Questionnaires

Something obvious about you: I’m a girl…that better be obvious.
Where were you born? California! McClellan? AFB
How long does it take you to get ready? Am I running late?
How many siblings? 1 older sister
Favorite type of music? It’s easier to explain that I don’t like rap.
Snow or Beach? Oh, beach…but I’d really like to go dog sledding someday!












What was the worst thing that happened to you today? Woke up this morning and remembered that I pulled my quad really bad in yesterday’s softball game.

Book you're reading now? A collection by C.S. Lewis
Something about you that many don't know: My only emergency visit was for a splinter in my rear.
When was the last time you felt so good that nothing else mattered? On my way home from Malibu (Younglife Camp in Canada)
How many animals do you have? 1, my cat Misty
Do you know a lot about cars? I know that I can’t fix them, but I can change my oil!
Do you feel comfortable in public with no shirt on? Now that would be awkward.
If you could do something crazy right now, what would it be? Well it wouldn’t be running around without my shirt…I’d love to zip through the canopies in Mexico again.
Are you a morning person or night owl? I'm the annoying one at 7 am.
What is your favorite childhood board game? Candyland






Do you collect anything? Hooded sweatshirts (unintentional)
Do you sleep with a light on? Only when I forget to turn it off
What is your biggest fear(s)? Jumping from a completely stable structure, guns
Do you drive the speed limit? yes
What is your favorite lie to tell? That I drive the speed limit.
What's the last movie you've seen? An overly-dramatic Jennifer Lopez movie
What are your hobbies? Anything crafty, Younglife, Triathlon/cycling
Your fav restaurant? Just one? No- RAW, Luna’s, Twigs and The Elk.
Pick a job: Lawyer, Bartender, Sports Writer, Art teacher? Art teacher- I loved my art teachers
Name something embarassing you did while drunk: I wasn’t really drunk, I only had 2 beers, I was on crutches though so it’s the same difference….I ran into a huge metal light post that created a loud ‘’DONG’’(you probably had to be there)
What is your favorite thing to do when you're bored? Sleep or read.
You're with a group of people and a couple of them start laughing, what about? I probably ran into something.
One thing you want that you can't buy with money. Youth…because I’m having fun right now!
Who is your favorite stand-up comedian? Jeff Dunham, those puppets are freakin’ hilarious!

Have you ever been in trouble with the police, and why? Well, kinda. Just after I graduated a big group of us could have been slapped with fines such as MIP’s, fishing w/o license, camping on beach, fire on beach, driving vehicle on beach….there were others but I can’t remember.
What movie genre would you choose? Comedy or Romantic Comedy
If you could be anywhere right now where would it be? Outside…anywhere
Can you cook harder things then spaghetti, pancakes, and macaroni and cheese? Thankfully, yes.
What is the one thing you hate most about yourself that you do often? Sarcasm…it’s a catastrophic success.

A weekend of 50's

This weekend was the first of many back-to-back 50+ mile training rides. Today is Monday and if you were to ask me now, I’d say you couldn’t pay me enough to get on my bike. I’m hoping my views change by this weekend when we have to put in 60 miles both days. Here’s what I’m predicting afterwards though…




LILAC (HALF) CENTURY

I enjoyed the course for the most part and thought it was a beautiful route. Curious cows, a llama that closely resembled a panda bear and a few bored teenagers who found mocking us riders entertaining, kept my mind occupied. My friend Michelle caught up to me at mile 15. I’m ok with this because she’s a freakin’ animal. About ½ mile later, my IPOD died. Sweet. 2 miles later, my friend Scott caught up to me. This I was NOT ok since the guy hasn’t been on his bike in oh, 2 years? No worries. At least I had someone to greet me when I finished. But where was Mr. Michael #690 who owed me a hill? What a nice guy he was!

It was awesome to see everyone’s happy faces at the end. Tia, Vicki, Martin, Kirk, Tim, Stan, Ali, Kathi, Tasha, Dave, Matt, Kevin, Matt C., Jessi, Daryce, Michael and soon-to-be member, Megan. (hope I didn't forget anyone!)
TRI-FUSION ROCKS!!!

Wintery weekend

SATURDAY ~

It didn’t take much coaxing to get Jessi and Matt out of bed and on the roads by 9:30 Saturday morning. It was partly sunny, about 36ish degrees and a bit of wind out of the southwest. And I couldn’t have had better company out there.
We started out at Starbucks at Wandermere, cut across to Hwy 2 via Hastings and north to Riverside we rode! It was approximately 35 miles according to Jessi’s computer.
It is my opinion that the ride there was relatively uneventful. Though, I was a bit self-conscious about my outfit. Jessi was kind enough to let me borrow a pair of her purple leggings. Purple isn’t terrible…unless it’s paired with a bright red windbreaker. I told Jessi I’d ride on the outside since I’d be easier to spot… “If they hit me, they’d be dumb.” I said.

The Red Hat ladies would have been proud!

The best part about a satisfying ride, I think, is the after-workout cup of coffee and chit-chat. We were even able to catch Emma Thompson’s soccer game!

A FIRST: Experiencing rumble strips...I thought my bike was going to fall to pieces.

SUNDAY~

It started pleasantly with the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. I won’t lie though. It was cold.
I was excited to find that one of the speakers, and the one in charge of officially starting the race, was my old supervisor Diane Martin. Diane is a three-time breast cancer survivor. 'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11) This verse was one that she quoted many times while she was facing hard times. And it was a quote she often used to comfort me when I needed it. So when she included it in her speech, I just about bawled! She somehow found me in the sea of pink and my cup overflowed when her eyes became wide with surprise and a smile to match! Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find her after the race but I hope to someday let her know that I run for her.

After the race, I was able to relax at home before our scheduled 50 mile ride to Newport and back. We (the STP clan plus Kevin Best), met at 2pm during a pleasantly partly sunny afternoon. I remember Kathi saying “We deserve this weather!” and at another point she stated, “This is a treat for me!” Little did we know that by 4:30ish, the weather would take a turn for the worse! On the way back from Newport (ok, I won’t lie, we didn’t make it all the way to Newport!) it started to snow. I’m not talking about the hit-and-miss flurries we’ve been having. It SNOWED! It was building up on my arms and feet and I just felt like cussing. Lucky for us, Ali came to our rescue. Due to a cramp in her calf, she had to turn back early. Once the weather turned, she came looking for us. At first we signaled that we were o.k. and we were going to tough it out but the second time she came around there was no hesitation WE WERE GETTING IN!

Frozen solid, we made a beeline for Applebee’s for some warmth, food and good chats.

A FIRST: Being so tired I could not sleep.

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