Entries from February 2009

February 20, 2009

Races for 2009

I’ve finalized my race plans for 2009 today.  I’m mostly doing Team Z races.   My “A” races are in red below!
I’m really excited about this year!

Date
Event
Location

15-Feb
GW Marathon Relay (7 miles)
Washington DC

29-Mar
Scope it out 5k
Washington DC

24-Apr
Colony Zones 1 mile pool
Fairfax, VA

2-May
Arlington Science Focus 5K
Arlington, VA

9/10-May
Kinetic Oly
Lake Anna, VA

16-May
National Police Week 5K
Washington DC

6/7-Jun
Mooseman Oly
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February 16, 2009

Protected: Another post of pictures for my Mom to give advice on! Email me if you really want the password to see pictures of my yard.

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February 14, 2009

“It’s so weird to be back here” Ben Folds lyrics to “Still Fighting It”

Tonight I joined my good friend Archie for the Ben Folds concert on the campus of George Washington University.
It was an awesome start to this year’s Valentine Day weekend as Archie always makes me laugh and I always feel comfortable in my skin when we hang out. 
 We sat on wooden benches in the basketball stadium.  The sound [...]

February 13, 2009

Neat things that only happen in DC

Sunday night I offered to take Traci to the Verizon Center so she could meet Mikael and his brother for the basketball game.
As I was leaving town, I drove by the White House on my way to the Clara Barton Parkway.
Out of nowhere, I hear the sound of helicopters.  I looked up and was excited to [...]

February 12, 2009

I’m rearranging my bedroom furniture—suggestions?

Alright kids…
This post is mainly for my mother.  I’m in the process of rearranging my bedroom furniture and I’m hoping she (and you, since you are reading this entry) can help me with my problem corner.
Here is the view of my bedroom when you are standing at the hallway door:

When you walk in and turn [...]

February 9, 2009

From Saturday’s photo shoot!

I’m tempted to make this my header….don’t worry Mom and Dad….I’m not pregnant!

February 6, 2009

Mosby’s first snow!

My car Mosby’s had it’s first snow shower last week.

February 5, 2009

In honor of Archie’s post-my improv performance improvement plan

Oh it was a mess wasn’t it?
As a fellow government analyst, I hereby submit my performance improvement plan:

More Characters…and I need to do some character development. I’m kicking around taking an acting class. I think every character I did was some kind of woman…boring.
More listening
If I’m not enjoying myself, figure out a way to enjoy [...]

February 5, 2009

IM with my father

Alaina said: You are mentioned in my current blog post
Vincent says: I do love you
Vincent says: I forgot about the circle song. Thanks for bringing that memory back to me. I will cherish it
Vincent says: I truly do love you
Alaina says: I enjoyed it that night
Alaina says: but that’s probably some of my favorite memories with [...]

February 4, 2009

25 random things about me that are of no particular importance

1. I’m modifying this post from my Facebook post.  I was asked to write 25 random things about myself. 
 2. My pastor and 79 year old aunt are on Facebook.  They both joined this week.  It makes me beyond happy they are on the site.
 3. I live with three guy roommates.  I think that they are [...]