RAB

Went swimming Thursday night. I definititely feel like I'm getting better but I'm still having trouble with my breathing. Went to dinner after that with Erin, Lauren, Drew, and Kev. Drew and Lauren both got health insurace so it was a min-celeberation. We were talking about Halloween costumes for me and Erin eventually said "screw you" which was funny.

Friday met w/ Jay, was late and embarassed. Anyway, it went well and I'm excited about this whole thing. I think its going to be great. Hung out at FAA rest of the day. Went to happy hour with Jim and Randy. It was ok. Jim talks a little bit too much about work for my tastes, Randy not as much. We argued about Bush. Jim is voting for him which I was suprised about.

Today going to do the Run Against Bush this morning.

Julius 1st B-day

Went to the nursery yesterday (2:30 - 6:30). I can't remember the last time I've been in one. It was fun seeing all the little ones running around. The boss lady showed me a copy of Julius testing and he looks like hes testing fine. They had their own little boxes with their names on it to put their stuff in. The party with Julius was great. I was happy I was able to make it there. I ended up taking some videotape while Marty took pictures. I need to get some of those pictures from them. Anyway, Julius was a little tired and cried a bit but he had no problems when I held him. I think he remembers who I am. Thats it...

Group Meeting

Just met w/ my group and told them I'm leaving to manage a different effort. Peter looked upset but I talked to him later and he's ok. Ralph was not happy but I told him he's better off staying where he is. My stomach is all upset. I guess its making me realize this is real and I'm getting nervous. Ah well gotta love change...

Went swimming and climbing w/ Erin. She did a good job of improving my feet technique for swimming. Swallowing alot of water though. We may go swimming again on Thursday.

Marathon Conversation

Had a funny conversation this morning getting my coffee- saw Charlie and we were talking about work and he mentioned seeing me at gravelly point. At this point I was feeling all proud and bad ass and told him yeah, I was running there and just got done with the SF marathon. He then said thats great and in the course of conversation mentioned he had run two marathons before- in just over 3:00 hrs!!!! My jaw just about dropped through the floor. Hes got to be in his mid-fifties so I was humbled a bit. Anyway, hes interested in partnering with me for training on whatever events I would like to do so thats cool. Talk to ya....

This and That

I visited Julius last night and it was amazing. He's such a beautiful baby and so happy. I was really looking forward to seeing him and I picked him up for awhile. He was interested in my braces and was putting his fingers on my teeth. I'm glad I did this CASA thing. It looks like I'm going to see Julius at his daycare next week. I also need to follow-up w/ Leslie after her meltdown and go visit her.

Big happening this past Monday (8/16). I'm definitely going to be moving over to Tony C. group to lead up the SE for Terminal. Its a big move seeing as a I have no experience but I think this is the type of stuff I thrive on. Tell me I can't do something and I will work to prove you wrong. Anyway, let's get it on. I'm ready to move on that work. Its going to take a couple of months to transition over but we'll see how things go.

Have not been doing much working out or running at all since the marathon. I'm definitely getting my weight back and clothes are fitting better. Heading out to do some rock climbing tonight w/ Lauren.

What else? Got my braces adjusted yesterday and I think they may come off Nov./Dec. At least thats what he says. Also, signed up for Spanish, Cooking for Busy Professional, and Myer-Brigss Assessment. I was going to sign up for Internet classes but I think I can take those at work for free. That's it for now.

Marathon- The Week After

So I haven't updated in awhile. The SF marathon is over and I was able to do it in 4:30:06 (10:18 min./mile pace). I did better than I thought I would. Meg, Kev, Ronnie, and Saisha were there to watch.

Spent the weekend at Bears Den and the climbing was great- we set-up a sweet route at the far left that was great to climb on. I also ran into a couple of copperhead snakes while we were setting up a second route. That had me a bit shaken up but it didn't bite me even though I was standing over it.