Monthly Archives: May 2009

In and out of funk.

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Mica

I didn’t feel like blogging for the past few days because I was in a funk. I decided that it wasn’t the right time to adopt the puppy that I had visited in the Outer Banks. I was feeling anxious … Continue reading →

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Needed: Canine advice.

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Mica

Sadly, I am back from the beach. One of the weirdest adjustments of moving from Virginia to Illinois is accepting that in Champaign, I am several hours away from the beach in all directions. Oh well. That Midwest has plenty … Continue reading →

Posted in beach, running, tagged, travel | 29 Comments

Playground failure.

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Mica

Yesterday, the boyfriend and I went for a walk on the beach. There was a dearth of pretty shells, unfortunately. We did see a bunch of slimy, weird (grey and white) things that were kind of pulsating in an “alive” … Continue reading →

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On beach time!

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Mica

Yesterday, we made it safely to Southern Shores, which is a town just north of Kitty Hawk on the Outer Banks. This is my first time staying in a more residential area of the Outer Banks (OBX), so it’s fun … Continue reading →

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48 hours in pictures.

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Mica

I have about an hour before the boyfriend and I head to the Outer Banks with his parents for a few. Therefore, this post will be light on text and heavy on photos…but that’s what you came for anyway. First, … Continue reading →

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In Richmond, I do things.

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Mica

This is long, so I’ll highlight the important parts. Good news! My knee is feeling better. I’m wearing my sleeve around during the day, but leaving it off during runs. It feels a little stiff when I start out, but … Continue reading →

Posted in food, knee, running | 22 Comments

Back to running.

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Mica

My run this morning went pretty well. It was still cool and dry when I got out around 8am, and my knee felt decent. Mostly, it was stiff and a little cranky, but there was no sign of sharp pain … Continue reading →

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Worm city.

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Mica

The boyfriend and I got in safely to Virginia yesterday, after a successful 800-mile trip. During the second day of driving (yesterday), I went a little crazy in the car somewhere in West Virginia. I may or may not have … Continue reading →

Posted in family, friends, knee, weight | 26 Comments

Halfway to VA…somewhere in Kentucky.

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Mica

I ran nine miles this morning. My knee started feeling funny around Mile 5. Not a sharp pain, more like a dull ache. Consequently, I wore my knee sleeve all day. And I’m taking tomorrow off for sure. Hello, Ibuprofen … Continue reading →

Posted in knee, running, travel | 23 Comments

Academia is sexy business.

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Mica

I let myself sleep late this morning. It was great…except that I kept hearing a weird noise from the upstairs apartment. It sounded like creaking and dripping at the same time, so I started to worry that there was a … Continue reading →

Posted in academia, friends, gear, knee, running, swimming | 18 Comments