Thanksgiving, hydration, and polo sans ponies

I think I will start a tradition of shameless thanking at the beginning of each entry.

Many thanks to the following:

Claudia and Margie, who despite having only met me a number of times, most often at Panera Bread, are both amazing and donated, even knowing that I am the daughter of Miss Manners. That says a lot.

Karen, even though as a child I trespassed on her yard, probably killed plants and wildlife. And she even sent me back my stamped envelope. Thanks so much!

Stephanie, who also took it upon herself to entertain my homeless brother for several days’ time. She is amazing. Congratulations if you have even just ever met her acquaintance.

Sam. Provider of the Lotus road bike, which truly started it all. Not very good at Scrabble but has a myriad of other good qualities, like being an awesome swim coach even to those who don’t swim anymore

Aunt Ruth. You’re the best. See you at the end in San Diego! We can discuss the trip over dinner and muffins.

Ms Cindy and Mr. Don, who also so generously supply their basement, chocolate beverages, backyard, and a little bit of their sanity every time we all come over. Thanks for everything!

So at this point I am at $995. yes yes yes!

I need $2000 by March 21^st and $4000 by May.

Update on self trickery: It has thus far earned me $12 from myself ( oh, new total $1007), and also obviously all the immediate health benefits from avoiding coffee as well like: the grogginess, the irritability, and the inability to function in a normal social setting before 10am.

Actually for the most part I have been fine. I have started employing other methods to keep me awake anyway such as always needing to go to the bathroom from drinking so much water all the time.

Real updates:

Next Virginia Tech Chapter of Habitat for Humanity build March 15th.
http://www.habitat.org.vt.edu/portal.html

Biking/training has been semi-productive. Home to class to home is about 5 miles, and when you forget your books, its 10. yea. Fun.
Otherwise it has been too ungodly cold to take on any serious rides as of yet. I have been mostly swimming, playing water polo, or trying a stationary bike.

Speaking of water polo. Championships @ James Madison University April 12-13^th

Worth mentioning because I have good faith that we are going to be awesome.