Hello all. In case you haven't checked my facebook status lately, or you are not facebook friends with me, I will tell you of my quest. Subway is currently featuring "Scrabble" wherein you collect letters and try to spell things to win great prizes. I am one small letter B away from wining a 2009 Toyota Prius!!! (Full Disclosure, I'm sure they made like 2 letter B's and they have already been tossed by some guys who work construction in Idaho, but I hold out hope.) I'm thinking that the more I send out positive vibes to the Universe (read: facebook, blog, and casual conversation), the better shot I have of receiving a new car via the letter B. Maybe if I just use B words all day that will help too...In closing, if you happen to glean the letter B off your subway cup in the next couple weeks, would you pass the code my way? Thanks.
Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Ch-ch-ch-changes
...for the Headricks in 2 big ways:
#1. I have a job. Yep, a real one. Not just one where I deliver wine sometimes and pour wine for drunkards. I am now in my 3rd day working for Aurora University, which some of you may remember as the college that gave me a degree. I am a "Communications Specialist" and am slowly figuring out what that means. So far, I haven't done much but meet with people I'll be working with. Tonight I meet my student workers, so hold on for what is sure to be some Freshman drama tales. In summation: "woo hoo."
#2. Mike is an Ironman! Last weekend he completed his plight and it was in a word, fantastic. His folks, my family, Rock and Jonas, Karkar and her sister Jilly all came in from the west and H, Janet, Maddie, Jamie and Jay all came up from the Chicagoland area. We had a quite a crew which worked out nicely. We were able to spread the course and give Mike lots of support. It was a little overwhelming for me at certain points what with the wrangling of the Iron Mike Fan Club and the ever present nerves I felt. I was much more nervous for Mike then he was for himself. Anytime I saw an ambulance or saw a biker eat it hard, my stomach always dropped.
He came through with flying colors, completing the 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run in 14 hours 34 min and 43 seconds. At the end, there is a big crowd on each side and the music is pumping and the MC declares, Mike Headrick, Oswego, IL YOU ARE AN IRONMAN and it is very inspiring. I may or may not have teared up a little. Mike chose not to sign up for next year's race and everyday since he has been kicking himself. So for all of you who would like to see him do this crazy race again, which I highly recommend, let me know and I'll give you the info for the 2011 race. Until then, look for us at the Lawrence and Michigan half ironman competitions.
#1. I have a job. Yep, a real one. Not just one where I deliver wine sometimes and pour wine for drunkards. I am now in my 3rd day working for Aurora University, which some of you may remember as the college that gave me a degree. I am a "Communications Specialist" and am slowly figuring out what that means. So far, I haven't done much but meet with people I'll be working with. Tonight I meet my student workers, so hold on for what is sure to be some Freshman drama tales. In summation: "woo hoo."
#2. Mike is an Ironman! Last weekend he completed his plight and it was in a word, fantastic. His folks, my family, Rock and Jonas, Karkar and her sister Jilly all came in from the west and H, Janet, Maddie, Jamie and Jay all came up from the Chicagoland area. We had a quite a crew which worked out nicely. We were able to spread the course and give Mike lots of support. It was a little overwhelming for me at certain points what with the wrangling of the Iron Mike Fan Club and the ever present nerves I felt. I was much more nervous for Mike then he was for himself. Anytime I saw an ambulance or saw a biker eat it hard, my stomach always dropped.
He came through with flying colors, completing the 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run in 14 hours 34 min and 43 seconds. At the end, there is a big crowd on each side and the music is pumping and the MC declares, Mike Headrick, Oswego, IL YOU ARE AN IRONMAN and it is very inspiring. I may or may not have teared up a little. Mike chose not to sign up for next year's race and everyday since he has been kicking himself. So for all of you who would like to see him do this crazy race again, which I highly recommend, let me know and I'll give you the info for the 2011 race. Until then, look for us at the Lawrence and Michigan half ironman competitions.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
i'm not in kansas anymore...
but i was and it was fantastic! i now present to you an ode, in pictures: just kidding. the image uploader will not work, so i will just talk about my favorite things about kansas.
1. mi familia. delish. plus they give you free glasses that say "never just one margarita" if you put them in your purse.
2. ready, set, go to bed. a fine pillowcase with a fine man sleeping on it.
3. before kansas, I was living in a world of darkness, but jim and kos said, "right, let's get some light in here" and I fell in love with "it's always sunny in philly." ooooOOOOOhhhhooohhhh.
4. tailgating. it was a blasty blast. plus, i fit right in with my jayhawk teeshirt, thanks Al!
5. Finn. This is where the pictures really would have come in handy because this kid is cute. I mean really cute. I'll try again. nope, still broken. blast. you'll have to take my word for it, OR check out Skye's blog.
6. The fine watering holes in the greater Lawrence area. My favorite, the Red Lyon, but only because they had strongbow in the cans. I also enjoyed Louise's west for the fine patio set up. Though, who could forget Willie's (aka Raffy's) that comes complete with jukebox and smelly ladies who don't want their picture taken? next trip: shark attacks.
for more on the fun, check out Jim's blog where there should be a recap coming sometime within the next two weeks. ahhhh just kidding jim. (bergman, if you read this, which i don't think you do, lay off, just jokes.)
and now i must mentally prepare for my big kid's job, which starts next tuesday. i'll miss you, drinking coffee and slacking off...
1. mi familia. delish. plus they give you free glasses that say "never just one margarita" if you put them in your purse.
2. ready, set, go to bed. a fine pillowcase with a fine man sleeping on it.
3. before kansas, I was living in a world of darkness, but jim and kos said, "right, let's get some light in here" and I fell in love with "it's always sunny in philly." ooooOOOOOhhhhooohhhh.
4. tailgating. it was a blasty blast. plus, i fit right in with my jayhawk teeshirt, thanks Al!
5. Finn. This is where the pictures really would have come in handy because this kid is cute. I mean really cute. I'll try again. nope, still broken. blast. you'll have to take my word for it, OR check out Skye's blog.
6. The fine watering holes in the greater Lawrence area. My favorite, the Red Lyon, but only because they had strongbow in the cans. I also enjoyed Louise's west for the fine patio set up. Though, who could forget Willie's (aka Raffy's) that comes complete with jukebox and smelly ladies who don't want their picture taken? next trip: shark attacks.
for more on the fun, check out Jim's blog where there should be a recap coming sometime within the next two weeks. ahhhh just kidding jim. (bergman, if you read this, which i don't think you do, lay off, just jokes.)
and now i must mentally prepare for my big kid's job, which starts next tuesday. i'll miss you, drinking coffee and slacking off...
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