SO, thanks for the comments and hoorah-ing for the 10K. To let you all know, the course was nice and flat, the weather was great on Saturday, and I had an awesome cold. Nonetheless, I think I have set the bar for myself on all 10K's to follow. I finished the race with a 7:50 min/mile pace - a nice 10 seconds below what I was aiming for. So, as I continue to train for WB, I can finally say that running hills and inclines and in the cold did me well.
As for WB - I might even be considering the Ragnar leg... we'll see. Have to keep the craziness up.
More to come later this week...
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Admission is the first step...
I'm depressed, confused, tired, and let down right now. My Patriots lost in the Superbowl in the last minutes of the game. This is the first time I've talked about it freely, and it still pains me. I don't know when I'll get over it. I still can't believe it happened and it's like a bad nightmare. I don't know if I have the energy or will to wait another year to see what happens. I'm bummed.
Well, on another note, things are going OK and I've got a 10K coming up this weekend out at Saltair. We'll see how it goes and how I do. I've received a stinking cold in the past couple of days and have been wheezing and heaving when attempting to exercise. Only the strong... I will do it.
So, nothing else really new. Oh, except we got a new camera, a Canon Rebel XT SLR. It's super snazzy and I will post some pics shortly that were taken with it.
TTYL
Well, on another note, things are going OK and I've got a 10K coming up this weekend out at Saltair. We'll see how it goes and how I do. I've received a stinking cold in the past couple of days and have been wheezing and heaving when attempting to exercise. Only the strong... I will do it.
So, nothing else really new. Oh, except we got a new camera, a Canon Rebel XT SLR. It's super snazzy and I will post some pics shortly that were taken with it.
TTYL
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Wife Tag: Michell-o-Rama
So, thanks for the tag Emily, here's the down low on the wife for all to know.
What is her name? Michelle Hope (McIllece) Beins
How long have you been married? 7 1/2 years (June 2000)
How long did you date? 4-5 months, but we were friends (with benefits, not those kind) in high school
How old is she? 28, 29 next month (Feb. 25th)
Who eats more? Me
Who said "I love you" first? Me
Who is taller? Me
Who sings better? Me
Who is smarter? She is (think about that answer and then let me know what you think ;) )
Whose temper is worse? Mine, although she does have her moments.
Who does the laundry? She washes, I fold.
Who does the dishes? Both of us, probably a little more her than me though.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Define right? Looking at the bed: I do. Sleeping in the bed: she does. (Can you tell I'm analytical?)
Who pays the bills? We both do (but mine are usually the online ones)
Who mows the lawn? I do, she is not allowed to any longer
Who cooks dinner? Michelle 95% of the time
Who drives when you are together? Me
Who is more stubborn? Michelle, her way or the highway (but don't tell her I said that).
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Me
Whose parents do you see the most? Michelle's (mine live in Idaho)
Who proposed? I did
Who has more friends? Michelle
Who wears the pants in the family? Michelle does (and she looks damn fine in them)
What is her name? Michelle Hope (McIllece) Beins
How long have you been married? 7 1/2 years (June 2000)
How long did you date? 4-5 months, but we were friends (with benefits, not those kind) in high school
How old is she? 28, 29 next month (Feb. 25th)
Who eats more? Me
Who said "I love you" first? Me
Who is taller? Me
Who sings better? Me
Who is smarter? She is (think about that answer and then let me know what you think ;) )
Whose temper is worse? Mine, although she does have her moments.
Who does the laundry? She washes, I fold.
Who does the dishes? Both of us, probably a little more her than me though.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Define right? Looking at the bed: I do. Sleeping in the bed: she does. (Can you tell I'm analytical?)
Who pays the bills? We both do (but mine are usually the online ones)
Who mows the lawn? I do, she is not allowed to any longer
Who cooks dinner? Michelle 95% of the time
Who drives when you are together? Me
Who is more stubborn? Michelle, her way or the highway (but don't tell her I said that).
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Me
Whose parents do you see the most? Michelle's (mine live in Idaho)
Who proposed? I did
Who has more friends? Michelle
Who wears the pants in the family? Michelle does (and she looks damn fine in them)
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Quick Update - SB XLII
So, if people don't know, I'm a Patriots fan. Not one of those, hey these guys are pretty good and they help my fantasy team out so I think I'll root for them. But one of those, "don't F-ing talk to me if they lose I've witnessed too many losing, let-down seasons" kind of fans. Now, I know that's what most band wagoners are going to say - so whatever. Do they have the 1998 Tedy Bruschi jersey with the different style than they do now? Didn't think so. What about team Crocs? Spending $2K to go to Boston to see a game? ...Nuff said.
With that said, I want to make a statement: The Pats are going to win come Feb. 3rd. It might be by a little (like last time against the Giants), or a lot, but either way they're going to win. And I'll tell you why... their minds and bodies are so well tuned and harmonious that they won't let themselves to go 18-1.
Hate me if you will for loving them, but love me for never hating them.
Pats 28 - Giants 24
With that said, I want to make a statement: The Pats are going to win come Feb. 3rd. It might be by a little (like last time against the Giants), or a lot, but either way they're going to win. And I'll tell you why... their minds and bodies are so well tuned and harmonious that they won't let themselves to go 18-1.
Hate me if you will for loving them, but love me for never hating them.
Pats 28 - Giants 24
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
A video that makes you think...
So, I am on the "Green Team" here at eBay, which tries to focus on doing things for our work community and the community we live in. Things like water conservation, reducing carbon footprints, recycling, etc. One of the persons on the team then sent out this little video about "stuff" and how we Americans use it.
I have to admit, this is a little left as far as the person, but the message is loud and clear - republican, democrat, liberal, or whatever. I strongly urge those who read this blog to watch this short, 20 minute video and think about your own contribution to "stuff". I know it made me think about some of the habits and tendencies I have and if they're really required.
I have to admit, this is a little left as far as the person, but the message is loud and clear - republican, democrat, liberal, or whatever. I strongly urge those who read this blog to watch this short, 20 minute video and think about your own contribution to "stuff". I know it made me think about some of the habits and tendencies I have and if they're really required.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Happy Newer Year!
Hey everybody - hope you all had a great holiday. I know we did, and I've got a few pics to share with you all. We enjoyed Christmas dinner with the McIllece extended clan and playing some Puerto Rico with Donny and Lena.
This new year brings some reflection opportunities and a chance to re-assess where I am in life. The good news, I've been working on being healthier and exercising more frequently for the past year and it has carried over well. Some things I'd like to work on, though, are saving more $$$, having FHE more often, and becoming a more patience person. All of this will require a fundamental change in organization.
Here's the kids at Christmas - such cuties.
It's (L to R) Conner, Easton, Dylan, Preston, and Ella. I don't know where Jordyn escaped to during this picture, but she's there somewhere, maybe buried in wrapping paper.
Here's Easton at his Christmas program giving his part for "The Night Before Christmas". He was the loudest presenter and singer for the whole program.
This was me and Ella for her 2nd birthday party. How do you like those bows that Michelle put in her hair? That's what I thought, totally girly, but I love it. She's such a cute stinker.
This is Ella laying on her Dora blanket that she got. Talk about an obsession. I wish I were the one who came up with Dora, talk about $$$ merchandising genius.
That's her opening her presents with Mom, with Grandpa watching on in amazement at how a 2 year old already knows how to rip through presents.
Well, not much else going on lately. Just livin...
Post to you all later.
This new year brings some reflection opportunities and a chance to re-assess where I am in life. The good news, I've been working on being healthier and exercising more frequently for the past year and it has carried over well. Some things I'd like to work on, though, are saving more $$$, having FHE more often, and becoming a more patience person. All of this will require a fundamental change in organization.
Here's the kids at Christmas - such cuties.It's (L to R) Conner, Easton, Dylan, Preston, and Ella. I don't know where Jordyn escaped to during this picture, but she's there somewhere, maybe buried in wrapping paper.
Here's Easton at his Christmas program giving his part for "The Night Before Christmas". He was the loudest presenter and singer for the whole program.
This was me and Ella for her 2nd birthday party. How do you like those bows that Michelle put in her hair? That's what I thought, totally girly, but I love it. She's such a cute stinker.
This is Ella laying on her Dora blanket that she got. Talk about an obsession. I wish I were the one who came up with Dora, talk about $$$ merchandising genius.
That's her opening her presents with Mom, with Grandpa watching on in amazement at how a 2 year old already knows how to rip through presents.
Well, not much else going on lately. Just livin...
Post to you all later.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Tis the Season - Fa La La La La La La La La
So, after reading my fellow blogger's thoughts and opinions, I felt compelled to share my thoughts and feelings around this magical season. I love being able to know that we celebrate this holiday for one single reason - the Lord Jesus Christ. Now, generally, I don't get spiritual, so I won't but I just want all to know that I am so grateful for the blessings in my life and the opportunities His life and death afford me.
Now that I've gotten the deep, heavy stuff out of the way, let's talk about the other things that really get me excited (more so than the Magic Bullet even). I love: the smell of pine, sugar cookies, krumkakes, having an excuse to wear pajamas into the afternoon, reading Christmas books to my children (especially the ones I was read as a child), knowing that I have time off of work, seeing the look on people's faces as they open presents, seeing the look on grandma Nome's face when a picture is taken, playing with the kids and all their new toys (and my toys too), having Christmas Eve dinner at the McIllece's, Christmas music, Christmas movies, and a plethora of other things that have anything to do with St. Nick, elves, Rudolph, Yukon Cornelius, tasty treats, and bright lights.
Mostly, I'm glad that I get to spend time with my loved ones.
"Fragile... must be Italian."
Now that I've gotten the deep, heavy stuff out of the way, let's talk about the other things that really get me excited (more so than the Magic Bullet even). I love: the smell of pine, sugar cookies, krumkakes, having an excuse to wear pajamas into the afternoon, reading Christmas books to my children (especially the ones I was read as a child), knowing that I have time off of work, seeing the look on people's faces as they open presents, seeing the look on grandma Nome's face when a picture is taken, playing with the kids and all their new toys (and my toys too), having Christmas Eve dinner at the McIllece's, Christmas music, Christmas movies, and a plethora of other things that have anything to do with St. Nick, elves, Rudolph, Yukon Cornelius, tasty treats, and bright lights.
Mostly, I'm glad that I get to spend time with my loved ones.
"Fragile... must be Italian."
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