Running Update

I know everyone has been waiting on this, since I blog so often. :) So I did it, I ran my first half marathon ever! I ran the whole way, minus one outhouse stop. I didn't take any of my own pictures (I was bummed about that), so I am having to use this image from a photographer there. His photos were way over priced so that is why you can see his copy right name. Hopefully I wont get sued for posting this image, I am giving him credit for it.


This was all the way back in November so I took a bit of a break over the holidays and I am trying to get back into running shape again. Hood to Coast and great running friends are keeping me going even when I don't feel like it. I got in a little over 8 miles on Sunday and my knees are still sore. Hopefully once they get used to long distance again they will shape up. I found out recently what legs I will run for Hood to Coast so I am excited about that. I will run a little over 4 miles, then another 4, then a bit over 7 (this last one I am a bit nervous about). I am hoping to be in the best shape of my life by Hood to Coast, I will keep you posted.

Haitian Jewelry Party

OK, I decided I better attempt a blog post again. I had a great jewelry party for the Apparent Project. They are an amazing ministry in Haiti, that teaches locals how to make beads from "upcyled" materials like cereal boxes. Upcycle is the new hip word for recycled. Then they make beautiful necklaces and bracelets which are then shipped to the states to be sold. 100% of all proceeds go to the person who made the item. All of these Haitian artisans have amazing stories of struggle yet they are overcoming their poverty through their beautiful art.

The ladies that came to the party had so much fun trying on the necklaces and laughter was abundant. Here are a few pictures to capture the event.

Check out The Apparent Project's website: www.apparentproject.org