Blog Attempt 2

I have been challenged to blog by a fellow blogger...when she blogs, I have to also. She hasn't yet, but I felt like writing so I win. :)

It has been a long time since my last post...more than 4 months actually. Hard to believe that I have almost been at my 'new' job for 5 months now. Time really flies.

Not much new has happened in the five months. I'm definitely starting to get used to the idea of being in Bismarck and not being so set on figuring out a way to get back to Fargo. Bismarck is growing on me. It's a quiet, older town...there is less to do... but when I really want excitement I can always head back to Fargo. Most of my friends are now graduated and have started to scatter. It's amazing to think that it has been 5 years since I walked into NDSU, and now I have a degree and a 'real' job. It's been exciting watching us all grow up and seeing where life leads each one of us.

Update on high points of the past 5 months? Nothing really exciting sadly. Ran my first half marathon in May in Fargo. I set my goal high, hoping to finish in 1 hour and 40 minutes; and even though it rained the first 5 miles and then got really humid for the remainder of the race I was able to run the race in 1:41:20. It felt great to accomplish it, but what was even more humbling was watching the rest of the racers finish. There were people of all shapes and sizes. Much applause goes out to those who might be laughed at for trying it. The dedication was amazing. I've already signed up for several more races this year, likely to include at least one more half marathon. I don't think I will ever feel the full...but we will see.

Well I've written quite a bit tonight already so I will continue my update at a later date. . . hate to write everything in one post. . . especially with this bet going. Have a good night world.

"...Let us run with perseverance, the race that is set before us..." Hebrews 12:1 (printed on the back of the finishers medal at the Fargo Marathon)