Finish Photo!

I am glad I have this photo. I have a great look on my face. The man I wrote about below is to the right. He is an inspiration! I am glad my co-worker's wife took this pic. I love it!

It is nice to be 33. It is a good number. I must go get ready for work. It is hard to go back after an amazing day off of movie going and chilling. I think I may survive it though!

An inspiring Story.

This post isn't about me but of a man I met while running yesterday. I took part in my first 5k and it was a thrilling experience. Check out my weight loss blog to read all about it!

Anyway, while running I noticed that the man in front of me kept not picking up one of his feet. It made me worry that he was going to trip and in my head I kept thinking: "Man, pick up your feet, you are going to kill yourself."

While discussing it with my running partners, Shule and Janette, one of them said that they thought he must have something wrong with that leg. We kept running and every once in a while we would pass the man and his son. His son was a little guy and I am guessing he was about six or seven. At one point the boy was walking and we were passing him and we encouraged him to keep it up and catch up to his dad again. I think we scared him because we were strangers and he sprinted to keep up with his dad. Toward the end of the race, we passed the man again and he told us that his boy was kicking his butt and we told him that he was doing just fine. It was fun to do this little pass and be passed by this man and his young boy as we all ran and walked at different times.

I was pretty self consumed when I got close to the finish and I passed the man one last time as I sprinted to the finish. It wasn't until we were at the end of the race and waiting for our times to be passed out that I really learned why the man didn't pick up that left foot. I noticed that he was having a hard time standing strait and was leaning or veering to the left. I told him I would be a shoulder that he could lean on for balance and he then told me how he has MS and that his whole left side felt numb due to the running. It was then that I was hit by the awe of his race. I also wished that I would have let him pass the finish before me. He deserved that honor. How courageous it was that a man who had troubles walking would get out on that course and run with his young son. I wish I would have caught his name or got a picture with him, but all I will have to remember from this is his story. It truly will stay in my heart.

I don't think I will be able to complain easily about running hurting or make up excuses for not getting out and running in the future. I will always think of this man and how he was running even when he struggled to stay upright and was in pain. What an inspiration and I will never forget the man who ran with a limp from my first 5k. Where ever you are Superman, I hope you realize what an inspiration you truly are and may God bless you!!!

The Celebration has Begun!

I am a fan of birthdays not just lasting a day. I usually celebrate my birthday for a whole week. I usually start on my birthday and celebrate a week from then. This time around the birthday has kinda started already. I have bought two presents for myself already. I am very glad that the coats we got through work came in today because it was bloody cold today and very snowy. (Dang Spring is just not here yet!)

I bought the blender because I really want to start drinking more smoothies in my life. I also have a fabulous black bean brownie recipe that will be made easier because of my blender.

Pretty much: Happy Birthday to me!!!!!!

I would also take the gift of GPS, if any of your are looking for ideas. Haha. Oh and if you could find me a cute and tall guy that would be nice too! You are the best!

This week has gone very slowly. I am dragging. It must be March! Happy March, by the way. I hope this month is full of luck and shamrock shakes for you. I need to get me one of those one of these days!

I need to finish my sub plans by the end of the day tomorrow so I can not have to worry about them at all this weekend and I can have an amazing time celebrating on Monday!

The Office tonight was amazing if you were wondering. I laughed and laughed. That show still makes me so happy. LOVE IT. Do you want to see a list of the other shows that make me happy these days? I knew you would. Here is that list:
1. Chuck
2. Mercy
3. The Good Wife
4. 24
5. White Collar

TV is my friend. I love TV. A flat screen would be an even better friend. I am just saying. LOL!!

Creepy.

Did I mention that X Files is a CREEPY show? It is. Just thought you should know!

It's hard to live vicariously through reality TV.

I often live vicariously through other people. Some people have life a whole lot easier than me. Some people have more money than me. Some people are married to really cute men. It just seems natural to live vicariously through other people sometime.

Right now is one of those times because I often feel that life is pretty blah. Unfortunately, I actually let The Bachelor be a means for me to live vicariously. The Bachelor, Jake, was just plain cute and nice. I thought the world of him. I wanted to be the girl that got to spend her life with him. Yeah, until that was all crushed by the girl he actually chose. I wouldn't want to be her, if she was actually attractive. Okay, so she may be good looking but really she seems to be not so nice inside. It just made me think of all the horrible relationships I have had where eventually the guy picks some weird girl who is so not good for him like I am good for him. Just like it seems Jake picked the wrong girl for him. Silly. How can a TV show make me feel vulnerable? Shocking.

Other than that not too much excitement here. Spent time in Salt Lake this weekend. Caleb, the little brother from another mother, had his mission farewell on Sunday. His talk made me cry. He is going to be one heck of a missionary. I am so proud of him.

It was fun to chill with the Bills like it always is. We even got a few X Files in. Fantastic.

Now it is back to reality and my life. Had a great run today. I wanted to puke but I know it was great for my body. Thrilling.

Only one week to buy me that flat screen TV you were going to buy me for my birthday. Get on it! And Josh, MAKE ME A SANDWICH!

Have a fantastic day/night.