Gooooooaaaal!

Last week my friend AM asked me if I wanted to do this Mud Run Assault with her and her husband. She explained the details: 5k run with mud and obstacles to get through. Oh, and beer. (I like beer). Then we read the website and it was "extreme obstacles" but at the end we could celebrate with beer and muddy shorts. Extreme obstacles?! That scared me.

My reply was NO! You must be kidding? First: Assault? What kind of run is this? Am I going to get hurt, hit, rammed into the ground? And what do they mean by "extreme"? Second: I am in no shape to do any kind of running more or less one with extreme obstacles. I don't run! Haven't since the days of running the mile in gym class with my cute white Keds (no support = shin splints).

However, it did look like fun. I said maybe. Then we tried to convince another friend to join in and she started considering it too. Then another said he was interested. Oh this could be a really good time. Do I have to finish the course or can a stop half way through?

Over the last week I have been more and more interested in making this a goal of mine. I can do this. I have time. This gives me a few months to get in shape. Not to mention that I have been going to the gym almost every night. Plus I can roll around in the mud and drink some beer. What could be better than that?

As of this morning I was still considering. Could I really do this. Per AM, 5k is about 3 miles. That does not sound so bad. I could do that. Right?

Right! I was working out tonight and was watching how far I was walking (on an incline by the way!) . One mile, then two. Oh this is good. I was sweating but I was still going. By the time my hour was up I was at 3 miles. I did it! If I keep this up I might not make an ass of myself at this muddy assault of a run.

Now I need to register and work toward my goal. The run is May 2nd. Wish me luck!

2 oh 10

For me 2009 was a pretty crappy year. I am hoping 2010 will be better.


To start with, I have been given some insider information that 2010 might be the year for me. How did I obtain this information? Well, let me tell you:

For my birthday back in November, three of my good friends bought me a visit to see a clairvoyant. (If you are not familiar, a clairvoyant is something like a fortune teller, except that she speaks with dead people and they tell her your future. This is usually someone you know. Grandparents, uncles and other family or friends.)


First, let me give you a little background on why they would give me such a gift.
My friend M went to see one back in July. She told her all these wonderful things that were going to happen. Such as getting pregnant very soon. The following month she found out she was.
Then my other friend M went to see this very same lady and was told she would be engaged soon and not to worry about the cost of the wedding. M was engaged the following week and a month later her future in laws came up with a plan to help with the cost of the wedding.
These were the "big" things she mentioned that interested me and the reason I wanted to go.


So in November, I made my appointment. I went with another friend of mine and also found out that a friend of the M's was going to be there too. This made things a lot easier to deal with.


I was the last to go and I was nervous. My appointment was for half an hour. It was enlightening and scary. There were things she said to me that I have never mentioned to other people. I cried and I laughed and all in all it worth it. I felt hope again. Hope that the things I want will still happen for me.

Here is a little of what she told me and my reaction/outcome:

• I have a broken heart. He is not the one and there was always a third party involved - OMG yeah! How did she know that?


• I need to concentrate on me and getting me healthy- I have been meaning too. Even got access to the gym. Just needed a big push. Thanks!


• I will meet someone new after the New Year- Finally!


• I will find a new job when the flowers start to bloom- Cannot wait for spring and job hunting!


• I go and visit my family during the holidays, which is trying on me - oh and it will snow. Was up with my family for 11 days and yes there was a lot of snow.

There was a lot more she revealed but I want to keep the details to myself. I know not a lot of people believe in this sort of thing or think it is the devil's work. Obviously, I am not one of them. All of what she told me may come true or it may not. I will not be living my life just by what she said but I believe I have a little more confidence and guidance in my decision making and my faith.

Since this meeting I have started working out almost everyday. I have started to lose weight and feel healthier. Now I just need to get back on track with eating right. I have been open to meeting new people and hope to make some new friends. I have also decided that you might spend 10 years at a company but that is certainly not the reason to stay there.

I am excited for what 2010 will bring. I hope to keep you all updated on the exciting events that take place.

To the future Adventures of LA!