5 things friday

Since I'm lazy and can't seem to pull a whole post together... here's another 5TF...

1. "The only way to end war is to either kill everybody or kill no one."

I was thinking about this today. I made this comment years ago - I don't know if it was on someone else's blog, social media post or what, but I remember it created quite the stir among some people I didn't even know. It may have been the biggest stir I've ever created online. Anyway, the reason I was thinking about it is because I seem to be in a 'kill everybody' mood lately. Ugh. I'm so tired of people. See #2...

2. The most difficult thing right now.

I actually have a post I started a couple weeks ago about this. The most difficult thing anymore seems to be how to not hate everyone. And it's not just me! I've had several conversations with people lately about this very thing. People suck. And I hate that I think THAT!

3. 10 mile run today.

Today was a scheduled shorter 'long' run. I did 13 last week, and this week was a step back, until 15 next week. It went fine. My normal routes are all under water at present, so I took to the streets and ran to my work and back, plus a little meandering to get the extra mile and some walking at the end. It is exactly 4.5 miles from my house to my work via the route I drive. I felt good considering I didn't run much this week. I went out Tuesday in the heat index of 105° and humid as all get-out. It really zapped me. Anyway, I wore my Hokas today, and I am hooked on Hoka. I forgot my nipple gel though. I bled through my shirt. It's amazing how bad that can hurt. Argh.

4. I was offered a part-time job.

I got a text yesterday from the head chaplain wondering if I would be interested in being a "part-time, as needed and on call chaplain" at the biggest hospital in town. I don't think I could do this, and I'm sure they would take just about anyone with a pulse right now, but it made me feel good that anyone would even think of me. It would be nice to be wanted for something.

5. Once-a-week towel change. 

After doing these longer runs, I usually lay on the floor with my legs up the wall for 15-20 minutes or so. I don't know what it is or why it does it, but my calves really get "the worms" as I call them. The muscles or something are just constantly wiggling around while I'm just sitting there. It's a bit creepy to watch and feel, but I don't know what to do about it. I figure this and compression sleeves during recovery can't hurt. Anyway, I lay on my shower towel when I do it (so as to not get the floor all gross and sweaty). I use the same towel to dry after a shower every day (well, every time I shower). Sometimes I won't change it for weeks. Shoot, maybe a month or more at times - I don't know! I mean, it's clean water I'm drying off. But, I figured if I used my towel to lay on, it will be a good reason to change it at least once a week. Pretty smart of me, huh? ;)

And... that's about all I feel like saying today. Trying to keep my mouth shut...

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1 Corinthians 13:4-7

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ⁵ It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶ Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."