I should probably be sleeping right now, as we have to leave tomorrow morning for Farmer City. I haven't been there in awhile. When Aaron was living in Champaign, I'd usually stop there on my way even though it was only 100 miles from Pekin to Champaign to drive by my great-grandmother's house and also … Continue reading Juxtaposition
Month: June 2012
Preparations
Today I'm anxious and excited. Anxious because of the unknown. Excited to see family, even under such horrible circumstances. I've never lost a close family member before. Other members of my family have, but I personally haven't. I shared in their sorrow when my uncle died, when my great-grandma died, when my mom's dad died. … Continue reading Preparations
Robert Allen Little :: February 8, 1928 – June 18, 2012
I will be heading home soon for my grandfather's funeral. You always think you have more time, one last phone conversation, one last visit. However, despite the fact that I'm 1500 miles away, I have absolutely no regrets. This still seems so unreal.... I can't wait to be with my family. I have comfort knowing … Continue reading Robert Allen Little :: February 8, 1928 – June 18, 2012
Run Streak Week 1
Ok, dudes. I've been streaking every single day this week. Sounds like fun, right? I love this Runner's World Run Streak challenge.. run at least one mile every day starting Memorial Day and ending July 4th. I signed up for a 5K on July 4th before I knew I'd be doing the streak. I ran … Continue reading Run Streak Week 1
Almost a year
July 8th will be a year since we moved to El Paso. I can't believe everything that's transpired in a year.... We rented our first house. It still doesn't feel 100% like home. Maybe it's because the furniture doesn't match, or that the carpet is an awful poop brown color. Maybe we're just still settling … Continue reading Almost a year
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