Race 4 the Cure

I am hooked on doing 5k's!!! I did my first one in September of '05, and just finished my 4th 5k. I love doing them because it's good motivation for training but going for only 3.2 and improving your time is a very doable goal!

For this 5k, I talked Marchelle into joining me, and then our friend Crystal joined us as well. We made a lot of memories- such as our race shirts that look more like nightshirts!!! We learned that going early helps you get the size shirt you want....

We had a lot of fun doing it and breast cancer research is a great cause. We all commented that whenever we saw a shirt/sign in honor of someone- we wanted to know their story. For those who had survived breast cancer, there were signs that said, "Celebrating the life of...."
At the end of the race there was water, bananas and oranges. I love fruit as much as, if not more than chocolate so I was very happy with my prize!!!

The picture is of me, cousin Marchelle and Crystal. If you haven't seen Marchelle in awhile- doesn't she look amazing???? I am so proud of her- Go Marce!!!!

Guess what- I'm a "FUN HATER"

Yes, according to one of my 5th grade students (twice) today, I am a "FUN HATER!" Personally, I take it as a compliment. I'm hoping it's like being a "mean mother"- it means you are doing something right! As I was leaving work today, this student had turned his chair upside down and was trying to stand on it. Hmmmmm....

Possible career change????

This last week I took on a new job- soccer referee!!!! No, I am not kidding.
Here's how it happened: I work 2 days a month for SL County Parks and Rec with their activities for adults with disabilities. Since I was on the employee list, my friend I work with suggested that I could referee soccer!

I made it clear from the initial phone call that I had very little athletic ability (I mean, check out the home movies, people!!!) The first day can best be described as ROUGH. Before the games can start, there are 8 goals that need to be set up, and they are not the plastic pop-up kind. These are big metal poles (bring back any circus memories, Debo?) that you have to connect and then drive into the ground like stakes, then attach a net, with velcro straps here and there, so it doesn't fall off. Well, they they running behind so tensions were high, my friend was yelling at me, yeah... you get the idea!

After 20 minutes of watching a game I was on my own! Really, not knowing much more about soccer than I did before! Thankfully, I was coaching 3rd and 4th grade games and I relied on them as I think they knew more than I did! And when I was done, I got to watch Carter, Deborah's 6 yr old son, play in his soccer game. Overall, it was fun, but a shock to my system. Plus, running up and down the field- great exercise!!!


The 2nd day was a lot smoother and a lot more fun! I would referee again if they asked, definitely. No one threw stuff at me or swore at me, so I see that as a good sign.... But I think I loved it because it was unlike anything that I had ever done before and that will I likely do again. No, I don't think a career change is in the works, but make the most of what comes to you, right?