The cure has been raced bringing up my totals, but it's not the running I am going to struggle with. I can run and swim by myself without a problem but the cycling is going to kick my butt. I even tried to catch up on my reading for my Bible Study and it was not happening. My thoughts on prayer have taken a fresh perspective, but the distance was ( Read more... )

Finally got all legs (literally) of my first Iron Man off the ground today. Here are the total standings thus far:

Swim - 500 yards
Bike - 8.7 miles
Run - 3.5 miles

I don't know what the percent complete is, but I like this dent at least. It makes me feel like this might actually be attainable.

After a disappointing week of working out, I have only achieved the following ( Read more... )

In an effort to challenge myself, I am going to do 2 Iron Man triathlons by Christmas. This could sound crazy, but let me explain. I won't be competing in 2 Iron Mans, I will be working them out. And while most people I know don't use this anymore, it's a place to hold myself accountable and write without feeling the pressure of too many people ( Read more... )

I figure since the things I like (particularly music) are always changing, it's best to have a place to write it all down ( Read more... )

Well, here it is. Another new year! Here are this year's resolutions ( Read more... )

One of the more interesting verses of Scripture is Romans 12:2. "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good pleasing and perfect will ( Read more... )

What do you say to someone who lost someone she just started having a thing with? What do you say to someone who is finally with a good guy, one that is going to be good, and treat her right? What do you say to her when she finds out he passes away? I have no words. And this blows. I was excited about this...for her. DAMN IT!

I received a phone call from my brother (which never happens) to tell me about his trip to Italy with the NWC football team. Here's a snip of the conversation ( Read more... )

Three posts in one day is pretty good ( Read more... )