Race for the Cure

May 10, 2008

Jamie and I did the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure last month. It was so much fun. We power walked it; maybe next year we will run it (doubtful). There were so many people there to support friends and loved ones who have passed away or is a survivor of breast cancer. I was humbled to see all of the support. There were so many teams there in crazy boobie supporting attire. I loved it. I can't wait for next year!!

I did it in support of my Aunt Betty and for every brave woman who has had to face it! 

Brilliant Night

The night was calm and the sky was clear. Amongst the calm were the bright stars. This will sound silly, but I noticed the color of the sky for the first time tonight. It was midnight blue, the color of my third favorite nail polish. I finally realized where they got the name from; it was the exact same color. It was gorgeous. The night was so still I couldn't hear any crickets chirping in the background. There also weren't any mosquitos waiting to prey upon my flesh. I miss the crickets but not the mosquitos. Possibly a common theme for most who move away from the places they grew up; letting go of a few familiar things in exchange for the better. I looked around at the flowers and plants on my balcony; most of which I'm proud to say are still alive. Besides the occasional car that drove by, all I could hear were the blasts across the way from the illegally large and brilliant fireworks an unknown neighbor was lighting off. The view was perfect but unfortunately short-lived. I leaned against my tall dark refuge and squeezed his arm as we watched the police kill the evening. I'm sure it was an uptight neighbor who hates fun that called. As we walked in closely together I thought to myself how much I love my life and how lucky we are. 

The picture above was taken up Big Cottonwood canyon from this last fall. 

First Go @ It!

And so it begins my entrance into the blogging world. I can hardly contain myself... no one contains the Zen Master Flash! 

No! I have not lost my mind. 

More to come. Don't let the anticipation kill you.