Updates

Some of you may have noticed that I’ve only completed six items on my list so far, and may be concerned about the speed with which August is approaching. Not to worry my friends, I have a plan.

Here are a few updates regarding my progress with some ongoing projects:

• The 10k date is set. I pushed it out as far as I could to allow as much time as possible for training. I’ll be running the Rosaryville 10k Trail Run on July 18th. Currently I’m running 2-3 miles at a time. I’m fairly comfortable with three miles, but I haven’t attempted four yet, so we’ll see what happens. 10k = 6.2 miles; so I have a ways to go, but it doesn’t seem as impossible as it did a month ago.
• June is going to be FUNDRAISING month!! So please keep an eye on your mailboxes/inboxes for a touching letter from me which will hopefully inspire you to donate a little bit for a good cause.
• Anna Karenina. Oh Anna, why is your story so long, and so… Russian—the names are killing me!! Kidding… I’m about a quarter of the way into Tolstoy’s tale and I’m really enjoying it. For something written in 1873, it manages to stay surprisingly current. I guess love affairs will always be the same.
• #23, still terrified. A date has been set, and the non refundable deposit has been paid. That’s all I will say for now, because even thinking about it fills me with anxiety.
• Camping trip to False Cape state park for some “primitive” camping has been planned. The campsite is only accessible by foot or boat, has no bathrooms, no supply of drinking water, and is a 9 mile hike from the parking area where you leave your car. Should be interesting.

More posts coming soon… I’ll be in Richmond this weekend visiting friends, and will hopefully have a chance to cross off a few more things on the list.