5K

A coworker, Amie, and I have decided to run the Susan Komen 5K on October 6th. I have always wanted to run a 5k but have always found a reason to not to. I have paid my money, so now I am committed. We bought new running shoes yesterday that are comfy and were on sale ( a bonus!). I ran 3.1 miles yesterday under 33 minutes. Today I ran for 21 minutes, 2 miles, on a program that does random inclines. Hopefully over the next 3 weeks I can get into better shape and lose some pounds.

Living Room

I painted our living room a couple of weeks ago. It is called polished maple. It turned out to be a really nice deep brown. I love it. Makes the room seem so warm and inviting. Now just to finish decorating!

Great Book

I just finished reading "A Thousand Splended Suns" by Khaled Hosseini. It was one of the best books I have ever read. It is a story about a woman who suffers through the invasion of the Russians in Afghanistan during the 1980's and all the trails and tribulations that she faces. I loved this book more than the "Kite Runner." I couldn't put it down. I totally recommend this book to anyone looking for a great read.

Labor Day

One of my best friends from junior high came out for a visit over the weekend with her husband and two very adorable children. We had a lot of fun. Saturday we went to Outback Steakhouse and on Sunday they came over and we grilled out. Nettie's oldest is 2 and this was the first time I got to see him and his little sister. It was nice to be able to catch up and spend time with friends, though it does want me to rethink having children, at least that close together!

Welcome Ethan!!!

My friend Amanda and her husband Quintin had a baby boy last Thursday. Ethan weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces; much to the surprise of everyone! I recorded the delivery for her. It was alot of fun being able to tape and not actually have to "work." Congratulations you two! He's a keeper!

Neosho

I was at work last night on CNN's web page when I read about the shooting in Neosho. For those of you who don't know, I lived there for about 6 months, went to church and high school there. Fortunately, I did not attend church there. And who knows, maybe someone I went to school with did. I just don't understand why people have to be so violent and so desperate that they only way they can handle a problem is to go and kill random people - and a church of all places! One should be able to go to church in America and feel completely safe. We all need to say some prayers for this community, the church and those involved in the shooting. May this be an opportunity to witness to a hurting community and bring everyone closer to God.

Hairspary

I went to see "Hairspray" yesterday with some friends. Again, skeptical about the movie, but did enjoy it very much. The songs were catchy and I found myself tapping my foot along with the beat. John Travolta did a great job. All the actors did amazing. My advice, go see it!