Ten Things.

Don't know why anyone would, but just to have some background here are just a few things about me...

one. I wear white v necks to race.

I don't really know how this all started. I just wanted to be different, but not all at once. And so I was labeled a hipster. So hipster and a runner. Alright, I can work with that. 

always rocking the v.

two. I wear technical shirts and scarves to work.

Ok. Not all the time, but in general. I rarely wear a tech shirt to run in. Only, if it happens to be on top of the pile. But, has to go with my outfit, but also not really go. I don't want it to look like I spent hours on my running outfit. I mean I am going to sweat in the thing. So all those race shirts? Ya, I wear them to work in. 

three. I don't match.

I try to coordinate, but more often than not it is a matter of not clashing. I try, but sometimes I just can't put the outfit together. But baby, I work it... Sort of. 

four. I don't wear socks.

Ok, partially a lie. I rarely wear socks. It is just one less thing to worry about. Yes, my shoes smell horrible. Yes, I get blisters and cuts and scrapes from running. And no, I don't care. The only time I will wear socks is: 12 miles or more, or 40 degrees or less. Simple rule. Less laundry. 

heaven. 

five. I read, like, all the time.

Always will you find me with a book in my bag, or in my car. I have probably 5-10 books in circulation at any given time. The only time I find this difficult is when there are similar story lines and I will confuse them. During the summer, I tone it down and will only overlap a book or two. Currently, I have a nearly 800 pager on my nightstand demanding my focus and attention.  

six. I struggle.

So does everyone right? It is difficult to admit to anyone let alone myself, but there is a constant battle over something going on in my mind. Whether it is running, work, money, writing, my jeans... You name it, I've thought about it. 

photo by Jon Jonkers. 

seven. Friday Night Lights, I want to live that. Sort of...

What Friday Night Lights taught me is find someone passionate. They are passionate about football. I am passionate about a lot of things, and you may not agree. But you are far more attractive if you are passionate about something. Clear eyes, full heart, can't lose. 

eight. I just found out I am gluten intolerant.

So, another struggle. I am slowly learning the ways of gluten and all of its habits. In the last three weeks of weening myself away from it (and adding a more colorful fruits and vegetable plate) I have drastically improved my running and my health. Hmm.. ponder, ponder. Hopefully I can share some recipes and things I find on the blog. How would you like that? 

nine. Warm tea, I still drink that on hot days.

How can you feel sad with a cup of warm tea and a good book? At the end of a long run, I have tea. Always. Even though it is currently 90 some odd degrees out. And just a half teaspoon of sugar please. 

ten. I am probably between the ages of 6 and 12 at all times.

Don't get me wrong, I know how to be responsible (for the most part) and adult like when needed. But I will sit down in the middle of the room, paper and crayons splayed everywhere, perfecting a masterpiece. Hopefully it will look good on my fridge. Oh to be back in simpler times. 

Maybe we will do a "ten things" or something kind of like it every month or so? A week, that would be too much information. 

Tell me a little bit about yourself! Inquiring minds want to know!