My Races

So as most of you know, I took up the hobby of running this year. Have done a 5K and two 10Ks, and am working to do a marathon in 2011. :) That's my goal. So anyways, I needed a place to organize my stats, so here ya go. I'll update this as I go!

UPCOMING RACES I'M INTERESTED IN ATTENDING

MAY 2010
5/2/10: Lincoln Marathon - Lincoln, Nebraska
5/9/10: Race for the Cure - Sioux City, Iowa
5/16/10: Papillion Half Marathon - Papillion, Nebraska
5/23/10: Council Bluffs Half Marathon - Council Bluffs, Iowa

JULY 2010
7/31/10: Mighty Mo Half Marathon and 8K - South Sioux City, Nebraska

SEPTEMBER 2010
9/26/10: Omaha Marathon - Omaha, Nebraska

OCTOBER 2010
10/10/10: Race for the Cure - Omaha, Nebraska
10/16/10: Siouxland Lewis and Clark Marathon - Sioux City, Iowa
10/17/10: Des Moines Marathon - Des Moines, Iowa

NOVEMBER 2010
TBD: Coca Cola Classic 10K - Sioux City, Iowa

PAST RACES STATS

STATS:

Best 5K Time: 33:02
Worst 5K Time: 33:02

Best 10K Time: 1:02:40
Worst 10K Time: 1:11:36

Best 1/2 Marathon Time: N/A
Worst 1/2 Marathon Time: N/A

Best Marathon Time: N/A
Worst Marathon Time: N/A

PAST RACES (MOST RECENT FIRST)

Coca Cola Classic
5K Race
Sioux City, Iowa
November 7, 2009

Results: 134/158
Goal: 30:00 or under
Final Time: 33:02
Link to Results Page

Omaha Marathon
10K Race
Omaha, Nebraska
September 27, 2009

Results:
Overall Place: 321/637
Division Place: 42/100
Final Time: 1:02:40
Pace: 10:06
Link to Results Page

Papillion Half Marathon
10K Race
Papillion, Nebraska
May 17, 2009

Results:
Overall Place: 115/142
Division Place: 24/25
Final Time: 1:11:36
Link to Results Page

How to Make a Wall-E Halloween Costume

For Halloween this year, Chris decided he wanted to be Wall-E. It created a little challenge for me, but honestly, I think I did pretty good. :)

Of course, I started with a cardboard box. I spongepainted red, brown and black all around the edges to give it that rusted, dirty look. I made sure to make a hole big enough for his head to get through and holes for his arms, and I cut them closer to the front of the box so he could still maneauver with his Halloween bag and whatnot.

For his eyes, I took some gray foam and cut it to size, highlighted it with permanent marker, and stapled it to a basic eye mask piece from Hobby Lobby. And wah-lah--instant Wall-E! :)

He looked so cute--and won Most Original at the apartment complex's Halloween party. His sister, April, was Wubbzy, and her costume turned out so cute too!

How to Make a Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! Halloween Costume

I don't know about your toddler, but mine is addicted to Wow! Wow! Wubbzy on Noggin (well, Nick Jr. now, I suppose). So of course, for Halloween, I couldn't help but make a Wubbzy costume. Took a little creativity, but I was able to make it. It turned out frickin' adorable, if I do say so myself. :)

I started with a yellow sweatsuit that I got from FleeceFarm.com. I was able to order bright yellow in her exact size, so it fits her perfectly!

Then I drew Wubbzy's face on the shirt with pencil and outlined with black fabric paint. For her kooky tail, I found the perfect item--it was basically a jumbo yellow pipe cleaner I found at Hobby Lobby. I wrapped it around her, twisted it to hold it and wah-lah, perfect tail!

Then, for her ears, I used a yellow headband and some yellow foam to make ears, and then hot glued the Wubbzy ears onto the headband. These held up extremely well, I was so glad! I was worried I'd be having to glue or re-tape the things all day, but nope!

I also made a Wall-E costume for my son, that's in another blog post. Turned out way cute! Both kids won prizes at the apartment complex's Halloween party--Chris was most original and April won cutest! :)

oDesk eBook: How to Make Money on oDesk: Getting Started as a Freelance Writer

So I'm proud to announce the release of my SECOND eBook! A lot of time and hard work went into this (not that time and hard work didn't go into the last one, but anyways...) and I think it will be an excellent resource for anyone looking to break into the oDesk marketplace. Here's the description:

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This comprehensive eBook will teach you what makes oDesk WORK. In this eBook showcasing the unlimited exposure to job opportunities online with oDesk, you will find tips and tricks on:

How to build a strong portfolio to showcase your talents
How to create your oDesk.com account and a noteworthy profile
How oDesk works: The ins and outs of oCommerce
How to make the first steps to employment
How to get work: mastering the interview and getting hired
How to move onward on oDesk after successfully completing your first oDesk assignment

In addition to all this, you will get the inside scoop on how to succeed in the oDesk marketplace from a seasoned professional whose "been there, done that." Take your freelance writing career to the next level and invest some money in your future.

"I speak from experience. I've been around the block when it comes to freelancing, and I can tell you: oDesk.com is one of the best freelancing sites around. Among the mix of others, such as Guru.com, GetAFreelancer.com, and other outsourcing sites, I can vouch for oDesk as being the one that gets both buyer and providers the best results and the best security to ensure payment and thus encouraging hard-working providers." -Author, Sara Haley

The world of freelancing online can be difficult to understand, but this eBook will teach you the ropes in 33 pages. From taking oDesk tests to prove your skills to getting started on your first assignment, Sara Haley takes you on a quick yet thorough tour of the oDesk community and the tips and tricks she''s learned during her time working on the site.

If you feel like you're outnumbered by providers that want to work for next to nothing, remember this: "Outsourcing work has become increasingly popular, and although some of it is going overseas for cheap help, smart buyers know that the real talent is here in the United States, and they're willing to pay for quality help...Remember, you may be competing for others working for beans, but as long as you have a strong profile, long work history and a portfolio that showcases your best work, you'll always have the upper edge against your competitors. Work hard, go above and beyond and you will have a long line of happy clients, and in most cases, regular, steady freelance work."

Don't hesitate- -your future as a freelance writer is about to take off! For $19.99, you can't go wrong- -knowledge is power.

If you're interested, you can purchase this oDesk ebook here: http://store.payloadz.com/detail_html.asp?Id=757469

Oops, they did it again...

So they're contracting new transcriptionists and they haven't learned their lesson...

http://www.newwebmag.com/2009/09/13/has-anyone-had-a-positive-experience-with-the-transcription-company-mrt-services