training is coming along, but i am more tired this week

my body is tired from my training, but it is going well. I’m working out with team in training – but my knees and back have been achy this week. today’s a cross training day, so i’m going to take the pup out for a walk.

Run ThirtyGirl Run

I'm training to the Nike Women's Half Marathon at the end of October, here in San Francisco. I'm a little bummed because I twisted my ankle last week, so I am sore. But all in all I am excited.

I'm training with Team in Training, and working to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. They are searching for a cure to blood cancers.

Officially, training starts on Saturday. I'm a little nervous that I am going to be the slowest. But, as noted on my todo list, I am trying to get over it.

uncertain

i met a person at my 10-year reunion. we have a unique and strong connection, but we live 3,000 miles from one another. i am unclear about my desire to pursue or just leave it be. i think the desire we share is relatively balanced, though i fear that it is becoming less balanced (with my interest waning) as distance and distractions intervene.

The Puppy

I feel decidedly uninterested in my calamitous love life, but much more interested in my new puppy. He's a black lab, super cute, and a good new companion.

january wrap up

• went on a couple more dates
  
• celebrated my grandfather's 75th birthday, which was soooo much fun
  
• took steps re the dog
  
• worked on a painting, more involved than my usual
  

Beginning of the Month

• tattoo - DONE! - firelotus
  
• 24 dates - 2
  
• cook excellent food (made jambalaya and gumbo this month)

happy new year

i was at a soirée tonight where the idea of new year's resolutions was being contemplated. Are they a good idea?, asked one person. Another responded that she thought they were idiotic because no one ever keeps their resolutions and that in fact, the whole idea of setting them in relation to a calendar year is silly. Someone else said that he didn't make resolutions but identified a few goals for the year or intentions.

I too have stopped making resolutions. That doesn't mean I lack goals. My to-do list is captured in the sidebar on the right side of this page. It just means, behavior change without a goal is hard, and making resolutions to start every morning with 100 sit ups is bound to lead to failure and disappointment.

Happy New Year! Did you make resolutions, set goals, or intentions for the year?

Some New Year's things:

• Non-Resolutions
  
• New Year's Reading
  

firelotus

firelotus,
originally uploaded by thirty girl adventures.

So, this is my firey lotus tattoo. Thank you Idexa!

My sister and I have both been tattooed by Idexa, and she is fantastic. I feel so happy and grounded in taking this step. It is for me - it represents important aspects of my life, personality and who I am and want to be.

ink!

Oh yes, I took the plunge. I got tattooed today by the lovely Idexa at Black and Blue. The whole endeavor was less painful than i expected, and I am very happy that I have taken the plunge. I will post a photo very soon. xxx

being the last

when i was in high school i wanted birkenstocks. but then they got so trendy. and so i decided not to get them. i resisted doing what i wanted becuase it was too trendy. of course, at the end of my senior year, i broke down and bought them. i've succumbed to the same anti-trend-following madness about burning man.

i've known about burning man since i was, i don't know 17? probably the same time i broke down and bought the birks. but i've never been. and now it's so huge and i feel like i'm too late.

clearly this is one of my get over it things for this year. i'm not too late.

being last is ok.

Beginning of the Month

So I have had my birthday. I'm starting a to do list for my thirtieth year -- and am going to make monthly progress reports. To start off, I have made progress toward the tattoo - and have my appointment in 3 weeks. I've painted one painting, had no official dates, no sex, etc. But I'm just getting started. I am sure there will be more of interest by Jan. 1, 2007.