Tagging is lame... just kidding

Steve over at Running Away with my Thoughts tagged me a million or so years ago... (like 9 days but who's counting) and since the hubby is going to be home TOMORROW I had better do it now. I don't think I'll be seeing the computer for the next week anyhow. Okie dokie... so I need to tell you something about myself.

I'm 30 this year, I have two beautiful children who drive me bonkers, a very handsome firefighter/paramedic husband who drives me bonkers, two dogs who drive me bonkers so I run. Actually that was just a great side effect of the running... the whole break from the testosterone filled home and all.

I have anxiety and panic attacks. I don't have them as bad as I used to. I haven't had to be sedated for one in years. But now I live with a low level of anxiety all the time instead of them just hitting me out of no where. I'm not sure what is worse, them coming on... then going away or me living with this tight squeezing feeling in your chest all the time. The running seems to be helping me with that.

I'm a flake, or a procrastinator. Right now I need to be doing laundry. REALLY NEED to be doing laundry. I should also be vacuuming and mopping the floors. BUT the bathrooms are clean, the living room and the kitchen is clean and the freezer is cleaned out. I really need to go through our linen closet today though.

I avoid things that have big potential to disappoint me or may lead to me failing at them. HMmm.... like how I should be going to school but I can't seem to make an appointment to see the councilor because I don't want him to say I have to take a million classes since I've been out of school forever, or that I have to take remedial classes since its been so freaking long. I'm especially afraid of not having the time to study and finish my assignments or getting a bad grade on a test that I poured my heart and soul into. So I just don't do it. Stupid I know. Gotta get over that one.

I love photography. I take pix part time for some side $. This is truly my passion and hopefully some day I can get my arse in gear and make it more of a career.

That's that. I'm not tagging anyone in particular. But lets get to know one another better K? if you do write a little diddy about yourself please link me in so I can see what you wrote. Thanks for putting up with me.

Tag You're IT

Stole another MeMe from my friend (I actually just stalk her, but whatever) over at Pieces Of Me and thought I'd throw it out there for you all. Maybe get to know me a bit better. hu? whatcha think? Here it is in all its glory.


Apparently I'm in the bloggin mood so here's a little diddy for you all. You know how it works.

1. How would you describe your running 10 years ago?

Ten Years ago I was running around planning a wedding. I was working full time and saving for a house. I was living with my Best friend while we both planned our upcoming nuptials because neither of us could do anything without the other at the time, or still. I ran twice from our house to my grandparents. Twice that whole freakin year. Then I gave up for another 10 years. How do you like them apples?

2. What is your best and worst run/race experience?

hmmm. not many to base this on. In high school I messed up my knee on a race. That sucked, hurt like hell. But being diagnosed with Melanoma that year overshadowed any other racing. Just didn't have the same competitive edge I had before I knew. My best would have to be my first real 5K race with BFF. She rocks. Even after (ahem) 4 of Daron's margaritas I still PR'ed.

3. Why do you run?
That so called BFF called and said "I wanna run a marathon." I said "OK" although she thinks I should have said, "Are you F*%*ing crazy?" So I started running and after a 15 year hiatus. I signed up for January 1st and ran March 2nd a half mary in 2 hours 11 minutes. It was amazing and I loved it. I can't wait to run a full marathon this winter.

4. What is the best or worst piece of advice you've been given about running?
I've been given so much good advise its so hard to decide. Really just listen to your body and to not overdo it or up your mileage too fast is always in my pocket. My body thinks, Oh I only ran 15 miles last week but I want to run 25 miles this week and don't expect to be hurting. whatever. Worst advise, luckily I haven't had bad advise yet.

5. Tell us something surprising about yourself that not many people would know.
I'm kind of an open book. There isn't much about me that the general blog reading public doesn't already know. (thanks P.O.M. I call you Ditto and raise you one)

OK that's it. give me a comment if you do it too so I can learn a bit more about your running game.