Good morning, world! When did I become such a chipper morning person?!? (And when did I start using excessive punctuation?) I woke up at 5:00 instead of my normal 5:30 this morning and I hardly even minded (of course, I did stay in bed for those 30 minutes). I don't know what's wrong with me. Anyway, I got 5 miles in during the time I usually do 4 miles and even though my shins hurt, it was invigorating.
I guess sometimes things about my personality change without me even realizing it (sort of like the morning-person thing). Somewhere along the way, I've become a competitive person. In the past, I've been passive (to a fault), but I've noticed lately that I not only want to do well at things, I want to be the best! This trait has become especially evident at the track, where I'm obsessed with "lapping" people. There are the "regulars" at the track in the mornings, and I know how often I should pass each person (knowing what their typical speed is), and I'm always trying to pass them more often. Now, I'm no speed-demon and I am usually the youngest person out there, but man, I can out-run some middle-aged slow people like nobody's business (and that's none of your business).
Anyway, that's my personal disclosure for the day: you may think I'm passive, but secretly, I'm trying to beat you. Oh yes. And I will.
On to other things: I've had so much fun being back in town for over a week that I'm leaving again, just so I'll appreciate home more. I've gotten to hang out with my friends a lot lately and it's been great. I love you guys! (Sorry. Enough of that.) But it's Mother's Day, as you know, so my sis and I are going to Big Nac this weekend. It's been too long since I've been there (not counting a pass-though trip a few weeks ago), so I'm looking forward to the visit. Plus, I have the best mom ever, so we must celebrate.
Clearly, I need to step away from the Diet Mountain Dew. I'll try to be good today. You do the same.
See, I KNEW somewhere in that heart of yours, you wanted to be out there playing volleyball with us. And to think, you could've had me screaming at you....WHAT WERE YOU THINKING???!!!
Posted by: UJ at May 12, 2006 10:25 AMNo matter how competitive I'm feeling, I'll always know better than to play volleyball with you, UJ. ; )
Posted by: Christin at May 12, 2006 10:55 AMI totally think you could take him Christin! Josh has gotten very rusty now that he's an old man.......
Posted by: Lacey at May 12, 2006 01:45 PMI don't know about that - I think the last time I played volleyball was circa 1993.
Posted by: Christin at May 12, 2006 04:35 PMhey, hey... cya tomorrow!
Posted by: Daniel Alders at May 13, 2006 07:23 AM