Dear Journal, 4/18/13

Dear Journal,
Q: Write down a problem you had to solve today.
A 2012: I don't think I had a problem to solve today. Patrick and I had our first pre-marital session today.
A 2013: I did not have a problem to solve today. Today was a full on rest day for both Isabel and me.

Picture of the day 4/18:

Dear Journal, 4/17/13

Dear Journal,
Q: What do you think is your biggest shortcoming?
A 2012: I have a very difficult time trusting people. You'd think after 3 years I'd be able to.
A 2013: I would be lying if I gave any other answer and didn't repeat last years answer. I am hoping to resolve this, but it's going to take awhile.

Picture of the day 4/17:

Boston

I just do not have the words to explain my feelings about yesterdays tragic events in Boston. It makes no sense to me and breaks my heart.

I found out by a text message. Isabel and I were in the living room watching a movie and Patrick was in the bedroom napping. I read the message and my mind raced while my eyes filled with tears. I waited until Patrick woke up before I turned on the news to watch the coverage. And then I couldn't stop.

I sat in silence, in devastation and in awe of what I was witnessing.

So many fellow runners have written wonderful messages and blog posts regarding yesterday, however there is one in particular that says almost everything that I would say if I was as good of a writer.

My heart aches for Boston, for runners, for those injured and especially for those who lost someone they love.

 

Dear Journal, 4/16/13

Dear Journal,
Q: What's a political issue that interests you?
A 2012: I don't follow politics as much as I should, but women's health is always on my list.
A 2013: I still don't follow politics as much as I should, and I'm not proud to admit that I'm not educated on many current events/issues, but gay marriage and equality is an issue that interests me.

Picture of the day 4/16:

Dear Journal, 4/15/13

Dear Journal,
Q: What celebrity would you want to interview?
A 2012: I'd like to interview Ashley Judd. She just did an interview about her weight and she's awesome.
A 2013: I would like to interview Kate Winslet, if nothing more than the fact people tell me I look like her.

Picture of the day 4/15:

Dear Journal, 4/14/13

Dear Journal,
Q: If you could acquire a talent (without any extra effort), what would it be?
A 2012: If I could acquire any talent it would be to be able to sing. I love it, but I'm not good.
A 2013: I wish I had talent in art, specifically drawing and painting. I guess I could try harder, but that's a lot of time and effort.

Picture of the day 4/14:

Lazy Sunday

After taking a break from pinterest I found my loved ones all doing the same thing.

These were all taken within a few minutes of each other.