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March 29, 2006
"...the luminosity of unlimited potential..."
This quote appeared once before in my old blog, but I don't care.
While I think that the people who truly believe in my title are probably limited to Bhuddists and overly optimistic folks without a firm grip upon reality, I still think this quote has value. In my opinion, this quote illicits a stunning vision of someone or something glowing, vibrating, shining, jittering with the energy of still leashed potential. One can apply this quote on all kinds of scales, from the little stuff like tomorrow's presentation or the big stuff like, you know, that thing called Life. I don't know, I just like the quote, okay?
I don't really think that I'm literally glittery with potential or anything, but I am feeling pretty good. It's my Friday, I've conquered, if I get off on time tomorrow morning, what will be 87 hours of work in 7 days. I launch myself into 10 days of vacation to Texas wherein I will wear flip flops, drink cold beers on hot evenings with close friends, run in sports bras and shorts, wander around the desert to see the spring wildflowers blooming, let cowboys spin me around in fast two-steps to live music, climb high into some Texas mountains and see Mexico in the distance, and eat real, true Mexican food. My running is going pretty swell, and I feel good about it. In the life of Meghan, things are good.
I ran today, 7 miles easy. I dared to take my perpetually freezing iPod with me, and it worked the whole time. I don't think it's the bouncing that makes it freeze, I think it's humidity or dampness. It seems to stop working if I keep it in a pocket close to my sweaty self, or if I slide it into a glove. If I just hold it, it seems to work. When it does work, it's a joy to run to music. I wish I didn't have to hold it in my hand, though. I'm a dropper; I spontaneously let go of things while running. I had to take a wide detour around a huge bull bison in the road today. Mucking through water and mud and snow I came back up on the road squishing with water in my shoes. It was pleasant, thank you, bison. My right shin feels a wee bit funny, the same pounding-on-an-old-injury thing it sometimes does. I'm trying to put off a rest day until my travel day to Texas, lest I have to pull an Alison-esque airport run. However, if it's achy tomorrow still, I'll take the day off. I suffered many months with that shin, and 1 day of rest is meaninless in reference to my history with it.
Posted by Meghan at March 29, 2006 8:01 PM
Comments
I once nearly killed my iPod by running with it. It took a lot of work to bring it back to life. I don't run with music that often, but when, say, you're running circles around a baggage claim at an airport, I would highly recommend the iPod shuffle. P's explanation is that it has "no moving parts" and is therefore far more suited for bouncing.
Have a great time in Texas!
Posted by: Alison at March 30, 2006 8:07 AM
Alison beat me to the punch. I had an ipod Mini and dropped it on an asphalt bike path while going at 5:50 pace. It bounced and bounced and bounced and then skidded to a stop making that scratchy plastic noise. I shed a tear, flipped it over and feared for the worst; my fears were validated. It died--forever stuck ironically on Depeche Mode's "Suffer Well." I then bought a Shuffle for $70 and absolutely love it. I like P's description--it's just a big memory stick thing that you can hold in your hand or tuck in the key pouch of your shorts. It doesn't stick; think about getting one. Change subject....have fun on vacation. I'm jealous. Your vivid imagery conjures up crunchy tortilla chips, hot salsa,and freshly-opened Coronas with limes..all while staring at sandaled runner's feet (black toenails) propped up on vacant chairs watching the sun set. Enjoy it.
Posted by: Duncan at March 30, 2006 8:17 AM
I love your description of the upcoming Texas trip! Yes, indeed, life is good. And I like the quote too, though I suppose it could be said I'm an optimist without a firm grip on reality...haha!
Anyway, I love your writing. Keep it up, and have a great trip to Texas! I want to hear about the wildflowers and climbing--sounds so invigorating!
Posted by: anne at March 30, 2006 8:39 AM
... and in light of recent considerations, may all the Cowboys you meet, be Cowboys AND Gentlemen too... ;-) (...just well-wishing some "dude" out there doesn't bring down the average self-worth value we are all working so hard to maintain...) all the best, corrado
Posted by: corrado giambalvo at March 31, 2006 7:59 AM
i absolutely love reading your writing - you are a philosopher at heart who seems to see something deeper and more beautiful in the abstract thing we call Life than most people :)
87 hours in 7 days - truly unbelievable. the only 87 of anything i aspire to log in one week are running miles. it's doubtful, but who knows?!
take care of your shin and have fun in texas :)
Posted by: bridget at April 1, 2006 6:55 PM
just getting caught up here, m. sounds like you've had a whirlwind of fun and amazing training lately. please, please, please keep an eye on that shin. i can't remember the name we gave it but we certainly don't want her to come back to visit or join you on your vacation.
have a great time in texas!
Posted by: jeff at April 7, 2006 9:06 AM