Wednesday, July 30, 2008
New Job
Well I just got a new job. Wasn't even looking for one. The boys go to a charter school and last year I did the vision screening and records for some volunteer work. I just got an email from the principal saying that an employee had to be in charge of the screenings, paperwork, immunization records etc so I was hired. :) I was going to do it anyway but now they have to pay me to do it. State laws are great. Now I have to come up with something else to get my volunteer time in. This charter school is great because all of the parents agree to at least 40 hours of time spent in the school. They have plenty of help with the students and the parents are really involved in their child's education. Too bad the public schools can't require parents spend some time in class.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
The Spudman
We'll I'm home safe and sound and still in one piece from my triathalon. More than one piece since my left leg was swollen to twice it's normal size last night. The swelling is gone today, but per agreement with my MD and PT no more running for me for 3 months till my knee heals. It was well worth the pain though. I'm getting addicted to triathalons.
The morning started off pretty tense. My wave was in the water ready to start when they pulled us all out. A swimmer in the wave ahead of us went under and never resurfaced. I had several friends in that wave and we didn't know for over 1/2 and hour who went down. They walked us all past the river to the bikes to start while divers combed the waters. Not the best way to start the day. So my fear of swimming the big river was null since I only spent 5 minutes in the water. After that I did great on my bike and my run. I haven't run much since injuring my knee last month. I took meds and put patches and braces on my leg and figured it was my last run for a long time might as well blow it all the way out. I know not smart, but you'd be supprised how hard it is to curve the competative spirit. I didn't go planning on really competing so I didn't bother checking the finishing boards till after I got home.
I took second place in my category. I didn't hang around to get my big potato trophy so I'll have to have my friend in Idaho pick it up. Now I wish I'd run a little faster and not limped so much. :) always next year. Definatly have to go back. I think I could have done better if we had been able to do the swim. My swim is pretty decent. Now it's lots of yoga and rehab for the knee. Only one more big bike ride and then the summer season is over. It's so sad. I'm trying to get brandon to ride the last ride with me in August. He is liking his bike. I'm hoping to get him hooked young so I'll have someone to drag with me to competitions. There were lots of teenagers with their parents and grandparents competing yesterday.
The boys are not happy that were getting ready for school again. They start in 3 weeks so were buying clothes and school supplies. They really don't think it's fair since its still summer. I have to agree. I much prefer laying around the pool and sleeping in. Oh well life must go on
The morning started off pretty tense. My wave was in the water ready to start when they pulled us all out. A swimmer in the wave ahead of us went under and never resurfaced. I had several friends in that wave and we didn't know for over 1/2 and hour who went down. They walked us all past the river to the bikes to start while divers combed the waters. Not the best way to start the day. So my fear of swimming the big river was null since I only spent 5 minutes in the water. After that I did great on my bike and my run. I haven't run much since injuring my knee last month. I took meds and put patches and braces on my leg and figured it was my last run for a long time might as well blow it all the way out. I know not smart, but you'd be supprised how hard it is to curve the competative spirit. I didn't go planning on really competing so I didn't bother checking the finishing boards till after I got home.
I took second place in my category. I didn't hang around to get my big potato trophy so I'll have to have my friend in Idaho pick it up. Now I wish I'd run a little faster and not limped so much. :) always next year. Definatly have to go back. I think I could have done better if we had been able to do the swim. My swim is pretty decent. Now it's lots of yoga and rehab for the knee. Only one more big bike ride and then the summer season is over. It's so sad. I'm trying to get brandon to ride the last ride with me in August. He is liking his bike. I'm hoping to get him hooked young so I'll have someone to drag with me to competitions. There were lots of teenagers with their parents and grandparents competing yesterday.
The boys are not happy that were getting ready for school again. They start in 3 weeks so were buying clothes and school supplies. They really don't think it's fair since its still summer. I have to agree. I much prefer laying around the pool and sleeping in. Oh well life must go on
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