You will be happy to know the treats were a hit and judges left feeling sufficiently guilty about all the calories they consumed. Ballots are in and votes have been tallied. The results from Bullseye and the ChampionCHIP Bake-off have been calculated and are posted below. Points from Haiku You and today's event will be tallied and then factored into the decathletes final scores. The winner of the gold, silver, and bronze medals will be announced tomorrow.
Congratulations in advance to all the decathletes who were able to stick it out and make it to the final day. I realize, in retrospect, what a big commitment this has been on your part. I thank everyone for indulging me and participating - whether it be as a decathlete or a spectator. Brian, a special note to you. Your cookies did not arrive in the mail yesterday, so you did not have an entry for the ChampionCHIP Bake-off. I am keeping on the decathlete roster, hoping your cookies show up today. If so, I will keep you in the decathlon, but I will have to assign you nine points (total number of decathletes still standing).
Announcements and Decathlon Standings at the end.
Now onto today's big event.
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D*E*C*A*T*H*L*O*N
Day # 10
1500 Meters, Record Time
Today's event is about stamina. Just like the decathletes who, after competing vigorously in 9 other events, must dig deep to compete in a 1500 meter run - so too must you dig deep.
Today is not so much about running 1500 meters in record time. No. This day is about re-cording time (long e, not short). Fifteen times during the course of this day, decathletes must arrange to make a post in the comment section of Highlowaha. Details below.
Each decathlete begins with 15 points (think of them as hurdles). Your goal is to "clear" as many hurdles as possible. Each time you "clear" a hurdle you LOSE a point. Clear all fifteen hurdles and end the day with zero points added to your final score.
Now the big question? How do you "clear" a hurdle? Decathletes clear a hurdle by making a post in the comment section of today's blog, between the hour and the fifteen minute mark. Here's what this will look like. Sally Jane (a good neutral name) might make her first post at 7:10 (remember, posts must be within the first 15 minutes of the hour - in this case the 7:00 hour). Sally Jane might make a second post at 8:07; then 9:12; 10:04; 11: 13; 12:00; 1:02; and on and on until she has made her fifteenth post.
What should your post say? Your post should indicate where you are and what you are doing at that moment. This way, we get to learn more about how many of you spend your days.
Hopefully that is clear. One post per hour, between the hour and the fifteen minute mark, for 15 hours. Hurdles can be cleared between 7:00 a.m. and midnight YOUR local time (this will level the playing field for AZLori who's on the west coast)!
Good luck and see you on the other side.
Unsportsmen-Like Trivia Question of the Day:
Olympic athlete, Rogers, spent five figures and one and a half years building what in his backyard?
Announcements:
Bullseye: Julie did, in fact, find a Montanan to post during yesterday's challenge. Alice S., her native Montanan, is not computer savvy enough to know how to make a post on a blog, but she did send an email. As someone who understands computer illiteracy FIRST HAND, I have decided to count Alice's submission.
Helping Hand: Votes are in and we are just waiting to hear from our fearless leaders about (1) the outcome and (2) next steps.
Reading Raynbows: Don't forget to check in with today's Book Club discussion, based on Pausch's book, The Last Lecture.
Decathlon Standings After Bullseye Event:
Cheryl: 27.2
Cassie: 33.1
Heather: 41.3
Peggy: 43.1
Tera: 47.3
Kat: 47.5
Julie: 49.6
AZLori: 51.1
Brian: 52.9
Decathlon Standings After ChampionCHIP Bake-off
Congratulations to our winner, CASSIE (with her yummy chocolate eclairs)
Cheryl: 32.9
Cassie: 35.4
Heather: 47.6
Peggy: 48.9
Kat: 50.5
Tera: 51.6
Julie: 55.1
AZLori: 55.9
Brian: I will keep you on the roster, assuming your cookies will arrive today.
Signing off until tomorrow...
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He built a sand volleyball court in his backyard.
6:00amCST I'm not usually up yet but the anticipation of today's event has made me rise early.
I realize we haven't started yet but this whole event has been so much fun I couldn't resist.
Lori! You are up early today!
Cheryl...Is Lori up early or late?
I'm bummed that the 6am hour doesn't count as my first post is typically at this time.
I guess I'll just have to leave for work a few minutes late so I can get in the 7am and hope I arrive at work just on time so I can get the 8am...gosh this is going to throw my schedule for a loop today.
So even though we haven't yet started...what am I doing right now? Sitting in a COMPLETELY silent house (sans the hum of the ceiling fan overhead). Soaking in the last few minutes of silence before the chaos of the day begins.
Typically I wake up just before 6...feed the cats and come in to sit in the dark on the computer and check into HLA. I try to be off the computer by 6:15 and heading to the shower so that at 6:30 I can wake up my husband. By 6:45 we are both showered and getting dressed, typically I'm getting Lily up at this point and dressing her too. Around 7am we are out the door and off to daycare.
See you guys at 7am!
Cheryl...looks like all the east coasters missed their first chance to post...come on HLA...up and at em'!
Claudia,
Just to clarify, does midnight to 12:15am count or is it over at midnight.
I'm posting on the top of the 8:00 hour. As some of you know, I'm home this week, and my sister, brother-in-law, and 5 mo old niece are heading out the door to go fishing!
I hope I'm back in time to post by 11:15 ... as I think that will give me my 15 posts at the end of the day.
Needless to say ... we're going fishing ... I hope I have a good report in a few hours!
SHOOT!!
I was two minutes early ... here's the post again ... at 8:00
I'm posting on the top of the 8:00 hour. As some of you know, I'm home this week, and my sister, brother-in-law, and 5 mo old niece are heading out the door to go fishing!
I hope I'm back in time to post by 11:15 ... as I think that will give me my 15 posts at the end of the day.
Needless to say ... we're going fishing ... I hope I have a good report in a few hours!
It is 7:01 am and I just bumped my hubby off the computer so I could post my requisite 7am entry...I'm getting ready to head out the door to daycare but I have to get our bags together first...See you at 8!
My computer says 7:01am.
I am just about ready to go to work but I need to wake the boys up and get them ready to go. Usually, I'm still getting ready at this time.
The 8:00 hour will be questionable but we'll see how it goes.
My computer clock says 7:02am now. Just testing that.
Do the hours need to be consecutive?
If it's consecutive then I'm here getting my family ready for our day.
Now after rereading I think I get the game so never mind my earlier post.
I just dropped the boys off at school and normally I would just leave from there to go to work in Uptown Dallas.
Unless the traffic God's clear 183 and I35, I'm officially a little late but my boss runs marathons so I can hear his competitive nature saying, "Do what you need to do."
It's 8:01am CST and I just crossed my 2nd hurdle.
It's 9:02 am according to my computer. I just got up and plan on laying around for a little bit. I've got a long day of cleaning and unpacking ahead of me...ugh...and am going to put it off as long as possible.
What am I doing at 8 am Central time... still sitting in my jams checking emails, updating my blog, and seeing what's going on here. This is my first hurdle for the day. I think I'm going back to bed... one kid is in the cave (basement watching tv) and the other still sleeping... I'm exhausted from visiting family and friends in Wisconsin yesterday... I'll back to bed and think about the day ahead!!
Here making something for the kids.
8:11 am and making it in just under the wire. I have just finished talking with our administrative assistant about a procedural issue in the office and will be heading over to Mike K (my boss and HLA reader) to run something past him.
PS I'm jealous of all of you in your pajamas still!!!
Cassie (or Cassandra)... the goal is 15 hurdles over a span of 17 hours.
Also, Cheryl... you posed the question about 12:00 or 12:15. Making your final post at 12:15 is fine.
Okay, I didn't go back to bed to ponder... started a load of laundry instead. My next hurdle... going for a 3-4 mile walk with my neighbor... well maybe it will have to be 3 so I can be back in hour to get over my next hurdle.
Well, the traffic Gods were not that nice but my lead foot and superior driving got me to the parking garage at exactly 8:33am. I have delivered the papers, made coffee and checked email. My desk is looking pretty clean today and Mr. Marathon is out of town. I predict a quiet day here at the office.
I am wondering if watching the clock and anticipating the next hour is going to make it a long or short day... We shall see.
In all my hour counting this morning I forgot to congratulate Cassie on winning the ChampionCHIP challenge! Way to go, Cassie! I was also thinking as I swirled down the parking garage: I bet the judges are glad that we didn't have 21 contestants stay in the game!!!
It's officially 9:01am CST and I just crossed my 3rd hurdle.
Just getting the kids ready to go.
Posting for 9am hour... it is 9:02am.
I just finished couting out 150 business cards to distribute to new faculty at their orientation today and am trying to schedule hearing officers for a slew of cases that are on my desk.
I also need to ask my administrative asst. if she will order something for my desk to organize all these folders.
It's 10:03. Hurdle #2.
Still bummin' around the apartment putting off cleaning/unpacking the kitchen. So many wedding gifts and no where to put them all!
Got a call from my mom that said a friend got killed on his motorcycle last night by a drunk driver. Not a good way to start your day. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers today.
Tera, I'm so sorry to hear that...my thoughts are with everyone.
Here is my first hurdle! I am just doing some internet surfing and thinking about what else needs top be done today.
FYI...
I received an email from AZLori who works at a school. Their internet is set up such that outside internet access is limited. She can not pull my blog up from her school. She has asked if sending me emails will count and I said, "yes."
Okay, hurdle 3... just finished my walk... I think we only got 2 miles in... looks like rain and I was worried about the ticking clock of my computer...sounds boring... me!
Oh well, off to shower land.
Tera, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Accidents like that are just so sad. My thoughts are with you and his family.
Not much going on over here today. Answering tons of solicitor calls this morning. Boss #2 had his car broken into last night so fielding calls for him.
It's 10:02am CST and this is my 4th hurdle.
I'm wishing I had an iPhone or Blackberry today. You know, just in case. :)
It is 10:00am and i'm already jumping my 4th hurdle for the day.
i'm wrapping up prep for a 10:30 meeting with all new faculty to discuss scholastic dishonesty (fun stuff!)
So, suit jacket on, I'll be heading to the ladies room to touch up my lipstick and I'm off...but have no fear I'll be back in time to post for the 11:00 hour!
Just doing my 10am posting.
I am gathering stuff to pay bills. Not very exciting, but I can't procrastinate any longer.
Back from fishing. It's 11:02 now. Time for a little clean up and some lunch :)
Oooh Cheryl,
I took Bal's Ipod Touch today just in case...I know I have something right at 4:00 so I'm crossing my fingers that I'll be able to pick up wireless while i'm there otherwise I'll have to stay up late tonight...and I'm an early to bed kind of girl.
I just thought for the fun of it, I'd let everyone know what I'm up to at this current hour.
I am currently sitting in my apartment listening to the official USA Olympic soundtrack for 2008 (isn't it great, Cheryl?!) and waiting for 11:20 to roll around. I'm having lunch with my staff today at that time...I'll check back in later today as I have nothing going on until around 1 am this morning..oh the life of a res lifer!
11:05 and hurdle #3.
About to start cleaning the kitchen...for real!
Lucky Heather!!
Not that I NEED to post anymore, but just wanted to check in. Lucian's in his pack n' play fiddling around with his rattle and practicing his rolling over skills, and I'm about to go grab a snack from the kitchen, then maybe throw a load of diapers into the washer--assuming L doesn't get bored and fussy before then.
Way to go with your bake-off win, Cassie! I LOVE eclairs and can only imagine that chocolate chips make them that much more delicious.
CKB, are you going to post photos of any of the previous decathlon entries? I'm dying to see what people made!
Sorry to hear about your friend, Tera. I'll say an extra prayer today.
Brian here, checkin in for my first hurdle.
I'm in my office playing catchup on paperwork. Yesterday was freshmen move-in day, which was absolutely insane, organized chaos. And now I'm catching my breath.
Let's see. I've just been answering the phone and surfing the internet. Trying to decide what's for lunch and remembering to pick up my dry cleaning. Monday will be tough if I don't.
It's 11:00am and this is my 5th hurdle.
12:03 - #4
About to go pick up some Chinese food for lunch.
Just finished "building" a cabinet for our living room.
My 4th hurdle... I've taken a shower, done two loads of laundry, set out some food for a neighbor girl to pick up for the local food pantry, started making a vegetable pasta with dd, for lunch ... patted my trusty dog Cooper on the head!! My computer is in the kitchen in the hub of all the excitement.
Brian again... my 2nd hurdle.
I'm getting ready to go to lunch with some coworkers, so I may miss the next hurdle.
Anyhow, I'm still doing paperwork in the office.
Getting the crowd ready to go to Mom's for lunch. This is hurdle number 4 for me. Unless Claudia wants to give me the 730a posting. In that case I'm hurdle 5.
Getting the crowd ready to go to Mom's for lunch. This is hurdle number 4 for me. Unless Claudia wants to give me the 730a posting. In that case I'm hurdle 5.
HURDLE #3:
12:06
Just got out of the shower. I heard my phone alarm ringing, so I threw on some clothes and ran to my computer.
Planning on running to the bank and then beginning to sort out my life for the remainder of the afternoon.
11:04 here.
I am doing a thorough vacuuming of the entire house in preparation for a new slipcover that should be delivered today. That is what I will be doing off and on for the rest of the day.
11:26 and I clearly missed my 5th hurdle but hope is not lost I will just have to stay up late to get in my 15.
I was stuck in New Faculty Orientation which is why I didn't post on time.
I just got back to my office.
Bummer.
HURDLE #4
1:01
Alternating between sorting through my life and reading a chapter in "My Sister's Keeper" out in the sun :)
1:02 and on #5.
Just finished lunch and am about to get back to scrubbing cabinets in the kitchen. (I lead a very exciting life, can't ya tell!)
Hurdle #5 ... finished a de-lish lunch and cleaned up the kitchen. Today is the last day of summer break the three of us (ds 15, dd 13)ate lunch together... put another load in the wash/dryer... next I'm up to my office for a little creative excitement!! Come on up!
12:02 hurdle #4
Just finished getting lunch made. Now I am going to eat it and watch the Olympics.
Here having lunch. Mom is making Anthony a special lunch to mark the start of school.
12:02 pm and back for my 5th hurdle after a miss in the 11am hour.
I'm just pulling together materials to expel a student and reviewing which policies were violated.
but I think now that I've posted I'll run upstairs to grab a bite to eat so I can be sure I'm back for the 1pm hour.
In the last hour I saved Monday by picking up the dry cleaning. I picked up a Subway sandwich and while standing in line I decide I will never date a man that wears crocs. I witness a man nearly get his hand cut off saving the elevator for me and I enjoyed my lunch with the Sudoku puzzle.
It's 12:05pm CST and I'm back at my desk crossing my 6th hurdle.
PS. Katie, the Propel is excellent! Enjoying one now to keep me going for the day. The CD... I have yet to listen to yet. The boys were a handful last night and when I popped it in the car the morning my player wouldn't recognize it. POS!!! I will try it at home tonight in my computer as I'm sure I will need it for my pm stretch. :) Thanks again.
Cheryl,
If you keep up this speed you'll be done before too late of an hour.
On a different note was the guy who saved the elevator cute? Clearly he thought you were worth losing a hand over.
Well, it's currently 1:36 here and I just got back from visiting a HD friend in another hall on campus. (she's one of the girls coming to Philly!!)
Now, I'm sitting in my apartment checking the room condition forms that all my residents have turned in and filing them in the system. Plus, I'm listening to the amazing marching band practice in the field outside of my building.
So yesterday was obviously a tough day if you read my haiku...Lily was a disaster from the moment we walked in the door. Today however was a different story this morning.
So my high today would have been:
Sitting on potty
Can't believe she went poopy
No more diapers soon!
Just thought you'd all want to know about Lily's potty training fun!
Come on 1:00. These kids need a nap
2:00 & #6
I bet you'll never guess what I'm doing!?
Yep, cleaning...still!
OK! We are heading home for naps!
LOL! I call it "Elevator Chivalry" here in my building. It's really funny watching the men around here. They hang back and let all the women in or out of the elevator first. When they are standing at the front of the elevator and it opens. They'll exit but they'll stop and hold the door for all the ladies to exit.
But that doesn't answer your question. Yes, he was an attractive, much younger man than I. He works at the bank and I can guarantee there were no sparks thrown from either direction. And though I thought his hand was doomed, he probably holds those elevators a lot and has no fear.
I just had a nice conversation with Boss #2 about his grand children and the discipline issues we face as parents.
It's 1:00pm CST and this is my 7th hurdle. And yes Heather, I plan to finish todays challenge as soon as possible though I'm in it for the long haul. :)
1:01 Hurdle #5
I am still sitting here watching TV. I need to get up and put away some laundry or continue with my vacuuming. Ugh.
Hurdle #6 ... this is hard to do! Not that posting is hard, but keeping an eye on the clock... plus too... I lead a very ho-hum life in the middle of my street, in my mid forties in the mid-west suburbs... I just got back from dropping dd at the middle school for volleyball practice.
1:01 and 6th hurdle for the day...waiting for my 1pm student conduct meeting to arrival (something tells me he'll no show). Just finished eating my lunch which was rather garlic ridden.
See everyone at 2pm.
HURDLE # 5 (1/3 of my way through the race)
2:07
Still working on sorting out life and getting in a little sun / reading.
Just had a few oreos to keep myself going ... but I should have had ice cream!
Let me pose this question ... those of you at work - what do you do? It'll give you something to write about ... and it'll give us all something to read :) I know many of you know each other - but I don't so much know you guys!
Well, Julie, since you asked, I'm unemployed. It's great for now...but once all this cleaning/unpacking is done, I'm going to be bored. Just incase you didn't know what I did ;)
Just a small update on my current activity...I'm so confused as to why Bank of America won't take my call. I keep getting a message that says, "due to current circumstances they cannot currently take my call"...when all I want to do is get information about opening an account there! I guess if they don't want my call, then I don't really want to give them my business anyway! Ahh, banking!
As for my job- I'm a hall director in a building of 250 freshman. I'm in charge of supervising 9 resident advisers and coordinating the upkeep of the building and the well-being of the residents! Basically, a lot of paperwork, no sleep, but a TON of fun and great relationships!
2:00 Hurdle #6
I'm getting ready to rest/read for a few minutes before Max wakes up from his nap.
Grrr! I was 2 minutes early. I guess this one is my real hurdle.
HURDLE #6
3:00
Still working on sorting out life and catching some sun rays ... nothing much has changed!
3:00 & #7....
Time to take a break from cleaning and play video games. I'm thinking Mario Kart for Wii....it's a blast!
In case you were wondering, my apartment is 2398340 degrees. Why you ask? Because our windows are painted shut and maintenance hasn't come to fix them yet even though I called about it Monday morning. I'm not a very happy girl...but I am sweaty :)
This event is the hardest yet for me.
I'm here online jumping. I lost count of how many I have done!
Hurdle # 7... I'm about to loose a few marbles here! I hate wishing my day away... should I just suck it up and not complain?? I've checked a few emails... spoke to DH about his golfing date... ds came up from the cave and gave him a bit of advice...I'm listening to the lawn mower service plow through the neighbors yard! And yet my husband wonders what I do all day long!!! Mind stimulating huh?
Julie- my paying job title is "Executive Assistant" because I assist executives by answering the phone, making their files, and typing there letters. We are in the business of commercial real estate. This is the easiest group I've ever worked for. I have two non-paying jobs. I have deemed myself "Professional Blog Commenter" because in my down time at work I read a lot of blogs and comment on what they write. Like this one. My second non-paying job in "Mom/maid/taxi/chef/laundress/banker/housekeeper. Oh, and Warden. :)
But if Mr. Marathon or Boss #2 happen to come across this post, I just made a $20 million dollar commercial real estate deal.
;)
It's 2:07pm CST and this is my 8th hurdle. Sade just finished playing Smooth Operator on my iPod.
2:07 and I'm crossing my 7th hurdle.
I'm in the middle of responding to a VERY IMPORTANT email =).
And am sorting through stuff on my desk to try to clean it up (didn't I already do that once today?)
Julie; to answer your question I'm the Director of Judicial Affairs at University of Texas at Arlington.
Cheryl and Stacie,
Thanks for the congrats. I love to bake so I was praying to win that one!
Stacie I would love to send you some éclairs we have a doz left. The ones I have left are filled with whipped cream instead of Bavarian cream but they are still yummy. I’m afraid that they would not ship well being a dairy product but next time you are in Texas I’ll make a fresh batch. I have a new idea I want to try with them so I'll save it till you can sample too.
Also, I miss playing the peanut and shell game. Does anyone else feel the same?
I am currently still listening to the marching band and going through the hall roster trying to figure out who paid their dues to community council and who did not. Oh what fun!
Speaking of going through my roster, Heather, I have a SNOW in my building! :)
Yes, Cassie. I miss Peanut and Shell too. It's 2:19 and I just got back from a meeting in Denton, Texas. I have a long list of things to do before the day is over (errands, Olympic business, folding laundry, etc....) I am actually really enjoying reading what everyone is doing. It kind of makes me feel like we're all living on the same block as neighbors.
I know what you guys are doing, have done and will do today but where is Miss Claudia today?
Ooooo CLAUDIA where are you??
Cassie, I also miss peanut and shell!
I guess we were typing at the same time?
I'm listening to my iPod. It's currently playing Edie Brickell sing Good Times. I love that song.
I've been exchanging emails with a very important Broker regarding some real estate opportunities but then all of the sudden my emails started getting bounced back undeliverable. Hmm...
Katie, you make me miss my college days. Of course, I loved college. I was an art student. Drawing, Pottery and back to my pool or the beach for the afternoon. Aw- the good ole days! What was I thinking when I was trying to graduate as soon as possible?
It's 3:00pm and this is my 9th hurdle. Now, Dave Matthews Band is playing Jimi Thing.
3:00pm and I'm on my 8th hurdle.
i'm just trying to figure out my outlook as my email is acting funny and very important people are having email bounce back to them.
Well, I missed a few hurdles. I'm crazy busy at work and thus it's been more than difficult to keep this up.
Anyhow, checking in for my 3rd hurdle.
I am multitasking a bit now...working on a syllabus for my freshman seminar class, reconciling a cash advance that I received for RA Training, and preparing for a dance for the new freshmen students that happens tonight.
HURDLE #7
4:01
My sister and I just had my niece outside and we were playing with the hose!!!
Working through soccer issues.
Hurdle #8 ... If you couldn't tell... I'm currently a SAHM.... thus the excitement in my comments! Today is quite the quiet day... maybe because the excitement of visiting friends and family yesterday... just picked up dd from volleyball practice, and Rachel Ray just ended... oh and looked at the school district website to see what I'm underqualified for and over qualified for!
4:00 and Lucian is having his FIRST nap of the day. OK, not entirely true. He slept for about five minutes earlier today, but I can barely count that. In spite of how completely out of character this is for him, he has been pretty easy today, playing a lot and generally happy overall, even during my shower, which is usually a nightmare if he's not asleep. Still a lot to handle without any me time, so I MUST go get something to eat while I can. I'd like a smoothie, but am a little nervous the blender will wake him. Wish me luck!
and ... P.S. - - - I miss the peanut / shell game too!
#8 at 4:08....same stuff, different hour!
4:10 - I'm not competing, but I'm looking forward to the weekend after Crossroads (off-campus orientation), First-year move-in, Opening picnic, and Convocation this week. Now I'm at my desk catching up on paperwork and e-mails.
JULIE: Check your e-mail, please!
OK, 15-20 minutes does NOT a nap make. This is unreasonable. I didn't even run the blender!
In case it's not clear by now, I'm a stay at home mom. I'm also a massage therapist (specializing in prenatal and postpartum massage), a birth doula, and working toward certification as a childbirth educator.
Chery, I loved college, too! That's why I'm never leaving...haha.
I have to admit, I have loved being able to check-in to HLA all day long...back to somewhat of a 'normal' routine! Or as normal as my life gets, I guess!
Katie, you are obviously tons smarter than me! than I? Oh Crabby patties! Grammar and I do not get along! HA!
Not smarter, Cheryl...just fell in love with this field of work and don't ever plan to leave it!
That's a gift to know you have that passion about a job! ;)
oh, i just wanted to be post 100!
Still working on soccer stuff and going out to see who Anthony's teacher will be.
HURDLE # 8
5:00
** It's 5:00 somewhere **
I've convinced my sister to help me sort through all of my stuff ... at least now I have some motivation!
I guess I was early so....
Still working on soccer stuff and about to go see who Anthony's teacher will be.
Brian- that's cute.
Cassie, don't leave yet. You're 5 minutes early!
I'm looking at an accident report for Westbound 183 that may impede my progress of getting over to Meet the Teacher on time. er.
It's 4:00pm and this is my 10th hurdle. :) Hopefully I'll see you in the 5 o'clock hour but I know I won't in the 6 o'clock hour so...
Hurdle 7 at 4:01
I just turned on Oprah, and I am going to get the house picked up and do something fun with Max.
Let the discussing begin. When you're in between your decathlon posts, head on over to www.readingraynbow.blogspot.com. To those of you who may have had trouble posting anonymously last time, that problem has been resolved so please give it another shot.
Hurdle #9 ... okay, got a few things picked up and put away, soon to start dinner, put another load of laundry in, filled out a few forms for ds and school... oh, and then I'm going to eat some bon bons!!
5:07 & #9
on my way to urgent care to get a tetanus shot probably...sliced my thumb on this old rusty thing in our apartment...not too thrilled right now.
today is NOT my day.
I'm here... hurdle numero cuatro (4). About to leave the office finally.
I'm on duty this weekend, so I won't be going far at all.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR DECATHLETES;
Can you try to email me your picture before 9:00 tonight?
6:00 & #10...
urgent care is being put on hold until monday. going to bed, bath & beyond instead.
Getting ready to meet the teacher. Anthony is so excited about starting school. Hopefully we'll be home by 6:00p. This is my first meet the teacher so I don't know how long it takes.
Do you guys have any idea what number I am on?
What??? Picture did I miss something?
Hurdle #10... made two creative greetings!! Talked with dd who just got home from her first kid-sitting job... she said it was a lot of work to keep a 3 year old entertained for 2 hours! Starting on the french fries and patty melts~
Hurdle #8 5:02
Packing for our trip to the water park tomorrow and waiting for the UPS man to come.
I'm typing quickly as I am rushing to get boys and then we are off to meet the teacher.
It's 5:02pm
and that's my 11th hurdle.
I love when a plan comes together. see you at 7.
Number 5.
I'm uploading tons of photos to Facebook right now... all from 2 weeks of RA Training.
HURDLE #9
6:07
My Mom and I are trying to feed my niece (5 mo old) some rice cereal ... but she's got it all backwards ... she's got her mouth open until the spoon hits her lips, and she promptly closes it. Then we giggle, which makes her giggle!
Hurdle #11 - eating dinner with my family on the back patio.
HURDLE #10 (2/3 of the way through the race)
7:00
Thank goodness for cell phone alarms!
My sister and I are working on "tummy time" with my niece :)
Hurdle #9 6:02
I just put the new slipcover on, and am trying to chase the dog and kid around. It is our crazy time of day.
hurdle 6
i'm off to the mall now.
Just got home. It's 9000 degrees out there. Dinner time for us!
imj heree
Just got back from meet the teacher.
Just got back from meet the teacher.
Okay, now that the car is parked and everyone is inside safe and sound... that was hilarious. We finished up with our new teachers and I saw that it was 6:10 so we rushed to the car and carefully drove through the neighborhood and I RAN in the house to post that last hurdle. LOL.
Boo...I got stuck in convocation with no way to post for THREE hours!!! seriously I missed 4, 5 and 6.
But now I'm home and plan on finishing out the night so hopefully I still have a chance at bronze...I sure hope I did well on that haiku.
The boys have the Cowboy Pre-game on the TV. I ordered the pizza- I know, Mother of the Year! HA!
It's 7:00pm and this is my 13th hurdle! YAY!
Okay I'm back on track and am on hurdle #9.
I've been trying to get Lily to be happy since I arrived home; she's cranky again and Daddy got shampoo in her eyes during her bath so that isn't helping. I'll probably put her to sleep in a few minutes.
We are outside watching the kids ride their bikes.
HURDLE #11
In the middle of a late dinner.
Menu:
Venison kielbasi
Salad
Ice Cream for dessert!
Hurdle #12 - finished dinner and cleaned up the kitchen... next it's my nightly walk with the dog and hubster! It's about 80 out, and still a bit humid here in Northern Illinois.
number 7... unfortunately, this may be my last (unless i'm lucky)
I have lots to do this evening. I go on duty at 9 oclock and need to help set up for a dance here on campus.
Hurdle 10 7:04
Watching "The Bucket List" with my guys
The boys are watching the Cowboy game. I'm reading emails waiting for 8:00.
JB is asking me if I have missed any. I told him no. He said Awesome!
It's 8:00. This is my 14th hurdle.
It is 8pm and I am crossing hurdle #10.
Lily is sound asleep, Bal has eaten and I just found out that one of my best friends is going to be in Dallas on business the week of September 23rd and she said she'll be staying right next to the DFW airport and wanted to know if that was close enough for us to meet up...HELLO!!! we are right around the corner!!! Woohoo!
I love it when things work out.
So now I'm off to get myself something to eat as the guacamole at the reception was good but certainly not enough for a dinner.
I've got a long night ahead of me to get as many of my points away as possible.
Having an ice cream party out front.
It's 9:01, I'm eating some raspberry sherbet, watching the olympics, and chatting with residents as they pass by my apartment.
Brian, we also have a dance/pizza party here tonight on campus! It's called Madison at Midnight...DJ, free pizza, sand volleyball, etc. Enjoy your party!
HURDLE #12
9:01
Kitchen's cleaned up.
Relaxing for the night.
Kat - Bucket List is AMAZING!
Does anyone know anything about the picture we are supposed to email to CKB?
** Question from my family - when you are really hungry, and you take a drink, can you feel that liquid going all the way down to your stomach? My whole family can, but my brother-in-law's whole family has no idea what we are talking about **
Hurdle #13 - Finished the walk with the hubster, need to cool down with a cold drink!
Hurdle #11 8:02
Just finished our movie, and we are just laying around. I would highly recommend "The Bucket List" if you are looking for a movie to watch. I cried, but it was happy crying.
Julie--yes I can feel it!
Julie- I can feel the liquid if it is really cold and I am really hungry, but I hate the way it feels! I sort of feel sick if I do that.
9:12 and #11
Just got home from a wonderful dinner (pulled pork, corn bread, mac & cheese & tomato/cucumber salad) at a place called Hoggy's. Yumm-O!
About to go for a walk with Treye.
Diving is on in 15 minutes and Alden and Amy are supposed to be there watching...they made the jumbotron so maybe we'll be lucky enough to see them on the coverage.
Keep your eyes open!
Cool Heather. Thanks for giving us heads up.
Finally finished eating some spaghetti for dinner about half an hour ago... a late one for us because Lucian had kind of a rough evening. He's finally asleep and should stay that way except for waking to nurse a couple of times.
And now I'm trying to figure out what to do with the next couple of hours before I crash. I'll probably end up watching some more Olympics, but I'm tempted to go to Barnes & Noble and buy the books for two different book clubs I'm in (not including this one). I did receive _The Last Lecture_ on cd as a gift last weekend. Though I generally prefer reading to listening, perhaps I can make an exception this time. Good luck, everyone! Go, Cassie, go!
Hurdle #14 - Got my cold drink and is relaxing, while watching the Olympics. GO USA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hurdle #12 9:02
Watching diving and thinking about putting my pj's on.
Brought the ice cream party back to mom's house for some night swimming.
The boys have finished showering and we're getting ready for our weekend pallet night. We're starting to get on each others nerves. :)
JB is spinning. Falling on Drew. I'm tired of hearing the whining. :)
It's 9:02 and this is my 15th hurdle but I'll probably post again for good measure.
10:03 & #12
Just got back from walking though the new neighborhood. It's a super cute place. Check it out:
http://www.shakersquare.net/
About to go hang curtains in the bedroom that we bought earlier tonight.
Hurdle #11...finally able to post now that I'm home from Happy hour....getting ready to tackle laundry! Yeah!
HURDLE # 13
10:09
Looking at maps with my parents :)
Heading to bed ... setting alarms for the final two :)
Hurdle #11 and it is 9:12 pm.
I'm falling asleep on the couch watching mens' diving trying to spot our correspondents.
Back from Mom's and getting the kids to bed. Frankie is out of her mind!
11:01 and hurdle #13
Playing Wii with Treye
#12 and it is 10:02 pm...I'm im bed already, alarm set to wake me up every hour.
See you at 11.
HURDLE #14
11:02
So, I may have lied a bit an hour ago ... I never made it to bed.
I was looking at maps with my parents for this reason: I'm moving Sunday to a new town, and my Dad is familiar with this town ... his brother (my uncle and aunt) live there. So, we pulled up mapquest and he was "showing" me around.
Now I'm in bed watching some diving!
Tera - I can't help but ask ... the way you worded your last comment - did you buy the curtains today, or your bedroom ;) LOVE YOU!
Melanie - You're pulling all the weight for the two of us right now - I'm sorry! You are doing fabulous ... and all the questions were really good.
For anyone who wants to know - PHILLY in 2 weeks!!!!
Is anyone else nervous watching these dives ... of the divers hitting their heads? (If anyone knows anyone who has gotten hurt diving, I'm sorry!!)
Hurdle #12
Enjoying a bowl of cereal...watching a little Olympics and some Dallas Cowboy football...husband has control of TV and since he is a Giant (Boo!) fan he is not watching too much of the Cowboy game....probably over by now...
Just watched Houston score. Making boys turn off tv now- much to their dismay!
10:03pm one for good measure. 16 :)
Hurdle #13 10:03
I am tired. I don't know if I'll do all 15 or not.
Hurdle #15 - Yay! Am I at the finish line? Today has been quite the challenge to be home and post a comment every hour. I am very thankful to be home with my children on their last day of 'summer' vacation. Although I am doing the greatest job in the world... to document my entire day being home is always eye opening.
To all my competitors... I wish you good luck and kudos, this has been a great Highlowaha Olympic event. I bid you goodnight!!!
11:17 pm, sitting in the RA office with some of my staff just hanging out waiting for midnight to roll around! Good luck to all- GO, CHERYL, GO!
11pm; sound asleep hurdle 13
FINALLY midnight EST...I can go to bed knowing I gave it my best shot! Hurdle #14
Julie, you are such a smart a$$. I bought the curtains today...I totally expected that type of comment from you. Good luck with your move tomorrow. Call me when you can! LOVE YOU!
Everyone - It's been fun hearing about your days. I feel like I know you all a little better now.
Good night!
HURDLE #15
MIDNIGHT!!!
Oh my gosh, I'm heading back to bed!!
Congratulations to everyone who competed today / the past two weeks! Everyone's had a lot of stamina! I've had A LOT of fun!!
Dr. B - Thank you so much for organizing this decathlon event!
OMG!!! The USA just took GOLD in the men's decathlon ... and the medal ceremony is NOW :) :) I love how that coincides with us!
hurdle #13....Sleep,,,,I want sleep.....Going to go read some of Stephanie Meyer's book Eclipse. See ya at 10pm az time
Hurdle #14 11:00
I think I am done. Even if I am awake in an hour, I should be trying to sleep and not on the computer. Whew! Who knew that virtual hurdles would take so much stamina?
Claudia, good work it's been a fun two weeks! Thank you!
Stacie, I've been thinking about your day. Having three little ones (5 and under) I've had lots of day like you had today. Hang in there!
Just logging in one last time to cheer the rest of you on. Lori, I wish I could stay up with you and cheer for you but that 2 hour time difference is a killer! I know it must have been difficult on you, too so Great Job!
And, great job to everyone whether you were in one or all ten events what a fun time this was.
What time are you going to bed Katie? You're young. You can stay up all night. If you log in again please cheer on Lori for me. :)
One more Heather!
It's 11:05. I'm standing at the finish line saying good night.
Well, hello sports fans. I was catching up on some other blogs like Reading Raynbow, Saving Karyn and Because I Said So. I looked down and it said 11:56... oh hell. What's four more minutes for an over-achiever?
Up and at 'em girls! It's time to make a post! Stumble to those computers, tell us you're sleeping and then go back to bed.
When the clock strikes midnight, I'm putting this Cinderella to bed.
t minus 10...
midnight hurdle #14...long day...sounds asleep.
Hurdle # 14....one more to go....I think I can, I think I can.....back to reading Eclipse...
Ok, I lied. Hurdle # 15!!!!!!
Now I am really going to bed. For real.
YEAH!!!! HURDLE NUMBER 15! GOOD NIGHT HIGHLOWAHA! GOOD NIGHT MOON! GOING TO BED NOW...WITH HOPES OF BEING ABLE TO SLEEP IN TOMORROW!
2:13 am and here I am just back from Madison at Midnight! Whew, what a night!
CONGRATS to everyone...I've been checking in periodically over the past 2 weeks during the competition and you all deserve a big pat on the back for all your dedication!!!!
Hope everyone is sleeping well and I can't wait to see the results in the AM!
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