Monthly Archives: July 2010

Things that matter

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Mica

New Running Shoes (Brooks Ravenna): The jury is still out, but I am liking the softer midsoles. I can’t really feel the difference in the posting (down from the Adrenalines), but maybe I’ll come to like these even more. Here … Continue reading →

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Bears on the beach.

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Mica

Today started with a quick, three-mile recovery run (and some walking). I met up with Robin, who ran with me for the first half of the 2009 Chicago Marathon. It was quite humid, and I dripped a lot of sweat … Continue reading →

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10 miles.

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Mica

Yesterday morning, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting up with Kim and Erin, who were down for the weekend from Chicago-land, for a group run in the sun. Since I was a doo-fus,and forgot my camera, I ganked these … Continue reading →

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Rant: Hot hair.

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Mica

The ride from my apartment to campus is approximately two miles each way. Today, I rode to and from campus for a total trip of four miles, and each way, I was incredibly sweaty when I reached my destination. My … Continue reading →

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I love lamp.

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Mica

I troll the local Craig’s List pretty much every day. Though it isn’t the greatest hub of activity, I have found some pretty cool stuff and met a few cool people. Today was no exception. I got this really Asian/FOB-y … Continue reading →

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The greatest letter ever written.

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Mica

When I was in elementary school, my dad would drop me off every Thursday morning at my grandparents’ house before school. My grandpa, who looked like Santa Claus, would read his morning paper in his bathrobe and clear his throat … Continue reading →

Posted in family, love, silliness | 7 Comments

Kimbap/김밥

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Mica

I made a ton of kimbap (Korean sushi) for dinner tonight. I also made a lot of extra for lunches. Staring at my little BPA-ridden container of misshapen kimbaps, I felt a sense of accomplishment. To make kimbap, you put … Continue reading →

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Summertime Frenchies.

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Mica

This morning, I took Bodger over to Ingrid’s house for a Frenchie playdate. Bodger enjoyed himself immensely, particularly because Ingrid has a big, fenced yard where he can run and a baby pool where he can cool off. (This is … Continue reading →

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Nom nom Sunday.

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Mica

Today, I tried unsuccessfully to do a long run of nine miles. Unfortunately, it was 9:15am by the time I got out the door, and the sun was already quite hot. I bailed out after only four miles, which was … Continue reading →

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My new scanner!

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Mica

Can you see me in the photo above? My mom is pushing me in a stroller in a Richmond road race. According to the date stamped on the back of the photo, it was October of 1988. I got my … Continue reading →

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