Nothing Profound

As the title has stated already, there's nothing profound about this post.  Just an update.


I ran today.  What's new?  This run was one of those runs that takes you out farther than you wanted to go, at a faster pace than was originally expected.  It may have something to do with having Michelle Branch's "Everywhere" stuck in my head for the first half of the run, but the pace didn't seem to slacken once I switched the song to "1000 Miles" by Vanessa Carleton.  Must have just been one of those days.

The thing that really ticks me off about today's run is that I unknowingly took off just as NBC was beginning their coverage of the Ironman Triathlon World Championships from Hawaii.  Not that I wanted to know who won.  Could have figured that out in October when the race was run.  I just enjoy watching that every December.  It's fun to watch other people go through pain that you want to go through some day.  Maybe it could be compared to watching a mother give birth?  Maybe not.  Actually, probably not at all...


Since break has started though, I've finished the last half of one book and gotten half way through another.  I remind you that my break started around 5 yesterday when I got home from my last final and bringing my sister home from swim practice.

I highly recommend The Kite Runner.  It is a very quick, enjoyable read.  Gives an insider's look at the way Afghanistan has developed from a monarchy to the state of rebuilding it is in now.  It was a very relevant read, although it probably would have been kind of scary to read right after it was released (in 2003, with the 9/11 attacks fresh in everyone's minds).

Now I've moved on to a novel titled Six Graves to Munich.  Very quick read by the same author that wrote The Godfather.  Should be done with this one in a day or two.


In other news, I'm finally making my way to Bloomington to see Laura Ferguson.  I've been trying to make it up there all semester but with classes and cross country, I just couldn't make it.  She has to work but I'd assume that we'll be hanging out to the max (maybe the origin of "maxin'" from the Fresh Prince theme song?) when she's off.  After I return, it'll practically be Christmas so don't expect another update till after that.


It's time for bed now.  Headed to Indy tomorrow for the Colts/ Jags game.  Must win for the Colts.  I just want to see a good game.

Till next time, get lots of rest and drink plenty of fluids.