Let's retrace my steps.
This weekend...wooohooo can you say amazing. Saturday, the only day that I really consider to be the weekend anymore, or my day, was superb. The morning started at 5:45 am with getting ready to head to Des Moines for my third time participating in the Susan G. Komen Race For a Cure. This is the only race that I have been able to do for the past three years that I have been running 5K races. I had a good feeling about the day. It is my favorite race with tons of people there. Dressed up in all sorts of pink, with signs and shirts to show thier support for a loved one. I find myself to be very blessed to not have any family members that are effected by breast cancer, however, as many shirts say...Cancer doesn't discriminate so I run for a future.
and so do these people. However, these people, just like me, also run for themselves. In this race you have the option to wear a timing chip or to just participate. These people are part of the timed runners! Along with the adrenaline rush of being part of such a large run and having streets filled with cheerleaders, bikers, friends, and family, I have been training pretty regularly. Getting a solid run in at least 4 times a week. So I was shooting for a new Personal Record. My goal was 27:10, a friend encouraged me for a flat 26:00. I met in the middle with an overall time of 26:34. I am perfectly fine with this time especially since my first mile was completed in 7:22. Were my legs attached?!?! No idea because they have never moved that fast before.
So in conclusion. My favorite 5K is still the Susan G. Komen.
After the race I headed to the farmers market for the last one, for me, of the season. I didn't need to go for any produce but just to treat myself with...
PUPUSAS!
Spinach and Cheese with slaw and hot sauce. An addition this time, spicy vegetables! The kind little girl gave me a little bit of instructions with my meal...don't eat the leaves. Thank goodness for her kindness. I would have been clueless! Also for people who want to attempt to eat a whole Pupusa on your own...don't always bring a friend to share. They are huge, delicious, and soooo filling! So long Pupusas until next summer, you will be missed. Back to my first statement of being seen as crazy. I went to Beauty Brands, my favorite beauty store in West Des Moines, for a much needed eyebrow wax. I was wearing my Race for a Cure shirt and the lady was making small talk. She asked about me participating, found out I had to drive to participate and then asked if I did it with someone...nope. I prefer to run alone. I like to shop by myself too. I don't mind spending a few Friday or Saturday nights in to watch movies. I love to go for drives by myself. Don't get me wrong I enjoy company as well. However, when I want to be alone...watch out. I plan it in my planner and rarely does anyone get in the way of that.
I realized something. I love to have my alone time, but we all need someone. For now I find the answers to my questions are hidden in the far edges of my mind and are usually found in the solitude of my own thoughts. The answer is always the same. "I will never leave you, if I bring you to it, I will bring you through it." "Hard work will pay off in the end." "You need rest, come to me I will give you rest." The hope that helps to get through the each day.
So I stand to say Ms. Beauty Brands employee, I am not crazy. (Different, yes) I just try to keep my head on straight in my world, our world, that often gets turned all sorts of upside down.
Speaking of upside down...check out this youtube video. David Garibaldi who formed Rhythm and Hue paints, then turns this painting right side up to reveal his painting. It's pretty cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuzOigAL7Rs
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