The everyday sights in Buffalo are more than enough to keep my somewhat simple mind entertained. I found it out side of my favorite coffee shop, was he there the last time I was? Where else in the world would you walk down a seemingly normal street only to find a hand made squid? I wonder how many people have walked by it, failing to realize that it's not just a blob. Am I the only one who wants to know more about the person that actually put him there? I love this cites creativity. It definitely strikes one of my own creative nerves.
Today over all was insane; so many twists and turns, one after the other that it hardly feels like the same day. Lets start out with the fact that my 10k is 3 days from today. Yes three. Freaking out? yes, yes and more yes. Want to add some more freak out, simply for the fun of it? That half marathon I've been mentioning? One month from today. That's it. I gaze at the calendar date like a deer in the headlights and then wave of emotion hits, excitement mixed with a whole lot of "what the hell were you thinking!!" I like to feel like thats normal. I would also like to think that despite my constant freak outs that I'm really going to pull this off. (It doesn't however help that I keep having pre race nightmares - the latest one is me showing up to the race extra early - as usual and still missing gun time. ) Next, one of the jobs I applied for called today - we didn't set up an interview date but she did say that she would call with an update within a week. Such a nice woman and I hope to have left some sort of a memorable impression on her because I really want this job. I guess we will see. Did I mention that I really want this job?
Last week I joined an online meet up group for runners at a local sports store. I can't even portray to you how excited I was to have stumbled upon it. Every day I checked the stats; 1 member attending. Can you guess who that one member was? Yep, me. Yet every day I still planned on going - until today. After the attendance estimate hadn't changed, I decided not to go. What if I looked like a fool showing up to a group that every one else in Buffalo knew no longer existed? Well, it must exist silly, my brain would argue, why else would it still be on line? But my lawyer like mind would come up with yet another argument and I was back to square one; square one being that I was not going. And then my woman got into my head. Why not try, she had me convinced. What's the worst that could happen? No ones there? so what, turn around and go home. On my way out the door, I told myself over and over that this was just another challenge and it would make me into a better runner. (I'm convinced I can do anything as long as it will make me a better runner. Let's not ruin that idea.) But putting myself out there, taking a chance, interacting with others? Even if that wasn't the key to being a better runner, It's the age old key to becoming a better person. And you know what? I wasn't the only one there, in fact there were dozens if not more, and I had a great time. I met other runners my age - of all ages really, and experiences. We ran 4.2 miles together through a place I've yet to see. It was challenging but a good time rolled into one - and to top it off?? I found my jelly beans! The one person I asked about them said really great things, I can't wait to pick a long run day to try them. Also pictured is the arm/ leg warmers I found for ten bucks! ( I say leg because my arms are too skinny to have them properly fit. Big surprise.) There was a free magazine (score!) and last but not least, my 13.1 sticker for my car. It seemed fitting to get it today, plus it is finally a reality that I can stop being jealous of the other runners (and their cars) who have earned them. I can't wait until next wednesday! I'm really hoping to find some real friends within this adventure. Crazy day? yes. But a lot is changing and change is always good.
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