Category Archives: randomness
the ian knot
My greatest accomplishment this week: I learned how to tie my shoe. I’m being slightly tongue-in-cheek, of course. I’ve known how to tie my shoe in a traditional “granny knot” since I was, I dunno, six or seven years old? … Continue reading
Posted in exercise-health, randomness
Tagged athletic shoes, granny, granny knot, ian, inopportune times, knot, motorcycle tires, pair, running, tongue in cheek
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the cost of running
If I had just one complaint about running, it would be the cost. Since I started running, I’ve been going through more pairs of shoes and running clothes, and that’s not even counting the timers, GPS watches, and other miscellaneous running “toys”. … Continue reading
Posted in exercise-health, randomness
Tagged effort, GPS, New, new balance, pair, Reeboks, running clothes, to, two pairs, vasque boots
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productive week
This is turning out to be a very good week. I’m kinda sorry to see it approaching the end. Today I finished my taxes. I’m about to send off a major writing assignment, which I also finished today. I have … Continue reading
Posted in my life, randomness
Tagged approaching the end, Burger King, king, mom, nothing fancy, Plus, run, spring, spring break, writing
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midrun thoughts
I ran nine miles today, and I am WIPED. I suspect I’ll have very little trouble sleeping tonight- and I’ll probably “supplement” that with a nap tomorrow. Nine miles is a long time, and it’s funny what goes through my … Continue reading
Posted in exercise-health, randomness
Tagged boston marathon, imaginary conversations, little trouble, marathon, martin guitars, midrun, nap, nine miles, Today, tomorrow
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an unproductive week
My mind is just absolutely fighting my attempts to put together a coherent post. Not that it’s any excuse, but this whole week has felt unproductive in every way. So, so frustrating. I’ve been working much harder lately on my … Continue reading
Posted in my life, randomness
Tagged excuse, finished product, freeform, post, product, seven seas, strangest, strangest things, turnbuckles
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international medical training
When I lived overseas, I had my first introduction to medical training around the world. In order to become a medical doctor in the United States (where I grew up), you have to complete a 4-year undergraduate degree and a … Continue reading
Posted in around the world, randomness
Tagged board, board certifications, doctor, education, medical training, school degree, teacher course, training, uk doctors, undergraduate
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Valentine’s day chocolate
One thing I love about Valentine’s Day is the chocolate. I love flowers as much as the next gal, but flowers so temporary- they look nice, but after a couple of weeks, they wilt. I know, chocolate is temporary too, … Continue reading
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Tagged chocolate heart, fancy chocolate, heart, jewelry, milk, milk chocolate, s valentine, temporary, Valentine, valentine s day
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shoe recycling
Since I started running, I’ve been going through more pairs of running shoes than ever. It’s a financial nuisance, of course- replacing my shoes every 3-6 months adds up! But I can deal with that- I buy the shoes on sale and … Continue reading
Posted in exercise-health, randomness
Tagged foam insoles, nuisance, old shoes, playground, playground surfaces, recycling, rubber, rubber mulch, third world countries, track
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education and the speed of technology
One day soon, I plan to spend an evening at my mom’s school. She is a teacher and refers to me and my dad as her “tech committee”. She got a smartboard, which she loves, and we’ve helped her find … Continue reading
Posted in friends and family, mini editorials, randomness
Tagged chalkboard, computer issues, dad, kinds of computer, Plus, Smartboard, speed, tech committee, technology, way
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