February 5, 2008

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The Slow Life

February 5, 2008 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

I really reasonate with this article in the NYTimes.

My college roommate loved Project Alabama. The founder Natalie Chanin, went back to her roots in Alabama and developed an incredibly successful business. They utilized local women to stitch their one-of-a-kind garments. Natalie disagreed when they sent their manufacturing to India and instead focused her attention on a new company.

Today Alabama Chanin, Natalie Chanin’s newish endeavor makes me swoon. I think my roommate understood the benefit of enjoying where you are at. She loved her family’s ranch more than anything. At the time I, however, wanted out, out, out of Texas–could that have been because I was forbidden by a particular parental unit from leaving? I dreamt of the fast-fashionable life in Paris or NYC. Also, I dreamt of becoming the next Ralph Lauren. Did you realize we share a birthday, Oct. 14? But now that I have a bit of life under my belt I’m drawn to the slow movement–I wonder where it’ll lead me next.

Triathlon

February 5, 2008 in leukemia | 2 comments

Hi all. I’m at it again–my third endurance event with Team in Training. This time I’m participating in my first triathlon–Memphis in May. Last night was our first spinning class and workout of the season. I really, really liked it. I think this event will be especially fun because there is so much variety in the training–instead of running, running, and more running that goes with marathon training. Our team is small and it looks like we’ll all be really close. If you’d like to donate–I need to raise a good bit, but it all goes to an awesome cause–please visit my fundraising page online.

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My reason for participating a third time is Team in Training funded the research for the drug that is saving Eric, my husband’s, life. At the Kick-off event on Saturday I met Rodney. He’s probably in his 40s or 50s. He has CLL. There is not yet a cure for his type of leukemia. When he was diagnosed, he was given 10 years to live. He is such a positive man. He participated in the Rock N Roll Marathon in Phoenix in January. It is difficult to believe some diseases have no cure. So I’m hoping to bring some more attention to the cause and be pro-active in raising funds for research to save someone else’s life. Please join with me!