limmah

How I did it: My dear girlpal has been training to run a half marathon for a while.  I am not a serious runner, but she and I did a 10K together a while back.  I didn't think I'd do a half, especially after I hurt my knees running this summer.However, I learned you could walk the half marathon, and I've always been a good walker, so I signed up.  There was no special training I did other than regular workouts at the gym and a few long wa… Read how I did it…

How I did it: I started graduate school in 2000 and just now submitted the final version of my PhD dissertation.  It was quite the whirlwind experience.  I started research around 2002 and started writing up the dissertation in 2005.  However, in 2006, I was getting panicked about finding a job after grad school.  I didn't work on my stuff enough while I was applying to place after place.  In 2006, I found a job, but I had only… Read how I did it…

How I did it: I spent a few days beforehand packing things and cleaning tabletops and floors.  When my family moving help arrived, they helped with some of the final cleaning.  I found a bunch of gross things in the corners, but it was all cleanable. Read how I did it…