55:02
I did not let the flu or temperatures in the 30s deter me and instead showed up at 8:30 am Saturday morning for the Dewey Dash. With the ever faithful (and incredibly sexy in his new blue track pants) Saint by my side, we finished in 55:02 meeting both my goals: don't finish last and finish under an hour.
Not that it was easy mind you because the first half mile kicked my ass. I was out of breath and it felt like The Saint had tied weights to the top of my shoes when I wasn't looking. We were in last place and race personnel were on our heels in their Chevy Blazer. I hate that! Eventually I settled down, got into a groove and got my breathing under control so we could actually have a conversation.
That was the best part of the race. Me and my man walking along, talking and doing something good for us. He loved it and can't wait for the next one which is May 20th fundraiser for a homeless shelter.
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Sunday we went to the The Saint's parents' house for Palm Sunday dinner. I got the last of my birthday presents (Cuisinart blender/food processor, stainless steel colanders, and a pasta pot) and to spend time with the niece RM and nephew AW. We colored Easter Eggs, AW had everyone outside at least once to play driveway hockey with him and RM fell asleep in my lap during the baseball game. She smelled like baby shampoo and the skin of her cheek was so soft next to mine. I whispered in her ear "I love you, R" and she murmured back drowsily, "I love you too, Auntie." It doesn't get any better than that.
The only shadow cast on the day was of course, cast by my family. My uncles were supposed to go up to my dad's to discuss his health, his finances and the ongoing feud he has with Big B and me. I tried not think about it but it was in the back of my mind all day. I expected to come home and find a message on my machine from one of my uncles but no just one from the Big B. I called him back and he just wanted to know if I had heard anything because he hadn't. Do you think one of my uncles could've called to give us a quick update for Pete's sake?! Sheesh!
Not that it was easy mind you because the first half mile kicked my ass. I was out of breath and it felt like The Saint had tied weights to the top of my shoes when I wasn't looking. We were in last place and race personnel were on our heels in their Chevy Blazer. I hate that! Eventually I settled down, got into a groove and got my breathing under control so we could actually have a conversation.
That was the best part of the race. Me and my man walking along, talking and doing something good for us. He loved it and can't wait for the next one which is May 20th fundraiser for a homeless shelter.
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Sunday we went to the The Saint's parents' house for Palm Sunday dinner. I got the last of my birthday presents (Cuisinart blender/food processor, stainless steel colanders, and a pasta pot) and to spend time with the niece RM and nephew AW. We colored Easter Eggs, AW had everyone outside at least once to play driveway hockey with him and RM fell asleep in my lap during the baseball game. She smelled like baby shampoo and the skin of her cheek was so soft next to mine. I whispered in her ear "I love you, R" and she murmured back drowsily, "I love you too, Auntie." It doesn't get any better than that.
The only shadow cast on the day was of course, cast by my family. My uncles were supposed to go up to my dad's to discuss his health, his finances and the ongoing feud he has with Big B and me. I tried not think about it but it was in the back of my mind all day. I expected to come home and find a message on my machine from one of my uncles but no just one from the Big B. I called him back and he just wanted to know if I had heard anything because he hadn't. Do you think one of my uncles could've called to give us a quick update for Pete's sake?! Sheesh!
posted by Nichole @ 6:53 AM
1 Comments:
At 3:11 PM,
Mia Goddess said…
Finally! I read this this morning but then blogger wouldn't let me comment...grrr. Not that I had anything earth-shattering to say, I just wanted to congratulate you heartily for meeting all your goals ~ time, place, and fun. Not a bad haul!
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