Standing TALL, on the wings of my dreams...
I ran 10 miles on Saturday. It was alternately really fun and really, really hard. I went with my sister who is a cross country coach and insane running girl, but she didn't push me TOO hard. We ran at Stone Mountain, and the trail is a lovely 5 miles, and I didn't even mind doing it twice. There was one slow, long hill -- it was a killer -- but other than that, the run was really great. Here's what me and Cat look like right after running 10 miles :
We just devoured a power bar.
So what's a girl to do after running ten miles? Oh, I know - put on some high heeled boots and jump around on a stage with her band for an hour. That's good for the legs. Har.
The show this weekend was really tiring but really, really fun. Good crowd - lots of energy - only one minor Janet Jackson moment when my stick-on bra (read: fake. boobies.) fell off during the last song. DUDE. It was almost catastrophic, but luckily I caught the thing with my hand and gracefully put my arm over my chest for the rest of the song. Everyone said they didn't notice, even Jacob - apparently he was so oblivious to it that he didn't realize he'd gotten the entire moment on camera.
um, hi. look at my face.
Note to self: no stick-on bra when jumping around is involved.
But, the crisis was averted, our set went great, and then my sister's band got on stage and totally brought the house down. (The crowd was SO. EXCITED. I mean, where else can you hear the Perfect Strangers theme played LIVE? or He-Man?! I know you think that you don't know the He-Man theme song, but once it kicks, you totally know it. I HAVE THE POWER!!!) It was a late night, but totally worth it, especially since it was HVPS's last show.
That's my sister on the left, and her husband on the right. Aren't they rock stars?
Good times. Here are a few more pictures if you'd like to see: [click for photo set].
In between the running and the blinging, I ripped out the ribbing on my Kool-Aid OSW and re-knit with size 8 needles. I don't really see a difference. Oh, well. But I think once it's finished and blocked, it will fit great.
MUST FINISH SOCK ONE. I must.
Comments (21)
Love this story and the photo totally cracked me up! And even though the stick up bra gave in to gravity, we love the photo of you on stage. Hee hee!
Posted by Becky | November 20, 2005 9:15 AM
Maybe you should stuff your bra old school...with socks, then you could pin then in...or maybe you should forget the stuffing, you have a fabulous rack anyhow.
Congratulations on the run!!! Stone mountain is awesome. And beautiful. Next time, let's go for the laser show.
You are totally a "runner".
Posted by Anne Marie | November 17, 2005 2:27 PM
I love your blog... I moved to NYC from Atlanta last year and your post about Stone Mountain brought back so many memories!
Posted by Amanda | November 17, 2005 1:00 PM
oh, i'd love to hear the perfect strangers theme live! so inspirational. we've all had our bra snafus -- at my prom, my strapless kept wandering south. humiliating. you seem to have handled yours gracefully!
Posted by carrie m | November 17, 2005 11:23 AM
I had a similar experience once with a product known as 'Braza' (?). Fancy name for stickers that were supposed to act as a bra... or not. Too bad it was at a beautiful wedding... where I was one of the bridesmaids... sheesh.
Posted by Meg | November 17, 2005 3:55 AM
Well...at least it happened at the END of the set.
Posted by cari | November 16, 2005 12:58 PM
Stick on bra = diet coke snarf.
And let me just say, you rawk for posting that in cyber space. :)
Posted by Elspeth | November 16, 2005 12:44 PM
I am so sad I missed the show. SO. SAD. The cutlet story is hilarious! Congrats on 10 miles!
Posted by Jenny | November 16, 2005 1:51 AM
That pic is PRICELESS! OMG! SOOO FUNNY! THE LOOK ON YOUR FACE!!!!! Congrats on the 10 mile run!!! YOU ROCK SO HARD!
aww. I miss you guys :(
Posted by Lara | November 16, 2005 12:35 AM
hahaha!
...you're all: umcrapandalsoshit
...and your fake boob's all: hi! i am so drunk i need to lay down on the floor for a minute
Sis' band looks supa hott, so sad it was the last show! I am still bugging tftb (the forces that be) to let me come to town. I think I am starting to wear them down...
Posted by chelsea | November 15, 2005 10:47 PM
yay the star bar!
Posted by Posturban Naturalist | November 15, 2005 10:05 PM
Ooooh! I love Stone Mountain! And CONGRATS on the 10 miles! I got shin splints last week and my legs are still a little sore. I think I need new shoes. Ugh.
That pic of "the bra incident" is priceless. I'm glad that those of us who weren't there are able to relive that special moment with you.
Posted by allison | November 15, 2005 7:58 PM
What on earth is, and where does one buy, a stick-on bra?
Posted by Gina | November 15, 2005 7:19 PM
You just look like you're emoting, not like you misplaced a breast. But oh my.
And thanks for the reminder about the Stone Mtn trail. I'm gonna be at my mama's in Lilburn for T'giving and I may need a little jog. And congrats on the 10 miles!
Posted by anne | November 15, 2005 2:39 PM
man! clever girl...way to hide the slipping bra!
I bet ya'll rawkd!
(what about the theme song for Jem and the holograms...remember them? so cool!!)
Posted by heather | November 15, 2005 1:25 PM
Congrats on a great show and on the 10 miler!
Posted by Kate | November 15, 2005 1:24 PM
I am laughing hysterically at the fake boob malfunction photo. The captions totally make it.
I don't remember the He-Man song, but do they do the Silver Spoons theme?
Posted by Em | November 15, 2005 1:22 PM
You two are the coolest EVER! Looks like so much fun! I think I would love to hear the He-Man theme. I can't even imagine how that would work live, but it has to be fab! Rock on!
Posted by biglug | November 15, 2005 1:19 PM
I LOVE the band photo - an album cover if I've ever seen one! Did Jacob take it?
You and your sister are too cool for school! ;-)
Posted by Cara | November 15, 2005 12:45 PM
Uhm, some of us TOTALLY know the He-Man song!
"I'm Adam, Prince of Eternia"....
All I know is that I totally put up my RAWK*FIST to "Saved By The Bell". There is NOTHING cooler than that!
\m/
Posted by ranger | November 15, 2005 11:59 AM
Dude, I'm a total tool for not coming to see your show(s). Please don't hate me. The body, she is old, and the face, she snores at an early hour. I miss you. AND I LIVE IN THE SAME TOWN, um, hello, what's wrong with this picture? We must must must get together soon. xoxo MJ
Posted by MJ | November 15, 2005 11:47 AM