When I got up to run this morning, I didn’t resist. My blankets have some kind of gravitational pull. But today it wasn’t as hard to get up and get moving. Pip hopped into bed until I put on my running shoes, then both of the beagle boys bounced all over the house (and if you’ve ever seen my dogs in person — you know that bouncing beagles is not an exaggeration) until D got them saddled up and we headed out the door. Their running etiquette is a little rusty. I run with them on a coupling lead. Generally, they balance out each other. If one pulls one way, the other will swing him back into line. But, they bounced like that for almost the whole run. Puck managed to keep up, which made me happy. We will rock the running!! I just need to keep this motivation going.

Dr. Dunn handed out the extra pictures from Art Feast. I was appalled. My physical appearance has degraded from an oddly cute face to a pale, pillowy expanse that swallows my eyes and makes my mouth small. When I look in the mirror, I see something different, a familiar, older face. It’s not puffy or pale. It’s my face. But photos bring truth. It may seem sick, but I have a picture in my book bag that I will now use as a motivational image. I don’t want to look like this anymore. Hence, the running. And when I go to the docs next week (I am having them check out my carpal tunnel which is effecting my video game playing and my writing) I am going to ask for them to recommend a dietitian. It’s time to make some changes.

This weekend will be Grammar-Fest 2006!!I will be studying all weekend, and further into next week. I am going to kick this final’s ass! I NEED A GOOD GRADE! This is about proving to myself that I can understand and apply these evil terms. When I was in the shower this morning, I found myself discussing the meaning of an absolute phrase with my bar of soap. Finally, I think I’ve got that concept. But, I am in dire need of a refresher for all of the other gunk. I will be the master of grammar disaster after this semester. Wh00t. (this is moderately false enthusiasm - I’m working with the power of positive thinking. Honestly, I’m terrified of this test, but I don’t have a choice.) The schedule is as follows : Tonight - Amanda’s house - 5:30-when ever…. Saturday 3:30 - when ever…. Sunday 2:00 @ Rollins w/ Dr. Laws and then my casa after.. SO MUCH GRAMMAR. I think my head will explode.

I almost ran over a squirrel this morning. Almost. Stupid suicidal rodents.

I have heavier subjects to contemplate, but it’s Friday, and I want to keep things light. So, happy Friday. I hope you have and great weekend and that you sleep well. I know I will