Warrior Dash

Many months ago, my cousin C suggested that we sign up for the "Warrior Dash." We had completed our first half marathon together a few months prior, and that was a huge accomplishment to me. I never imagined I could do that, so I thought, what could be worse than running for 2 1/2 hours? I quickly read the description of the dash, and thought it sounded like fun. I signed up, and so did my cousin, her friend, my sister-in-law and her brother. There would be five of us, it would be fun...or so I thought.

Months now passed and the time was approaching for the Warrior Dash. I started getting more interested and started looking up more information about it. I watched some videos and looked at pictures. Then I started getting nervous. The running 3.02 miles, thats nothing. The 10 obstacles defined on the website...now those were a bit daunting. But we proceeded and headed out yesterday in our bright pink bubble gum shirts and were prepared to get muddy.

I wasn't quite prepared to run (or attempt to run) 3 miles in ankle to knee deep mud/water. It was crazy. The obstacles, they were nothing. Although I am a bit afraid of heights, I accomplished all the tasks with ease (and some bruises.) The descriptions of the obstacles were very misleading and all the obstacles described were not actually part of the course. But thats okay, because I don't think they planned for the week of rain prior to the race, which made the course extra muddy. In reality the race should have been called the "Muddy Dash," but then I don't think I would have eaten a turkey leg and we wouldn't have gotten our warrior hats.

It was another great accomplishment that I can add to my bucket list of things I never imagined I would ever or could ever do. I might even do it again next year.

Summer Vacation

The best part of waking up....I mean, being a teacher is having the summers off. Okay, thats not really the best part, but it is very enjoyable and allows me to do some great things, and also relax.

This is my first week off. Last Friday was our last day of school and honestly, I was glad to be done. I am praying for a renewed spirit next year for myself, and my colleagues.

This week I have been lazy and am enjoying my freedom. Monday I made delicious apple cinnamon chocolate chip pancakes for my roommate and a student I mentor. Then had dinner with my sister-in-law and nephews. Tuesday I went to my family's summer lake, camp, and enjoyed a beautiful day relaxing in the sun with my cousin and her children. It rained on Wednesday, so I curled up with a book and enjoyed reading the entire thing in one day, while listening to the rain fall on the lake. Today I am catching up on emails and a few things that need to get done, and who knows what I will do tomorrow. Life is good!