Big week

Last week was nuts!  I've been studying for the LEED AP exam since April, so I haven't been getting much sleep.  Studying for that thing took up most of my free time, which turned me into a nutty, stressed-out, irritable person for several weeks.  I am very excited to report that I passed the test on Friday! I am so glad it is finally over!

In addition to long study sessions, and lack of sleep, I also had a birthday last Thursday.  And on my birthday, some big things happened - first Farrah, then Michael Jackson, and then a good friend's baby was born.  Thursday was a big, big day.  Wow.  I don't know what to think about Michael's death other than it feels strange to me.  I think that's because he's been around my entire life, and I was a huge fan as a kid - fully outfitted with a red leather Thriller jacket and sparkly glove.  I was a super fan.  I have many childhood memories that involve Michael Jackson.  Weird that he's gone now. 

I continued to run during this very stressful week.  I believe running is very important for keeping me sane, so becomes a necessity in rough times.  However, my endurance suffered.  I think the lack of sleep, and also not drinking enough water every day affected my performance.  Plus, it's stupid HOT here in Houston.  I hate the summer time here.  The extreme heat and high humidity are a recipe for a headache, so I try to avoid the outdoors from June to September here.  But for my long runs, the outdoors are unavoidable.  I do not want to run 5+ miles on a treadmill, so I get up at 6:00 on Saturday mornings to run around the park or my neighborhood.  Pretty soon, I'll have to get up even earlier as the miles increase.

Now that my studying is done, I am so ready to get back to some regular knitting.  I've been craving some sock knitting, so I think I might wind up some Lorna's Laces this morning and get started on some.

Comments

[chris]

Amen to the heat thing, sistah . . . I have lived in DFW almost my entire life, and every damn summer I seriously question why I live here. I'm already whining to anyone who will listen that I am OVER this heat and sick of summer already. Grr.

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[sandra]

i see you had a busy week..i subscribe to that running part. i also enjoy running when i'm stressed out, and feeling heavy on my thoughts, when everythings seems to fall apart or just gather way to fast and much all at the same time. it's a great way to release all the bad energy, it's good for the mind and body at the same time.