Thursday, February 7, 2008

Graf #8

I read the "Falling in Love" essay. I guess it caught my eye, being that it is almost Valentine's day and I am a sucker for love (who isn't). I thought the essay was well written and hit on all three points of why people fall out of love. Although I think it could have been more appropriately described as "three ways to destroy a relationship."

I was actually feeling her pain until she got to the selflishness part and then all my motherly instincts took over and I thought how could someone compete with a 6 year old, what is wrong with them, but then I realize that is something that comes with maturity and being a parent.

Overall I thought it was a good essay and I hope she finds love and learns from her mistakes.

Intro #2

Have you ever experienced physical exhaustion to the point that it hurt just to get out of bed or to go down a flight of stairs without wincing? Have you ever felt so in-tune with nature and the company that you are with, that you didn’t want it to end. Have you ever felt pride in accomplishing something that you never thought you could do? Well I experienced all of those things on my first climb up Mt. Katahdin and I am going to tell you all about that wonderful trip in August of 2005.

Intro #1

There it is when you drive to Millinocket, straight ahead in all its glory. It is big and majestic and it makes most people stop and take pictures. I am talking about Mt. Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak and the end of the Appalachian Trail (or start depending which way you go). I just love driving into town and seeing the Mountain, it kind of takes my breath away. It was 2 ½ years ago that I decided to climb it for the first time. I was nervous because I had never done anything like that before and I was also a little scared about whether or not I could do it. Well I did it and there were several things I learned about myself on that first climb up Katahdin.

I-Search Brainstorm

Preparing for a 10K Race…

I just started running last summer, can I even do it?
Should I start smaller, maybe run a 5K first…is that what most people do?
What are the steps in preparing?
Should I have new sneakers, is something recommended?
What type of clothing is best?
When do people typically start training?
Do you run more and more each day?
Is it time based…do I need to run at a certain pace?
Are there running groups in the area that help with this sort of training?
Where to start…should I get a book, surf the internet, find someone who has raced?
What are the registration deadlines?
How do you register for a race?
Do you have to raise money?
How do other people feel after they have finished a race for the first time?
How will I feel after my first race?
Will I look like a fool?
Will people be able to tell I have never done this before?
What if I have to walk some of it?

I love running, it is so addicting and I bet I am going to get a rush when I participate in my first race.