Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Run, Ethan, Run
I'm getting a day behind on my journal so it's time to get caught up.
Sunday I went to see Ethan finish running his first marathon. He completed the 26.2 mile (42.1648 km) Marine Corps Marathon in just over four and a half hours.
Ethan got into training for the marathon after his friend (and now my friend) Vu invited him last spring. They trained all through the summer, running every other day, either after work or at 5am on Saturdays. They also worked out at the gym 5 days a week. In the end, Ethan ran along with Vu and Vu's cousin Louise, and they all finished the race.
It's been hard getting the chance to see Ethan these last few months, what with his training schedule and all. In addition to the marathon he's helped other friends out by appearing in local dance productions and modeling contests, all in addiiton to starting a new job. I have been very impressed by Ethan's dedication to his goal and the balance he somehow maintains in his life...while his life right now is not exactly what I would want for myself -- everyone is unique, of course -- the example he is setting is one I hope to emulate.
More pics are available here. And yes I do have some other Ethan pics that I will post soon, for someone out there who really likes to see them. (He stopped by last night to borrow one of Adrian's suits, and suddenly there were wigs involved)
Last night I got a call from Linh to borrow some of my clothes from Afghanistan for a Halloween costume. After trying on a few things he decided on a set then we hung out and talked and looked at photos for a while. Nice night.
Tonight Adrian and I and a bunch of friends went to see the annual 17th Street High Heel Race here in Washington DC. This is a big race consisting of drag queens running down the gayest street in town. It starts with a 2-hour "work the runway" parade, followed by a 100-yard dash. I was there to support Dayna, who raced as Mulan (her photos are in my Halloween party pics from this weekend).
Then got home and found that my car, which has a dead battery, is parked in a spot that as of 7am tomorrow needs to be vacated for some building renovation work. After a bit of scrambling I managed to jump start it and move it out of danger. This was not what I needed, after Adrian and I had a late night argument Monday that left me with only 2 hours of sleep. there are some dark storm clouds brewing over that one.
But then I got to finish baking cookies for an office function tomorrow, so that's cool.
Sunday I went to see Ethan finish running his first marathon. He completed the 26.2 mile (42.1648 km) Marine Corps Marathon in just over four and a half hours.
Ethan got into training for the marathon after his friend (and now my friend) Vu invited him last spring. They trained all through the summer, running every other day, either after work or at 5am on Saturdays. They also worked out at the gym 5 days a week. In the end, Ethan ran along with Vu and Vu's cousin Louise, and they all finished the race.
It's been hard getting the chance to see Ethan these last few months, what with his training schedule and all. In addition to the marathon he's helped other friends out by appearing in local dance productions and modeling contests, all in addiiton to starting a new job. I have been very impressed by Ethan's dedication to his goal and the balance he somehow maintains in his life...while his life right now is not exactly what I would want for myself -- everyone is unique, of course -- the example he is setting is one I hope to emulate.
More pics are available here. And yes I do have some other Ethan pics that I will post soon, for someone out there who really likes to see them. (He stopped by last night to borrow one of Adrian's suits, and suddenly there were wigs involved)
Last night I got a call from Linh to borrow some of my clothes from Afghanistan for a Halloween costume. After trying on a few things he decided on a set then we hung out and talked and looked at photos for a while. Nice night.
Tonight Adrian and I and a bunch of friends went to see the annual 17th Street High Heel Race here in Washington DC. This is a big race consisting of drag queens running down the gayest street in town. It starts with a 2-hour "work the runway" parade, followed by a 100-yard dash. I was there to support Dayna, who raced as Mulan (her photos are in my Halloween party pics from this weekend).
Then got home and found that my car, which has a dead battery, is parked in a spot that as of 7am tomorrow needs to be vacated for some building renovation work. After a bit of scrambling I managed to jump start it and move it out of danger. This was not what I needed, after Adrian and I had a late night argument Monday that left me with only 2 hours of sleep. there are some dark storm clouds brewing over that one.
But then I got to finish baking cookies for an office function tomorrow, so that's cool.
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william: no, no "drag" racing for me this year. Maybe next year...
alex: yeah, I want muscles like that!
savante: yeah, but i think the umbrella slowed her down. as for home...we shall see.
janvier: thanks babe. the clouds are still there but rain hasn't started yet
jason: thanks sweetie. been meaning to sleep all week, think I finally will tonight. just been too social lah.
alex: yeah, I want muscles like that!
savante: yeah, but i think the umbrella slowed her down. as for home...we shall see.
janvier: thanks babe. the clouds are still there but rain hasn't started yet
jason: thanks sweetie. been meaning to sleep all week, think I finally will tonight. just been too social lah.
OMG ETHAN IS SO OMG ARORABLE! and stop complementing me, mirror yourself first ol' cute man! =)
have you found any mails by c'est moi?
have you found any mails by c'est moi?
ikanbillis: yeah, he's adorable...gee, it's been a few days, almost time for another post with Ethan's pics
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