I hate running...

...and I am signed up to run a half-marathon in October.

Hi! I'm Gina. I like to get myself into trouble. As I said before, I am signed up to run a half-marathon in October. Of 2010. Not 2045. When I might actually be prepared for such a race. This may be the biggest mess I have managed to get myself into yet.

How I got myself into this jam:

I turn 30 at the end of September and I have quite a bit of weight to lose so I decided to sign up for a half-marathon at Disney World on October 2, 2010. I am working with a trainer and making lifestyle changes to accomplish this goal. "F*&%! What have I done?" runs through my mind about 13 times a day when I think about this goal. "F%*$! I would rather have a zebra cake!" runs through my mind daily when I have to go to the gym. But here I am...for better or worse...

A little bit about me:

I grew up in Illinois, went to college in Ohio, spent some time in Washington, DC, and moved to Michigan to go to the only broke-ass law school that would let me in after the wild ride that was college experience. I had no intention to stay in Michigan after I flunked out of finished law school. However, fate stepped in and I met my wonderful husband. Next thing I knew, I had a Michigan driver's license and I started showing people where I lived by using my hand as a map. Funny how life shows you exactly who is boss sometimes.

Traveling, cooking, reading, searching the internet, and watching reality television are my passions. My family and friends are what keep me going each and every day. Oh yeah, and some people would tell you I like to talk on the phone from time to time.

My bloggy intentions:

I hope to use my little piece of the world wide webz to chronicle my daily life, my battle with the gym, and how I doing in my mission to become a pound-slayer and run this stupid half-marathon.