3-31-14 Late post for a nice run

Today was a nice midday run. I went out at around 12:30 (which won't be a good idea in a month or so), but today it was perfect. I was at the end of my running clothes, so I need to do my laundry before I run tomorrow.

My run today was nice, it bordered on great, the border was because I was short .2 miles on it for 5 miles. I could have easily fixed by continuing to run into the Orem cemetery, but I didn't I wish I had a reason, like vicious chaffing, or the hills killing my knees, or something real, but it was just me, I couldn't make myself do it. I did make it home afterward for lunch with Silvia, and then out in time for my chiropractor appointment.

I have been seeing a chiropractor for just over a week, my back was all screwed up after my run last Monday. I think my camel bag is having a negative effect on me, I need to strengthen my back. But the time to do that is nigh impossible to find right now.

During this summer I was going to take off of school, but it looks like I will be doing two classes. Figure drawing (which I did last summer as well) and a Plein Air painting class (on site oil painting in nature). I was told today the reason I didn't get into my BFA program was because of my drawing, so one of the instructors I work with regularly said I should take it so I can keep drawing all summer. Then I have him for two more classes in the fall, both are drawing classes. I am praying I can get accepted to the program this fall, so I can graduate next year. Right now it looks lie I will be able to pass my classes, and that's refreshing. I will be doing double time painting and drawing for the first few weeks of the semester.

Wow, I am getting tired and need to do laundry, thanks for reading.

-Riley

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