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The Racine Brewing Run for Beer event was today. For me, it was a huge accomplishment to finish this. Had you asked me 5 years ago to take part in a 5k anything, I'd have told you No. Effing. Way. In. Hell. Even 3 years ago, I'd have needed my walking/hiking sticks to make it.
But since 5 years ago, I'd lost a lot of weight, and being on a quest to be more active, I decided to try. I figure hey, if I can start reading a book called Meeting the Parents that is still in progress of being written (which is actually kind of neat, since it's like I get to watch the wheels turn in the author's head), I figure I can do my own Explorations & Discoveries (Ch44) on my own skills... It was fun to make my own "bib", instead of numbers, we came up with a name for a beer, if we were to have made our own craft beer.
In the chapter, there are "new" old places to explore... Intel to discover. Testing skills of an Ensign stepping foot into field service. Sometimes, having fun while getting dirty is the best medicine, and it's good to know that my grandma's advice about always being an explorer and trying new things still holds true in the future! Some of the reminiscings give clues about who the hero and his buddies are as people. You'll have to come read for the juicy details... There is a lot of tactical detail happening. Soldwolf has a knack for making these procedures exciting.
As for me, well, I probably SHOULD have used my walking sticks... But, they DO donate proceeds to 2 charities each year when they host these 5k walk/run series around the state.
I did get a craft beer after the race, as well as a pretzel, a T-shirt, and some swag... After losing 2# since this morning, due to sweating out whatever toxins, and hoping the hops from the beer will help kick out any other toxins, I took a nap and now I'm ready for Italian Fest with my son.
It's summer, and of course, I'd love to go to an outdoor swimming pool or the beach. I always love my water sources... But then again, The Ren Faire is also going on, and then there are the books/stories that call my name... And, I heard that GenCon is attracting Star Trek characters this year, and I'd love to go to that too. It would be neat if I could find someone to go...
Speaking of these types of conventions, I think it would be cool if Soldwolf’s story could end up being published into an actual, real book... The name of the story is Meeting the Parents (Ch 1) is a military sci-fi work in progress. With enough interest and hits on the chapters, especially after it’s all wrapped up, it could get picked up by a publisher who will get a professional editor to look at it and put it forth into something you can hold in your hand and read... This has the potential to be featured at a Comic or Science Fiction Convention, with characters dressed up... I wonder if he’d let me be one of those? Maybe Miyo, the Japanese lady with the bionic arm who loves to gift people, except I don’t think I look Asian enough, nor am I a bionic woman... Or maybe Quen’tra the cute bunny-eared love interest of the hero, who is gentle, sensitive, and in her own way, bad-ass.
I assure you that you don't want to miss The Morning Edition (Ch2) because who knows what kind of Morning Revelations (Ch 7) you will get... Maybe it's to build that BBQ Pit (Ch 13) or to find out what is going on at the SSQH (Ch 14)? Just don't forget to keep your family and friends in the loop when it comes to Plans & Tours (Ch 37). Please take a look, you'll find this to be interesting.
I'm having a hectic period of time, moving from a house we were renting, into a house I just bought. I have a lot less help and also not as young as I used to be, and it's taking a toll, but it will be worth it, once we're settled in. There is a lot to reduce since the space we have is smaller, but easier to maintain.
In conjunction with moving, I'd like to tie in the newest development in my friend Soldwolf's story, Meeting the Parents. It's a military sci-fi novel, which automatically means it's action-packed, and the characters are so endearing, I'm getting attached. The interpersonal relationships range from interplanetary alliances & enemies, interspecies romance, and of course, the humor that goes into it all. It's very intellectually written. In this chapter (43), Opening Moves, an important meeting of military minds is happening, while the romantic couple is also on the lookout for a new house to call home. The info that the hero's sister found out, $&it is getting ready to roll downhill, and a lot of strategizing is going on! Is there a traitor or pirate lurking for the hero's betrothed's home planet? Yikes! Big things are brewing for sure!
Wishing all of my American friends a happy 4th of July, especially to those who are in the service, served, and veteran status! Love you all! I really do appreciate your service.
In this country, we like to celebrate our freedoms. Whether it's to celebrate all of them or our favorite ones or right to party, as citizens of the U.S.A., we enjoy these things, and so we get festive in various ways. Go for it. Let's just not forget that our veterans went through a lot to defend these freedoms, including the right to party & be festive. An author friend of mine, Soldwolf, is a Navy veteran who put in 22 years.
I don't always stand through the parade, but when floats like the Racine Navy Club or other Veteran groups come by, I abide by what I think is the proper action to stand as they go past. I was thanked by the guy in front and felt connected. It made me wonder if someday, Soldwolf will be a part of this club, and will he have the group read his story, Meeting the Parents? Maybe - lol
Anyway, I am a natural American citizen but was born in Japan. There, they celebrate Foundation Day, which happens to land on my very own birthday. Because the country was never ruled by another entity, the celebrations and festivities are different. It's more about being solid as a country and longevity. Of course, there are parades, fireworks, and lots of food, just like here. Just please, don't drink too much of that sake...
I decided to go take part in today's activities because this has taken on new meaning for myself. I've never had a close relationship with either of my parents, as my father was estranged, and my mother is strained, to say the least. I am in the process of packing up boxes to move into a house that will be all mine, and it's ironic that it was the inheritance from my estranged father that is helping to pay for the house I will be moving into... What this means is, I will not be renting from the person with whom I have a stressed relationship with any longer. The strains have taken an extensive toll, to which I will not divulge in a blog, but this move brings me several steps away to celebrate my own independence from those who can be considered toxic to me in more ways than this.
It is also helping to build my own foundation as well, literally AND figuratively. While it will feel new, to cut out certain aspects of what drains me, it's still a lot of work. After going to the parade, I went home, packed more boxes, and was glad to break again to go to a Low Country Boil for dinner, hosted by a dear friend who is kind of like a sister in certain ways. It's kind of nice to be able to adopt & expand family, especially after having to shrink negative people out.
So, what is a Low Country Boil? It is where various things get well seasoned boiled together in a humungous pot, and when done, dumped on a serving table. I couldn't help but eat the corn on the cob. While different people may use different things, this has 2 different types of mussels, shrimp, crab, sausage, potatoes, onions, and corn. I've heard of these, but this was my 1st experience partaking, and I enjoyed it! I even got to take leftovers home!
What is independence/foundation day w/o a good light & sound show? But before we cut out, the next chapter of Soldwolf's story is Matters of House & Family (Ch 42) Huge decisions are being made, and while yes, it is directly regarding staff for the actual family, it's also tied into the fact that these are also military families with a lot of clout within the regime. Ah, wouldn't it be nice if we could actually have our own staff? But then again... *sigh* maybe I should be glad that isn't my problem. Then to have to keep briefing everyone... Stealth can be deadly, but it can also get a ton of intel. Sh. Be very, very quiet... Even though these are in a different direction, I relate personally, since I've had to make these types of decisions for matters concerning my house & family as well.
Please check his stuff out. It's good reading. Peace out.
