tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46581573621430923952009-11-08T07:32:37.495-05:00Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14429760406029195061noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658157362143092395.post-89026092228342498732009-10-10T10:19:00.003-04:002009-10-10T10:39:53.960-04:00

I just post a comment on a friend's blog and, as usual, was asked to type in a word verification to certify that I am indeed a human being.Usually, these things are random letters or made up words that make me giggle as I imagine what the meaning of this crazy word would be.However, this particular time, I got a real word: CYCLE. Well that's no fun. I know what cycle means. When I was training

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I haven't done this in a while, so I'll see how it works....I can't even remember the last time I cooked to be honest. Lately, my wonderful hubby has put his grill to good use, as well as his wallet and taken me out to eat. However, I think it is time I get back in there and try again. So here we go...Monday: Happy Labor Day! Hubby is going to grill (again)...and I still need to go grocery

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I hardly ever get pedicures. Most endurance runners will understand why - They take off your hard earned, and much needed, calluses! I earned these calluses with (literally) blood, sweat, and tears... and miles and miles and miles of running!But I figured since I have to take a few months off, and to celebrate making it thought the first day of school 7 1/2 months pregnant, I should pamper myself

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Yesterday was one of the most trying days of my life. Yet, it started out so simply and great.I woke up early and went to early church and Sunday school. One of the women in my Sunday School class brought a big bowl of fruit which I loved! After class was over, she offered to give me the rest of it which I gratefully accepted!I came home, ate some more of the fruit and a sandwich for lunch and

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Feel the energy... This is why I love to run marathons, and can't wait to start training for Disney Marathon 2011...

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From holding me in a small white dress, to holding me in a long white dress, my dad has always been there for me.When I was little he taught me how to shoot a BB gun, ride a bike, ride a horse, and anything else I wanted to learn. He never said, "Little girls don't do that" instead, he would usually laugh, say something along the lines of "Don't tell your mother" and off we would go.We went to

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A friend of mine did this the other day so I followed the link to the Simple Woman's Daybook as well and decided to play along!FOR TODAY JUNE 12, 2009Outside my window... The sun is starting to set on another beautiful day.I am thinking... that I can't wait for one of my best friends to come visit tomorrow! I haven't seen her in a few years and I've missed her!! She and her husband can probably

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I love baskets!This is a fairly new realization, as I didn't really know just how much I love baskets until I started reorganizing a few things and realized how many things I actually have in baskets. I have baskets of books, baskets of candles, baskets of towels, baskets of gizmos, baskets of cords, baskets of cleaning supplies, baskets of remote controls, baskets of purses and bags, baskets of

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A few years ago I cut my hair in front of a classroom full of students for Locks of Love. The class read a book (I can't remember the name of it now - sorry) about a young girl with a disease causing her to lose her hair and preventing her from regrowing it. Her best friend, at the end of the novel, chose to cut off her long beautiful hair to donate to Locks of Love for a wig for her friend. It

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Today is my 5th wedding anniversary, however, in an effort to preserve my husbands few personal days for when our child is born, we decided to take a small romantic get-away a few days early during his off-days. Since it is so close, and I went to college there, we decided that St Augustine would be the perfect place. We stayed at a little bed and breakfast right downtown called The Inn on

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Last year on Memorial Day, I wrote about the history of the holiday and yesterday, a friend of mine also wrote an awesome post about a military hero whom he never even met. But this year, I'm thinking about funerals, military funerals to be exact.Recently my paternal grandfather passed away. Unfortunately, I didn't know him as well as I would have liked to. Although he was a vet of the Korean

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A little while back, my school had our annual talent show. One of the jokes that the 5th grade MC said has stuck in the minds (and apparently the hearts) of ALL of the kids so I thought I would share it. I doubt it will be as funny written as it is orally - especially when you see the kids who have added a little dance to the punch line - but maybe, just maybe, by posting this I'll get it out

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Here's the deal: I open my current read to a random page and find two interesting (consecutive) sentences to share with you.This week's read is an old one that has been read numerous times; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I'm compulsive. I admit it. Everytime a new book or movie came out I went back to book 1 and read them ALL all over again. The next movie is coming out this summer so

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Well, my last post may have been a while ago...and a bit hopeful. Unfortunately, since then, I have learned that I now have high blood pressure. Although running would be a great way to help combat HBP normally, being pregnant, it isn't allowed. The doctor does not want me to do anything that would raise my heart rate unnecessarily as it could harm the placenta and in turn my unborn child.So I

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A friend of mine told me the other day that "baby booties are better than running shoes anyway." Well, I have no intentions of hanging up my running shoes just yet...Ok, so I may have to dust them off a bit at this point but I don't plan on retiring them for the entire 9 months! I haven't run since about 2 weeks before I found out I was pregnant. I just haven't felt like running between the

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I know I said I would have great news soon...and I do! To find out where I've been lately and what I've been doing...please check this out!To give you a hint... I've been busy making a human! :)

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I know I haven't posted much lately, but there is a reason for that. I haven't felt very good lately, but I promise, there will be a great post soon!

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Happy Valentine's Day! In honor of today, I thought I would tell my own love story; the story of how my husband and I went from being best friends to best friends that are madly in love with each other.I graduated High School in 1996. My best friend, Chris, was on swim team with me and had recently wrecked his car (with our coach's son in the car - can you say "Extra Practice"?). Because all of

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When I was younger, I read every Stephen King book I could get my hands on and watched every horror flick my parents would let me see. However, in my old age (ha), I've decided there is no need to freak myself out unnessiceraly. In honor of the spooky Friday the 13th, though, here are 13 things that creep me out even when I'm not trying to freak myself out!************************************13.

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Do you know these things about me??Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.I'M TAGGING ANYONE WHO WANTS TO DO IT! :)1. After teaching Special Ed for 3 years, I taught regular ed for a year and

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I have a really busy week this week! I have papers to write for my master's classes, I have lessons to plan for my wn class, workouts to accomplish in order to reach a few running goals I have set for the near future - I have a 10k in less than 2 weeks, and a 1/2 marathon in March. Monday: Left over pizza(Class at the gym, Stretch)Tuesday: Spaghetti Dinner at school(Run 5 miles, core workout)

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Disney Marathon Weekend has come and gone ... and I am still able to move!!! While some hard core endurance runners may not be too impressed with my time, I'm happy with my accomplishments. It was my 3rd full marathon, and each time I have improved my time. My first one I walked, with a sprained ankle, for most of it and finished right around the 7 1/2 hour mark...not pretty at all. My second,

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I have 4 things that I HAVE to do tonight: Finish my homework, pack for the weekend, paint my name and make the ribbons for my singlet, and of course WATCH THE GATOR GAME!!!!!This weekend should be interesting, as all marathon weekend are! My husband is actually going to be here for this race, his first (my fourth), so he will actually get to see me cross the finish line and see all of the

Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14429760406029195061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658157362143092395.post-26615616849491210852009-01-06T05:14:00.001-05:002009-01-06T05:31:34.272-05:00

Here's the deal: I open my current read to a random page and find two interesting (consecutive) sentences to share with you.Today's teaser comes from the sequel to Peter and the Starcatchers, Peter and the Shadow Thieves. It is a very interesting twist on the Peter Pan stories! According to the publisher, it is great for ages 10 and up. I read Peter and the Starcatchers to a group of students a

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