Occupational Hazards
...sort of. In many ways, I think one's co-workers can be the biggest threat to one's well being. You know, bosses and/or colleagues can drive you to seek the services of a mental health care professional. Then there are people who do wonders to improve your health. Its a mixed bag, what can I say?
A few Saturdays ago, Lizzie asked me what I wanted for Christmas. Lizzie is wonderful! She's really, really being very sweet -- or was she? I in turn asked her the same question because I likewise wanted to know what I could get her. Big mistake. Open mouth, insert foot. Either that or she set this up deliberately to drive me nuts.
This is why Lizzie is good and bad for my health/sanity. After I have agreed to do the Disneyland half-marathon with her, what she wanted for Christmas was to do something "fun." For those of you who know her, you have a pretty good idea what that would entail. Yes folks, I have now committed to do an Olympic distance tri relay. Of course, I won't be doing the swim part on account of my recent DNF experience. I mean, I always find myself doing things that are healthy but with high injury potential. The way I see it L is just great for my physical well being but is racking up mega-points in the "Are you insane?" column.
The moral of this seemingly pointless post is: If you're thinking about what to give Lizzie for Christmas, just BUY the darn gift! NEVER ask her what she wants, or pay the price. Hanggang sa muli, until next e-time...
A few Saturdays ago, Lizzie asked me what I wanted for Christmas. Lizzie is wonderful! She's really, really being very sweet -- or was she? I in turn asked her the same question because I likewise wanted to know what I could get her. Big mistake. Open mouth, insert foot. Either that or she set this up deliberately to drive me nuts.
This is why Lizzie is good and bad for my health/sanity. After I have agreed to do the Disneyland half-marathon with her, what she wanted for Christmas was to do something "fun." For those of you who know her, you have a pretty good idea what that would entail. Yes folks, I have now committed to do an Olympic distance tri relay. Of course, I won't be doing the swim part on account of my recent DNF experience. I mean, I always find myself doing things that are healthy but with high injury potential. The way I see it L is just great for my physical well being but is racking up mega-points in the "Are you insane?" column.
The moral of this seemingly pointless post is: If you're thinking about what to give Lizzie for Christmas, just BUY the darn gift! NEVER ask her what she wants, or pay the price. Hanggang sa muli, until next e-time...
posted by judith at
11/30/2007 12:25:00 PM
7 Comments:
Just wait until you find out what I want for my birthday! :)
I was thinking maybe we should do the San Jose Tri, that way we can make Paul swim through the goose poop. After the "boating incident" this summer that left us with bruised and broken bodies, it's payback time. :)
By
erein, at December 02, 2007 9:48 AM
That sounds evil -- but I must admit fun and twistedly justified! And NO, I will not ask you what you want for your birthday. I'll just give you a book or something.
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judith, at December 02, 2007 10:14 AM
hey, i just signed up for a half marathon! put me in the must-be-insane category too. :)
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Rebecca, at December 02, 2007 4:43 PM
You're not insane because of the half-marathon R, you own that title on account of the kayaking!
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judith, at December 03, 2007 3:22 PM
hmmm... well, kayaking has fun, exhilerating moments, and is a lot less work. In fact, in kayaking, if you stop paddling, you keep going forward. ...but running rarely has terrifying, i'm-now-going-to-die moments. it's a toss-up, I'd say.
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Rebecca, at December 04, 2007 9:21 AM
That sounds like fun! Are you going to do the bike or run?
By
Anonymous, at December 11, 2007 6:17 PM
Run I think.
By
judith, at December 30, 2007 4:58 PM
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