you know it's time to retire from running long-distance races when you dread going to those events.....that's how i felt getting ready for yesterday's 30k run at Kapiolani. Though i finished (in 3:42 and still feeling ok the morning after)...i think the fun aspect of racing was missing and was replaced by fear. I dont know how those elite runners keep a big smile while running at the same fast pace...seriously...how? i'll stick to recreational jogging...

for the first time in years i will be skipping a chance to explore a new country (or city) on my vacation next week....i will be home bound....writing 2 papers and reviewing for 2 midterms....and i dont feel bad a bit; well, maybe a little...i considered going to Ikea then Anthropologie just for the day, but then there will be another chance for that after finals...

if i didnt have school this year you'd find me somewhere in South America...but for now, the home needs some special attention too.