Time, precious time.  It’s been lacking around here lately, but I’m realizing that’s mostly due to throwing it away on stupid stuff and leaving none of it behind for what I really want (and need) to accomplish.  So I’m paring things down and focusing myself — consuming less and creating more.  That goes for just about every area of my life I can think of right now.  So maybe I’ve been quiet around here, but that’s just because I’m trying to find my balance and focus in on what really nourishes me.

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Anyway, with that said, did I mention I was in Washington, DC last week?  I didn’t know until the afternoon before whether I was actually going to be flying across the ocean, and the indecisiveness of the volcano was kind of killing me.  If my flight had been scheduled for one day earlier (which was actually my original plan), I never would have made it. The stress, I tell you.

In any case, I made it, and it was a good time, even though it was mostly official events and stuff.  The schedule was pretty intense, so luckily I was able to put the jet lag to good use.  I also managed to sneak in some quality time with good friends, as well a couple of runs past the White House and along the Mall.  I’m no stranger to DC, but for some reason, its livability and pleasantness really struck me this time.

Now I’m back in Hamburg, icing my shins, rubbing my shoulders, and crossing my fingers that I can hold myself together enough not to embarrass myself on Sunday in the race…