21 things

This may be the first time I was ever "tagged" to do a post (despite having my running blog for five and a half years). Anyway, I'm flattered that Laura (Mommy, Run Fast) thought of me, so I guess I will go for it ;) Here are 21 random (non) running things about me.

1. I love to sail. Specifically 40 foot monohulls. I am ASA certified in Basic Keelboat, Coastal Cruising, and Bareboat Chartering. I've been on many sailing trips with my husband in the Caribbean Sea - we sail from island to island and anchor for the night. They are the best vacations, and I cannot wait til Baby W is old enough to be part of our "crew."

December 2010

2. I can play the piano (took lessons for 7 years) and love to play whenever I get the chance. We don't currently have a piano - but maybe someday soon.

3. I also like to knit though I'm not very good. Believe it or not, some running friends got me into knitting. I've knitted some hats, a scarf, and some (felted) coasters for my mom and MIL. I'm hoping to do some more knitting in the near future.

4. I do not (downhill) ski. Most people assume I ski due to all my athletic endeavors. I do not, though I have skied - it's just not my thing.

5. I like musicals. And theater.

6. It's beer and wine for me. I'm not into cocktails or hard liquor, unless the occasion calls for a margarita or bloody mary.

first time tasting with Baby

7. I'm a Cubs, Bears, Bulls, Hawks, Badgers and Yankees fan.

8. Walking is my favorite form of transportation.

9. I like almost every food except apple juice and coconut (though I do like coconut curries and pina coladas).

10. Purple is my favorite color.

11. If I say I'm going to pick a number between one and one hundred, it will likely be 21.   Or 7. Or 77.

12. I miss teaching fourth grade.

last year's class

13. If I were to get a pet, it would probably be a dog.

14. The thought that life is short really speaks to me. I try to live life to its fullest.

15. I'm grateful for my amazing family.

16. I'm an urban girl - I feel most at home in the city.

walking on 5th ave

17. One of my first (and last) onstage performance was telling the story of "Prinderella and the Cince." (Kind of like Cinderella, only sillier.)

18. I once built a door from scratch.

19. I see nothing wrong with being pampered on a regular basis..manicure, pedicure, facial, massage.. (see #14 re: living it up)

20. My husband proposed to me after marathon # 5. Pure brilliance!

21. It is my opinion that one can never have too much chocolate or too much coffee..though there will likely be consequences for overdoing it. I guess that goes for red wine too.

staples

Thinking of 21 things was harder than I thought!! Time is short (have to get out there on a run - temps are in the 50's!!) so here is a quick recap of last week runningwise:

Monday: 4.5 miles with the Bob
Tuesday: 7 miles solo (most miles sub nine pace)
Thursday: 6.25 miles solo (all miles sub nine pace)
Sunday: 4.5 miles solo