Natasha's blog - A boring title for a not boring blogger

Orthodoxy, Jane Bennet, Triathlons, moving to Seattle I prefer to attend Orthodox church. After the service (which is beautiful, and healing, and you can sit on the floor and smell the incense), the lunch hour begins. The congregation of 60-80 people primarily over the age of 60, drifts around the room and settles into their chosen seats around large circular tables. I like to root first. I have found that when I root first, others tend to root more quickly. I suppose it might be a game of elimination -- when 1 chair is no longer an option, I work to claim my own so as to avoid disappointment. Since kindergarten, I am disappointed when I don't get the chair I want. This is a theory; let's will move on. I always claim my spot first, primarily so that my mentor can come find me when she is ready. We will call her E. I sit and sip my tea and watch the regular members try to recall whether or not they have seen me before. Sunday mornings demand that everyone feel welcome. ...

#331 If you aren't familiar with Ironman, this is an endurance triathlon  Swim 2.4 miles Bike 112 miles Run 26.2 miles  Natasha's Race Info Race number: 331 Sunday August 21st  Swim starts at 6 am. I will enter the water I think around 6:25 am.  Transitions are around Independence Point. Finish Line is on Sherman, I believe at 1st Street. Might be 3rd street.  Estimated finish time : 9 pm There are Cut Off times through out the race. So if I disappear at some point unexpectedly I am either hurt or disqualified.  ------------------------------ --------------- Spectator Tips Swim: The swim is boring once all the racers are in the water, which will be by 7 am.  Bike: The course runs 2 loops. Starts at Independence Point, runs up to Higgins Point, then back down onto 95, up 95 about 20 miles past Mica Grange. Turn around at Setters Rd. *This is where I was recently stung by a bee.*  I think I should be on my bike...