Watch this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTc_FoELt8s

Fun times...

So I bogarted the professional photographer's pics from the Tune-Up Tri (instead of buying them) to put here...that's why they are so small... But there's no denying they are HIGH-larious.

Apparently, I can't make a straight face. Oh, and it was FREEZING....

Tango, Jill and me running

Still running....

On the bike...

Worn out...

So all this rain isn't helping my mood any...but I've been so sleepy for like 4 days now I can barely walk straight! I have been on a no-sleep jag for several days now, and it's catching up with me! Last nite I took a xanax and drank a glass of wine (out of a plastic cup) out of sheer desperation! Good news--I slept--bad news, I've been groggy all day. Oh well...the price you pay, right?

Today I'm meeting Vargas (an old Discovery buddy) for happy hour. So excited to see him!

It's finally stopped raining--it got really pretty for a few minutes at lunch today, which was nice. It's been raining/storming for 3 days now.

Work is CRAZY. It's getting busier by the moment. Summer is gonna be PSYCHO!

Trying to plan 2 trips--one home for a visit (probably June)--one other one that I can't discuss here b/c its a surprise. We'll see if either come together!

Blah, blah, blah....

Not much else to say!

Home is where your flowers get planted...

I spent 4 days with Shauna over the weekend and we had a great time. I arrived on Thursday evening and departed Monday afternoon. In between, we ate waaaayyyy too much, ran a 5k, slept in a new, pretty, guest room, planted a zillion flowers, hid from a tornado, swam laps at the pool, visited one dough-daddy, ate some more, planted more flowers, watched Alabama play itself in football, went to church, ate some more and watched a movie. There were other a lot of other activities, too! The visits seem to go way to quickly. And it takes me weeks to get over the sadness of leaving...but it's always worth it to spend time w/ my girl! Thanks for your hospitality, Shauna-belle!

Here are some highlights:

So pretty!!

My fave...

Pre-race...looking tough

At the A-Day game...along w/ 76,000 of our closest Alabama fans!

Leaving the game--new entrance of Bryant-Denny Stadium.

After church in the backyard. Check out my straight hair! Thanks, SB!

In the Starbucks parking lot...no, that's not Shauna's car behind us...I know....

What do the rain, cherry blossoms and a juggler all have in common?

That's right!!! The Cherry Blossom 10-miler!!!

Anne and I spent much of Saturday preparing for Sunday. First, I bought a new bed (unrelated, I know...but still--what a grown-up purchase?!?!). We picked up our packets for the race--barely on time! Went to Harris Teeter for the makings of a tasty dinner and a movie. Headed to the house, cooked and went to bed early.

Sunday morning was cold and rainy!! I decided to do the 5k and leave Anne to run the big boy. And it was a good choice! I had a great run and Anne did AWESOME. Congrats, Anne-chovie!!!

In the cab on the way to the race...notice the rain on the window

In line at the port-o-potty...

Look closely at they guy behind Anne...juggling...for 10 miles!!!!

Congrats to Anne for her first 10 mile run EVER!!!! Great job, sister!!!

***SNIFFO***

I'm so sad. Today is Loverman's (Lisa O's) last day at Blackboard. I am trying not to cry... Although, I do want to make it clear...I wish her the VERY best at her new job (her church)--I hope she comes back to work w/ me again!!! :)

I've gotten used to having you around, Loverman.

The very best to you--blessings on your head! Oh, and have a fab trip to Brazil! We'll have to do more after work play now....

Congrats! Don't go!!! Please stay!!!

Oh, just go, already.... :)

Nothing like a new bike!!!

Wahoo, Loverman! I'd like to introduce the world to Phillipe. Phillipe is a 2007 model, Schwinn Road bike. Phillipe has a mix of Tiagra and Sora shifters. He is a beautiful champagne, white and black--and is just plain good looking! Also, his mama got a great deal on him! Welcome to the family, Phillipe!

Thank you, Vanna White...

Phillipe...you are so aero!!! ;)

It's time to Tri!

We had the first triathlon of the season on Sunday. The illustrious Manassas Tune Up Tri! It featured a backwards race (b/c of the cold--and lemme tell ya...it was freaking cold). We started with a 1.5 mile run; 4.1 mile bike; and finished with a 250 yard swim. Here are the results:

http://triitnow.com/TUT-OALL_08.pdf

L to R: Anne, Me, Jill, friend (Just met her-forgot her name), Susan (Jill's Sister), another friend (oops), Tango.

Jill, Me, Tango--pre race...

Anne and her new bike!!

We had a blast! Looking forward to the 2008 racing season! Bath County, here I come!

Update: Loverman's b-day pics...

Okay, so I only have 1. What can I say...I'm dependent upon my peeps to get this rolling!!! But here is a good look at the scavenger fun...our goal...a pic of "a sacrifice at the columns." Poor Katie--taking one for the team! ;)