a time to wonder

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Happy Easter!

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

I am excited to tell you about my newest challenge to myself. In November, I am going to join the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. It's is a walk of 60 miles over 3 days, camping out at night with all the other women and men who will gather to support this great cause.

I have long admired friends of mine who have done similar events but I never quite got around to getting myself motivated to do it myself. My Aunt Nancy, my mother's sister, had been battling breast cancer for a few years with many struggles on and off. I have never even met Nancy, but I thought that even so, doing something on her behalf would be a great idea. Sadly, Nancy lost her battle with breast cancer just a couple of months ago. I know many people who have been touched by breast cancer when either themselves, or a mother, an aunt, a cousin, or a friend have battled this disease.

In order to join the walk each person has to raise a minimum of $2,300! I am starting now to spread the word and ask for any donations that can be given. I am also working on getting a couple of businesses to sponsor me as well. (Donations are made with a flat amount of money, and NOT by paying per mile walked.)

Last Fall I started running. Well, I started walking, then added some running, and now I mostly run! I enjoy it for many reasons but I also know it is an excellent way to train for the 3-Day Walk. I will be posting my progress as I build up my endurance and try to further how many miles I can run at a time. Right now the most I have done is 4 miles. I have a friend who has challenged me to run at least 6 by the end of May (it started as a 10 mile challenge, but due to the weather around here I haven't been able to push the running much and we have agreed on 6 for now....whew!)

I hope that you will follow my progress and encourage me along the way. For more information or to donate, you can click on this link or follow the link at the top right of my blog:
http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/SanDiegoEvent?px=3039597&pg=personal&fr_id=1298&et=E7z5KRPCJlsNgPTCTjlbcw..&s_tafId=159851

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Merry Christmas from the Nielson Family

We hope your Holidays are peaceful and full of much joy!

M-N-M Holiday Survival Kit

Blessed M-n-M's...

Each color has a different cure, of this fact I am sure.

When you're grouchy and mean, I recommend the GREEN.

For times when you're down, the best choice is BROWN.

ORANGE's special coating will minimize the bloating...

The ache in your head is cured by the RED.

To help you be mellow, take a dose of YELLOW.

If agitated too, eat a handful of BLUE.

If your whole life's a drag, just eat the WHOLE BAG!!!

Friday, November 21, 2008

Twilight the movie is finally here. HERE in Blanding, Utah!

Can you hear the millions of girls across the country swooning? Our little town had a midnight showing last night. Delaney and her friends went over to the theater straight from school and camped out. It was so cute and they had so much fun. They braved the 35 degree night with the rest of the Twilighters. I joined them at 11:50 when they were already warm and cozy (and had been napping) in the theater. The movie was good - nothing compared to the book, but still enjoyable. Grab a girlfriend and go enjoy you some Edward!