Who's Z? Creations///Rebeca Greene Photography: Anaheim

Monday, March 18, 2013

Structurally Sound

I am somewhat of a free spirit. Just ask Billy. But we all need a little structure in our lives to get through all the things we need to get done in this crazy, busy world we reside in. My mind moves in fifty million directions at any one given time. Therefore, I make lists. They are everywhere. There is such a satisfaction in crossing off something I've accomplished. Besides, if I don't write it down, I forget to do it altogether.

I have spreadsheets for my budgeting, my pool business and my photography business. I have check lists for trouble-free camping and what to bring on my annual convention. All these things serve to make my life easier and keep me fairly sane.

Structure is also something that intrigues me in a photographic way. Architecture, old or new, is captivating.

This building is in Anaheim.

Looks like an Erector Set

Orange County

Reflections

A Korean Structure, San Pedro, California

So Festive!

Downtown Los Angeles, California

Achitectural Overlook

Venice Beach, California

Beach Front Walk Up

Boise, Idaho

A Corner Suite

Ummm...The Empire Building

Geometric Art

The Capitol Building

San Antonio, Texas

A Seemingly Flat Building

The Expo Needle

Through the Looking Glass

Portland, Oregon

Vista House

Inside the Dome

Mossy Church

Seattle, Washington

Aerial View

Baseball, Football, Shipping?

Long Beach, California

The Clock Tower

A Postcard from the Past?

Finish blog on buildings and structures - CHECK

Monday, January 21, 2013

Tinkerbell Kicked My Butt

Yesterday was the Tinkerbell Half Marathon at Disneyland and I foolishly entered it. I'm 52 and out of shape. What was I thinking? It seemed like a good idea at the time. I guess I love a good challenge.

Actually, I did it in support of my niece who had started running and was all excited about it. She wanted to run a marathon. I knew I would never do that, but I thought maybe I could do half. And, if you're going to be motivated to run/walk that far, what better place than The Happiest Place on Earth? I did a 5K there a few years ago and it was quite exciting.

I already had the name for today's post last Wednesday. I was finishing up a grueling training session on my treadmill when I realized that no matter what the outcome of the race, I was going to be beaten up by that little pixie. Part of me wanted another week to train and the rest of me wanted to just get it over with.

My goals for this race were a little different than the Calabasas 10K I did a couple of months ago. I know I can walk 13.1 miles, but this race has time constraints. If you get too far behind, they pick you up. They do have an amusement park to open. You know, money to make. So I can't take my sweet time. I made up my mind that it didn't matter if I finished or not. I, at least, wanted to finish the portion that is in the park which is the most interesting and then up to and past the six or seven mile mark which is over a 10K and then whatever I do after that is just gravy. The rest of the race is running along the streets of Anaheim and then back through the backside of California Adventure. Oh, and did I mention that the race started at 5:00 am, so I had to get there at four o'clock in the morning!!!!

Well, those were my thoughts BEFORE I got there and reviewed my 10K results (in retrospect, I didn't do half bad, for me). Once I entered the Expo, I got caught up in all the excitement and I wanted to finish and not get picked up.

So how did I do, you ask? Well, at least I'm alive to report about it! And let me go on record to say that that was my first and last half marathon. I'm a 10K max girl.

Okay....I did it!!!!!!!