So, everybody keeps asking me how Chris is and how dental school is going and if it's really hard...Chris looks at his computer monitor a few hours a night. He's off at 12 on Thursdays and is never later than 5. Last weekend he hit balls with a friend. This weekend he is going golfing. SO, you can answer your own questions.
Tivo and I still hate the heat, but it is cooling off a bit, so that makes us happy. Tivo and I just recently took a trip up to Utah for a day and a half. It was way good to get outta Sin City. We both got to hang out with our old friends. We saw my garden, what's left of it anyway. I got some tomatoes, carrots, grapes, and pears from the back year. I'm WAY excited. We went on a little walk up Provo Canyon. I didn't have to miss Fall after all. Alyiah, Katie and I collected beautifully colored leaves. It was fabulous. I went to church and watched Sunbeams wreak havoc and saw how Laurels love living life. Amanda came and chilled over at Alecia's with me. We was a blast doing absolutely nothing together. I had lunch with my brother and Amanda. It was great to sit down and spend quality time with people I love. I also stopped by the Depot. I asked Aimee to wait so I could see her and she totally did. She even sat (well, stood, really) while I told endless stories about how horrific things are at the Depot here, in Vegas. Hey, that reminds me, our store flooded Friday night. We had to close. A pipe burst (while the repair guys were "fixing" it). It was a freaking waterfall coming from the ceiling. There were inches of water on the floor. We all had to push water out the doors. We've lost over $85,000 worth of merchandise, THUS far. They've only counted two thirds of it....It was insane...I guess I can't escape flooding after all. I'm doomed.....
I guess that's all for now.
I'll try to write more often (it's not like there's nothing happening, are you kidding, I'm a freaking Spillers).
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Beginning in Vegas
So, it's been a bit crazy down here. Within the first week of moving here, our car got broken into and our GPS was stolen. That was a very sad day. Chris's school is going well. He doesn't have his computer yet though. His order has been cancelled 4x. SO frustrating. I got us an air card, but after 3 hours of being on the phone with AT&T IT support, we cancelled that and went with regular ol' DSL. Hopefully the modem will be here tomorrow. We are on our 76th day in a row over 100*. It's freaking hot. Tivo is doing well. He loves the dog park and whines the night we don't go. Last week, Chris and I went to an opening social thing for school. We went on a hike up Mt. Charleston. It was nice to be out in nature again away from all the traffic.
I think that's pretty much all for now (my connection might die any minute)...here's a few pics...
I think that's pretty much all for now (my connection might die any minute)...here's a few pics...
Saturday, August 30, 2008
SO Proud
I didn't ask for permission, but I'm posting an email I received from my mom. I wish I had the picture to attach with it. Maybe she'll send it to me later.
By reading the following you will gain a greater understanding as to why I have certain qualities that I do: strong willed, work hard, never quit, and inspire.
I love you Mom and I am so proud of you. You have re-taught us (your kids) that even the seemingly impossible are possible. With dad doing "the bike ride" and now you with the mini triathlon...we have no excuse to go out and achieve the things we want/should accomplish!!
Thank you
I DID IT! I FINISHED THE TRIATHALON AND WAS NOT EVEN THE LAST ONE OVER THE FINISH LINE!
I believe I'm going to wear my participant tshirt, medal (gratis to all), and permanent marked number and age on leg to church tomorrow. I'm just a little too proud that I was not carried away on a stretcher.
For those of you who are exercise gurus, this is a piece of cake. However, for me, I am tickled that I swam 400 meters, biked 2.5 miles and walk/ran 1.4 miles without stopping. I'm tearing up as I type this. YES, obese women can be victorious. Of course, victorious is all relative. After the swim, I was overwhelmed but excited that I was in the upper 20% of the group. Not bad, after getting kicked in the head and gulping nasty lake water. I knew the bike portion (have you seen my thighs?) would be my saving grace.
After a HORRIBLE transition: dropping my water bottle, trying to get my shoe tongue untwisted, and veering off toward the bystanders, I was off to gain momentum. I was flying down the hills (thank-you extra poundage) screaming at the volunteers, 'Short track?' so as not to miss turns, I passed athletes like crazy. I really wanted to catch up to a friend that I had beat swimming (she had awesome transition) and a freakin' buff friend who beat me swimming. Unfortunately, a bike rider must be smarter than her bike. I screwed up shifting. I could hear my husband's voice in my head, 'Strategically shift, get ready to shift to a harder gear when almost at the peak.' Well, anxiety (imagine that) took over and I just messed up and was spinning out of control going down the hill gaining little momentum for the final hill. I did catch studmuffin at the transition as I seriously almost took a serious rider out! I couldn't get off the bike fast enough. Thankfully, I just pulled the bike back - picture roping a steer- and all was well. Then, the dreaded run. Imagine an overweight woman in spandex trying to run uphill! Not pretty!
The final phase - run/walk began uphill. I was thinking, 'There is no way in HELL that I can finish this race!' My legs felt like iron. I felt like I was carrying two medicine balls and I was thirsty. I ran down hill and couldn't breathe. This large lady ran past me and shouted, 'You were awesome on the bike - you inspired me.' (Great, I'm an inspiration for the big.) The comment gave me an extra spring in my step. About thirty seconds later two runners ran by and congratulated me on a great ride. Again, more fuel for the fire. I believe I ran a bit after each comment. Runners from the short course passed me in droves - it seemed. Truly, I was the weakest link in the running portion. I had to do some major self-talk running across the dam (don't want to walk because your in complete view of the friends and family on the other side of the lake) and wanted to just stop. After the dam, an incredibly steep hill awaited me. UNBELIEVABLE, I tell you. Only one animal, the male sort, ran by me - everyone walked it. I stopped halfway to catch a breath. Two long puffs and I was off to finish. I had about 80 meters left and I done...and an angel, Michelle, a 27 yr old, came behind me and congratulated me for job well done. I grunted, 'I'm done...bonked...' She said - here come the tears again - 'I'll finish with you. We can do this,' and we did! My photo finish is running side by side with Michelle whom I thought was way ahead of me. I'm so glad she was there for me.
The icing on the cake is that our group of 8 women all finished within seconds of each other and were mid or upper finishers.
PLEASE JOIN US NEXT YEAR FOR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, FRIENDLY, INSPIRING TRIATHALON AT LAKE OF THE PINES, AUBURN, CA.
Ann
By reading the following you will gain a greater understanding as to why I have certain qualities that I do: strong willed, work hard, never quit, and inspire.
I love you Mom and I am so proud of you. You have re-taught us (your kids) that even the seemingly impossible are possible. With dad doing "the bike ride" and now you with the mini triathlon...we have no excuse to go out and achieve the things we want/should accomplish!!
Thank you
I DID IT! I FINISHED THE TRIATHALON AND WAS NOT EVEN THE LAST ONE OVER THE FINISH LINE!
I believe I'm going to wear my participant tshirt, medal (gratis to all), and permanent marked number and age on leg to church tomorrow. I'm just a little too proud that I was not carried away on a stretcher.
For those of you who are exercise gurus, this is a piece of cake. However, for me, I am tickled that I swam 400 meters, biked 2.5 miles and walk/ran 1.4 miles without stopping. I'm tearing up as I type this. YES, obese women can be victorious. Of course, victorious is all relative. After the swim, I was overwhelmed but excited that I was in the upper 20% of the group. Not bad, after getting kicked in the head and gulping nasty lake water. I knew the bike portion (have you seen my thighs?) would be my saving grace.
After a HORRIBLE transition: dropping my water bottle, trying to get my shoe tongue untwisted, and veering off toward the bystanders, I was off to gain momentum. I was flying down the hills (thank-you extra poundage) screaming at the volunteers, 'Short track?' so as not to miss turns, I passed athletes like crazy. I really wanted to catch up to a friend that I had beat swimming (she had awesome transition) and a freakin' buff friend who beat me swimming. Unfortunately, a bike rider must be smarter than her bike. I screwed up shifting. I could hear my husband's voice in my head, 'Strategically shift, get ready to shift to a harder gear when almost at the peak.' Well, anxiety (imagine that) took over and I just messed up and was spinning out of control going down the hill gaining little momentum for the final hill. I did catch studmuffin at the transition as I seriously almost took a serious rider out! I couldn't get off the bike fast enough. Thankfully, I just pulled the bike back - picture roping a steer- and all was well. Then, the dreaded run. Imagine an overweight woman in spandex trying to run uphill! Not pretty!
The final phase - run/walk began uphill. I was thinking, 'There is no way in HELL that I can finish this race!' My legs felt like iron. I felt like I was carrying two medicine balls and I was thirsty. I ran down hill and couldn't breathe. This large lady ran past me and shouted, 'You were awesome on the bike - you inspired me.' (Great, I'm an inspiration for the big.) The comment gave me an extra spring in my step. About thirty seconds later two runners ran by and congratulated me on a great ride. Again, more fuel for the fire. I believe I ran a bit after each comment. Runners from the short course passed me in droves - it seemed. Truly, I was the weakest link in the running portion. I had to do some major self-talk running across the dam (don't want to walk because your in complete view of the friends and family on the other side of the lake) and wanted to just stop. After the dam, an incredibly steep hill awaited me. UNBELIEVABLE, I tell you. Only one animal, the male sort, ran by me - everyone walked it. I stopped halfway to catch a breath. Two long puffs and I was off to finish. I had about 80 meters left and I done...and an angel, Michelle, a 27 yr old, came behind me and congratulated me for job well done. I grunted, 'I'm done...bonked...' She said - here come the tears again - 'I'll finish with you. We can do this,' and we did! My photo finish is running side by side with Michelle whom I thought was way ahead of me. I'm so glad she was there for me.
The icing on the cake is that our group of 8 women all finished within seconds of each other and were mid or upper finishers.
PLEASE JOIN US NEXT YEAR FOR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, FRIENDLY, INSPIRING TRIATHALON AT LAKE OF THE PINES, AUBURN, CA.
Ann
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