Feeling strangely fine
It really has been forever since I posted! Sure kiss of death to blogging is to promise more blogs. I've been lax in every arena of the internets, really. Real life, you know - gets in the way. I can't promise much of anything as far as being super-involved on LJ, but if you look me up on FB, I'll friend you there.
I did the Infinitus thing (loosely, as I was registered for the con but generally popped in and out to hang out rather than attend panels/events). Spent a lovely five days with asplashofink; met up with the usual suspects for various good times. Saw Harry Potter's world come to life - and I'm not even going to try to lie and say my throat didn't close up and tears didn't pop into my eyes when I saw Diagon Alley for the first time. Hoo boy.
More recently, I have several pieces of good news to pass along!
1. I am getting out of my passionless marriage. You would think this would be a bit of terrible, sad news, but no - it is a good thing. Or it will be, in the final breakdown.
2. The first bit leaves me free to pursue a relationship with someone whose intentions are every bit what I want out of a partner. It feels strange and scary. But wonderful.
3. Getting my mojo back, slowly but surely. Running SUCKS when you don't get the runner's high!
4. Good thing about the mojo, as I signed up for the Spirit of Columbus Half-Marathon at the end of August. The time for longer runs is here.
5. Dumped my big, clunky running shoes and orthotics once I realized THEY were messing up my hips, ankles and feet. Might lose a few toenails, but losing the excruciating hip pain is a big plus.
6. Have been spending quality time socializing, with more eating - and lo, I have more energy. I spent a month or so completely unable to muster the appetite for food. Very bad if you're trying to build to 30 miles a week. Also, finally stopped fighting the truth about how I have to eat. I have to eat more processed food (protein drinks, powdered vitamins) and less fiber if I want my body to perform optimally. It was hard to accept that HEALTHY food was creating so much stress on my system but I feel better, so.
7. Saw Devo in concert and they ROCKED! They are much more of a true rock band than anyone credits them. Mark Mothersbaugh still sounds like he did in 1980. Nerd heaven (literally hundreds of men walking around with clever t-shirts and horn-rimmed glasses. Yum.).
8. Going to see the Black Keys and We Are Scientists (twice!) next weekend. Going to Kennywood on Sunday. Collapsing on Monday.
9. Still extremely limited on internet time (socializing, and uh, socializing ;-), and generally being out and about on two feet or two wheels) - what you all up to?
10. There is no 10.
I did the Infinitus thing (loosely, as I was registered for the con but generally popped in and out to hang out rather than attend panels/events). Spent a lovely five days with asplashofink; met up with the usual suspects for various good times. Saw Harry Potter's world come to life - and I'm not even going to try to lie and say my throat didn't close up and tears didn't pop into my eyes when I saw Diagon Alley for the first time. Hoo boy.
More recently, I have several pieces of good news to pass along!
1. I am getting out of my passionless marriage. You would think this would be a bit of terrible, sad news, but no - it is a good thing. Or it will be, in the final breakdown.
2. The first bit leaves me free to pursue a relationship with someone whose intentions are every bit what I want out of a partner. It feels strange and scary. But wonderful.
3. Getting my mojo back, slowly but surely. Running SUCKS when you don't get the runner's high!
4. Good thing about the mojo, as I signed up for the Spirit of Columbus Half-Marathon at the end of August. The time for longer runs is here.
5. Dumped my big, clunky running shoes and orthotics once I realized THEY were messing up my hips, ankles and feet. Might lose a few toenails, but losing the excruciating hip pain is a big plus.
6. Have been spending quality time socializing, with more eating - and lo, I have more energy. I spent a month or so completely unable to muster the appetite for food. Very bad if you're trying to build to 30 miles a week. Also, finally stopped fighting the truth about how I have to eat. I have to eat more processed food (protein drinks, powdered vitamins) and less fiber if I want my body to perform optimally. It was hard to accept that HEALTHY food was creating so much stress on my system but I feel better, so.
7. Saw Devo in concert and they ROCKED! They are much more of a true rock band than anyone credits them. Mark Mothersbaugh still sounds like he did in 1980. Nerd heaven (literally hundreds of men walking around with clever t-shirts and horn-rimmed glasses. Yum.).
8. Going to see the Black Keys and We Are Scientists (twice!) next weekend. Going to Kennywood on Sunday. Collapsing on Monday.
9. Still extremely limited on internet time (socializing, and uh, socializing ;-), and generally being out and about on two feet or two wheels) - what you all up to?
10. There is no 10.