Run for the Cure

Running and I have never been the best of friends. I never found the exercise relaxing or fun. So it surprised me when last year my friend Julie (who also isn’t friends with running) suggested we run the Rex Lee Race for the Cure 5k and I agreed. I should explain that our motivation was not for the healthy benefits from the activity, it wasn’t the fact that it was for a good cause, it wasn’t even that we thought it would be fun, we did it all for the cute pink and brown t-shirt. Pathetic? Maybe slightly BUT I finished the race and became a big fan of 5k’s, not running but racing. This could be my competitive nature coming out. So a year and several 5k’s later I decided to run the Rex Lee again but not just for the t-shirt. All proceeds from the Rex Lee races go towards the Rex Lee Foundation to try and find a cure for cancer. So for this year’s race I ran in honor of my two Aunt Diane’s who both battled cancer. It made the race so much more memorable and meaningful.

My dad’s sister Diane died over ten years ago from cancer. I didn’t know her very well because we lived far apart and I was really young the few times I did get to meet her. From the stories my family tells and the memories that I do have of her I know that she was an incredible mom, daughter, wife, sister, aunt, and friend.

My mom’s sister Diane is another amazing person who battled breast cancer several years ago and has been in remission. Aunt Diane has always been the relative that remembers how to spell my name, remembers my birthday and age, knew what grade I was in, and what I was usually involved in.

I love them both and was proud to run with their name on my back. I also want to say how grateful I am for all my other relatives that have battled cancer. I think you are amazing and I love you. As for running and me, we’ve become more acquainted and I think there is a friendship just waiting to bloom.


All the girls before the race


Julie and Me


Here we are again ...


Showing the names of who we both ran for


The whole group ... we just added Ryan


p.s. Did everyone notice the hideously odd number I have?!? It was rough but I was able to run with it still. :)

10 Things You Can Do with Clorox Disinfecting Wipes:

1. Disinfect doorknobs, phones, chairs, and garbage cans when your roommates are deathly ill but still have to touch things and honestly I think anytime it’s a good idea to disinfect them.

2. Clean a vanity that is disgustingly covered of toothpaste, hair, and whatever nastiness happens to fall on it with an apartment of six girls and one bathroom. It really is one of the most disgusting and trying things that I have faced since moving into an apartment.

3. Clean a blue toilet including the handle (which I love because then I get to throw the wipes away and not have to have a sponge or anything else laying around).

4. Clean the stove, table, counters, and sink.

5. Clean the entire bathroom floor, unfortunately this requires being on your hands and knees but I have a small bathroom and thought it worked better than our mop.

6. Make an entire apartment smell like Clorox when it smells bizarre – which despite all my efforts my apartment often smells funny.

7. Wipe down walls that get splashed with food.

8. Clean your cell phone – which I hear is one of the dirtiest things we have, sick huh?

9. Enjoy the satisfaction of having a clean AND disinfected apartment/home (oh and the smell is wonderful as well)

10. Endure the ridicule of friends saying you are becoming more Monk-like. I think it’s a compliment in this area.

Anyone who knows me really well knows that this really isn't a big stretch for me. It isn’t uncommon to come into my apartment and find me with our tube of Clorox Disinfecting wipes tucked under my arm going through the entire place and wiping everything I can. I’ve always known about these wipes but recently I have become obsessed with them. I think they are fabulous! Adrian Monk once said that even he would like to shake hands with the man that invented Tupperware because it would be well preserved. I too would like to thank Clorox for creating the disposable disinfecting wipe. Oh okay, so I may be taking this a little far BUT I do find a great deal of happiness and satisfaction by wiping a dirty surface clean while disinfecting it at the same time. Say what you will but I think everyone really appreciates my obsession.

Twilight ...

I know, I know the last post I did I was introducing myself as a Ninja Turtle but I guess things have changed and I find myself a vain vampire. I found this quiz and since I'm a Twilight fan I thought it was necessary to take it and then share it. :) I'm not quite sure how to respond to this but I don't know maybe it's true?!? I was actually liked Rosalie a lot in the books (maybe it's because she didn't like Bella much). I guess I'm now just waiting for my Emmett. If you are curious as to which character you are (just admit it ... you are), here's the website:

http://www.quizilla.com/users/twilightnexus/quizzes/Which%20Twilight%20novel%20character%20are%20you

You're Rosalie - Image is important to you, you want to show off your best assets, and you have a lot of them- you think! You are also intelligent, which many people might not expect since you seem to be all about looking pretty. But deep down you're caring person that wants what most people in life desire: to be loved.

Cowabunga It's Turtle Time!

I'm new to Blogspot and am just transferring one of my old posts from my old blog over so sorry if it's not exactly right, I'm just learning! This is what I was for Halloween 2007.

I thought I would give a complete introduction to myself. Enjoy!!

BIOGRAPHY OF LEONARDO
The Battle Commander for the Turtles

VITAL TORTISTICS:

Weapons: Katana Blades, Turtle Fist Daggers, Ninja Stars, Kama

Birthplace: McMahon's Pet Emporium, Chesabeake Bay

Height: 5' 1" on two legs
Weight: 155 lbs.
Age: 16
Shell: Bullet proof and shock resistant

Like his Florentine namesake, Leonardo is the perfect Turtle. In the lidless eyes of his allies, he is known as the unofficial commander of the Turtles and Splinter's star pupil.

Because of his keen eyesight and sensitive hearing, Leonardo is extremely well-balanced, which makes him more skillful when wielding his ever flashing katana blades. No matter how dangerous the situation, Leo doesn't mind sticking his neck out. His primary objective in life: cut Shredder down to size!