leaky tub

My bathroom tub leaks through the floor in the basement. This week, someone is coming over to fix it and he has to rip out the old tub and put a new one in. Therefore, Melissa and I have to stay with at my parents’ house. Not that big of a deal really, just more of an inconvenience. This past weekend Melissa and I had two friends over for dinner (barb & kate) and we drank a little wine and played Monopoly. I used to play monopoly all of the time with my friend Annie when I was younger, I forgot how much fun it could be.

Work is going to be slow this week because I finished the two articles I have been working on so basically I’m doing research for an upcoming article. Ads are coming in gradually, I’m guessing because people aren’t quick to reserve money for advertising when gas prices are topping off at $3.00 a gallon. Ouch. I’m thinking we need to become an oil independent country but I’m not sure our good ol’ Pres agrees. I wonder if he has a Swiss bank account that just keeps piling up with cold hard cash as the rest of us struggle at the pump. Just a thought. I could be wrong of course …

I ran four miles on Friday. I can run about 2.5 easily, but Melissa suggested I try 3.5 with her. I thought, one more mile, no biggie. Then it turned out the route we ran was actually four miles. My thighs were so sore by the time I finished. I used to hate running because unless there was a ball involved I couldn’t understand the purpose. But I’m starting to appreciate it more and I can’t knock the feeling I get when I’ve finished a run. I don’t think I’ll ever feel the need to run a marathon or anything that ambitious, but I can see myself keeping up the shorter runs. Mix that in with basketball and soccer and I’ve got the perfect recipe for maintaining a healthy body. I’m thrilled that Melissa has decided to run a half marathon though. She’s been talking about it for a while and I think she’s determined to prove to herself that she can do it. I know she can do it, there isn’t a doubt in my mind. I’m just happy to share this experience with her and I know how good she’s going to feel when she crosses the finish line.

I’m heading back to bean town in a couple of days. I haven’t been there since last Spring, which is a long time for me. I used to go two or three times a year but now that a big part of my life is in Buffalo there really isn’t any reason to jump in my car and drive. I wish Melissa was coming with me but I think the trip will be a good opportunity for me and Tray to catch up on some things.

In two weeks I’ll be 28. But I still feel like I’m 12.