Who wants to do this?

NOT ME!!

Now add in about 2000 more athletes and you have what is also known as the beginning of the most ridiculous, entertaining, amazing, etc. event I've EVER been to in my life...

IRON MAN!!

Saturday morning Ryan and I woke up at 4 am and drove from Tallahassee to Panama City to support his brother in law, Jamey, who is crazy enough to have done this insane race.

I've expressed to many people my lack of any form of understanding of the triathalon world.

I've sworn I'll NEVER participate.

I've said that I don't like them...blah blah blah.

ALL of that went out the window as soon as I saw the beach PACKED with THOUSANDS of participants and spectators at 7 am, waiting for thes crack heads to jump in the freezing water to start off their 9 hr+ race/adventure with a 2.5 mile swim.

Word of the event, used by even all my little tri buddies: IDIOTS!!

After about an hour, the morons pop out of the water and run to transition to their bikes to set off for something like 120 miles.

My thoughts on this: WHY?!?!?!

If I were to swim that amount (which wouldn't happen...I would definitely drown after one lap around the course), the absolute LAST thing I would even consider doing is jump on a bike for a good 5-6 hours.

Yeh, NO THANKS!

My thoughts would be either: a) take me to the hospital and put a morphine pump in me for a good 2 days

OR

b)Bring on the margaritas!!

AND THEN IF THAT WERENT ENOUGH...

guys, it gets worse...

after 6 or 7 miles, its time for a MARATHON!

Again, IDIOTS!

No, but really, it was trully amazing and probably the most incredible thing I've ever seen.

The amount of training that these 2500 people have put into this one event is unreal.

The intense dedication these people have is beyond admirable.

And the determination to keep pushing after HOURS of pain and torture is something I cannot fathom.

The looks on their faces when they crossed the finish line wer priceless.

HUGE men with tears rolling down their cheeks...a very humbling scene.

And if that doesn't do it for you, the little girl who was waiting on her dad at the finish line who grabbed his hand, ran the last few steps with an ENORMOUS smile.

"No, I'm not crying!!"

There was not a dry eye in the place.

What an amazing experience...one that I highly suggest you watching, even if you don't know anyone doing it.

Jamey earned MAJOR cool points in my book!!

I really dread the day when I become a new homeowner and I decided to take on a bunch of weekend projects.

For the past two months, Ryan has been in the process of putting all the finishing touches on his new house and it seems that this is a NEVER ENDING process!!

He's on the home stretch now because everything is done now except for the last step in finishing the floor and installing the crown molding.

This weekend, I was the oh so gracious girlfriend and played tilers assistant. From 7-11 Friday night and ALL DAY Saturday, we layed tile.

Thankfully, we got a really good system down, so we started moving very quickly.

The plan was to have it all FINISHED, including the grouting, by the end of the weekend, but any of you remodlers know how plans like these work out.

The mortar stil wasn't dry and so I luckily escaped the daunting task of grouting. Thank goodness because I was NOT looking forward to that!!

I can't really complain too much. We had a good time and had a lot of laughs at how absolutely disgusting we got from all of that work.

Believe it or now, I sacrificed my fresh manicure for this guy!! :)

And last but DEFINITELY not least, the weekend weather was PERFECT!

I finally could whip out some of my fall clothes for going to dinner. Theres just something about fall that makes me very happy.

Maybe its because I finally was able to wear these little gems for the first time!

I know, Uggs are the uggliest shoes made and I boycotted them for years.

But the second I put them on last year, I was a convert.

I don't wear them with skirts or shorts or leggings with T-shirts (which happened to be quite the trend last winter at Auburn).

They stay tucked under my jeans and doing their job: keeping my feet warm!!

Guess who FINALLY whipped out the new camera and took some pictures!!

Sarah, Ryan and I went to Six Flags this weekend, and I must say we couldn't have had anymore fun!!

What could be better than perfect weather at Six Flags with my two favorite people in the world?

Here's Sarah and me waiting in line to ride Goliath...which was quite a disappointment for us!
We rode it two years ago and thought it was the greatest thing ever. Our expectations were a little high this time because we got off the ride, YAWNING.

My new favorite picture of me and Ryan.

And yes, this little boy is on a leash. We joked with Ryan and told him we were going to put him on one, but he didn't really think they existed until he saw this!

While waiting to ride Superman, Ryan read EVERY comic they had outside the ride.
Gotta love my little five year old at heart !!

Just when I said that I was going to get it together and actually start using my camera, I went on a five day vacation and left it in the car THE WHOLE TIME.

I'll blame part of that on Ryan because he left at the crack of dawn Saturday morning for his triathalon with my keys. Camera locked inside the car.

I really wish I had been able to get some pictures of the triathalon because believe it or not, I really enjoyed watching it.

The athletic ability these people have is incredible and watching this made me feel like a worthless slob. But, much to the triathalon group's dismay, it gave me ABSOLUTELY NO desire to EVER participate.

EVER.

Hopefully I can get some good pictures at the next one.

And we all know there are PLENTY of these in the future.

Ryan asked me Sunday, "Hey when we're in Aruba, if they have a tri, would you mind if I did one?"

I simply looked out the window, said nothing, and held my tongue.

Someone needs to learn what the word vacation means.

Thats all I'm saying...

LONG WEEKEND!!

Currently starring at my piles of clothes for the weekend, trying to be a little more realistic, and pack what I NEED.

Heading down to Destin, Florida tomorrow after work.

A long weekend is WAY overdue.

A weekend without staying in a hotel.

Without painting/renovating.

An actual vacation!!

I'll be a first time spectator of the Destin Crab Trap Triathalon.

And no, I will not, nor ever will, participate.

Gotta support my little kid at heart, Ryan, while he does what he loves most!

Stay tuned for pictures of everyone else who is in tip-top shape doing their thing (being insane and doing a tri).

I'll be the girl in the sundress with my Starbucks in hand and blackberry in the other.

Supportive, I know!

Im hoping my celeb crush Matthew McConaughey will make an appearance.

He's all about the triathalons.

And no, I dont really care to see J-Lo there.

Just had twins and doing tri's...

Nutcase!

No Mom Jeans for this girl...

Long-legged ladies, I found them.

After YEARS of searching, I found TWO different pairs of jeans that are beyond flattering and get this....

They are long enough!!

Believe me, I know all the designer denim brands.

I worked with them for years.

Season after season, I would watch new styles come in and I would simply have to admire them.

Because NEVER did these cute jeans come in long lengths.

Girls, I'm talking 36 inch inseam long.

Well I found two different brands and trust me, I snatched both pairs up immediately!!

Here is what just arrived with our friendly UPS man.

J.Crew's high heel flare.

And I think I'm going to have to take these in for alterations they are so long!

I sound ridiculous, but this is HUGE for me.

The other pair are by Joe's Jeans.

I think they are called Muse.

No crack-showing highwaisted, long enough, butt flattering, thigh and hip slimming jeans.

And yes I just sounded like a 40 year old woman.

But believe it or not, I'm starting to feel like I can't wear things that my 19 year old sister wears.

I never understood my mother when she would say, "I'm too old to wear that."

Starting to get it now.

Bring on the high waisted (well actually right at the hips) pants.

No more low rise ANYTHING!

or

Looking like I shop at Forever 21.

I caved....

I did it.

I caved.

I found a Target gift card in my car and knew EXACTLY what to buy.

Sex and the City.

The movie.

Put it on my list. It will be watched many many many times.

And yes, Ryan, you will be a part of this.

HAPPY MONDAY!