Ultramarathon continues..will I get a second wind?

[gunny]

JB,
Sounds like you had a busy weekend. I agree, running in 25 degree weather is no fun. Walking is though. Glad to see you are still hanging in there, you are doing fantastic through this limbo stage.

[jbnati]

Good to know you are doing well JB. I remember when I joined and reading how long ppl stick it . Out 8 months for me, I know it is not too long but if feels for ever. Keep up the good work

Thanks for stopping in Rick! I am pushing a full year myself. Time flies when you're having fun.

Ps southern BBQ receipts?

Oooh that would be GOOD! I'd love to get a Western Carolina recipe! My roots are GA/AL though.

[jbnati]

JB,
Sounds like you had a busy weekend. I agree, running in 25 degree weather is no fun. Walking is though. Glad to see you are still hanging in there, you are doing fantastic through this limbo stage.

Thanks for stopping in gunny!

[jbnati]

I've been very busy at work, not much time to post.

I'm planning on leaving for Belize one week from tomorrow to go on my mission trip. REALLY looking forward to it.

Yesterday at this time I didn't have a whole lot to report. That usually means there's some sort of drama on the horizon.

Yesterday morning it was 32 degrees out and I got a 3 mile run in for my exercise.

Last night I had an interaction with my W. She came to pick up my S. We had a lot of ground to cover and very little time. There were some interesting things that came out of our conversation. First, we had to settle up on the financial end. She made a couple comments - one that it was awkward ( Seriously? This is only the tip of the iceberg if we D) and she just had to mention that she owed the L some paperwork with some numbers on it. (Ugh!) She said the L has been asking for some stuff but she hasn't gotten it to him yet. I guess at least it's not her #1 priority. Y'know - look at the positives, right?

We also briefly talked about her watching the dog while I was in Belize. She said she was thinking about staying at the house while I was gone. Not sure how I feel about that.

We also starting talking about my S's birthday. Since she bombed me last year 18 days before my birthday, I think she was more concerned with telling him we were getting a D than she was about celebrating his birthday last year. It's been a 180 of sorts for in that I've taken the lead thus far with the planning of it.

Had a great group meeting last night at church with my Relationships (aka Ladies') group. One of them brought up how much they appreciated me being part of the group because it's restoring their faith that there are good men out there. Frankly, that was very humbling. The feeling's reciprocated with them.

It was snowing this morning and it was 32 degrees. Not a good morning for a bike ride. I settled for a 2 mile walk.

Then, more minor drama with my W followed. I have agreed to be there in the morning to make sure my S gets on the bus. My W will drop him off around 8:30 so he can walk up to the bus around 8:40. Well, no sign of her at 8:30. 8:40 - nothing. The bus goes by. I hopped in the shower and got out - still nothing. School starts at 9:05. I ended up calling her a little bit after school started. I was a little ticked. She could've at least called. She was hung up in traffic. She actually apologized . However, there were several times she said I could've called her (Seriously? Actually I believe that's what I was doing at the time )

[labug]

Hey jb, nothing like a beautiful (not) So Ohio winter! That's why I'm in So Arizona.

I went on a medical mission trip to Honduras last year, what an eye-opening experience that was. I'm interested to hear about your impressions of Belize.

You and I are both coming up on 1 year-how shall we celebrate?

[jbnati]

Hey jb, nothing like a beautiful (not) So Ohio winter! That's why I'm in So Arizona.

Actually it's not been that bad this winter. I have not had to shovel any snow yet. However, we still get the cloudy days. I think I would prefer So. Arizona this time of year.

You and I are both coming up on 1 year-how shall we celebrate?

I say we leave the country.

Seriously, I think we should celebrate our growth into being new improved versions of ourselves.

[jbnati]

I went on a medical mission trip to Honduras last year, what an eye-opening experience that was. I'm interested to hear about your impressions of Belize

That's awesome labug! We have a medical and dental team. I am listed as being on the construction team. I'm looking forward to it!

[Rick1963]

JB I have read several times that you were ticked about something. Is that a 180 or something you always did ?

Belize sounds great. Would love to visit. A priest in central America was murdered when I was in college. I was asked to go because he had my same last name and I spoke the language. I was so excited . My school changed their mind as it was too dangerous. I now volunteer as a crisis counselor with FEMA. It is great to do this kind of thing. Stay safe.

[Endeavour]

Had a great group meeting last night at church with my Relationships (aka Ladies') group. One of them brought up how much they appreciated me being part of the group because it's restoring their faith that there are good men out there.

I'll second that sentiment, jb. You and many of the men on this board made me realize that there are some really good honorable men out there. Men that are committed to their wives, their children and their marriages regardless. Men that take their vows seriously and that's inspiring. Be proud.

[jbnati]

JB I have read several times that you were ticked about something. Is that a 180 or something you always did ?

Rick, I think I always gotten ticked, but it's a 180 to act on it without being afraid of upsetting the apple cart. I've typically thought through my anger, and decided what I want to do - whether I want to act on it, forgive it, or just not deal with it. Recently I have been more apt to act on it.

Yeah - Belize is exciting and maybe a little scary at the same time.