Once upon a time, about a few months ago, there was a little redhead who was lucky enough to get pneumonia. Once she got better she decided "I'm going to beat this thing." and so a runner/jogger was born. As you've probably guessed, this little redhead is me. I HATE running. It sure does do a number on my lungs. I probably wouldn't do it at all if it wasn't for my Ipod because I use to get pretty bored after about 5 seconds of running. I guess I should say that I hatED running. Since summer has begun, I've gone running with a fellow neighbor. Both of us are at the same stages of our lives and both of us have running goals.So then I started to hate running a little less. Sure I could give you the pros and cons of running but I'm sure you know them already. Then came Tuesday. My brother had the day off of work so I invited him to go running with me and said friend. So we woke up some what early, got our running clothes on (By the way, does anyone know where to find a decent pair of running shorts and perhaps a good exercise/running tee?)I grabbed my Ipod, we met up at a designated place, then we took off! Sorta. We tried to stay at a steady pace. I think there must be angels or running or something because for the most part, the universe (or whatever you want to call it) was on my side. The first song to pop up on my Ipod was a song by Kat Deluna called Unstoppable. (Youtube it or do whatever you do. Just look it up.) That got me running AND dancing and it got me going. I made it a pretty good distance before my lungs started to give out. Needless to say I was felt pretty good. Last time I ran I made at least 2 stops in the distance I ran. Pretty cool! The Ipod angels struck again with playing a song that I really wanted to hear. Afterwards, I was graced by the music of the Isely Brothers, Bon Jovi, and some pretty good running songs. I believe they even through in some One Republic (My current all time favorite band! They're slowing working their way to obsession.) I wasn't able to make the sprint at the end of our run due to a kind gesture from the morning. (My brother made me breakfast! Wow sweet!!) Or maybe possibly I just need to keep on running. I enjoyed having the company of my brother and our friend while I continue towards my goals and I hope we can do it again. Maybe running isn't so bad... Happy running!
I have heard life be compared to a zoo. After looking through my phone pictures, I realized that who ever made that analogy may not be too far off... For your viewing pleasure (and to make room on my phone) I give you the Farnsworth Zoo. Okay so this guy doesn't live at my house, but I still wanted to get the picture off of my phone and share him with you. He lives in Mt. Pleasant right next to my cabin. I caught him for my niece and when it was time to let him go home I asked her if we should name him. Of course she said yes. So I asked her what his name should be. She thought long and hard but eventually came up with "Fred." Good times. We hope you're still alive and happy Fred. I know what it looks like. Just seconds before this photo was taken, she was chasing the dog while holding that bat. True story. If you see a pair of eyes watching you while visiting my house, it is not Cruella De Vil. Those eye belong to the resident cat, Sushi. She stole that skirt from me. My new watering buddy! What a funny funny dog Edison is. He belongs to my brother next door but I guess we have become his second home. I returned from watering some plants to see a body without a head! Another time when I returned to refill my pale, he was arming crawling across the grass. I still have no idea why. Wake up to this, and the rest of your day will go better. I knew there are reasons that you should never leave your drink unattended... but I never imagined this to be one of them. The problem with bed buddies. I love Ginger. Ginger loves the teddy bear. Thank you for taking your time to meet the exhibits. I finally figured out how to change my layout! And I did it all by myself! (Que triumphant music.) I hope to get some videos off my phone and have a "video post", so be on the look out for that.
In other news... My family hosted a HUGE family reunion. I'm proud to announce that I had a BLAST! Possibly a huge highlight of my summer. I met some super awesome cousins. (and truth be told, I miss them.) I was so busy having fun that I didn't take any pictures. Sad, right? But no worries. I will take pictures at the next "cousins" get together. Who knew cousins could be so much fun? Congrats to my mother who has officially started her blog! Good luck!
It all started at the 4th of July Provo parade. My grandma insisted that my uncle play happy birthday to me on his trumpet after the parade, then another idea came along. I am 16 going on 17! Why not play that instead? We all forgot about the song so I never got played to, but I'm more then okay with that. Ever since the song was brought up though, I've had the craving for sound of music. Also, (as most of you know) I am indeed single therefore, why not look for a guy who is 17 going on 18? I think it's a good idea. My birthday has official been extended to a birthWEEK. That's right! We'll see how well that goes, but for your enjoyment, here is the best version of "16 going on 17" that I could find. Enjoy!
Once upon a time, about a few months ago, there was a little redhead who was lucky enough to get pneumonia. Once she got better she decided "I'm going to beat this thing." and so a runner/jogger was born.
