Wet Head

I love getting my hair styled after I get it cut. But today, I needed to save time, so I decided to forgo this indulgence and left the salon with a wet head (and had to walk through downtown Asheville to my car).

I don't think I will do this again. I am going to have to spend an hour now trying to straighten these crazy waves. It is definitely worth the time and money to have a professional make me feel great!

Followed My Intuition

I often hear people say "You have to follow your intuition, especially in regards to your health.... Push your doctor, ask questions, seek answers...." Well, today I pushed my doctor. I haven't been satisfied with her solutions for some health concerns I have. So, I made an appointment, went to see her, and really grilled her about my concerns.

I am glad I did. I found out that she hadn't document my largest concern, which could lead to problems later. And, we agreed upon a different course of action.

If this doesn't work, I will get a second opinion (which will be another first for me!)

Fun Depot

I caved and finally went to Fun Depot. For those of you not familiar with this Asheville icon, Fun Depot is like Chuck E. Cheese on steroids and minus the scary mouse. My kids have gone a few times, but I have lucked out and avoided the amusement center. Well, today, the girls had a birthday party to go to, so I went.

Actually, it is a nice place for kids, but just too big and noisy for me. I played a few driving games and got motion sickness. I am so old!

Nike+ 10K & Lake Keowee

Today, I accomplished 3 firsts:

• Completed the Nike+ 10K Human Race with Erin
• Completed two races in two days
• Spent the afternoon at Lake Keowee, SC
  

1. Ednita T., a new Facebook friend, challenged me to complete the Nike+ Human Race when I was seeking things to do for this year. So, Ednita, I did it! Thanks for the awesome suggetion!
2. Not only did I complete the Nike+ race, I complete the Apple Festival 8K the day before.
   
3. We were invited down to the Roder's lake house at Lake Keowee, SC. This was our first time at Lake Keowee (and the first time skiing since moving from CA). We spent the afternoon relaxing, boating, tubing and skiing with the Roders, Aalborgs, and Millers (Matt's sister's family). The Thomas boated by and enjoyed witnessing Matt push Pat into the lake (after Erin lied to him and told him Pat pushed him in). The Roder's home is amazingly beautiful! The lake incredible. The company great.
   

Apple Festival 8K

I'm such a slacker. Now that I work in the health care field, I often have to attend community events and health fairs. Well, I figured out a way to be involved, but not stuck working some booth or information table. I volunteer to run the races. I got this idea last September when I was going to have to work a health fair for four-plus hours. I figured if I ran the half marathon associated with the event, I would be done with my required attendance in half the time!

Well, today, I ran the Apple Festival 8k to accomplish the same goal. I did OK, better than I thought I would, but nothing great. For some reason I felt like I had to vomit the first mile and the last .9 mile. That was NOT fun. But I finished, and was not the last across the line.

Sleeping On It

Tonight I am going to bed mad. That is not my practice and I don't really like it. But, I don't feel like talking it out.

Hope

For the first time in my adult life, I actually have hope today for America!

Runners High

I finally achieved it—I got a runner's high today!!!!! I might start really liking this sport!

Lunch with a New Friend

This afternoon, I went to lunch with Stacy Dortch. Dined at Apollo Flame. We had yummy Greek salads and a great talk.

Tofu Bites

I am not a huge tofu eater, but since I am now a vegetarian, I am needing to try to eat it for protein. But I have a very hard time with its texture (as with a number of other foods).

Today I tried oven baked tofu bites (from Earthfare). Crunchy, but pretty tasteless. And, I don't even think they are good for you.

Personal Best—5 miles

Today I ran my personal best five (5) mile run. I wasn't trying to do this, but I was able to clear my mind and have fun (not usual for my runs). I ran it at Fletcher Park.

My First True Asheville Party

Today I went to my first "Asheville" party. Katie, a co-worker, through herself an amazing 30th birthday party. There were carnival sized inflatables, games, and crafts. Great music and food. Even a cotton candy machine. Matt and I learned how to spin the powder into actual cotton candy!

Sophie and Emma said this party was "the BEST ever...." And Sophie noted, "And Katie is an adult and still had the coolest party!

Costumes optional!

Sudoku

I actually finished not one, but two sudoku puzzles today! I always give up when I have about four squares complete. That is when my trouble begins. But I was determined to finish. My friend Karyn can do the puzzles in ink. I am sticking with pencil for a while. I think I may be hooked now.

Apple Cider Chicken

Tonight we had a meeting at A2C, where dinner was served. The entree was Apple Cider Chicken, something I have never heard of, let alone tasted. The dish consists of grilled chicken, sliced and tossed with cinnamon apples, cabbage and onions, served on a bed of linguine. Since I am currently not eating meat, I tried it sans the chicken. Very different taste. Not really ingredients I would chose to put together.

Usual Suspects

Went to the Usual Suspects for a work meeting. Never been there before and not sure I would have ever gone. Great Orange Ginger Tofu!!!!

Ridin' the Bull

I broke down. I said I'd never do it, but I did.

I drank...a Red Bull!

I have never had the desire to try one of these energy drinks, but I was dragging and had to drive from Transylvania to Spruce Pine, one meeting to the next. I was sleepy on the mountain roads, so I stopped at a gas station to get something with caffeine. I drank a whole diet Red Bull.

I don't think I will be drinking one again. It tasted like watered down cough syrup! But I did wake up, a bit.

Boy Toys

I am a genius! 

Tonight, after two years, I figured out how to program the universal remote so we no longer need to have three remotes to command the TV, satellite, and DVD. Freedom!!!

The DirecTV installation service repair man couldn't even to it!

Allu Tikke

Tonight we grabbed some Indian food after buying yet another refrigerator. I took the opportunity to try a new Indian appetizer, allu tikke. If you like samosas, you will like these potatoes patties lightly spiced with ginger sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Word Clouds

I was in a creative mood today and wanted to create a card for Matt. I found a cool web program and created this fun word cloud with the lyrics from Faith Hill's song "Breathe".

In Honor of Karen Kaatz

I took a suggestion from the list submitted by my friend Karen and went braless for a day (a work day)!  

Having pectoralis minors, I seriously don't think anyone could even tell! But, I sure was a lot more comfortable today!