And here we are: in our September Runfessions. This fall comes with its share of things to disclose, so let’s dive in!
For this month’s trip to the runfessional, let’s join up with Marcia’s Healthy Slice…
Let’s Start By Runfessing…
That I am writing this while sitting at home on a “hurricane day.” It’s like a snow day but for hurricanes. Helene is upon the mainland as a major hurricane. We are very fortunate here in the northeast, as we should only be getting some gusty winds, and maybe a little rain and surge. For those on the Gulf coast and in the Big Bend/Tallahassee area, it will be a catastrophic event, and my heart breaks for the people there.
Next I’ll Runfess…
That I am struggling this school year. Between all the threats, and the student arrests, and now a huge brawl that led to injuries and even more arrests… it’s too much. I don’t know what’s going on, but it needs to stop.
My Next Runfession Is…
We are about to head into Bandtober. This is such an exciting time, but it also means a ton of travel to and from competition. We have one weekend long show, as well as three shows that are more than an hour away. While I don’t look forward to time in the car, I am excited to see this performance. Would you believe I haven’t seen a full dress rehearsal yet? Between rain and scheduling, I haven’t caught a single full run. My first viewing will be at their show this weekend, and I can’t wait.
My Next Runfession Is…
That I am so nervous and excited for our upcoming Albuquerque trip. I have no idea what to expect, which is super overwhelming for me (in a good way, but still). My knowledge of New Mexico is pretty lacking, so I just don’t have a good feel for the area, which means I have to be super flexible with our excursions.
I Runfess…
That I am also nervous and excited for our hot air balloon themed 5k race. It’s always unnerving for me to step out into a new race community, and this will be so different in so many ways. I really hope I can hang and make a good showing.
What would you runfess? Any Albuquerque/New Mexico tips for me?
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The hot air balloon run sounds fun! I did a 10K once, during a similar festival of sorts. It was so neat seeing f all the balloons in the sky as we trudged over the dew-laden grass.
You are so lucky to travel. FOMO here.
That balloon 5k sounds exciting. Can’t wait to hear about it and your vacation
I can only imagine how stressful all of the school threats are. Actually, no I cannot imagine. Not sure what the solution is but I hope our country can find them. Fingers crossed you don’t have too much damage from the hurricane. Thinking of you!
Ugh, So sorry to hear about all the school threats. I’m sure it’s not in the budget, but I wonder if smaller school sizes would help — if the students felt more connected to each other? I know there could still be trouble but, one thing that has changed over the year (in addition to guns, drugs, and gangs …) is larger schools sizes. We have one high school for my whole city which I think is nuts.
I’m glad you are safe from Helene.
Ooh Albuquerque! I’ve never been there so unfortunately I don’t have any tips- but I bet it will be amazing. And that hot air balloon race looks so cool. Good for you for doing something completely different.
We don’t have “Bandtober”- other than just the regular football games. Our band doesn’t do any marching competitions, which I’m mostly glad about. It does sound like a fun time though.
We also had a “hurricane day” and were also lucky we only got some wind and rain. One more month and hurricane season will be over!
Have so much fun on your trip! That 5k will be amazing! Bandtober sounds chaotic but fantastic too. Enjooy every moment because it all slips away so fast and they’re onto the next thing. Glad you were safe through the hurricane. So stressful!
I hope you will be happy with your showing at the 5k! I’m excited for balloons!
I am planning on the botanic gardens and that’s all I have right now.