nerves

With the Pittsburgh Marathon just around the corner, I'm getting more and more nervous every day. I know I shouldn't be too nervous... I've run those three 20-mile runs, I am physically prepared. But mentally unsure! Especially after waking up with a cough yesterday and a wheezing sound this morning. And a lack of sleep last night after a nightmare from watching 3 episodes of criminal minds in a row. But I'm sure it's just nerves. It's gotta be. I don't actually know how much of running is mental, but for me it often seems over half. But then I have days where I feel bad, but have great runs. Or days where I feel great and am really ready to run, but my legs tire after 2 miles, and being mentally tough doesn't save me. Maybe I just shouldn't over think it. And instead, focus on the seventh Harry Potter book that I'm listening to while I run for the fourth time.

yeah..

My friends, i love them

Fun is:

reuniting and reminiscing

a jukebox

skee ball

plastic horses glued to strings

inside jokes

the fastest 2 minutes in sports (i guess..it's really not that fun

but if it adds to my fun weekend, then sure)

new hobby?

i'm in the market for a new hobby...

....okay, not really.

i just want an excuse to take up crocheting.

because i need this:

i don't know if need even begins to describe my desire to have this. maybe if i started now, i could have it done by halloween. of course, the burger part would secretly be a veggie burger since i'm a vegetarian. that would also make it kosher....since that is a really important factor when considering halloween costumes...

yohndledore

That is me and Yohn (first name Nicole, last name Yohn, which would YOU rather go by!?!? think of all the puns - hasta manYOHNa...okay that's really the only one I can think of right now..). You might remember Yohn from the bottom of this post. We go way back. All the way back to June Orientation for Denison where we tried to finagle the exact same schedules. She got me to start playing rugby, I bribed her into being my roommate sophomore year, and we have been "besties" ever since. Well, miss neuroscience at UPenn was able to get away for a weekend and is coming into DC tomorrow!! We'll be watching the Kentucky Derby in style and visiting with other Denison friends. I couldn't be more excited. Plus, having her in town is also a good way for me to keep my mind off of the fact that the Pittsburgh Marathon is a week from Sunday. eeeyikes.

May the 4th..

be with you!

[favorite quote, favorite movie]

there's no place like home

while it goes without saying that i'd rather not

be home right now given the circumstances,

there are comforts of home that make things better.

free coffee & easy crosswords...

this little kitty..

...and when you stop petting her, this is what happens:

and ronnie, my food inspector...

[not. i don't let my cats touch my food ever since my brother told me i was going to die or get sick after one of our cats licked some cheese i was eating when i was younger]

and, of course, being with old friends...

insert depressing title here

I recently received some bad news about a close family friend; news like this never fails to remind me (or anyone, I'm sure) how short and unexpected life is. And unfair at times. So I will be heading home to Charleston, and reuniting with friends under unfortunate circumstances. Now go hug someone you love, and be thankful for the time you do have with them.