i missed my bicycle!

I finally dragged it out of my basement this weekend. And yesterday it was a nice afternoon, so I grabbed the tire pump and some grease for the moving parts and was ready to ride. Took an easy easy 10ish mile spin around the neighborhood - ah! I love love love being on my bike.

Races.

I've spent too much money the past two days registering for events (athletic suffering) this year.

St. Patrick's 5k
Fort Collins Half Marathon
Bolder Boulder
Harvest Moon Half Ironman
Chicago Marathon

I'm also probably going to do the Elephant Rock Century in June and maybe the Garden of the Gods 10-miler. I should throw in an Olympic Distance Tri in there too... haven't decided.

Either way, since I spent $$ registering, I no S*it have to do it!

Ugh.

Colorado Weather

is crazy.

Yesterday it was 74 degrees. Sunny. No wind. Me in sandals, walking around downtown.

Today, blowing snow.

Taxes. And I'm Sick.

So, its not really a good night. I'm actually doing both my 2006 and my 2007 taxes. And I feel awful. Sick. Stuffy.

Roommate just came in from a run, wish I could have joined her. Its beautiful outside. Warm. Sunny. Minimal wind.

I hope I feel better tomorrow.

Everyone say it with me...

"WOOHOO!"

I picked up my signed separation orders this morning!

Date of Discharge unless changed or rescinded: 01 May 2008

Food Shopping

I hadn't been to Jungle Jim's since at least high school - possibly even middle school. My cousins from New York had even been to Jungle Jim's more than me!

The place is amazing - food and prep foods from all over the world. I even saw a $2000 bottle of hot sauce (honest).

The bathrooms, though, are a riot. Award-winning restrooms.

Family Operation

More than once, customers asked if this were a family operation. Saturday was my first day and there were a few times when Mom grabbed the utensils out of my hands and took over the pad thai!

The Dayton 2nd Street Market is this great little place where Mom and Dad set up a little Thai food stand. Sister and I were home this weekend, and we were promptly put to work!