Run From the Cops!

This was really fun and I encourage the people in the Fairbanks area to start training so they can do it next year. This is me after my attempted escape from the cops.

This is me before my attempted escape from the cops.

The race was a 5k. It was my first. I wanted to start with something short before I plunged into a really long race with no experience. I couldn't have picked a better one. This was really fun and I look forward to trying to outrun the cops next year. The cops gave us a head start by 30 seconds (so they say.) I made it to the half way point before they caught me. They "hand cuff" you with silly string when they catch you. They finished the race in about 28 minutes. I finished in 35 minutes and 22 seconds. This is my personal record. So I did really good. James was at the finish line which helped me keep motivated and my speed up.

So, I plan on training this year to improve my speed and hopefully I will outrun the cops next year.

Cross my fingers I will keep up the training and I will be able to do the Santa Claus half marathon in August. I have been slacking on my training. Ouch!

My Summer So Far...

This summer I have pulled weeds and raked leaves. I estimate to be a total of 30 black trash bags worth. You may think this is a lot... I agree. We have cut down numerous trees to help open up our yard for several reasons... 1. I won't have to rake leaves as much! YAY!!!!!! 2. To help brighten our yard and let in sunshine. This will help with the mosquito situation and also 3. to make a garden area for future. 4. We have more room to play instead of looking at trees like we are in a forest or something.
We still have quite a few trees to go. We have already cut down about 20 trees. We have about 50 more before we will have it where we want it. We would like to have an actual yard instead of a forest all the way around our house. In so doing the cutting of trees, I have learned how to use a chainsaw. I limb, and cut the trees, and Jim cuts them down. (He cuts and limbs too as I am still a little slow and need breaks often. I still need to build muscle.) We are getting a good supply for our winter heating.

I am also painting our house. The paint around the window sills was chipping away. So I decided I didn't really like that color anyway and am painting the house a cream color (Natural Wicker Gliddon) and a really light blue that I don't remember the name of.
I have also been ripping off the base/mop boards in the arctic entry way. These boards were rubber. They also don't match the rest of the base/mop boards in the house. So I am making them match. I hope to get these projects done before school starts.
In one week from tomorrow, I will be running my first 5k!!! The title of it is "Run From the Cops." Yes, I am serious! This is the first annual Fairbanks Run From the Cops 5k. I am excited. My 1/2 marathon training is coming along. I have come to the conclusion, I will have to end up walking part of it.

We have been attacked by carpenter ants. Oh the joys of owning a home. We sprayed and are still looking for the nest. Oh yes, this is another reason to cut down those trees! less ants.

Well, I have been super busy and my muscles are aching from using the chainsaw today. It is heavy.

1/2 Marathon

I decided that I needed some motivation to stay active. So, I decided to run in a Half Marathon. I am looking at the Santa Claus North Pole race that takes place on Ausgust 3rd. Well, I said it to everyone, so now I hope I can stick with the plan. That is easier said than done. I did go out and buy the nice running shoes and other sports gear. My shoes are so comfortable! I love them. The best part about them is that I was looking for the best fit. All the ones I had tried on were on sale except the best fitting ones. So, I thought well, I won't be saving. I got up to the counter and found out they were on sale and they were the least expensive! I scored!!

Seed Cycling

If you have mood swings, irregular periods, cramping during mense and all the other common side effects then listen up! It is not necessary. I started seed cycling and it is easy and effective.
Day 1-14 eat organic, raw and ground flax seed or pumpkin seed, fish oil and whole chia seeds. 1-2 tablespoons daily.
Day 15-28 take evening primrose oil, raw ground sunflower seeds and sesame seeds. 1-2 tablespoons daily.
I had never ate or knew that I could eat the seeds from a chia pet. Okay, so those seeds I wouldn't want to eat because they are from a "pet," but they are the same seeds. I bought them at the healthfood store. I will probably go to Fred Meyer next time, now that I know what I am looking for.
Oh, I almost forgot... if you have such an irregular cycle that you don't know where you are, then follow the moon. I am not sure which one phase of the moon you count as day 1 though. Sorry. (Yippee! I am no longer at that stage.)
The house is great. We love it. I have been very busy at work. I get a new student on Monday.

Fat A Pet Peeve

I have been thinking lately as to why some peanut butter companies take the fat out of peanut butter in order to either make it healthier or to sell it. I am confused by this because peanut butter is really high in good fat. If it is good fat then why are they taking it out? By taking the fat out of peanut butter, they are making it unhealthy. Can anyone explain this to me?
A person should be eating no trans fat, a little (10%) saturated and about 30 % of the diet should be unsaturated.
I think I am going to go eat a spoon full of regular, full fat, no sugar added peanut butter. Seriously, it is healthy. It has protein, carbs, good fat and fiber all in one.

Outside pictures because my mom asked for them

 Back yard. Not much to see. Sorry

 Front yard

Front yard view of garage.

More pictures of the house

 Spare downstairs bedroom. This is the biggest bedroom aside from the master bedroom.

 Another view of the same spare bedroom

 Kitchen. I will be painting this next weekend.

 An actual linen closet. This is something I was deprived of in the other house.

 A 2 car garage that currently won't hold one car. It is looking tons better now. I actually have paths and trails leading to more boxes.

 This is the arctic entryway. I ripped up a nasty, nasty blue carpet before this picture was taken. The joys of being able to rip up a carpet just because you don't like it. I love owning a home.

 Another view of the same kitchen.  Apparently my pictures got out of order.

 Another view of the arctic entryway. Jim installed the water softener last night and it works wonderful. That is another thing I absolutely love. My husband is really good and knows how to install, fix and take out objects. He knows how they are supposed to work.

 A laundry room that is not part of the garage. This is really nice.

 The staircase that leads to the master bedroom, the future nursery (when that happens) and the upstairs bathroom.

 Upstairs bathroom

 Another view of the upstairs bathroom. There are two doors. One leads to the master and the other to the hall.

 This is the front yard. We were cutting down the trees and cutting them up for firewood. We will be getting a boiler within the year to help with the cost of heating this huge place. The quad is mine and is there because we were using it to pull the trees to the back yard. Cutting trees is another one of Jim's talents.

 The master bedroom is huge. We could easily fit two king size beds.

 Sally in the front yard.

 The future nursery, but is currently the office.

Another view of the office.
These are all new pictures I was not able to figure out how to get them off my phone onto the computer. However, these pictures are better because we are more moved in. The pics on the phone are mainly boxes.