I RUN This Town: Miami

Greetings Friends and Family and Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and of course Festivus, 


It's been about a month since I last shared a little about Laci, so I want to be sure and bring you up to the latest. 


Many of you know, I am an athlete and a triathlete and of course a runner! Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to venture south-- Miami that is, with momma and Someone Special in my fifth1/2 marathon!! I still can't believe I have taken the time to train and run five, with my sites set on number six, seven, and eight for 2012 already! 


As a part of my love of health and fitness, I ran across (literally) a national runners group called Black Girls Run. I met another young lady at a race, wearing their shirt. Long story short, Someone Special suggested I look them up on the internet. I did! And next thing I know, I am now the Running Ambassador for the city of Milwaukee. Whoa! Well, the ladies asked me to be sure and post video to the group's FB page about this experience. Being the shy girl that I am, or is that ham, I gladly obliged. I wanted to share the experience with each of you as well! ENJOY!

Here's a final pic at the finish line with some of the ladies from Black Girls Run South Florida!

 and yes, I am wearing a dress! LOVE IT! Until the New Year!

The Long Road HOME!

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Hello Everyone,

This season I had the pleasure of learning a little more about the sport of baseball and the Brewers specifically, thanks to Someone Special.

Now, I have always been a football fan, but who knew I would learn to love baseball as well! I mean, to point where I am talking stats and big plays around the office! In official Beast Mode of course! lol Well needless to say, after all my intensive training, and with the Brew Crew just one step from the World Series, I had to be at a playoff game! And so, as the it goes, "You have not, 'cause you ask not." Well, not this kid!

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So Game One of Brewers vs Cardinals we had the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful day and the company of 43,000 adoring fans! And while we were high enough to get a nose bleed (figuratively speaking) also known as the Uecker Seats,  it was a great time! And we WON... making it even better. Unfortunately while the Long Road has lead us back Home and not to the World Series *sigh* it has still been a great season. Enjoy a few pics from our big day! 

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I am still proud of my team! In the end went farther than most and there is always next year! Go Brew Crew!

Wwwwhhhhhhheeeeeee!

Here we come!

Happy Monday!

I am sure, like most folks, you make the most of your weekends. Often to short, I try to pack in a punch!

This past Saturday I had the opportunity to visit Six Flags Great America with Someone Special. Located between Chicago and Milwaukee in Gurnee, IL, this is a place that neither one of us has visited since 1993. Walking forward it was grounds for instant nostalgia and moments to quickly reminisce about the last time we walked through these gates. As we were approaching the entrance, I started to get a little nervous, I mean, I hadn't been on a roller coaster since I was 18. Needless to say, I am no where near 18 now and all I could think was, this may hurt tomorrow! Reassured by Someone Special that it would be fun and I will enjoy all the rides, we proceeded forward.

We could NOT of picked a better day! The lines were literally non-existent! There were several times where we walked right up and got in the waiting car. The first ride, "The Whizzer," was a nice "warm-up" of what lay head for our day's journey. As we proceed up the stairs, from ride to ride, to wait briefly to take our car together, I started to reflect on my past two years.

 I am now, totally living in Milwaukee-- job + art = living. I mean, I have an actual zip code folks, so there is no running back to the rolling hills of Tennessee! Well, at least no time soon. I started thinking how in some ways, just like on these crazy rides, I have been thrown about from side to side, but had friends and family in the "same car" with me. Holding on, cheering me on, encouraging me along the way.  I still wonder sometimes how I ended up back in the Mil, but I am often reminded... all things work together (Romans 8:28) and while it may not feel like it, it still does. And even when I would exit from a few of these rides, disoriented and trying to get my balance again, Someone Special was right there to hold my arm, my hand, and hold me up right!

I am glad to report, one of the last rides of the day was "The Superman!" I can't explain it, but I was really exited to get on this ride. Maybe because I love comics and Wonder Woman and Superman are two of my favorites. (Side Note, why doesn't WW have her own ride!?) Perhaps it's because you really had the chance to feel like you were flying, like you were on top of the world! And yes, here comes the analogy... Life IS like a roller coaster with all it's ups and downs and swirls, quick starts and stops, big climbs and steep drops--- It is a little better when you can have Someone Special to hold your arm, your hand, you up right and remind you it will be fun and you will enjoy the ride! Oh, and a Cinnamon Churro for the walk back to the car.