NEW MODEM

it is nice to have the computer back. our modem broke so we had to order a new one. we were without the internet for about a week. it was a strange presence missing from the house. once we had the net back life got very busy, or is it still very busy. i have increased my running and gym activity since my next half is close, and i'm trying to do more in the field service activity. life is busy, and although i'm tired a lot, i'm enjoying much.

peter and i went away last weekend. we took a long weekend and went to ocean city. it was in the 70s and gorgeous! i may have had the run of my life. i ran 13.5 miles in 2:42:00! that was 12 min/miles. i have never actually kept up the 12 minute pace after ten miles. i was thrilled to see that i had done it over 13 miles. this gives me confidence going into septembers virginia beach's half. i just have to get past frederick's half first. i need to do some hill work in the next six weeks. i can get myself prepared. i have six weeks to do it. i have discovered that my quads need some work, but that too can be done. i am just ecstatic about the run i had. i employed some tactics mentioned in the recent runners world. when my quads started to hurt i concentrated on the work FOCUS. i wanted to focus on the goal. also near the end when i was tired i played pick off the pedestrian. i just kept up my pace and enjoyed passing the walkers. i pretended they were others runners in a race. anyway, it kept my enjoying the run, and it was the run of my life. i had a blast, even with the wind in my face the last two miles.

the rest of the vacation was very relaxing. we decided to go very last minute, and had no real expectations. that was a great way to go. peter found some great deals. we got a great rate on the hotel, and had some meals for almost nothing. the weather was totally in our favor. the ncaa basketball tournament started, so even out time at the hotel was fun, and relaxing. all the stores on the boardwalk opened up (except for my favorite ice cream place), so we were even able to do some crap shopping. overall it was a GREAT time.

mentally i am doing better. i head back to work today, and am doing it with a migraine, so it will be interesting. i hope my relaxed felling holds. work has not been totally relaxed recently. i was supposed to see teri this week, but the office called and cancelled that appointment. i need to reschedule. hopefully she can see me next week. she never did return my phone call. i hope everything is ok with her. i cleaned out my purse last week and got rid of a lot of loose papers, but kept the positive affirmations she gave me. i do value her opinion and her advice. strange, i thought she would just be keeping dr r's seat warm, but i have come to depend on her, and appreciate how she has brought me though this recent/current manic episode.

my best friend from high school is coming into town today. i am so excited. i think i can see her on friday. it is going to be a long week if i can't see her until then. hopefully i can talk to her before then. i found the best present for her in ocean city. she mentioned doing dinner and a movie on friday, but my guess is we will talk too much to actually see a movie. i am so excited.

i have a busy week ahead. no wonder i am tired so much of the time.