See you at the starting line!

I am now officially registered for the Mercedes Half-Marathon on February 15, 2009!

I can't believe how close that is; it's just around the corner! I just hit the halfway mark of my training schedule so it's six weeks till race day! I'm so excited!

Talked to Trey just a minute ago; apparently the cousin is in town tonight and wants to meet for dinner. Now that the holidays are over, I just can't wait to get a side salad and watch them eat steaks!

Don't forget that you can go to these viewing spots (family! friends! hint! hint!).

America's First Federal Credit Union: 1200 4th Avenue North, 35203
Civil Rights Institute: 520 16th Street North, 35203
McWane Center: 200 19th Street North, 35203
B&A Warehouse: 1531 1st Avenue South, 35233
University of Alabama, Birmingham Arena: 617 13th Street South
Western Supermarket: 2230 Highland Avenue, 35205
Java and Jams: 321 20th Street North, 35203
V. Richards: 3916 Clairmont Avenue, 35222
Caldwell Park: Highland Avenue and NiazumaRushton Park
Avondale Park
Marconi Park
5 Points South district (Starbucks and the Original Pancake House)

Oh, and Mum, you're my emergency contact so make sure you turn on your cell!

True Gift-giving

You must check out this website for Christmas!


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I'm not the first person to jump on the Christmas bandwagon. I get very tired of hearing, "I have to buy this! I have to buy that!" and hearing how much people spend on a holiday that, for me, is over-commercialized. It shouldn't be about how much you spend. It should be about blessings. Blessing you can be to others. This giveaway is an amazing gift to give because the opportunities provided to the lucky winner are endless!

I read Joel Olsteen everyday. LOVE Joel Olsteen! One of the things he says almost every day is that God wants us to live an abundant life. God wants to bless us! Do you know what a blessing $6000 worth of computer equipment is!?

I know what I would do with it. What would you do?

From where are you going to watch?

This is from the marathon website:

This year's course is VERY spectator friendly as it is a double loop course
for the full marathon. Some of the best places that we have found for watching
are:
America's First Federal Credit Union: 1200 4th Avenue North, 35203
Civil Rights Institute: 520 16th Street North, 35203
McWane Center: 200 19th Street North, 35203
B&A Warehouse: 1531 1st Avenue South, 35233
University of Alabama, Birmingham Arena: 617 13th Street
SouthWestern Supermarket: 2230
Highland Avenue, 35205
Java and Jams: 321 20th Street North, 35203
V. Richards: 3916 Clairmont Avenue, 35222
Caldwell Park: Highland Avenue and Niazuma
Rushton Park
Avondale Park
Marconi Park
5 Points South district (Starbucks and the Original Pancake House)

So pick your viewing spot. I'm going to race the half-marathon on February 15, 2009. Let me know where I need to look so I can wave!