Run ERICA Run!!

So, I did it. It took me awhile. But I did it. 13.1 miles. When you say it out loud, it doesn't seem very far. But when mile 11 starts curving into Golden Gate Park, I think IS THIS HELL OVER!?!

Some thoughts and highlights of my run???

1. MR. Taxicab driver, thank you. Sorry, I had only $7.00 and I didn't have anything else besides a $50. That's how I roll!

2. Stretching in the lobby of the St. Francis hotel lobby at 6am.

3. Reading all the different signs and tearing up ( i'm a crier), "In honor of...", "In memory of..." " RIP..."

4. Watching the crazy loonies just throwing away their sweatshirts on the streets of San Francisco. You must have known you'd get hot during a marathon race!!

5. When was the last time I was at Baker Beach? Ocean Beach? or at the Cliffhouse restaurant?

6. Fuck my god damn iPod mini. Dieing out on me at Mile 3 (yes! I charged it!!) It's a conspiracy! You just want me to purchase the new nano!! ok. I will.

( Shout out to Pink, JT, Kelly C. for getting me pumped the during the 3 miles. Wish you were there for the rest of the 10 miles.) You know how people throw away their sweatshirts??? I wanted to chuck my mini into the Aquatic Park! Screw those crazy swimmers.!



but seriously.

7. My sister for being my unofficial trainer. I still haven't figured out why my toes cramp right after mile 2 and stop at mile 6!??! Next year. You and Me. You won't be waiting for me at the finish line. We will be crossing together.

Last but not least....



8. My RJAs... They kept me going... knowing they'd be there for me. This big huge event and Mommy was a part of it. Rj saw this tent and couldn't believe it.




I ran for me. 20, 000+ women (minus the 542 lame men) ran over 260,000+ miles together. All at different paces, finish times and reasons. But WE did it together. To my Girly Girls and their families. ( Shot out to Derrick for shouting out my name the last 50 yards). WE DID IT!!! Are we seriously going to do it again????

Move those feet. Don't stop! You've got another 13.08 miles to go!!

Haha

That's what will be going through my mind at 6:30am Sunday morning.
Wish me luck my friends... I am participating in Nikes Woman's Half Marathon.
They have branded me #6690... that's right. Watch for me.

Goal? To complete without the Nike people picking me up telling me the race is over.
I will look for my son's pretty poster he made for me, pass the finish line and collect my pretty blue Tiffanys box. Cause... god damn it. I deserve it. Moments like this I think. Damn, why didn't I train harder?

See you at the finish line!

Sugar and Spice weekend....
As Fall rolls around I'm preparing my family to embrace it. Putting away the flip flops, tanks and swimsuits. Taking out the sweaters, hoodies and thick wool socks. On Friday, it rained. It rained like cats and dogs. I knew my family was safe and dry that day. But, I couldn't say that about my sister. Row, went sailing in the bay that morning. What a way to start a three day sailing trip. She's a trooper. SHOUT OUT TO ROW! Sorry we weren't there to greet you in Sausalito.

Thankfully, the rain passed and the rest of the weekend was beautiful. On Saturday, we started the day with getting the kids Halloween costumes. Rj and Reese had a blast trying on all the different costumes... stay tuned to see what they picked.
Saturday evening we watched two of our very good friends get married. What a night!
The night ended on Telegraph scarfing down Top Dog and Blondie's pizza. We mourned with the Cal students as earlier in the evening the Bears lost to Oregon State. Now, instead of #1 they are #10... poo. Can't wait til next week!
Reese also enjoyed her 1st cookie, milkshake and scrambled eggs.
California thanks for giving us rain, sun and LOVE this weekend. SHOUT OUT TO CALI!!!

I look up to my sister. I really do. When its ok to hate our parents... when its ok to wear crazy shoes...


She's also taught me to really REALLY hate/despise certain people. muahahahahahah <---- evil laugh

So Big SIS! This one's for you!!!

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Bai Ling's Crazy Talk!


Bai Ling is crazy! She's a total Angaloonie! Bai has worked with Angelina Jolie on two projects, Sky CRAPtain and the World of Tomorrow and A Place In Time. Bai said that she shares a special energy with Angie.

"I felt this energy between us, when we look at each other there's an energy, an attraction. Her eyes transfer a sexual energy to me that makes her irresistible."

When asked if their vaginas ever made out she said, "We could have hooked up, but it just wasn't the right time or place. But she told me, "My heart's open to you. She is like me. She is totally open sexually.”

Bai who is bi is also open to having a threesome with Angi and Brad!

Bai is nuts!!!!! This conversation with Angie probably took place...IN HER HEAD! Great another Angaloonie, just what the world needs!

If you are my sisters enemy. You are my enemy.

Watch out Batty-Ling... you've got a MAJOR bitch slap coming your way.

AND I'M TEAM ANISTON!!!!!