Life is a very strange and interesting thing.
This weekend, I had the privilege of being able to see a dear cousin of mine. The thing is, he’s not related to me. . .he’s my stepmom’s nephew. But, we correspond as if we are related. Because personally, I don’t need to be blood related to someone to love them. It’s not about blood. It’s about who is there in your life and who plays certain roles.
On Monday, I just got back from a mini-vacation. I had gone up north to avoid this heat we’ve been having and stay at my parents’ cabin. The trip was filled with hiking, swimming, running, and cycling (I brought my bike with me). Unfortunately, even though I had managed to finally lose a pound down here, I gained about six up there as my diet wasn’t very healthy despite of how active I was. But, I had a good time. I enjoyed myself. And that’s what matters. I’m doing my best to eat healthy now though.
On Tuesday, I went out and did the Park Run again. This time, my mile was down thirteen more seconds to 10:32.
On Wednesday, I went over to my friend’s house for a walk and we watched the new Star Trek. Wouldn’t it be cool to be a member of Star Fleet? Yes, it was the third time I’ve seen that movie. . .but it’s still great.
Thursday was when my cousin and aunt/uncle got here. I also had the choir potluck, so I made carrot cake for that. I went to the potluck, and a girl turned to me and said, “Do you wanna do karaoke tonight?” I texted my cousin and he said yes, so we went out for that. It was nice. And, it’s always nice having your cousin with you so creepy guys don’t start talking to you since they don’t know you’re related. Hehe.
On Friday, I got some errands done, then went out and got my cousin. He is a hair stylist, so naturally, I get the “cousin rate” when it comes to haircuts, if you get my gist. He gave me a beautiful new haircut. I am so happy! I think he thought I didn’t like it at first, but I was so stunned. It didn’t look like me. I felt like I was on an episode of “What not to wear” or something!
We then went to my grandparents for dinner, and then for a run. The run was just so much fun. . .so uplifting and free. We just ran all over the park out there and didn’t really pay attention to where we were going. Since he lives in a place that is at a higher altitude than myself, he love showing off that he’s faster than me at this altitude (but at his altitude we run about the same pace!). It was so great.
Today, instead of timing myself, I did a rough distance of three miles on my run. And now I know I’m ready for what I’ve been training for. . .my first 5k of 2012, which is next Saturday, in one week. It’s an emotion I can’t explain. I just want to get back to how I was before the car accident. I’ve been fighting for that. And here I come!
In the meanwhile, I move on Aug. 3. I need to study for my placement exams for grad school. I’m so excited yet so nervous for the next chapter of my life!