How do you spell Kumbaya?

O.M.G FINE, I will update my blog. Jeez. I think we've all figured out that I suck when it comes to regular updates. But thanks to certain individuals who excel at facebook guilt trips.....here I am. So yay! What should we talk about? How bout I talk and you listen?

I am at Starbucks, finally, after spending all afternoon in job hunting. Job hunting is no fun. But there are so many things that Brant and I would like to save up for (namely a SUP board and a motorcycle), so I spent all afternoon walking into restaurants (some fancy pants, some not so) and dropping off my resume. Uber lame, but hopefully fruitful in the near future. I had a 2nd interview at one restaurant, so there's that. I'm trying to get a job waiting tables because it just makes sense with my school schedule right now. Serving = less time, more $$.

Speaking of school, it is going well. There are only 2 tests left this semester, including the final. And although I've done great on the other tests, I am needing some serious motivation to finish strong. Did you know the surface area of all the alveoli in your lungs is estimated to be as large as a tennis court? Alveoli are all the little tiny sacs in your lungs at the ends of the bronchioles, where the gas exchange takes place. We have a ton of alveoli. But DUDES? Seriously, think about it.........the estimated surface area of one persons alveoli would COVER A TENNIS COURT.

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If I ever go on Jeapordy! I hope there's a question about alveoli surface area.  What is a TENNIS COURT, Alex!?


Beyond school and looking for a job so I can buy a stand-up paddle board, things are pretty much the same around here. Of course, no post would be complete without a running update, so here it is:

(Rob, skip this part. Go ice your knees or avoid carbs or something)

After going momentarily nuts after the Maui Marathon and trying to run too much too soon (and consequently hurting my IT band. Idiot!), I had to scale it back for 3-4 weeks. But the IT band is feeling better and seems to be manageble - thanks to rest, ice & stretching, so I'm back training for the Oceanfront Marathon in January. I am crazy exited about this race for several reasons:

• My mom and step-dad are going to be here for the race. Boring for them, but yay for me.
• The temps should be slightly cooler in January = less dehydration = less cramping (hopefully)
• It is part of helping me complete my goal of running every marathon on Maui while we live here. 
• It is one more chance to punch muscle cramps in the face.
• It is a beautiful course, during whale season. Yay for whales.

Did I mention I hope to avoid cramping?  

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Last few things -

I'm really looking forward to the holidays. Granted, I got rid of all of my Christmas decorations when we moved, but I am determined to at least buy a tree this year. (Side note: after visiting a friends house the other day, I realized how ridiculously bare our house is. We have no decor. No style. We've been here for going on 9 months and still look like we are living out of suitcases. That framed picture I bought at Savers 6 months ago? Still haven't hung it. But I figure Christmas decorations should help, right?)

Brant won't stop growing his beard and hair. Pretty soon he is going to look like a muppet. Send help.

This feels like a pretty one sided conversation. I mean, here I am talking all about me, and then when you guys comment, I can't even tell if the blog notifies you when I comment back. Does it? We need a blog mediator. Or at least a blogger who knows what they are doing. Just know that I do value you, and dang it, I guess I'll try to update more. :)

So what is up with you guys anyway?