Blood, sweat, and…so much more sweat

Training for a half marathon during the hot, summer months is not easy.  I’m only three weeks away from my second half marathon of the year, and the heat wave we’ve been experiencing in the Midwest has caused me some discomfort in my training.  The extreme heat during the day means I have to get … Continue reading →

Things I’ve seen on my running routes (Part 2)

Here’s an update to my list of things I’ve seen on my running routes. Niagara Falls Clusters of Japanese tourists A gold colored plastic sword with an orange colored blade Mama duck and four baby ducks in a pond Mama turtle and baby turtle in a pond Pair of small gray Converse All Star shoes … Continue reading →

What I ate on my summer vacation

So I got back from a week long road trip vacation with N last week.  We had a really good time and we still like each other after spending all that time together (even in the close quarters of my car).  We saw lots of cool places and things and we ate a lot of … Continue reading →

How to use food to show someone you care

It has been almost two months since N and I started dating, and things are still going quite well. We spend as much of our free time together as we can and usually we stay in for meals, choosing to cook for or with each other rather than go out. It’s not that we’re against … Continue reading →

Explicit use of the “B” word

So, big things have happened.  I decided not to continue things with Mr. Beard or Mr. Necktie because, frankly, there wasn’t any real connection with either of them.  When I explained that to them, they agreed that it seemed like we connected more as friends than dating partners.  And so we’ve gone our separate ways. … Continue reading →

Sonnet 29

When, in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state, And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries, And look upon myself and curse my fate, Wishing me like to one more rich in hope, Featured like him, like him with friends possessed, Desiring this man’s art and that man’s … Continue reading →

You had me at zombie apocalypse

I did it. I bit the bullet and joined a paid dating website in addition to keeping my account with the free website. I’ve only been a member of the paid website for about a week but so far I must admit I am pleased with the results so far. Only one, just one, message … Continue reading →

Are two dating websites better than one?

Things have fizzled out with Mr. Mustache.  I just didn’t feel attracted to him although he’s a very interesting guy.  So, we’re not talking anymore and won’t be hanging out either.  But we wished each other the best and parted on a positive note. In the meantime, I’ve started chatting with a few new guys.  … Continue reading →

Having multiple guys show genuine interest on the dating website is a good problem to have (not to mention a boost to the ol’ self esteem)

There are multiple things on my plate right now. The half marathon is this Sunday. I’m ready! I just hope the weather we’ve been having locally cooperates. According to the calendar, it’s spring, but according to Mother Nature, it’s more like winter. I have no dates planned, or any major activities for that matter, for … Continue reading →

Things I’ve seen on my running routes (and things I wish I could un-see)

So, as I mentioned in a previous post, I’m training for a half marathon.  The race is just under two weeks away now and I ran 12.5 miles a couple days ago, so I think I’m set.  I plan to do a few shorter runs between now and the day of the race just to … Continue reading →