Rambles. Seriously.

I'm really wanting to start adding pictures to my blog posts. I absolutely love all things photography, so I think it's kind of odd that I don't add pictures on this blog. This is easier said than done though, because my laptop doesn't like to let me upload my pictures onto blogger. BUT, we do have a desktop...I can somehow make it happen. And I'm thinking I'm going to start doing that. Don't hold me to it...but...I'm going to try.

I also think I'm going to be getting a new lens for my camera very, very soon! Like, possibly tomorrow. I cannot even begin to explain how excited that makes me! I can't. I've been in a rut of not taking pictures lately, for lack of a working camera. But that is about to change! I hope. Fingers crossed, tightly.

I'll say this. As soon as I get that lens, I will start adding pictures to my blog. That's the deal. So...that will hopefully be very soon.

I had an incredible lunch today. Last night, the Schwan's man came. Our family LOVES Schwan's food. Especially me. Well...mainly me. Anyhoo. Last night, when he came, I was at the Rep doing a show. But my incredible daddio went ahead and picked out a couple of things he thought I would like, including SUSHI. I don't know if I've ever talked about sushi on this here blog, but I love sushi. It's one of those little things in life that makes me smile just thinking about it. So, for lunch today, I ate one of the sushi rolls. It was delicious. Delicious.

Only THREE more shows at the Rep! How weird is THAT? Agh, it's hard to believe. I've been so consumed with the Rep since rehearsals began, that I've forgotten what it's like to have free time. Well, not really. But still. Wow. I'm so sad that the show is ending, because I love it. I love performing. It's such a fun show, and it makes me sad just thinking about not ever being able to do it again. But I'm excited about having more free time! Though I'm sure it won't be free for long. I tend to fill up every spare second I get. What can I say? I'm definitely not a homebody.

Mimi is here! I love her.

-caylielane.

Running On The Mind.

Well, it's Thursday, and so far so good, as far as the whole no-texting thing goes. I think it's gonna be a really good thing.

I am going to the Athletic club soon. Tim shall meet up with me there and we are going to work out and swim and stuff. It will be great! I've decided I'm just gonna go easy on my ankle until the half marathon. Maybe a few shorter runs here and there, but I'm not going to go on a long run between now and race day...that's only 10 days away!! I'm really excited. I can't even TELL YOU! It will be my second half marathon, and I get to run it with Carolyn! She's so wonderful.

After the half-marathon, I'm going to start focusing on my speed. I really want to improve my 5k time over the next year- right now my best time is around 26:30 (something around there.). That really isn't...specifically fast. Haha. I've trained myself to completely be a distance runner- meaning I can run a really LONG ways, but not overly fast. So, running a 5k (3.1 miles) actually is pretty intimidating, because it means I need to pick up the pace. I'm thinking I might be interested in running cross country in college, but if I wanted to do that, I'd need to shave some serious time off of my 5k! I'd like to get my time down below 23 minutes, at least. That's my goal!

So, after this half marathon, I'm going to start focusing on 5k's. It's official. (I mean, I've blogged about it. How much more official can it be?) I also want to run lots of 5k races in Arkansas this year. Let's just hope it actually happens!

I have my fourth-to-last show at the Rep tonight. Pretty crazy to think that it will all be over on Saturday night. Weird!

Schoolwork.

-caylielane.

Meet My New Friend, Lent.

Just so you know...

Please don't be offended if, at any point in the next 40 days, you text me and I do not respond. I'll probably respond by calling you, but who knows. Just know that I think you are dandy and the fact that you texted me made me smile.

The thing is, I'm giving up texting for Lent. That means absolutely NO TEXTING WHATSOEVER from tomorrow (Ash Wednesday) until Easter Sunday. It seems a little bit silly, doesn't it? Well, it would be if I were doing it out of hatred for texting, because I don't hate texting at all. In fact, I like texting. But that's what Lent is about. Giving up something that means something to you, and replacing it with something better. Whether it be reading the Bible, praying, making a new friend, or reading a good book, I want to spend the time that I would normally spend texting differently. In the next 40 days, I want to:

1.) Read the Bible more.

2.) Read a few really great novels.

3.) Have more phone conversations.

4.) Write. I love to write.

5.) Be more efficient in my homework doing.

6.) Keep my room clean.

I'm sure I forgot something, but those are some things I'd like to spend time doing.

I'm off. Call me! (:

-caylielane.

Blogs and Longings

Hey there! You should read my mom's blog. It's wonderful, and oh-so-official. She even had her blog professionally designed, and it looks delightful! If you are reading this, you should click here and take a look at it. And maybe even comment and tell her what you think.

There are two things that I am longing for.

1.) My license. I get it in exactly 2 months! I can't even tell you what a glorious day that will be. I even have a little countdown thing in the corner of my screen. It says that I have 2 months, 0 days, 20 hours, 29 minutes, and 22...21...20 seconds until the big day! Can you tell I'm pumped?

2.) A job. Once upon a job, I applied at 896698759 places, and was offered various jobs, but I ended up not being able to take them because I didn't have my license. So, as you can see, with one comes the other. When I get my license, I shall start re-applying to different places. When I have a job, I will have some spending/Jamaica money. That will be a very good thing.

Today is a busy day, once more. After I finish doing school, I shall run 5.5 miles. (Hopefully with Timbo. Because, as I've said, that makes it so much better.) And then it will be time for me to head to the Rep for our LAST preview performance! Woohoo! It will be a grand time. And Mom, Dad, and Crib will be there! Even better.

Tomorrow morning, we have a student matinee, which I'm particularly excited about because Gracie and her mama will be there! It's so fun when I someone I know is in the audience. And then, tomorrow night is our official opening night, and a reception afterwards. Tim is coming all by his lonesome to that performance- there weren't many tickets left! Haha. I'm so glad that he's coming.

Well, school is calling my name, and I feel a strong obligation to answer it.

Have a good day. Make a new friend.

-caylielane.

Sigh.

Well, rehearsals have officially ended, and the shows are to begin today. Tonight, more specifically. So excited! These first three nights are technically preview performances, but they are still so very fun. I love theatre.

Yesterday was a crazy day. Surprise! Caylie? Having a crazy day? I know, I know, it's unheard of. But this is MY blog, and I can write on it what I want to, right? So I am going to tell you all about my crazy day yesterday.

It began with co-op. It was a fairly typical co-op day, but that is still good. I was a bit overwhelmed and stressed out with stinkin Algebra 2, but I felt better about it after class yesterday. I had a delicious lunch.

You know, I love lunch. Lunch is possibly my favorite meal. It's a chance to stop in the middle of the total insanity of my day, have a seat, and eat. I am not required or expected to do anything BUT eat at lunch time, no matter where I am. I am temporarily relieved of any responsibility, and that is a nice thing. I like lunch time.

Yesterday, I had oatmeal, strawberries, and a Butterfinger bar for lunch. The Butterfinger was a little present from Tim. It's crazy how much joy one little thing like that can bring me so much joy!

After co-op, and a trip to Kroger for groceries, it was time to run. Yesterday was a LONG run. 10 miles long, to be exact. Tim rode his bike by me the entire time, which was great. He helped keep my mind off of the fact that I was running that whole time. I actually really enjoyed it. I was wearing my semi-new running shoes, the weather was great, I had someone to talk to, I got to watch the sun go down, and I was at an oh-so-leisurely pace. It just doesn't get much better than that!

Then, when Tim and I got back to my house (I wobbled a bit on the walk back.), we ate food. Rice and beans and cheese....delicious.

Have you ever watched Heroes? I watched the first episode of it last night. I like that show, yes I do. I never have time to watch TV, so I can't promise that I'm going to keep watching it, but who knows?

I'm gonna work on history. I feel all distracted.

Gracie:

1. I love that one picture of you.

2. Weekend with muffins and stuff...let's please do that!

3. Christmas party in summer...that's the best idea since sliced bread.

-caylielane.