Well, I thought this was going to be a productive, normal week. I was mistaken! I haven't been able to run all week because of my stupid abdominal pain but it's not like I've had a lot of free time anyways. I have been working 10-12 hour days pretty much all week. I made it to the weekend, though and enjoyed watching my Cowboys beat Tech Saturday, so that was a positive! :)
I am starting to feel better and my doctor and I are working on figuring out what is causing my pain, so that's all good. I'll keep it at that!
I *think* this week will be more like what I was planning on last week being but who knows... life is always full of surprises! I'm not going to complain too much though, I am fortunate to have a job that keeps me busy and allows me to afford trips and other luxuries in my life! I realize not everyone is as fortunate and I am thankful for my jobs and the life I have.
That said, I am looking forward to getting some good runs and workouts in this week, homecoming and a big game against Nebraska Saturday, and getting closer to our trip to Bonaire (less than 2 weeks!)!!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Race for the Cure
On Saturday I did the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K. I am not sure about my time as I can't find where they have them listed but I know it wasn't anything to brag about. There were several factors affecting this -
1) I had to walk off and on due to abdominal pain I've been having all week (not to mention during and after the race!). Not only has this pain been a pain in my abdomen it's been a pain to my running routine!
2) The event was a bit of a challenge because it was so large (15,000 people!) and it was for walkers and runners. I was dodging walkers and groups by running on sidewalks and grassy areas. My left ankle was unstable when on the uneven surfaces but did well. I am hoping as I increase my mileage I can continue running without an ankle brace.
3) I went to a pub the night before the race to watch the OSU football game, stayed up until 2AM (the race started at 8:15), and drank a lot of beer. These factors alone made the 5K a bit more challenging... I won't be doing that again!
Regardless of time, it was nice to do an event. My next 5K will be November 20 for the Ardmore Chigger Chase. I'm wanting a time of 30 minutes or less. I know I can do it!
1) I had to walk off and on due to abdominal pain I've been having all week (not to mention during and after the race!). Not only has this pain been a pain in my abdomen it's been a pain to my running routine!
2) The event was a bit of a challenge because it was so large (15,000 people!) and it was for walkers and runners. I was dodging walkers and groups by running on sidewalks and grassy areas. My left ankle was unstable when on the uneven surfaces but did well. I am hoping as I increase my mileage I can continue running without an ankle brace.
3) I went to a pub the night before the race to watch the OSU football game, stayed up until 2AM (the race started at 8:15), and drank a lot of beer. These factors alone made the 5K a bit more challenging... I won't be doing that again!
Regardless of time, it was nice to do an event. My next 5K will be November 20 for the Ardmore Chigger Chase. I'm wanting a time of 30 minutes or less. I know I can do it!
Monday, October 04, 2010
Oops!
So, I'm once again blogging after a lengthy delay. Life just gets in the way of blogging sometimes!
That said - I'm going to do my best to update more often. I think if I have a specific thing I'm updating about I should do better. I've registered for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on May 1, 2011 which will be my first full marathon (I did the half last year). I am currently getting back into running shape after my ankle accident this summer and am going to be doing a few 5Ks in the upcoming months to get into a routine. At the beginning of the year I will begin my full marathon training schedule. I would like to blog a bit more about my running since it has become a big part of my life. I will be adding in all the tidbits of daily life, too since most of my real life friends who read my blog have no desire to only read about my running. :) So, here's to hoping for more consistent posting from me!
That said - I'm going to do my best to update more often. I think if I have a specific thing I'm updating about I should do better. I've registered for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on May 1, 2011 which will be my first full marathon (I did the half last year). I am currently getting back into running shape after my ankle accident this summer and am going to be doing a few 5Ks in the upcoming months to get into a routine. At the beginning of the year I will begin my full marathon training schedule. I would like to blog a bit more about my running since it has become a big part of my life. I will be adding in all the tidbits of daily life, too since most of my real life friends who read my blog have no desire to only read about my running. :) So, here's to hoping for more consistent posting from me!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Updates and Frustrations
Well, here I am finally writing again after a lengthy delay. Since I've last written I've been to California and become a LSVT LOUD clinician, had my car broken into and purse stolen (resulting in months of dealing with this crap... but the guy was caught), had my office close but didn't lose my job - I am just based out of another office, completed my first half marathon, spent 2 weeks in Hawaii, turned a year older, and just recently ruined my summer. How's that you ask? Well, I play co-ed slow pitch softball and I injured myself sliding into a base. :( I managed to break a bone and tear a ligament. When I injure myself I like to do it up big. So, I'll be spending most of the summer in a boot to immobilize my ankle. I am so incredibly frustrated.
I'm frustrated because this summer I was going to begin training for my first triathlon. I was planning on taking part in an Olympic triathlon in October and was going to train all summer to be ready for it. I know I will complete one after I heal, I'm just frustrated that I can't do much of anything right now. I want to be running, swimming (for training and at the lake), playing softball, playing golf, ANYTHING but sitting here with a stupid boot on my foot. I guess this is just another curve ball in life. I'll get through it, I'm just frustrated.
My sweet hubby has been awesome though. I love him and appreciate everything he is doing to take care of me and cheer me up. :)
I'm frustrated because this summer I was going to begin training for my first triathlon. I was planning on taking part in an Olympic triathlon in October and was going to train all summer to be ready for it. I know I will complete one after I heal, I'm just frustrated that I can't do much of anything right now. I want to be running, swimming (for training and at the lake), playing softball, playing golf, ANYTHING but sitting here with a stupid boot on my foot. I guess this is just another curve ball in life. I'll get through it, I'm just frustrated.
My sweet hubby has been awesome though. I love him and appreciate everything he is doing to take care of me and cheer me up. :)
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Illnesses and Life
Well, February is halfway over and I've been sick for most of it. I came down with the flu (influenza B) for several days the first week of February and then I had a nasty cough for a week so I went to the doctor again. Well, fortunately I went early because they caught the beginning of pneumonia, thanks to the flu I had. No wonder I had such a nasty cough and was still feeling "blah". I'm on some hardcore meds to try and get rid of this crap which is great but they make me feel... weird. And apparently, one of the meds increases my risk of rupturing a tendon? That is great to know... especially with all my workouts and training I'm doing. I'm hoping to beat this stuff for good and get back to 100% ASAP. This crap has caused my hubby and I to postpone our Valentine's Day plans until I feel better. I spent the day relaxing with my hubby. He has been a good nurse. :)
This week brings a busy 3 days of work before I jump on a plane for sunny California! It's for business but I am excited. Hello In-N-Out Burger!! Oh how I've missed you! :) I love California! I'm also looking forward to enjoying warmer weather... I'm ready for our weather to warm up!
So, with all this illness crap I'm dealing with, I sure hope I'm doing better for my trip. I'm functioning with this crap (obviously - I went back to work with this lung crap last week before I went to the doctor and am working this week, too) but I just don't feel great. I'm ready to feel better so I can get into tip-top shape for the marathon (hopefully this stuff hasn't completely ruined my training for it) and our 13 day, 12 night Hawaiian vacation!
This week brings a busy 3 days of work before I jump on a plane for sunny California! It's for business but I am excited. Hello In-N-Out Burger!! Oh how I've missed you! :) I love California! I'm also looking forward to enjoying warmer weather... I'm ready for our weather to warm up!
So, with all this illness crap I'm dealing with, I sure hope I'm doing better for my trip. I'm functioning with this crap (obviously - I went back to work with this lung crap last week before I went to the doctor and am working this week, too) but I just don't feel great. I'm ready to feel better so I can get into tip-top shape for the marathon (hopefully this stuff hasn't completely ruined my training for it) and our 13 day, 12 night Hawaiian vacation!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
I'm back!
So, I'm not very good at this whole blogging thing. I use other social networks but I am lacking in the blog world. I'm going to try and change that! I've got a lot going on in life and I'm going to write it down. So, here's to a fresh start!
Thursday, February 16, 2006
An Update...
Its been a while since I updated; I should try to get into the habit of it so it happens more than every 4 months! I'll get into the details of whats been going on later because its late and I have projects I need to finish, but I will give you a quick lil post. I am back in grad school in OK after a year off and I actually think that year off did a lot of good for me... I'll talk more about it and the move later! Its just good to be back... so I can finish and get a REAL job! Hope all is well and I won't go another 4 months... I promise!
Shannon
Some people may understand this... some not, its just something I've been thinking about since the press conference yesterday.
**Eddie, you and your family are in my prayers. Randy said it perfectly when he said not to judge a man by his mistakes, but by what he does to correct those mistakes. You can do this. In addition to your family, I (along with your entire OSU family) am behind you completely. We want you to come out winning... like you always do. We love you and wish you the best. Thank you for all you have done for us... get better, we'd love to see you hit 800! No matter what happens you are in our hearts, Eddie! We love you!**
Shannon
Some people may understand this... some not, its just something I've been thinking about since the press conference yesterday.
**Eddie, you and your family are in my prayers. Randy said it perfectly when he said not to judge a man by his mistakes, but by what he does to correct those mistakes. You can do this. In addition to your family, I (along with your entire OSU family) am behind you completely. We want you to come out winning... like you always do. We love you and wish you the best. Thank you for all you have done for us... get better, we'd love to see you hit 800! No matter what happens you are in our hearts, Eddie! We love you!**
Monday, October 03, 2005
Some Pics
I have a headache and don't really feel like thinking about what to say, so I thought I would put up a few pictures.
The top one is Eric and me at a SF Giants game. The second is Bender and the third is Ellie. They are basically our kids right now, since we aren't planning to have any in the immediate future, and they are spoiled like they are our kids. They are so stinkin' cute and sweet! We love them! Look at their faces, how could you not love them?!?
Hope you enjoyed the pictures! I'll put some thought into a post later this week. Until then, take care!
Shannon
The top one is Eric and me at a SF Giants game. The second is Bender and the third is Ellie. They are basically our kids right now, since we aren't planning to have any in the immediate future, and they are spoiled like they are our kids. They are so stinkin' cute and sweet! We love them! Look at their faces, how could you not love them?!?
Hope you enjoyed the pictures! I'll put some thought into a post later this week. Until then, take care!
Shannon
Sunday, September 25, 2005
A Wonderful Day
Here are some pictures to give you an idea of the beauty surrounding this wonderful day!
Sorry I haven't written much lately; I've been busy and haven't had the chance.
Yesterday Eric and I went to Yosemite. I went with my family when they visited in August, but this was Eric's first time. I can't get enough of this place. It is absolutely beautiful there. I was excited to plan a day trip for the two of us in Yosemite Valley. We ate a delicious lunch at the coolest hotel (The Ahwahnee) and had a loser of a server, we wandered around the hotel grounds (absolutely beautiful!) and had fun climbing rocks, we went to Bridalveil Falls and climbed more rocks, went to the Tunnel View and admired the scenery, and then we had a bit of drama!
As we were driving to Glacier Point for the sunset, Eric noticed the hills were eating more gas than we realized, so we had to drive about thirty minutes to Wawona for the nearest gas station. Being on a time schedule with the sun, we knew we would rather miss the sunset than see it and have to walk over 30 miles for gas. So Eric went as fast as he could up and down the hills and around all the curves to fill up the car. Once the car was full of gas, we decided to turn around and try and make it to Glacier Point because we had made good time and might be able to enjoy the very end of sunset and get some good pictures.
We might have caught part of the sunset if we had hit the road 15 seconds earlier. We got stuck behind a minivan that was CRAWLING through the turns. No biggie, right? They can use a turnout and we can get past them. NO, this driver decided he/she wasn't holding up the two cars behind them and skipped numerous turnouts. A jeep behind us began honking at them every time they skipped a turnout and everyone was irritated! About twenty minutes later, they finally decided to used a turnout. Thanks a lot, we didn't really want to see the sunset!
We still went up to Glacier Point because we were going to look at the stars. We got there at dusk and the sun was sinking quickly behind the mountains. We looked down on the valley and the lights and enjoyed the crisp air. The stars began appearing as the light disappeared. They were BEAUTIFUL! It is amazing how many there were because there were no lights, clouds, smog, and because we were at an altitude of over 7,000 feet! As we talked and looked around, an astronomer brought a group of people up to the point for a lesson. We joined in and learned about and saw several constellations, it was very interesting!
I have decided that I want to go to Yosemite in the winter to see everything covered in snow and also in the spring when the snow is melting and the falls are raging with the water from it! Yosemite is a place you should visit at least four times, once every season! I've really only been in the valley and I know there is so much more to the park that I have to see! It is just an amazing place!
Saturday was a very wonderful day. Eric and I were able to enjoy the beauty of Yosemite together! You can't beat a day like that!
Shannon
Sorry I haven't written much lately; I've been busy and haven't had the chance.
Yesterday Eric and I went to Yosemite. I went with my family when they visited in August, but this was Eric's first time. I can't get enough of this place. It is absolutely beautiful there. I was excited to plan a day trip for the two of us in Yosemite Valley. We ate a delicious lunch at the coolest hotel (The Ahwahnee) and had a loser of a server, we wandered around the hotel grounds (absolutely beautiful!) and had fun climbing rocks, we went to Bridalveil Falls and climbed more rocks, went to the Tunnel View and admired the scenery, and then we had a bit of drama!
As we were driving to Glacier Point for the sunset, Eric noticed the hills were eating more gas than we realized, so we had to drive about thirty minutes to Wawona for the nearest gas station. Being on a time schedule with the sun, we knew we would rather miss the sunset than see it and have to walk over 30 miles for gas. So Eric went as fast as he could up and down the hills and around all the curves to fill up the car. Once the car was full of gas, we decided to turn around and try and make it to Glacier Point because we had made good time and might be able to enjoy the very end of sunset and get some good pictures.
We might have caught part of the sunset if we had hit the road 15 seconds earlier. We got stuck behind a minivan that was CRAWLING through the turns. No biggie, right? They can use a turnout and we can get past them. NO, this driver decided he/she wasn't holding up the two cars behind them and skipped numerous turnouts. A jeep behind us began honking at them every time they skipped a turnout and everyone was irritated! About twenty minutes later, they finally decided to used a turnout. Thanks a lot, we didn't really want to see the sunset!
We still went up to Glacier Point because we were going to look at the stars. We got there at dusk and the sun was sinking quickly behind the mountains. We looked down on the valley and the lights and enjoyed the crisp air. The stars began appearing as the light disappeared. They were BEAUTIFUL! It is amazing how many there were because there were no lights, clouds, smog, and because we were at an altitude of over 7,000 feet! As we talked and looked around, an astronomer brought a group of people up to the point for a lesson. We joined in and learned about and saw several constellations, it was very interesting!
I have decided that I want to go to Yosemite in the winter to see everything covered in snow and also in the spring when the snow is melting and the falls are raging with the water from it! Yosemite is a place you should visit at least four times, once every season! I've really only been in the valley and I know there is so much more to the park that I have to see! It is just an amazing place!
Saturday was a very wonderful day. Eric and I were able to enjoy the beauty of Yosemite together! You can't beat a day like that!
Shannon
Friday, September 09, 2005
Out sick
It looks as if I will spend the weekend on drugs. I have been out sick the past 2 days (Thursday and Friday) and I went to the doctor today. She didn't really tell me a lot, but she said my throat was inflamed and gave me some antibiotics. It will be nice when they start working because my throat is killing me.
On Wednesday, I went to the "girl doctor" (yeah, yeah, sorry about the tmi) and we started discussing the headaches I have ALL THE TIME. She said it sounds like a tension headache and prescribed me muscle relaxers and motrin. She said I should wait to start these until the weekend. Even though I have been home for the last two days, I decided to wait until tonight to take them. I haven't felt well enough to go to the pharmacy and when Eric got home last night, I didn't want to send him back out for it. He had a long day and was exhausted.
We'll see how it goes. I am hoping I feel well enough to go to the Winchester Mystery House and Santa Cruz on Sunday with Eric. We were supposed to go Monday (Labor Day) but I had yet another headache that wouldn't go away with Ibprofen or rest. I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Eric and I are going to grab some In and Out burgers (because fortunately, my appetite has not been affected by this illness! haha) and get my presciptions filled, so I will write more later! Take care!
Shannon
On Wednesday, I went to the "girl doctor" (yeah, yeah, sorry about the tmi) and we started discussing the headaches I have ALL THE TIME. She said it sounds like a tension headache and prescribed me muscle relaxers and motrin. She said I should wait to start these until the weekend. Even though I have been home for the last two days, I decided to wait until tonight to take them. I haven't felt well enough to go to the pharmacy and when Eric got home last night, I didn't want to send him back out for it. He had a long day and was exhausted.
We'll see how it goes. I am hoping I feel well enough to go to the Winchester Mystery House and Santa Cruz on Sunday with Eric. We were supposed to go Monday (Labor Day) but I had yet another headache that wouldn't go away with Ibprofen or rest. I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Eric and I are going to grab some In and Out burgers (because fortunately, my appetite has not been affected by this illness! haha) and get my presciptions filled, so I will write more later! Take care!
Shannon
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Getting Started...
Hi! If you are reading this thing, welcome. My name is Shannon. I don't know if I should start writing "things about me" like we all did in elementary school, or if I should just let things happen.
I'll guess I'll give the basics. I am very happily married, living in California temporarily, and am about a year and a half away from getting my Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I am an OSU alum and a Cowboys football and basketball fanatic. My husband and I have 2 cats (Bender and Ellie) that are spoiled to no end. When we buy a house in a couple years, we will add dogs to the mix and then a couple years after that kids. Until then, we are going to spoil ourselves and travel!
I think I will leave it at that for now. To give you a heads up, this blog will be a lot of personal happenings and opinion pieces on the happenings around the world. Really just a basic blog... I put what I feel like putting!
p.s. If you were wondering, the title is a line from "Only in Dreams" by Weezer. They are my one of my all-time favorite bands. It is a beautiful song (even better live) and that line is true to me. You have to take a chance with some things to get somewhere good.
Shannon
I'll guess I'll give the basics. I am very happily married, living in California temporarily, and am about a year and a half away from getting my Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I am an OSU alum and a Cowboys football and basketball fanatic. My husband and I have 2 cats (Bender and Ellie) that are spoiled to no end. When we buy a house in a couple years, we will add dogs to the mix and then a couple years after that kids. Until then, we are going to spoil ourselves and travel!
I think I will leave it at that for now. To give you a heads up, this blog will be a lot of personal happenings and opinion pieces on the happenings around the world. Really just a basic blog... I put what I feel like putting!
p.s. If you were wondering, the title is a line from "Only in Dreams" by Weezer. They are my one of my all-time favorite bands. It is a beautiful song (even better live) and that line is true to me. You have to take a chance with some things to get somewhere good.
Shannon
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