Absolute Randomness

2008-06-22T21:12:00.000-07:00

Melley-isms continued...

tonight he came and gave me a big kiss and when i asked him what he was doing, he said, "playing with my tornado!" i was like....eh?

then he opened his hand to reveal a ball of white play-doh!

i was like, "you mean your play-doh?" he said, "yeah, my tornado!"

ahh melley...you make me smile!

2008-05-28T07:47:00.001-07:00

Religions Compared:

Taoism: @#$%! happens.
Cunfucianism: Confucius say, "@#$%! happens."
Buddhism: If @#$%! happens, it is not really @#$%!
Zen Buddhism: What is the sound of @#$%! happening?
Hinduism: This @#$%! happened before.
Islam: If @#$%! happens, it is the will of Allah.
Judaism: Why does this @#$%! always happen to us?
Shintoism: Everything except Japan is @#$%!
Sikhism: The Indian caste system is a bunch of @#$%!
Catholicism: @#$%! happens because you are bad.
Eastern Orthodox: Rome don't know @#$%!
Presbyterianism: Let @#$%! happen to someone else.
Lutheranism: If @#$%! happens, have faith and it will stop.
Anglicanism: Henry VIII didn't take no @#$%!
Pentecostalism: @#$%! happens in tongues.
7th day Adventism: @#$%! happens every day but Saturday.
Jehovah's Witness: Want to buy a subscription to our @#$%!?
Christian Science: If @#$%! happens, don't worry. It will go away on its own.
Jainism: @#$%! happens, but don't step in it.
Born Again: @#$%! happens, but I am saved.
Scientology: This @#$%! is expensive.
New Age: Crystal power counteracts @#$%!
Jesuitism: If @#$%! happens, and no one hears it, did it really make a sound?
Hare Krishna: @#$%! happens, Rama, Rama.
Satanism: @#$%! rules!!
Atheism: @#$%! happens, so God doesn't exist.
Agnosticism: Maybe @#$%! happens, and maybe it doesn't.
Stoicism: So @#$%! happens. Big deal! I can take it.
Hedonism: When @#$%! happens, enjoy it!
Rastafarianism: Let's smoke some @#$%!
Native American Church: We want our @#$%! back!!
RLDS: Brigham Young is full of @#$%!!
Mormonism: It's evil to say "@#$%!"

2008-02-20T14:00:00.000-08:00

hello all you sick freaks!

so the mel-mel has a new phrase. idk if i am the source, but.../sigh if i am.

yesterday he was sitting with the kids watching Superman Returns, when all of the sudden he said, "Wha-ka heck?" (translation: what the heck)

i was like...what did you say?! then he got embarrassed b/c i was laughing. it was funny tho! it sure is hard to teach your kids to do the right things when you laugh at them b/c they are so darn cute while learning the ropes.

incidentally, idk WHY he said it, which made it more funny as not only was he using a phrase you dont normally hear out of a 3 year old, but he was using it at totally the wrong time...ahhh, kids.

rofl baby...rofl

2008-02-12T10:41:00.000-08:00

HAHA! so, i think i will make writing an annual event...apparently.

oh well,moving right along. my "baby" (who is 3.5 yrs old) learned a new phrase recently.
wha'eber! (translation: whatever) if you tell him that hes funny, or crazy, etc. he gets this mischievous look on his face ( you know, the one that says, "yeah, i know im cute!") and then he answers you with a simple little, wha'eber! its soo funny!

the mun-chi chi is training for her upcoming years as a babysitter. she watches melley when i take a nap or go for a jog around the block. she loves it and she is really showing her responsible side. just a few more years till shes ready, (and about 10 till i am!)

t-bone is still addicted to video games. ahhhh...weve trained him well! hubby just bought me a Wii so the bone and i are going to play today after school.

took my first Zoology test today...i cant wait until she posts the key online. i think i made an A, but i KNOW its not lower than a B. on the whole, its been a good semester!

i am also taking a modern dance class. its a lot of fun, now that we have all gotten used to being in spandex in front of each other! then the other day, on a very infrequent warm day for this time of year, the instructor announced that sometime soon she will be teaching our class outside on the lawn in the middle of campus.
/crickets chirping...(my class is right smack dab in the middle of the day. you know, when everybody and their dog are on campus; in between classes, eating on the lawn, studying...)
so then she asked if anyone was allergic to grass, and i raised my hand. she said, " you are?"
i replied, "no...but i AM allergic to being in spandex in public!" hey! i KNOW the whole class was thinking it!
so, now i am counting down the days till total humiliation. /sigh

TTYL and dont forget, when life hands you a lemon...say WHA'EBER!!!

2007-01-03T11:03:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone
I am sad that it has been so long since I have written. The marathon went wonderfully...for me anyways. I had a wonderful time with my aunt and uncle and absolutely loved running. I did it in 5 hours flat. My partner, however didn't have such a good experience. She had gall bladder attacks the whole 5 hours and I think that we would have gone faster if it weren't for that, but as I told her, it was a great experience for me, I just felt bad for her. She had to get on an IV the second she got done with the race and I didn't get to see her for awhile after that as I had to leave and find a place that had gluten free food for me to tank up on. I lost 5 pounds in 5 hours! My aunt, cousin and his wife took me to a Mexican restaurant right afterwards, it was awesome! The race was fun but not without its setbacks...one man had heart failure about 1/4 of a mile ahead of us and died on the road. It was kind of scary. I don't know if he trained or not, but you would be surprised at how many people try to run a marathon without training first. Its crazy!
Anyway, I want to run another one and had planned on doing the OKC Memorial one in April, but I am starting school this spring and I don't know if I can handle going to school, being a mom, being a wife, PTA, and training for a marathon. Gee...what do you think?!?!

2006-05-16T08:39:00.000-07:00

Long Time No Talk!!

Ok! last week, I was walking out of my house...I know, walking...and I kicked a rock with my pinky toe on my left foot. I managed to keep from saying anything...regrettable, then got into my car and went to minor emergency. Luckily, it wasnt broken or fractured, but I had to keep off of it for a few days and wear an orthopedic boot till today. It has finally stopped hurting, although the nail is still a little bruised. Today will me my first day back running. I missed my 20 mile run. Tera said I did it on purpose. :( (kidding of course) I'm going to see if I can maybe squeeze it in before the marathon. My 12 miler was my first big challenge, and I was really looking forward to the 20 miler. It was going to be my last major challenge before the marathon. As if the marathon wasn't challenge enough!

2006-04-23T15:16:00.000-07:00

PULLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-04-23T15:14:00.000-07:00

This was another pic from the camping trip. I think the look on his face is the funniest thing i've ever seen!! "I think I'm king of the world!!"

2006-04-23T15:12:00.000-07:00

T-bone went on a father/son camping trip last weekend. He and Dad had a lot of fun. This is him with two of his buddies. He LOVEs to camp with daddy!

2006-04-23T15:07:00.000-07:00

Week 10

Last week was great! The week before last I had finally gotten my weight regimen incorporated. The only problems was, I had done it wrong. I had done my legs 2 days before I ran 16 miles. MAN was I in pain! But this week, I did my lower body earlier in the week and my upper on Wednesday. My run on Saturday went awesome. And even though I forgot my tunes, it was still a pleasant run. I am looking forward to this next week. I think instead of running 1 more week at 16, I will go to 18 so I will have 3 weeks at 18 instead of 2. I will have to research that idea though. Dont want to mess it up! I've also heard that hitting 20 miles is acceptable as well, so I may do 2 weeks at 18, then have my last week before tapering up to 20. I really am just spitballing here. If anyone has any comments on this, feel free to let me know!!

Later!

2006-04-18T09:21:00.000-07:00

Ok, i was looking through my old pics, and this was taken December of '04. Uncle Phuong bought these outfits in Vietnam when he went to visit, and they wore them at our Christmas party. I think they're excited about...something.

2006-04-18T09:15:00.001-07:00

What a happy girl!!

2006-04-18T09:15:00.000-07:00

Just two brothers, hanging out...

2006-04-18T09:13:00.000-07:00

It''s HOT!!!

2006-04-17T07:33:00.000-07:00

Week 9
Last week was a great one! I stayed with my regimen of lifting weights and running, but I am going to revamp a little this week. I made the mistake of lifting weights (lower body) two days before my 16 mile run. NOT a good idea. I was so sore when I started my run, that I was worried that the whole thing would be just miserable. I worked it out though, and the run was awesome. I actually had an easier time this week than the last two weeks. I was a little worried that I made a mistake and mapped out a route that was less than 16 miles, but I checked and double-checked it and I did indeed run 16 miles. I guess that I am finally getting used to the long running thing. I'm SO excited to run this marathon! In fact, I am so excited, I am planning the next one already!!

HA!-I think i'm officially...insane.

2006-04-12T17:51:00.000-07:00

Come again?
Ok, here are the two oldest stud muffins in my life. My absotively, posolutely, wonderful, loving, awesome, amazing hubby, and our completely studly son, T-bone! I made matching ties for Easter that year. Don't they look DASHING?! (This pose was actually T-bone's idea!)

2006-04-12T17:40:00.000-07:00

Absolute Randomness
Well, it's not ABOSOLUTE randomness, but certainly off the subject! I finally figured out how to do pics, so you get to see my fam!! This is my daughter dressing up my yougest. Of course, this one is over a year old, but it's so cute!!!

2006-04-11T18:00:00.000-07:00

Week 8

Wow. Last week I did fine for the first 10 miles, and the last 2 were terrible. This week, I did great on the first 10 miles. they FLEW for me. Miles 11 and 12 were rough but I made it. I alternated between laughing and crying on miles 13 and 14. But strangely enough, I could have kept going when I got to the end. I even sprinted across the street to stay out of traffics way. Incedently, it was the same last week. The last two miles were hard, but at the end I felt like I could have kept going. It was a great time for me. I really love running!

2006-04-02T11:21:00.000-07:00

Week 7
Ok, I just ended week 7. I guess time flies when you're having fun!! I did 12 miles yesterday, my biggest yet. It was awesome! Afterwards, my hubby and I took the kids to the medieval fair, then I had to work, and even though I was on my feet from 5:45am to 11:30pm I felt really good all day. I wasn't tired at all! In fact, my hubby and I stayed up until 5am playing WOW. Sad I know, but it wouldn't have been so bad if daylight savings hadn't taken affect.
I was able to meet my goal last week and incorporate weights into my weekly regimen. It was great!! Although, the next day I was so hungry I ate everything in site...hehe when don't I? I am looking forward to another fun week. My running buddy will be gone this week so I get to do my first half marathon all by my lonesome, but I am not worried. My 12 mile run was a breeze and I already wish it were Saturday again!
It's crack man...crack.

2006-03-19T15:39:00.000-08:00

Week 5

Somehow I got off a week. I have just finished week 5 so thats what I am going to report on. Made it the whole 21 alloted miles, although I am still having trouble incorporating weights into my weekly regimen. I am not too worried, however, since running is the most inportant thing I need to be consistent on right now. I ran the longest I have ever run all by my lonesome on Saturday. 10 whole miles. I did fine till my eighth mile, and then my legs started getting shaky. So I stopped by the 7-11 and got me a gatorade. It made all the difference in the world. When I actually finished, I think I could have actually kept going! It was a fabulous run.
So, in effect, it was a great week! Again, my goal this week will be to incorporate a weight regimen. I also still need to get my body fat measured!!!! So much to do and so little time... Well, here I go, here I go, here...I...GO!

2006-03-09T12:30:00.000-08:00

Week 3
Another successful week. I did really well on running and on eating better. I am so hungry all of the time, but I talked with my WW leader and she suggested that I focus on the Core program instead of counting points. I am able to eat all day, satisfying my hunger, and still lose weight!! I am not really wanting to lose anymore, just change from fat to lean muscle mass.
This week I wasnt focused so much on weights, just getting the running routine down. I am going to try to incorporate weights this week to help with my bodyfat/lean muscle ratio. Tera went and got her BF measured and it was a piddly 10%!!! I want to go get mine measured now, and again right before the marathon so I can see the difference 16 weeks of intense training can make. For someone who only used to run when something was chasing her, I am truly having fun!!

Later!

2006-02-26T16:05:00.001-08:00

Week 2

Ok, last week was GREAT!! I went from 130lbs to 124.6, and am feeling purdy good. :) Saturday was my long run day, and I wanted to go weigh in at WW so I ran up there...literally. :) OK, ok, so I didnt smell or look great as I stepped on the scale, but I sure felt great! It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I had my water and my tunes, and before long I was crossing the overpass. It took me an hour to run almost 7 miles. I think pushing it on the treadmills this winter has really helped my speed. This week I plan on incorporating stairs on my off days as well as weights.

I just got through checking out the official SLC marathon race page at: www.saltlakecitymarathon.com

I am SO pumped up to do this. After Saturday, I started to get less nervous and more excited about running so far. It promises to be the event of a lifetime.

WOOT!! LES DOIT!!!!!

2006-02-23T07:35:00.000-08:00

Change in destination!

OK! We are not going to Rexburg for this years marathon due to the fact that it only has 20 people running it! SO! We are going to go to SLC instead. It's a fairly large and well known marathon and i will be able to visit family as well. I am SOOOO excited!!!!
Welp, back to training!!

2006-01-19T07:45:00.000-08:00

Ok Guys!!!

This years major goal? The Teton Dam Marathon in Idaho on the 10th of June. I finally have the info, and here it is!!

Week .......Day 1......Day 2 .......Day 3.......Day 4.......Week Tot.
1............... 3...........4..............3.............5................15

2................3...........4..............3.............6................16

3................3...........4..............3.............7................17

4................3...........5..............3.............8................18

5................3...........5..............3............10...............21

6................4...........5..............4............11...............24

7................4...........6..............4............12...............26

8................4...........6..............4............14...............28

9................4...........7..............4.............16...............31

10..............5...........8..............5.............16...............34

11...............5...........8..............5.............16...............34

12...............5...........8..............5.............18...............36

13...............5...........8...............5............18...............36

14...............5...........8...............5..............9...............27

15...............3...........5...............3..............8...............19

16...............3...........5............Walk 3.........Marathon! (26.2)

We are starting here on Monday, February 27th. Send me a comment if you are going to join us!!! BTW, you can get info at www.dammarathon.com. Registration info will be posted as soon as it is available.

Good luck all!!

2006-01-16T07:33:00.000-08:00

I'm Back!

Well, here we are, another week. It was a good weekend, but I didn't get as much done around the house that I wanted. I am starting one of my LISTS today. I think I make them just to cross things off of them. One way or another I will get this place organized.
Training for the marathon starts in a few weeks. I think I've recruited one more for the cause. Hopefully she will enjoy it as much as I do! The weather here in Oklahoma has been crazy, and I am looking forward to some consistency so that we can finally start running outside again. Any amount of miles on a treadmill is unbearable!
Keep on keeping on ya'll!

2006-01-09T08:16:00.000-08:00

Im Back On The Band Wagon

My alarm rang at 5:15 and I spent 15 minutes trying to think of another time today that i could go to the gym. But all of that thinking woke me up, so I got up and went. I knew I wouldn't have time today anyway and it actually felt...good! I ran 3 miles and lifted my lower body. Although...I think I was scheduled to do upper. Oh well!! Tera was SUPPOSED to meet me there but I didn't see her. I'll have to razz her about it later. :) I have had 6 points so far, but I need to find out what my exercise earned me this morning. Taking it one day at a time!

Later!!

2006-01-08T10:40:00.000-08:00

Wow! Its been awhile. I kind of knew it would be though. things like this tend to go the way of my journal. In fits and starts.

Had a bad week. My 1 year old had hernia surgery on Tuesday, so i took the week off. Back on track tomorrow. I start minimal training with 15 miles a week. I am training for the Teton Dam marathon in June. All you bloggers can join me if you want!

Here's to a year of running!

2005-12-13T09:28:00.000-08:00

Well...here we are. I've created a space for me to say anything I want and can think of nothing to say.
HA!
I got on this to talk about running, so...
Got up at 5 and went with Jennifer. Ran 5 miles, no lifting. It was hard as i felt unusually tired this a.m. I also ate something with gluten in it last night and it messed my stomach up. Needless to say my run was a little quicker than usual! We start training in January for a marathon. YTD I have only done a 15K, but for someone who used to only run when something was chasing her, I'd say that's pretty good! Baby steps ya'll...baby steps.