it or remember I have one, but it has been long enough. I assure you I will never get one again in my tongue atleast. And to everyone's fears...my teeth are great, my speech is fine, and my tongue is still perfectly intact. I highly recommend it. :)
Only nose piercings for me for now!!!
Rafting!!!
Rafting was a blast. We went down Royal Gorge on the Arkansas River. My dad and Matt went (you can see them in the front) and I am in the back "rowing" or off in my own world. Just kidding. That is just what it looks like in the picture. I am sore from rowing though :).
I was terrified before going though when they were giving the safety talk for Rafting. I thought for sure someone would fall in and I would freak out or I would fall in. It was fine. We went on some "Level 4" rapids, whatever that means. 5 is the highest level of rapids. It really wasn't that bad and you definitely get used to it.
Pikes Peak
It was beautiful up there. We spent the day in Colorado Spring visiting Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods. Who knew Colorado Springs had soooo much to see? ;) just kidding.
My Dad has been in town for a week "vacationing." It has been fantastic hanging out and doing some cool thing around Colorado.
Danskin Triathlon
Triathlon Day!
It was a blast! You swim for 1/2 mile, 12 mile bike, and then 3.1 mile run. Although, I was wearing a GPS Navigational watch, and the watch said the bike and run were alot longer than that. Who knows. I finished, so that was positive. I did better in swim and run, but the bike was alot slower than last year. I was using a mountain bike and it was windy. Those are my excuses atleast, but I really think it did slow me down.
I recommend everyone doing this race. It's so fun and encouraging. They have one in Austin every year also!!! So get ready family! ;)
In the pictures, that is me swimming somewhere in that mob. Probably getting trampled on by the fast "real" swimmers. The other picture is a good friend, Majil and me. She also did the Tri.
Bye Ruth
Sad Day! Ruth moved back to Texas and this was her last night here in Denver. She is teaching in Dallas and getting her teaching certificate. Denver will miss her and I will miss her. Kelly came up for the day to work and hang out before she left.
Announcement
They are still taking applications for the Amazing Race 9. That is one of the only shows I would actually do - travel and a million bucks!
http://www.realitytvworld.com/index/articles/story.php?s=3535
Happy Birthday Kristin
The girls went out for Kristin's birthday. It was a fun time, but the restaurant was very loud..it was hard to talk to each other. We will all miss Ruth...this was her last weekend here before she heads back to Texas on Thursday!
Here is Ruth, me, Kim, and birthday girl!!!!!...
Here is Kim and I that night. Funny how you see the same people on the blog of going out. But oh well:
Here is Ruth and I:
Here is Ruth and crazy dancing man. He kept on hanging around our table and trying to get us to dance with us. Ruth, ofcourse :), danced a little with him. He was the gayest straight man ever....actually, he said that to us. I thought he might have worked for the the restaurant as entertainment.:
I said NO to the crazy dancing man!!! yikes! Only dancing with MJ!:
Happy Birthday Kristin! We'll have to do it again.
Happy 4th of July!
I didn't do much..I was just glad to be back in town and relax. I just watched tv and made dinner at home. It was nice and simple and I liked it. Fourth of July and New Years Eve are the most over-rated holidays in my opinion.
The end.
Home is a luxury
So, I have been gone a long time from my home and my bed and my life in Denver. I am sooo ready to get back. Not that I don't love travelling, I just hate living out of a suitcase and always on the go. I got to hang with family in Sacramento yesterday which was wonderful. I wish I could see those guys more, but it doesn't always work out. We agreed I need to come and spend more time there and vacation, not just come and go because of work. I'll put pictures up later of us there.
I would like to tell you what I am doing this fine Saturday morning. I got up at 3:40 AM, yes AM to get ready, return rental car, yadda yadda... to basically catch a 6:30AM flight. I am attempting to go standby, so I can have somewhat of a day in Denver to get things done and sleep. BUTTTTTTT, it is my very UNLUCKY day, because getting up that early will not pay off at all when the plane is DELAYED! OMG! It is now delayed 4 HOURS - I will be spending 6 HOURS in this airport. They just delayed it again, and who knows how long more. They do have internet wireless here which is my lifesavor at the moment, but it is more annoying than useful. It kicks me off every few minutes.
It is unlucky for me, but REAL lucky for my ride from the airport. They accidently stayed out too late last night and wanted to sleep in. I was thinking they were going to be crabby and exhausted, but that wasn't my fault... :). But no, it is their lucky day as they get to sleep in for 5 extra hours. Oh, you know who you are..... Hope you are enjoying your bed this morning. I am enjoying these comfy hard terminal seats. And my family in Sacramento is enjoying pancakes this morning that I could have stayed around for.
Such is life and the choices you make.... i guess the moral of the story is.... call and check if the plane is on time next time...
My time in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz was a blast. Like I have said it is not as fun travelling when you are not with the people you love. I still have fun and will get out there to see things on my time off, but sometimes I want to share it with others. Katie came down and joined me in Santa Cruz for some of the time, so that was nice. I had a good time with her.
WATCH OUT FOR THOSE JACUZZI HOT TUBS.
Okay, this is funny. I was running in the hotel workout gym that overlooks the jacuzzi outside. It wasn't completely out in the open, but it is in front of the workout room and you have to go through the workout room to get to it. I was running and minding my own business. There was a very very very old wrinkly guy in the jacuzzi in front of me. I didn't think anything. The old guy was cute and I felt sorry for him and wondered what his story was. I was still running and old cute guy decided to get out of the Jacuzzi. (I am still scarred)...... but the old cute guy was ..........NAKED. Aaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!! COMPLETLEY NAKED!!!!! He is not a cute old guy anymore.he just was chillin naked and even sat down before wrapping the towel around him to exit. Aaaaahhhhhhhhh. I am still scarred. I passed an old guy in the street the next night and I could only think about an old, dirty, sicko, naked man. ewwwwww. Sooo, stay away from those hotel jacuzzi hot tubs.
Would you like to tell me what I am doing in this picture? I would sure like to know.....but it is a funny picture though.
too hott for the hot tub....
