a game of speed, strategy and fear.

A few years ago I received a paintball gun for Valentine's Day.  It may seem like a weird gift to some, but I was absolutely ecstatic!  One of the best/unique gifts I have ever received.

There's just something so exhilarating about hiding in the woods, running through creeks, sneaking up on your friends opponents, and blasting them with paint.  Ooooh, and bringing in the flag doesn't suck either!

 

A group of us battled on the paintball this past Saturday.  We enjoyed great weather and walking off the field undefeated.

 

{On the way to the field.  Lovely sunrise.}

 

{Couples that play together stay together. hehee}


{Finally got hit! At least it was pink paint.}


 

{The boys preparing before the next game.}

olympic withdrawals.

i was a bit obsessed with watching the olympics this year, and not just one particular event.  I enjoyed watching almost ALL of the events… except for maybe 2 or 3, which I will not identify. 

there were just so many truly amazing and inspiring athletes!!!  i can’t tell you how often i caught myself crying at the end of a race, a swim, a perfect spike, a dismount, a goal. 

of course, track and field was very exciting and interesting to me.  both, the men’s and women’s olympic marathons, blew me away!  the men’s winning time 2:08:01 and the women’s winning time at 2:23:07.  obviously, i will never get even remotely close to those times, but just watching them has motivated me even more to beating my marathon PR in december.  i'm hoping to improve my PR by 25 minutes. 

my mileage for the week
week four

21 miles/4 days

core strength training/2 days

glimpses from the week 7/30 - 8/5.

longest ride on the scooter (30 mins) //multitasking at the office - watching olympics on my ipad

energy shot = bad idea. was bouncing off the walls // sushi date night

picked up my gear for the color run // flowers growing wild.  picture taken after a morning run.

fresh blueberry banana protein shake for lunch // visit with grams in my old stomping ground. elk grove country. 

color me if you can.

yesterday i participated in the happiest 5k EVER, the first color run in sacramento.  what a great event!!!

mileage for the week
week three

17 miles
4 days 

before 

team color me if you can

after

much deserved brunch with friends

{15 car pile-up}

oh happy day.

After many vulgar posts/comments regarding Zoe Smith's appearance on social networking sites, she fired back with this empowering message.   

"...We don’t lift weights in order to look hot, especially for the likes of men like that. What makes them think that we even WANT them to find us attractive? If you do, thanks very much, we’re flattered. But if you don’t, why do you really need to voice this opinion in the first place, and what makes you think we actually give a toss that you, personally, do not find us attractive? What do you want us to do? Shall we stop weightlifting, amend our diet in order to completely get rid of our ‘manly’ muscles, and become housewives in the sheer hope that one day you will look more favourably upon us and we might actually have a shot with you?! Cause you are clearly the kindest, most attractive type of man to grace the earth with your presence.

"Oh but wait, you aren’t. This may be shocking to you, but we actually would rather be attractive to people who aren’t closed-minded and ignorant. Crazy, eh?! We, as any women with an ounce of self-confidence would, prefer our men to be confident enough in themselves to not feel emasculated by the fact that we aren’t weak and feeble."  - Zoe Smith, English Weighlifter



Way to go, Zoe!  Brilliant smack down.  And on that note, Happy Friday!!!

glimpses from the week 4/9 - 4/15.

1. bath time   2. pitchers of beer after the boys indoor footy game   3. Mieka is always so happy to see me when I get home   4. while on an evening run   5. the girls taking care of me on a sick day   6. this beer smells and tastes like fruity pebbles   7. fried chicken @The Porch with Ryan and my Daddy   8. overtime on Saturday - no more binders 9. snack before a late supper with friends   10. Ryan scored me a goal - championship game win 5-0   11. watched sports and ate burgers at Barwest   12. Mieka in her pink basket   13. family bike ride - an evening favorite   14. a granny's hip ride in our neighborhood - reminds me of the stabbin' wagon from Ghost of Girlfriends Past

they really are giants.

Last week we sat courtside at the Kings v. Suns game.  The seats were amazing.  To be that close to the players was truly an experience.  Having our own waitress and private lounge wasn't horrible either.  We were totally spoiled!! 

My favorite moment was Marcin Gortat falling on us and our drinks spilling all over the place.  It was wonderful.  hehee.  Oh and the text messages from family and friends, when they caught a glimpse of us on TV, were hilarious!

Big thanks to my boss for giving us his tickets.  Unforgettable game!

{Nash killed it}