Working on #29: Complete a Triathlon

Last night I hardcore trained for the triathlon... on accident. The plan was to do my usual 3 mile trail. But a mile into it, I decided I was bored of that and wanted to do a longer jog instead. So, I stretched, changed my music from hardcore pump up rap to slow girlie songs, and set out.

Then I realized I didn't know where I was going.

So, in my usual random fashion, I opted to do something crazy. I was going to let crosswalk lights determine my route.

In hindsight, this may have been a bad idea. However, it was extremely relaxing at the time. I ended up, in a very roundabout way, past the stadium. And, in a very roundabout way, made it home. I ended up going over 11 miles. At 7:30 minute mile pace.

You may not understand the speed of that run. When I was in cross country, 8 minute miles made varsity. 7 minute miles won first place. How the heck did I manage 7:30 minute miles for over 11 miles!? I may never know. But my body is pissed.

My knee (the one that doctors left metal in when I was 10) is screaming, and my foot is even angrier. Not sure what's wrong there. It seriously feels like I've got some broken bones on the top, although I highly doubt it. I didn't do anything that would break a bone.

Not to mention that I'm cramping again. It's been like a week. Come on uterus - work with me here. I can't handle you ditching your lining every two weeks. What happened to the every 30 day schedule we've had worked out for the past 7 years? Yeesh.

Anyway, I digress. Point is, I tried to run tonight and made it a mile and a half with quite a huge amount of pain. So I'm home. Bike riding tomorrow instead. I wish I had my swimsuit - that'd be perfect in this situation. And I need to start training for the swimming portion anyway.

Yay triathlon!

Completing #20: Let 99 red balloons go outside and watch them float away.

Best. Day. Ever. And it was supposed to suck. (Go figure). Just goes to show you that no day is ever worthless unless you make it so.

Was late to 8 am class (with no damn Michigan time). Then ran to St. Joe's to copy charts (which I promise you is not exciting) and then back to campus for class again. Although I must admit... Sarah & I had some absolutely hilarious times today. Meter Man & our Biker & Immathong made the morning quite exciting. Unfortunately it was short-lived thanks to classes.

Anyhow, hung out with Andrea for awhile and then put on some warmer clothes for The Surprise. It was probably the best surprise I've ever received. Better than I've ever heard of. Probably better than any surprise in any movie ever. (I haven't seen many movies but my guess is that no movie can compare to the gloriousness of it).

I'd ask if you're ready to hear about it but I'm pretty sure you can't ever be ready for this. So I'll just tell you.

I met Tom at the parking garage where he works. We parked & then I had to close my eyes while we went upstairs. We got to the top & I was allowed to peek. It was raining & chilly but believe it or not, Ann Arbor is super pretty from up there. Anyway, then Tom stepped out of the way and behind him, tied to the railings of the parking garage, were 99 red balloons. Yeah. I know. Crazy, right? How in the world did he manage to get that many balloons, first of all, and secondly, how'd he get them to the parking garage? And how'd he get them all tied and ready? SO good. (Shout out to Brandon for his part in it!). Anyway, after I got over the initial shock and confirmed that I was alive, we went & let 99 red balloons go & watched them float over Ann Arbor. It was absolutely glorious. I highly doubt you understand how excited I was (and still am) about completing that one. For real. Not to mention the fact that someone would go through that much trouble to help me cross something off my list. I may have had some help in completing quite a few of the things on that list, but none took the planning and coordination that letting 99 red balloons go did. (Not to mention the fact that it's illegal). Yeesh this kid is amazing. October 15, 2009 = a spectacular day.

The Updated List

Updated List: #30 - Go to an airport & get on the first plane I can catch.

The list has officially grown. It is always impressive when something new makes the list, because very few things officially make it. Since its conception sometime around 1999, it has acquired 30 items. It has turned down countless more. The issue is that once something is on the list, it is on the list forever. It cannot be altered, deleted, or twisted. Thus, if something is going to be added, it's gotta be good.

That being said, welcome to the world #30! "Go to an airport and get on the first plane I can catch." This could be a very expensive addition, considering that a last minute trip to say, Paris, probably isn't cheap (especially if it's during the tourist season). However, it's definitely something I now want to do before I die and thus, it made the list. (Shout out to Tom for the idea!).

Also, I have officially seen my first "scary" movie and gone to my first haunted house. Although, I am now motivated to see a movie that actually scares me (hardcore) and a haunted house that makes me want to turn around and run out. The search is on.

Next on my list of things to do this fall: Go to an apple orchard/pumpkin patch, pick apples, and get pumpkins to carve. =)

LOVE FALL!!!

I'm Insane

I have officially realized how incredibly weird I am.

1. I stayed up until 5 a.m. last night for no reason, after a week of averaging 3 hours a night.

2. My "happy driving songs" playlist includes everything from the Mario Kart Love Song to Meet Virginia to Hanson to I'm Blue to Journey and Tom Petty. wtf?

3. I just told my mom that I want a wetsuit for Christmas this year.

4. I had my first fast food hamburger last spring, my first wings in August, and have yet to experience IHOP or Denny's. Not to mention the fact that I've never seen a scary movie and have yet to go on or in anything haunted. I only recently began living, apparently.

5. I'm in nursing school. That may not sound insane, but it is. No doubt.

I need to start living. Being insane is SO much more fun. (Although tonight's Haunted House may change my mind).