Marathon update

I can't really figure out how to run for a charity without joining a run-for-charity group, so, the Lake Placid half marathon in June will be a run-for-Tara race. Maybe I'll wear a Sky Lake T-shirt.

However, if you are saddened at this lost opportunity to give me money, our Future Educator fund - established to send one young, attractive, intelligent male history major destined to change the world one student at a time to grad school - is always accepting donations.

Positive thinking: first result

Tim got into NYU! This is very exciting. We can't afford it, of course, but if we choose to go here we'll just have to figure it out. Time to look for scholarships . . .

Rockland is gaining on us!

Don't let Rockland win. OWEGO is the coolest small town in the United States. Vote here: http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-srv/coolestsmalltowns/

Tim and Tara on a Train

As some of you may know, and some of you may not, Tim and I are going on a train trip across the country next month. I'm so excited about this that I've started a new blog to document our week. It's called Tim and Tara on a Train. Visit it if you'd like to hear about our trip!

Job opportunity!

Sky Lake in Windsor, NY, is now accepting applications for paid summer staff for 2009. Tell your friends! The more the better :-) Go here to see what jobs are available and to download an application.

Finally, a cure for Christmas caroling!

P.S. Despondex is not recommended for camp counselors.

Vote Owego as America's Coolest Small Town

Owego is up to win, by user votes, Budget Travel's Coolest Small Town. Go here to vote often!

Steak night!

So, this post is a little late, but I've just watched the "My Lawyer's in Love" episode of Scrubs and Dr. Cox fired intern Ed. Boo!

Tara tries positive thinking

I previously solicited prayers and positive thoughts for my husband while he applies to graduate school to obtain a master's in teaching or the equivalent. He's officially sent in a few applications and is finishing up the rest. If you feel so moved, please continue your prayers and positive thoughts (thank you, thank you, thank you).

You've likely heard the mantra "hope for the best, but expect the worst." I suppose this is close to my usual life approach, except to truly hope it can't be held back by expectations. So I usually just end up expecting the worst, mostly because of pride - when the worst happens I can then say "I knew it." A blow to my pride really is my greatest pain, which is kind of sad for a girl who is often an airhead (and obviously a little egocentric). These negative expectations combined with my airheadedness makes me a ton of fun to hang out with.

But.

I'm going to think positive about this. No, really.

We've aimed high, so it will be a big deal for Tim to get into any of the colleges he's applied to, so imagining any acceptance letter solicits a joyful response. I like this feeling. I'm going to focus on it - not on any negative feeling. Putting this in writing now holds me accountable. I'm talking irresponsible optimism here. Join me?

February

I usually do love letters in February, but right now I don't really feel like writing them. If this changes I'll of course resume my theme month. They are consistently lame anyway. I just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you.