Politics as an Adult (kind of)

I have had some interesting observations and realizations as we have come to befully imerssed in the 2008 race for the presidency.

• As an adult- things are very different. I pay taxes, (or they are taken from me), I pay for my own gasoline, I pay for insurance.



• I remember as a child being somewhat defeated when the candidate that my parents supported did not win. I guess it is the ever innocent mind wanting to believe that parents are not capable of being wrong. I have learned differently. (I still love them....)



• I have learned and observed how ugly it is for snap judgements to be made. Upon the announcement of Sarah Palin as the VP candidate I mentioned it to a friend, and they made a horrible face as if there could not have been a more irrational choice. I quickly learned that this reaction was based on ZERO facts. That annoys me.



• I have heard candidates referred to as "morons", "idiots," and "empty minded". Comments like this stir a fire in me of sadess and gratefulness all at once.

Sadness for the person/people making these comments. They have been blinded by opinions and pride that keep them from being able to appreciate others perspectives and experiences.

Gratefulness strikes me for those men and women who have enough guts to stand up and say they want to take a chance at running this country. I cannot imagine wanting to take a job where you know that at some point or another most people in your country and others will have negative things to say, and will wish another had been selected. I am thankful that these people exist and are willing to take on a position of this nature.

that's all..

uneventful.yet eventful

This weekend has been an uneventful one, but necessary. Here is a quick list of the events, in no particular order of occurance or importance.

• Friday I worked from my parents house as I had a horrific sinus/chest infection thing that I was fighting.



• Had an adult converstaion with the parents about grown up topics, even had different opinions, and it was OKAY!



• Saturday I was supposed to run in a 15k race- that didnt start till 7:30 AM! (for you fellow runners, you get it) I decieded to sleep in, and I kid you not I was in my bed getting sucked into lifetime moview, one after another, until almost 12:30. It was beautiful.



• Then I met the girls at the pool for some soaking in the sun, while in the pool. (yes mom, I used sunscreen)
  
  
• From there we went for drinks and appetizers and then to dinner and a movie with a bigger group of girls.



• Saw Mama Mia. I will share my opinion if asked .



• Sunday I got up to run with a friend a 5:30..we got in almost 10 miles, so I no longer feel behind in the training plan. Now, can anyone out there do SOMETHING about the humidity?



• I learned I got married while running

Yes, you read that correctly. At 9AM I received a call from a good friend asking what was going on. She was sincerly concerned. " You got married, you moved to Hurst?" "What is going on, is your job okay?"

I was dumbfounded. Then she read off the phone number updates that had been made on my account. New birthday, new numbers, and yes, a marriage.

Apparently while at my folks house earlier in the weekend I had not adequately logged out of my facebook account on my parents computer. My mother had gone into my account, and made updates as if it was her own. But, left the name. Odd.

I know that it was not intentionally done, but sure has provided some laughs!

Clearly she did know know the ways of Facebook. Anything updated is SHOUTED to your friends. And thus, the marriage was over.

Monday night at the office...

Yes, I said it. I am at the office. I have approx 7 minutes to type. And, not really anything much to say.
Why am I at the office, well- code push. Not exciting, nor glamorous. But, this is what I do about 2 times a month. I leave at 6 30, go work out..grab dinner and come back. Last time I was here till almost 2 AM. Tonight, I am praying for more of an 11:45 exit. However, that is not based on me. Sad, I know.

Ok- maybe I should say this. Why do I not WANT to go to church these days? Well, I havent been for several months, and dont have a place I call "home." Yes, this is the same Megan Eads you knew for years folks, just older, and well, just older.

Going to church as a single is NOT the same folks! If you are fresh out of college, sure, no problem. But a well aged career gal like myself, not so much. You are surrounded by folks who have community established in a church body because they started at age 4 and never left,they joined fresh out of collegs, and more often than not, have a family of their own. To attend church you have to get up the courage to sit alone, and be social. Getting out there is tough folks. So pray me through it. Or push me, or pull me- whatever works!

I know I need to be there, and have VERY good excuses to not attend these days. So, who is up for a challenge?

Ok- this one is not sad.

Ok- so I figured I was off to a sad and depressing start. So, in order to look back on my life and have a few laughs, I decided I should write about a recent event.

I am currenly about 6 weeks into training for the 2008 New York Marathon. This will be my 4th, so running is not "new." I have been kinda impressed with myself in that I get up 3 days a week at 4:30 am to go run at 5:30. We get in 4-5 miles on 2 of those days, and on the 3rd we get in our long run. Today we got up to 12. It was actually a great run for me, quite surprising.

So, last wednesday I had a friend ask if I wanted to go for a run. I said sure. However, the idea of running at 5:30 PM in the lovely Texas heat, did not sound all that inspiring. Nevertheless, I went. About 1 mile in, we go and turn a corner at the busiest intersection in my neighborhood, (especially at that time of day) and I go down. Phone and keys airborne, and I in an effort to not face plant, took the obvious next route, and elected to skid down the sidewalk. I quickly got up, gathered my things, and said, "lets keep going!". About 1 more mile in I was back at my place, and was able to clean up the bloodied knees and shin. Ice packs and I became close companions for the next 12 hours. Somehow I got up the next morning and ran 4 more miles.

I have lovely knees. Don't covet.

How I got here...

I have always been one to think that blogging is for those with exciting lives. Those with husbands, kiddos and fantastic trips. I have none of those.

I don't really know why, but as of late I have felt compelled to write what is going on in my life, my head and my heart.

It has been an interesting 5 weeks. Here are the events that may have brought me to this place.
1. Suicide of my first love.
2. My sister got married.
3. My cousin got married.
4. My aunt passed away.


Needless to say there have been emotions galore. In fact, I sit here typing with tears. And if you know me at all, you know I am not a crier. Clearly there is something stirring in me, and wants to get out, so this is my weak attempt to discover exactly what it is.

Learning of Kevins death was a shock. If you know our history at all, you know that the news was bittersweet. Not to say that I wished him gone at all. Just a surge of emotions to know that he could no longer hurt others as he did me. At ths same time- a blessing to know that he is finally at peace and no longer struggling with life. I am truly grateful that he and I had come to a place where we could be friends, and that forgiveness had proved healing for both.

Watching my sister find her love has been a beautiful process. I would be lying if I said I wasn't somewhat jealous. But, so much more than jealous, I am elated that she found her groom. (Mark, welcome to the family!)

My cousin and his new wife moved their small wedding up in order for his mother to be present. My Aunt was diagnosed with ALS about 18 months ago, and it took her just a few weeks ago. This is possibly the worst disease I can ever imagine. I have also become more close to my uncle in the past years and having watched him slowly lose his best friend was a painful one. Their relationship is one that I enjoyed watching and pray someday I have the opportunity to emulate.

What am I trying to accomplish with this blog. I have no clue. Maybe looking at other folks blogs has made me a little jealous, but also made me think. Just because I do not have a family of my own, and no boy on my arm, doesn't mean that things are not going on. Not much outward activities at all, but something inside me.

I guess I should thank you for reading so far, and invite you on this journey to figure out why I have been compelled to blog.