April 2008

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Yesterday was a full day. I had a group training ride of about 20 miles with a brick thrown on the end–a 6 minute run immediately following a ride. Talk about weird sensations–jello-legs comes to mind. Lead feet too. Then a meeting in the middle of the day and an honored teammate social in the evening. Honored teammate socials give the Team in Training Team an opportunity to meet and interact with the “official” honored teammate. Several people have personal honored teammates as well that can be invited. Eric is our official honored teammate.

The honored teammate social was playing Demolition Ball. Bumper cars, two teams full of competitive people, a plastic ball and plastic scoops, with a play by play announcer has never been so fun. It was amazing. And yes, the round we did girls verses guys we scored the winning point with 8 seconds left. It was legendary!

Now to the procrastination. This week was also full. I was able to sew a futon cover for a friend last Sunday so it started off super-productive. Then hit training, catching up with friends which was awesome–and so needed, allergies hitting–but yay Spring is here, and school meetings for Eric. So sewing and writing were put on hold.

Since this is Eric’s last year of classes, we officially hear of our placement on April 22, but are pretty sure we know where we’re headed–it would involve some serious packing. We’re pleased as punch. That means the next goal is finishing the blue Vogue dress by April 22. You’ll laugh to know I started it a week before the 4th of July holiday 2007 in hopes of wearing it on our vacation. So here goes! It really wants to be worn, but any more than 2 buttonholes scares me.

Progress will be posted soon!

Peace,

^_^ Katy

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The Period.

Why don’t we talk about menstration? Is is scary. Just about every girl does it. I happen to have a friend that doesn’t but that’s all I want to say about that without her permission to go further. I was going through my reader this morning and happened upon Design*Sponge. They were interviewing some chicas and mentioned their current project was Party in My Pants. The name itself is hysterical. I must admit I’m a bit weary of the product, but I like to give everything a try at least once.

So that got me thinking about why the period is so dreaded. I thought about the book The Read Tent. Awesome read and highly recommended. Since it has been a bit since I read the book, here’s Amazon’s spiel.

The red tent is the place where women gathered during their cycles of birthing, menses, and even illness. Like the conversations and mysteries held within this feminine tent, this sweeping piece of fiction offers an insider’s look at the daily life of a biblical sorority of mothers and wives and their one and only daughter, Dinah. Told in the voice of Jacob’s daughter Dinah (who only received a glimpse of recognition in the Book of Genesis), we are privy to the fascinating feminine characters who bled within the red tent. In a confiding and poetic voice, Dinah whispers stories of her four mothers, Rachel, Leah, Zilpah, and Bilhah–all wives to Jacob, and each one embodying unique feminine traits. As she reveals these sensual and emotionally charged stories we learn of birthing miracles, slaves, artisans, household gods, and sisterhood secrets. Eventually Dinah delves into her own saga of betrayals, grief, and a call to midwifery. 

Which got me thinking about a girls group I attented in college called PMS–Project More Sisterhood. The only requirement was chocolate had to be involved each time we met. It was AWESOME.

So why can we embrace the big red wave? I’m gonna blame men’s fear of it. But that’s just my opinion. What’s your opinion?

 Peace,

Katy

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These were a sweet encouragement from my sweetie. He apologized he sent them on a Friday, as opposed to Monday–so I could enjoy them all week. Needless to say, they are still gorgeous. I like the blurred background.

Peace,

^_^

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