I am a lazy bum!

For months now I have been trying to motivate myself into shape by suggestion.  This has not worked and I am now decided that I may actually have to put forth some effort to get into shape.  Granted I haven't been able to do much of anything the past two years that involved running so staying in shape has been a little difficult from that.  I can remember a younger me that could run for days and play ball until the gym was empty.  There is a part of me that misses that and then there is more of me that loves to be lazy.  Because of this laziness there is now more of me too.  

Liz and I have been talking for months about getting into shape and have always found some reason to put it off.  Most recently she has been trying to pull the pregnancy card on me.  Sheesh.. lame.  I on the other hand have a very valid excuse and until it is fixed I will remain seated firmly on my sofa.  You see, if I'm going to be running so much when I get around to it I'm going to need new running shoes first.  Until then don't get on me.

Yesterday I was at the first annual running of the leopards and met a guy at the starting line which I talked briefly with before the race.  We talked a little about the usual guy small talk stuff, which I can't say here as there may be women that read this and I can't let out the seceret of what guy small talk consists of.  This guy is my same age and gives me no excuse.  (After I get my shoes that is.)  Turns out that this guy ran 52 marathons in 2006.  He ran an official marathon every weekend the entire year! Talking with him and seeing so many others even much older than me staying fit has really motivated me.  In the near future I am going to be adding something to my blog to track my progress.  I urge anyone else to rise to the challenge with me and pursue a healthier you.  I don't know how we should do this but I don't want to be alone.  Even if you just walk a little every week lets do it.  I'd like to hear your ideas.

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p.s. For motivation here is a link to this guys blog that I was talking to.  You should check it out as it has a nice little mention of the t-shirts I made for the race yesterday.  Cick on the part on top about want Dane at your next event to read what this guy has done. 

Pictures from San Francisco.

Brilliant!!

My son is a genius.  He came up with an idea today that has me asking myself, "why didn't I think of that?"

We have an old get well balloon that has been floating around our house for weeks now.  I mentioned getting rid of it and C.C. proposed the most amazing idea ever and so we did it.  His idea was to tie a note onto the balloon and send it skyward.  Now this has been countless times, but his note was nothing ordinary.  He wrote the note by himself and it read, "Dear Aliens in outer space,

When you find my balloon will you please give me a ride in your space ship.  Thanks, C.C."

So now we just have to wait.  I'll tell you how our ride goes.  I can't wait as C.C. is sure his plan will work.

Happy Birthday Sista!

I would like to recognize my OLDER sister for her birthday.  She has lived one more year.  When I was young I remember thinking one day I could catch her age and beat her.  Today I'll let ya win again Jill.  Keep having them birthdays! 

Seriously though my sister Jill has always been there for me even when I didn't want her sometimes.  Think grade school sister.  

A few months ago when I had my surgery Jill saved my life with countless Tupperware dishes full of food I could actually eat, and she showed kindness and genuine help that I will never be able to repay.  This little video and tribute may bring us a little closer to even though.  

Investment Advice.

I know we, or should I say I, have neglected posting anything new for a wee bit.

I will make no excuses like we were out of town, or we have all been sick, or I just can't think of anything to write about.

No, I will not do that.

I am above that.

Lately my infinitely genius and well educated older brother, I'll let you pick which one that is, has been sharing some insight on our government and the mess we all are in. I have been researching diligently on this matter and came to one conclusion.

I will never be smart.

I will however pretend to be on occasion.

With that I will share with you a little advice I found in my research for knowledge.

Now you might say, "Cory, it is from Comedy Central. How can I take this serious?"

With that in mind I just noticed that perhaps I'm looking for wisdom in the wrong places.

Brother, I will never listen to you again.