(almost) new year, new beginnings!

I had wanted to write something today to post this super awesome picture of my latest purchase, which I finally took out for a spin...err run. All went overall well! They're not Nike, so I was so kindly lent a pouch for my nike+ sensor, but my recent acquisition of a new phone is certainly starting to make me think about exploring apps on my phone I can use so I can use it that instead for tracking/music/safety (hear that MOM?!) Anyway, here they are...

In other very EXCITING news, Sindy and I just registered together for the National Half-Marathon in DC on March 26. AHHHH is all I can gather up right now. AHHH!!! I'm super excited to be setting out on this journey, especially with someone who motivates me constantly and continuously...anddd especially since it will prepare me for an equally as large event going on in April....my super amazing family has ALL committed to completely a half-marathon (walk/run/be dragged) at Rutgers in April. I am super proud of them and excited for them and I CANNOT wait to be there to cheer them all on!!! I am eager to share my good feelings and fuzzies for running and the confidence that comes with it with others, especially those so close to me and my heart!! Maybe if they know I'm publicly blogging about them, they'll stop reading...and start running. You can (/will...don't forget. April will eventually get here :O) do it!

happpppy holidays!

Bachelor Pool 2011!

On January 3, 2011, former Bachelor Brad Womack will be given a second chance at love...and in turn, we will be given the chance, yet again, to watch the roller coaster, and....bet on his future.

Join me in the SECOND BACHELOR/ETTE POOL!!!!!!!!! Mondays won't seem so bad when you know you will be able to come home after work and watch other people's lives on TV which are more ridiculous and hilarious than yours. Just as with the last one, the pot will be split down the middle: 50% will go to the person with the most amount of points at the end of the season and 50% will go to charity. The charity of choice this time is Hope Express, a 24-hour 135-mile relay from Hershey Medical Center to Penn State's annual Dance MaraTHON, an amazing event that raises money for the Four Diamonds Fund at Hershey Medical, which helps pediatric patients through their journey with cancer.

The rules will be the same as last year:

-Entry fee is a mere $10.
-Each week, you will need to rank the remaining ladies (here's the link for all the girls) in order from most likely to stay to least likely to stay (AKA go home!).
-There will be a total of about 30 potential points each week. The number of points will be divided among the number of bachelorettes receiving roses...i.e. 15 women will receive roses the first week, so each correct prediction will earn you 2 points.
-Following each episode, I will email out updated standings.
-I'm not positive finding love on television is the best idea, but I like watching other people do it.

Again, please forward this along to friends and family who you think might enjoy participating. Remember, it's for charity, so the more, the merrier :O)! Send me your name/email address (darian.leib@gmail.com), and I'll be in touch as the main event nears. Thanks and have fun!!