Happy Easter

This year for Lent I gave up soda. It was a very rewarding experience. I practiced self control on many occasions, and even helped curb my Coke cravings. I have however had Sonic cherry limeade on the brain, and I think I deserve one today.

The track meet was fun yesterday. It was a very small meet, so nothing spectacular happened. Luke had fun jumping. He liked not having to worry about anything. Just have a good time.

I'm going to be studying and doing homework all day. I have a test in hydraulics tomorrow, and a lab report in soils due Tuesday. Wish me luck.

The Wonderful Wizard of What?

Last night Luke, Andrew and I went to see The Wizard of Oz... And it was the worst show I have EVER seen in my life. About two minutes in I knew that it was going to be painful to it through. Dorothy wouldn't stop throwing her arms all over the place, and she she was at the same dynamic level the entire time. Half of the cast wouldn't annunciate, so we couldn't understand what they were saying. At one point there were a bunch of girls on stage, and they were all talking in the same painful, fake, squeaky voices as Dorothy. I was so glad when intermission came along. We actually left. I would normally try to stick it out, but I already know how the story goes... And it was just too much. The Tin man, one munchkin, and the set were really good though. I'd like to thank Auntie Gem for educating me so I knew exactly why the play was so bad instead of just thinking, "Gosh they suck."

On a different note, we are on the bus going to JSU. It should be a nice day. Well see.

Friday Update

Today the Green Club went to the Huntsville Recycling to see where all our recyclables go. It was pretty neat seeing to sorting process. I didn't actually learn anything new because I research so much about recycling, but the others learned a lot... and that's good enough for me. I have some great ideas for teaching recycling in the dorms next year. Things are going to change around UAH.

Tonight we are going to a high school production of The Wizard of Oz. Last Friday we went to a high school production of Guys and Dolls. I enjoyed the show, and Luke and Andrew got the points they need for the theatre appreciation class. Last Sunday we saw Where the Great Ones Run, a production done on campus, and it was really good. I literally laughed and cried. Next weekend I think we are going to see a high school production of Oklahoma!... There are lots of high schools in the area if you haven't noticed.

Tomorrow the track team will be at Jacksonville State University. Luke is jumping at his first outdoor meet of the season, so I will be there filming... And looking like a crazy person as I cheer for my team mates. It doesn't matter if my legs were cut off. I love track, and just being at one makes me happy.

Congrats to Joseph for a PR in both the 400 and the 200 yesterday. I know he doesn't read this, but I thought I'd put it out into the universe.... Or inter-verse. Whatever.

Luke is getting wrestles, so we are going to find something to do now.

HGTV = Love

Today was a decent day. I had a test in traffic, and it almost seemed too easy. I worked through last years test this morning, and the test was open note, open book. I finished the test in about 35 minutes, and thought, "I must have missed something. I never finish tests this fast." So either I aced it, or I screwed it up.

Our house smells very strongly of plantains right now. I made fried plantain after dinner this evening, and it was interesting. I think the one I used was a little too ripe because I kept forgetting to make it, but it is something I'm willing to try again.

I gave up soda for Lent this year, and I it has helped curb my cravings big time. In the beginning I couldn't stop thinking about Coke, but now I only want one while I'm eating and don't have a drink at all. Easter is this Sunday. My goal is to stay soda free... Unless I stumble upon a vanilla coke which are really rare. I can also make exceptions for cherry limeades. Hopefully I can control myself.

I'm trying to think of something else to write, but I'm feeling very sleepy right now. I'm just impressed with myself for blogging 2 days in a row. I guess it comes with having a Blogger app on my new iPad.

Frustrated

I am currently dealing with what we think is piriformis syndrome, and it it becoming extremely annoying. Piriformis syndrome is when the piriformis muscle is so tight it squeezes the sciatic nerve and hurts down through the leg. The doctor is almost certain that this is the problem, but because the pain goes all the way down to my foot when I sprint, and there is pain in my hip and back too... she wants me to get an MRI and start physical therapy. We originally scheduled an MRI for last Thursday when I saw her at the free clinic at school. Then my insurance said I had to go to her actual clinic and schedule the MRI from there. So I had an appointment there yesterday, and another MRI was scheduled for this Thursday. This morning the clinic called me and said my insurance denied it again. Now instead of waiting to start physical therapy after the MRI, the physical therapy place is going to try to set up the MRI after I see them. The next available appointment with the PT guy is April 18th! That is so so far from now. I haven't been allowed to run for 2 weeks now, and the doctor said not to run this week too until after I get my MRI. Well now what? Am I just supposed to give up my last season? Just wave my white flag? There are only 3 regular season meets left. I was annoyed that I was out last year because of some stupid thing in my foot. Now I'm getting angry that I get to do nothing with my last 2 years. My freshman year I ran a 58.54. Sophomore year I ran a 57.85. I wanted to run a 56 at least some point in my career, but my stupid body just won't let me. I'm done ranting. My hip is aching and I need to get some breakfast so I can take my prescription anti-inflammatories. Then I have to go talk to CT...