October 2009
37 posts
Best Aunt Ever
That’s right. I rule. I’m the best Aunt ever.
While I’m busy being consumed with pre-marathon anxiety over my various injuries, my under-training, my general crowd phobia, etc., I’m trying to remind myself that the reason why I signed up to run this monster in the first place was to raise money for Autism Speaks on behalf of my fly nephew, Evan.
Amazingly enough, Arie and...
Hot NYC Marathon Tip →
It seems that the Jacob Javits Convention Center isn’t just hosting the NYC Marathon Expo this weekend…it’s also hosting…wait for it…AMERICA’S GOT TALENT AUDITIONS!!!
Good thing I’m so awesome at multi-tasking.
counteracting mantras
I am the baddest bitch out there! I feel no pain! I will not be stopped!
Related: Nothin’ wrong with 8 hours.
things to fret over: 48 hours 'til marathon...
1. Why oh why must my face turn beet red when I run? I feel as though I’ll be the reddest person out there, and people will naturally think I’m having a heart attack (I might be), and that will be embarrassing. Damn ye, Irish face and your reddening tendencies.
2. Spitting and snot rockets. I’m kind of gross when I run. Where can I do these things discreetly?
3. That nagging...
Hot NYC Marathon Tip
icanseenewyorkcityfrommyhouse:
Friends tell me that no matter where you are corralled for the start on Sunday it would be in your best interest to go to the upper level of the Verrazano Bridge. No matter what the forecast calls for on Sunday, there are always showers on the lower span of the Verrazano Bridge on race day. Catch my drift?
See you guys at mile 18-19!
Great, so not only am I...
feeling sort of Liz Lemonny this morning
A few minutes ago while I was washing my hands at the sink in the restroom, a coworker walked in and said “pull your sweater down in the back.” Huh?
A peek in the mirror at my rearview confirmed that my sweater was, in fact, halfway up my back. (I’m wearing a tshirt underneath which was in place, but still).
I attempted to tug the sweater down, rearrange it, pull the shoulders...
New York Cares : Winter Wishes →
Because I AM A REALLY GOOD PERSON, last year I answered one of these Winter Wish requests. The volunteer organization New York Cares sent me some kid’s letter that she had written to Santa requesting in-line skates. Because I waited until the last minute, I didn’t have enough time to ship the skates (and helmet — safety first, kids!) and wound up schlepping the huge package up to...
Unexpected Consequences
On Sunday afternoon I took my super sexy marathon costume for a little pre-game try-out, as one of the tried and true rules of marathoning is “never wear anything for the first time on game day.”
Anyway, everything went fine, clothing-wise, except for a brief moment when I was jogging by the Staten Island Ferry entrance. Despite the fact that “Single Ladies” was blaring on...
Peter pulls Katie over the line as injured model... →
New goal for Sunday: Beat Peter and Katie.
Assholes. →
Tell me about it, stud →
This morning before work I had a little extra time so I decided to download some new music. However, I’m completely stupid like an old person with the computer, and it didn’t work! It totally SAID that it downloaded and the little man who lives inside the screen charged my account but NO MUSIC. I’m not sure what you do in this situation since I’ve downloaded literally...
Derek Jeter to Little Jeter, who survived heart... →
This guy named his friggin’ kid JETER.
In other news, I wish I was rich and was going to the Yankees game tonight. I also wish I had a snowsuit lined with polar bear fur. THINK ABOUT IT.
worst marathoner EVER.
So remember how I’m going to be running 26.2 miles in just 16 days? Yeaaaaah. So guess what? I totally hurt myself a-fucking-gain. This time around it seems to be a fairly awful hip flexor strain (if you’ve never strained a hip flexor, here’s some advice: DON’T). As a result, my friendly neighborhood physical therapist now spends half an hour every other morning massaging...
It's The Final Countdown... →
Friendsies,
As you know, since I’ve been boring you with the details since June, I’m running the New York City Marathon on November 1st on behalf of my nephew, Evan, to raise money for Autism Speaks.
The marathon is just 3 weeks away (holy sheeet), and my fundraising deadline is now just a week away. I’m just $435 away from reaching my goal — together, my partner and I...
What To Expect When You're Expecting Swine Flu →
I’ve pretty much referenced this to every single person with whom I’ve shared any casual conversation today, so here’s the link so that you know what I’m talking about when I say “VICODIN.”
I work in a school with thousands of students, many of whom fail to practice basic hygeine standards (I share a restroom with them; I know), so I kinda can’t believe...
Home Sweet Home
Googling my home town for shits and giggles landed me on a city-data.com message board.
A fella asks: “My wife and I are closing on a condo in Teaneck. I read from a (much earlier) thread of some troubling things which made me wish I did more research before making the offer. So, what’s the deal with Teaneck? Do I believe in those earlier nay-sayers? Or, is Teaneck the really great...
Herta Mueller wins 2009 Nobel literature prize →
Question!
So I have to run twenty miles this weekend. I sort of want to vomit when I think about it too hard, so let’s just move on from that fact.
I do all of my running around the Manhattan waterfront and sometimes over various bridges (although this often leads to me punching tourists in the face on the Brooklyn Bridge — or at least dreaming of doing so). Anyway, for this barf-inducing...
Because fat kids will TOTALLY lose weight if they...
“Mr. Havemann said examples of permitted snacks include Baked Lays, Baked Tostitos, Reduced Fat Doritos and low-sugar Quaker Chewy Granola Bars. Because the market in the city schools is so large, Mr. Havemann said, ‘there’s a real incentive for companies to develop new products that meet these standards.’”
New Study in Pediatrics Puts Autism Prevalence at... →
Sometimes people ask me how we originally knew that my nephew Evan had autism. I remember babysitting for him when I first moved back to New York after college before he was diagnosed. I barely knew him yet, and I happily offered up my services while my sister was taking a college course on Saturday afternoons. That first time I took care of him on my own he literally screamed the ENTIRE time my...
10 Reasons Why The New Shea Beat The New Yankee...
1. Veggie burgers and veggie dogs.
2. Toppings bar — with lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, kraut, red onions, diced onions, mustard, ketchup, relish. DIY.
3. $6 beers.
4. $7.50 fancy beers — including Leffe.
5. SHAKE SHACK.
6. Blue Point on tap at Catch of the Day.
7. A friggin taqueria.
8. Kiss Cam.
9. Mr. Met.
10. Fresh mozzarella and tomato salad.
Where are all the “Free Brian David Mitchell” buttons?
Baby Clothing: Gray skinny jeans →
Skinny jeans. For babies. God help us all.
