More hours in a day

That's what I need right now. I'm actually busy at work (finally), the school year is winding down so I have all the cramming with the kids to get them ready for French Trip & finals, all my planning & organizing for French Trip and writing & grading finals and semester projects, trying to get consistent with training so I actually can do halfway decent for the Tri season, and horses. I feel like they have been so neglected this winter, now I am trying to find time to play with them and get Charlie trained, I have a student that wants me to give her riding lessons, I really don't want to turn her down because she is such a good kid. Then there is an old student of mine that I taught riding lessons to in the past and she wants me to give her a few more as well as getting some training into her 4 horses, well at least 3 of them, I guess only one is a steady ride right now. I really want to devote more time to horses and triathlons but at this point by the time I get home it's dark. That is the problem with having to work 2 nights at my regular job and 2 nights teaching French. I've got to start looking at my schedule and becoming more creative with it. Such as working out at lunch time, taking me time at night and Saturdays, and maybe doing lessons on Sundays. Or maybe one of the girls might have a study hall on one of the mornings I go to work late and we could do a morning lesson. Hhmm, got to brainstorm about that one. So that's what's going on with me right now. The regular problem everyone has, what they want to do (Tri's & Horses) and what they have to do (Job to earn money). Haven't I said on here before that growing up SUCKS?

Creepy Bike Guys

I was heading back to work this afternoon after running some errands and grabbing lunch, when I notice a guy on a motorcycle up ahead. It's actually one of the first nice days we've had in weeks so I'm sure he's excited to be out on his bike. His lane was going slower, and I was behind a cop, so I quickly overtook him and passed. He proceeded to speed up and slow down so that he would be just ahead of me or just behind me, and occasionally right beside me. I kept watching the road in front of me, didn't want to rear end the cop, but this bike guy kept checking me out.
It totally creeped me out.


When I got back to work I thought about one of Jerry Seinfeld's Stand-ups.

"I could tell you the truth, if you would like to know what men are really thinking. Would you like to know ? I will tell you. Nothing.

We're not thinking anything. We're just walking around, looking around. This is the only natural inclination of men. We like women. We want women. But that's pretty much as far as we've thought. That's why we're honking car horns, yelling from construction sites, these are the best ideas we've had so far. We're working on some new programs, but it's not easy when your mind's a blank.

Honking the car horn, to me, that's the lowest level. This is the last living brain cell, comes up with this one. What is this ? He's in the car, she's on the street, "bip bip brrrrrrr...". What does he think, "well, I guess I made my point". What is she supposed to do, kick off the heels, start running after the car. Grab on to the bumper. The car comes to a stop, "it's a good think you honked! I had no idea how you felt..."" --Jerry Seinfeld

Religious Jeans?

An Italian company has taken it upon themselves to create and produce jeans for Muslims. Al Quds (Jerusalem in Arabic) are marketed as something you can wear everyday, as well as to worship. They are designed loose and with lots of pockets so one may be comfortable during their multiple prays throughout the day and to store everything one must remove to do prays (glasses, watches, & jewelry). The seams are done in green thread, the sacred colour of Islam.

I also found that many believe that the Swedish Company Cheap Monday produces anti-Christian jeans, their logo is a skull with an upside down cross in the middle of it's forehead.

May I also suggest:
Zouave jeans for Catholics; they will be extremely baggy at the top and taper from the knee down.
Israel jeans for Jews; modest, cheap & only in black.
E.G. White jeans for Adventists; granny style and any colour but blue.

I'm out of ideas, feel free to post yours. Does anyone else think this is ridiculous. THEY'RE JEANS! But then haven't jeans always been a point of contention no matter what your beliefs? Too tight, too baggy, too ripped, too blue, too faded, too Rock & Roll.

Niagara Falls

We went to Niagara Falls yesterday. Met up with Deb & Erika, her BF & his Brother came down from Toronto. Lots of fun hanging out. Here's some pics from the day. Unfortunatly the weather was cold and grey so some of them are dark.

Women's Clinic Update

So the clinic has come and gone and despite causing major anxiety attacks on my part (yeah so I wish I was kidding), it went really really well.

There were 25 participants, who gave incredibly positive feedback. A number have asked for more. So now I've got to decide if this is going to be an annual event. Someone suggested a gear swap, others wanted more of a panel and discussion areas available. Another possibility is getting something together right before the season starts.

It was just so affirming to know that all the work that I put into it was appreciated. That my on a whim idea triggered by the grant announcement was right on the money as far as what women want in getting information and support on triathlons.

And it is exciting to know that a couple of friends that came to help and just kind of check things out have decided to give it a tri. I still got to work some on one of them but I think I can get her into a team one in the middle of the summer and hopefully into the Finger Lakes one in September on her own. (Yes, Yes I'm talking about YOU!)


Here are some pics from the clinic. Thanks to Deb.



Thank you THANK YOU to Katie, Kelly & Deb who ran the registration table. It was such a relief to know I had reliable people. Thank you to the Seniors that prepared the meal, you exceeded my expectations. And thank you to the students that helped set up, take down and fill in through out the day. Last but not least, thank you Andrew for encouraging me to write the grant, for putting up with me the two weeks leading up to the clinic, and for all your help the day of.

FYI

I haven't forgotten about my blog. I have had no time to dedicate to it while planning last minute details for the Women's Triathlon Training Clinic.

More regular postings will resume after next Sunday, I promise.