Why are there so many tattoos now? Some of it is clearly a statement of individuality, or a love of art, symbol and story. But those of us who wonder should remember that while a few are tattooed for shock value, many are just using their bodies to tell us stories, to share emotions. They’re wearing their pain, their loss, their hopes, their values, their dreams and fantasies

Great post from a Doctor about the popularity of tattoos http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2014/08/consider-messages-tattoos-sending.html

My Next Tri is here!

Here’s a recap of the last week or so of training/cross-training

  • Last Friday: Outdoor top-rope rockclimbing  and a swim
  • Saturday: Swim and bike
  • Sunday: (Rest) but not really b/c I was on my feet all day for work
  • Monday: Run 
  • Tuesday: Whitewater kayaking, swim, bike
  • Wednesday: 10 mile Old Rag Hike
  • Thursday: Rest
  • Today: plans to swim and run
  • Saturday: Rest
  • Sunday: Quantico Sprint Tri (400 yd swim, 8.8 mi bike, & 5K run)

In other great news: Being the squeaky wheel works. After 3 months of health insurance benefits drama my account is correct and on my next paycheck I’m getting credited money for the previous 4 pay periods!