feeling really good these days. have a few hours at the run room but am looking for something full time until i go back to school next fall. i've been asked to be a group leader for a half marathon in the spring. i said i'd think about it as it seems WAY out of my league. i'd the pace setter for the 'slow' group - goal being running the race in under 2 hours and 15 minutes. would be an amazing challenge for me though.

started volunteering with can. crossrds int (can we put organizations' names on blogs?) feels great being involved with some worthwhile projects. helping with a fundraising auction next week and then will be doing some research about gender and violence in swaziland. exciting!

come and visit me y'all! japan crew: I MISS YOU GUYS sabishi da yo