So we'll see how well this goes - I got nails put on for our formal tonight and they are already killing me.  I hate typing with them - they get in the way - esp the thumb nails.
  Anyway, on to what's important.
  I walked about 3 miles last night for our Relay for Life event.  Had a great time - helped my girls get 3rd, 2nd and 1st place in some of the olympic games.  And had a blast talking to some of my current and future staff members which is always nice.
  I also finally had a chance to pay for a lumenaria to honor my uncle Lonnie who passed due to cancer years ago.  His death wasn't sudden yet was - he had secluded himself (due to his choice of wife) for a number of years and when I finally saw him, the cancer had taken full effect and he actually ended up dying a few hours later.  I'm very thankful I had that chance to say goodbye so last night I paid my respects again.  We even moved his lumenaria in front of our table (I'll add a photo later) so he could be near me. :)
  This morning I ran my 5k.  I worked on practicing what I'd learned in class this week - instead of walking, running at a slower pace until I can move up again.  It worked slightly however I was kinda doomed from the start.
  They shot the gun while I was trying to yawn (when I'm worried about a race/run I ALWAYS start yawning! It's really annoying and caused me to have a hard time breathing the entire run.  I also screamed a lot last night at Relay so that didn't help my throat or breathing either.
  But, I ran as hard as I could today and made it in across the line at 31:31 (their score online says 31:49).  It was 16 or so seconds more than last run however this one also had 3 hills which I wasn't prepared for.
  Yes, I am making excuses.  I was very disappointed in myself today - should have kept my throat in better condition but that's life.  I learned for next time and now know not to participate in a huge event the night before.  And it's still good time for me - something I can totally be happy with so that's good.
  Now, I am off to get ready for the formal we are having tonight.  Hopefully everything looks great when we get back there (we set up around noon).  Excited and nervous - we've been planning it since Aug and I just want everyone to have fun.