Carpe Diem....or something like that.

I work 6 days a week, have just moved into an apartment that is currently trashed and in need of decorating, have two scrapbooks to make by May, have to do my taxes and see my friends and family. So, naturally, I thought this would be a fabulous time to put one more thing on my plate!

Since I am the crackhead runner I am, (seriously, I'm addicted) I was online as usual searching for the next race to sign up for and I came across one in Napa, which is really close to my house. So I went to the website and GASP! registration is full...unless you sign up with this organization to help raise money to cure some disease of some sort. Now, usually, I would not be apt to do this because I tend to be in the school of thought that believes (especially in a recession) people like to hold onto their money and don't really care about causes enough to give money to them unless they are immediately effected, plus I have a hard time asking people for money.

But, since as aforementioned, I am an addict, I clicked the link anyway and low and behold, it was for Chron's disease, which I have. So, of course, I had to sign up. So now I am one of those annoying people who is asking for money, so watch out! If you see me coming hide your wallets and run the other direction (but you better run fast and be ready to do it for over 13 miles, because I am a trained runner :)), you'll know it's me becuase I'll be holding a spatula and a calculator in one hand, color swatches and a batch of pictures in the other, wearing mismatching clothing (since I have no time to do laundry) and most likely a brace of my knee, arm or other appendage.

But...if you feel like donating :) the link is listed. I will be doing many more posts about this and starting a blog specifically dedicated to this race, so make sure to read it and pass the word on to friends!

http://www.active.com/donate/napa09norcal/CLKeys