So, I'm out of my mind thrilled about the Spain-Netherlands game tomorrow, as is the whole world, except maybe the US. Going to the farmer's market early tomorrow to get some good eats for friends coming over to help us cheer, analyze, cheer, analyze. I have to keep both of those activities to a minimum with Kelly and Darcy around which is understandable since they both know the intricacies of the sport better than I ever will. I wish they would provide me their own analysis of the plays more often!
Then you've got Lance still drumming up drama in the Tour de France, although he doesn't seem likely to win it this year. The Station des Rousses looked both beautiful and grueling today. I just love the polka dot jersey.
These are real men. Gorgeous athletes. Both the soccer players and the cyclists wear the most wonderfully bright, metrosexual uniforms to compete. I'm thinking our American men for the most part might find all the flair "sissified". Which speaks to their insecurity? What does my Canadian husband say about that, I wonder?
Watched with excitement to see what The Decision would be for LeBron. Yes, there was a lot of hype around his big moment, but it all became even bigger by Dan Gilbert's hate rant. How ironic...he should look up narcissism in the dictionary to see his own mug! http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/gilbert_letter_100708.html What do ya'll think of that tirade?
My own day included a 10-12-ish mile run with my friend Jonnie this morning, up the Railroad Grade to Summit to Sun Trail, back down the Dipsea steps. Felt so good to be in the fog, above the fog, back in the fog, and back to sun at home. Just spectacular. When I hear of my friend Mary Dean sweltering in the humid heat of Austin, TX, I am grateful for our natural AC here.
Everyone should read Predictably Irrational. It motivated me and Jonnie today to not do the routine run today. We all get into habits of behavior that aren't ever consciously or rationally decided, like going on the same route on your run each time. This conscious and rational decision to explore one of the million other awesome runs on Mt. Tam proved to be the highlight of my day.
I'm reconsidering many of my habits and working towards conscious decisions to refresh my brain each day. Our new home page launched today, which actually now that I think about it, tied for my favorite thing of the day. Hoorah for vivoGS! Onward and upward. Look for changes every week based on what the girls tell us they want, how they want it. Nearly 60,000 visitors to date from 50 states and 98 countries since the beta launched, and over 33,000 Facebook fans whose passion blows me away. Not going to celebrate until we hit our first major milestone of 100,000 monthly uniques.
I love sports and I love teenage and college girls. The girls are like solar power and they need a brand of their own.
Talk about breath of fresh air.
A breath of fresh air. Exactly. Ran intervals this morning with my 13 year old godson. The heat and humidity about killed him but I LOVE it. I love the heat, the sweat, the fun of sincerely enjoying something others avoid. I think Lance is doing that this year - competing in the premier multi-stage road race to prove to himself, and the world, that he can. He has been dealt some bad luck this year but he will continue for love of the bike, the route and the guys he rides with and now for.
ReplyDeleteNot many are willing to go where others aren't - all of the girls that follow this site, they are doing it the hard way too. And loving it! They are, each and ever one, a breath of fresh air!