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October 30th, 2011

Hood to Coast 2012

At the end of a 12 hour work day on Friday, I got some really good news:

I’ll be running the 2012 Hood to Coast relay in Oregeon next August!


It’s 200 miles, it’s the 12,600 runners, it’s the world’s largest relay. It starts at Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood and goes to Seaside, OR, on the coast.

Check out this documentary trailer about the race:

Hood To Coast Movie Trailer from Film For Thought on Vimeo.

I’ll also be fundraising for the American Cancer Society – a cause that’s especially timely, given the loss of my stepdad to lung cancer last month.

Since I’ve never been west of Chicago, Joel & I plan to take the week after the race & have an epic road/camping/biking trip. Basically I want to go to as many National Parks as possible. And a whole lot of other things. Feel free to offer suggestions!

Only 176 days to go!

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October 21st, 2011

13.1 & the circus

Last Sunday was The Day – my first half marathon.
And it was great! [I'm even pretty pleased with my time.]

My running companion was my coworker Devon [our Deputy Director] & it was nice to have someone to chat with along the way. I stole this photo from him, in which we both look awesomely goofy.

I had so much fun that I’ve already signed up for another half, the Rock CF Rivers Half Marathon in Grosse Ile – a run that raises awareness & research funds for cystic fibrosis.

Besides running, I’ve been taking classes at the Detroit Flyhouse for the past 2 months. They’re called “ariel yoga” classes, but it’s easier to tell people I go to circus class. It’s an amazing upper body workout [I have shoulder muscles!] & the most fun [as evidenced by my giant smile in all the pictures below]. I also got a hair cut.

I’m signed up for classes at the Flyhouse through January [& may stay on longer].

Next project  - building a pull up bar in the basement.

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April 30th, 2011

Onwards & Upwards

After two long years filled with every imaginable emotion, I did it.
I am officially a Master of the Universe!!! [Or a Master of Science in Information]

This will mostly be my last degree, at least for a long time.

Masters / Undergrad / High School

I’ve been extra spoiled this month, with a birthday & graduation & I’ve gotten my two dream gifts.

A new camera:
New camera

And a stand mixer:
KITCHENAID!

Now I’ll be taking more pictures, cooking more food & uploading more onto Flickr. I’m also looking forward to having free time again – especially with summer here – for gardening, running & hammocking. Next Tuesday I start full-time at the museum [Monday is my mini-vacation] & I’m looking forward it.

Can’t wait for the next challenge life brings!

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February 11th, 2011

Speechless

Mubarak has stepped down.

Through peaceful, patient & persistant demonstrations, the people have won.
I can’t beging to express how moved I am.

Egypt’s path forward won’t be simple or easy, but I trust this is the first of many positive steps towards a peaceful & free future.

He’s gone, alhamdulillah, he’s gone.

al azhar park
Al Azhar Park, Egypt

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September 16th, 2010

Happy Anniversary to us!

Here’s a special post to wish myself & my Mr. a happy 4 years of marriage!!
I hope that everyone can be as lucky as I am. I’ve found someone to travel through the very best & the absolute worst with me and, at the end of the day, we still love each other.

Here’s to you, babe - the best person in my entire life!

TONS of photos – just click below!
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