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Back to sewing!
Posted: 2 years ago by Slinkerbell
I finished the Los Angeles Marathon in 4 hours and 52 minutes! I met all my goals; to run the whole thing and to do my best. I honestly don't think I could have squeezed another minute out of myself. It was hard - the hardest thing I've ever done. I haven't had kids yet, but boy, if I can run a marathon - well, let's just say I'm not too worried about childbirth!
I've also finshed a few articles of clothing - the funky suit and the 'urban kimono'. I'm really happy with how the kimono turned out! here's a pic of me wearing it lookin all japanime:
Next I'll be working on getting playa wear up on my etsy site. I'll be doing lots of accessories and some bikini bottoms and cage dresses: totally impractical and not sensible - not stuff you'd wear to the grocery store! But that's the kind of stuff I like to create. This life is short - we should be playing dress-up more often!
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Marathon
Posted: 2 years ago by Slinkerbell
The Los Angeles marathon is in two weeks (yikes!) - I feel so unprepared, but i don't think any amount of running would change that. When I run I challenge myself mentally with little things; run 10% faster for a full song, focus energy into core muscles or upper body, pick up speed while running downhill. But I think this marathon is going to be all about simply doing my best. I want to run the whole thing (save a bathroom stop if I need it, gatoraid, and water stops) - I'm pretty sure I can do that. I don't expect to be in great condition when I finish, I know it's gonna hurt like hell, but I need to do this. It's hard to explain why; I don't even know if I'm going to have that feeling of accomplishment afterward or if I'm going to say "one more - or ten more". I don't really enjoy running that much, but it's kind of therapeutic and it definitely feels good when i push myself.
So, here's to finishing what I've started and conquering my fears - I'll be posting my time in two weeks!
Update
Posted: 2 years ago by Slinkerbell
heya, it's been a long time! i've been busy, but enjoying life. i'm doing LOTS of new things; i've decided to run the Los Angeles Marathon on May 25th, i'm studying to become a certified personal fitness trainer, and, while my sewing has slowed down, i'm working on two commissioned pieces that are quite fun and interesting. the first is a suit based off this picture of David Byrne (the second to the right)
Fab, isn't it?! the second piece is an 'urban kimono' i'm reconstructing from a silver jacket - i'm thinking of adding chinese floral fabric, chinese knot buttons, and antiqued brass studs, and possibly a yin-yang symbol on the back. i'll post pix when finished!
all is well in apple valley - burning man is on my mind lately - i can feel the creative energy returning and brewing. scott made a radio station that plays the sickest music - check it out if you have a chance: http://radio.spotman.net:8000/listen.pls
felix is sick, but i'm taking him into the doc today to see if he needs meds. poor little guy's been sneezing up a storm the past two days. i hope it's just allergies and not a respiratory infection. lawdy, i'm such a mom!
studying for the exam with NASM - who i'm getting certified through - is harder than expected but good exercise for my brain. i haven't had to memorize anything since university, my brain gets tired easily - but i think the brain is like your muscles...it just needs to be exercised then it will get better, more efficient at retaining and processing information.
alrighty, here i go!
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