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Terrified

I am terrified out out of my mind to run this half marathon tomorrow. I am going to die. Part of me is re-thinking this whole thing. DO I REALLY WANT TO DO THIS? No, of course not. Who in their right mind wants to run? (Kirsten, I know you do, but you don't count)

It's not a full marathon it's a 5K. I know all of you runners out there think that's no big deal. BUT I DON'T RUN! You don't understand. I don't enjoy it. I force it because I know it is something that I should do.

I am going to do this anyways. I am making myself. Partially because I don't want to... and to spite myself. (Is that even allowed?) Here are the things I am most worried about.

1. Not finishing
2. Running by myself because all of my friends passed me up.
3. Not waking up.
4. Wearing the right thing.
   
5. The beginning when everyone will run past me and I will be left in the dust!
6. Wanting to quit.
7. Running out of water.
8. Getting too hot.
9. Dying.
10. Losing all of my hair.
11. Not waking up.
12. Quitting.
13. Fainting.
14. Dying.
15. Going to the hospital.
16. Being in a coma.
17. The ride in the ambulance.
18. My friends forgetting that I came with them and leaving me.
19. Dying.
20. Forgetting to say my prayers the morning I DIE!
    

I am terrified out of my mind.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Dear Abby

Dear Abby,

I have a problem. Something is clearly wrong with me and I need help.

About a month ago, I woke up from a joyous sleep excited to start the day when my room-mate, Lenzi, informed me that she loved me. This was not such an unusual even (just kidding) only by the fact that it was then followed by the words, "I love how you always wake up with one sock on."

WHHAAATT?????

"HOW DARE SHE!" I thought to myself. I then looked down at my feetsies and realized that I was only wearing one sock. How embarrassing for me. I then thought back on every time that I took my sheets off to wash and would find about five different un-matching socks at the bottom of my bed. What am I? A one sock freak show?

I ignored it, thinking she was weird for it not happening to her. Then, about a week ago. IT HAPPENED AGAIN! I was so dilerious and disgruntled I took a picture to ask people on my blog if they as well had the same problem. I then, (probably by choice) forgot about the picture hoping my freakshow charactor wouldn't be unmasked for a bit longer.

This morning.... it happened again. And I'll tell you what... IT'S THE SAME FOOT EVERYTIME! What is going on here?!?!

Sincerely,
One Sock Freak

Double Tagged

things I'm looking forward to in the coming year:

1) My very best friend in the whole worlds WEDDING! SUMMEY LAUREN ELIZABETH GROSECLOSE EVANS
2) Getting FIT for the SUMMMMEEER
3) Vacation in July with Curtis family
) Possible marriage within the family (Always looking forward to something LIKE that)

joys in life:

1) a CLEAN room
2) I’m sure being in love would be one! haha
3) Making food

movies I have watched more then once:

1) Pearl Harbor (I almost had it memorized at one point)
2) Babe (Yes the one about the pig, I saw it in theatre’s like 4 times.. don’t ask me why)
3) The Labrynth (because it’s BOMB)
4) It Takes Two (Because ADMIT IT we all secretly love the Olsen Twins)

of my fears:

1) Forgetting that I like to sing
2) Being a lame old fart in a Rest home and not one of those crazy one’s that everyone secretly loves
3) Losing my retainer… AGGGGGAAAAIN

of my Favorite Foods:

1) GRITTTSS!
2) Fruit snacks… mmm…
3) Aunt Sue's Butterscotch pull-apart (which I have been craving as of late)
4) Chocolate Cheese Cake, Frostie Fry Pie or BREADSTICKS from mom or g-ma

goals of mine:

1) Lose 20 more pounds
2) Have a cooler blog than my cousin Kirsten someday (HAHA!)
3) Sing the National Anthem with my cousin Jacob like we did in the old days before a baseball game (it's so ugly it's ENTERTAINING)

TV Shows I Watch:

1) The Office
2) LOST!
3) Animal Cops
4) The Hills (It's real I SWEAR!)

current obsessions:

1) g-g-ga-GRITS
2) Going to the gym 5 days a week
3) you

places I've visited:

1) Canada (most boring trip of my life.. HAHA.. seriously though.. it was)
2) Nauvoo, Illinios
3) New York 3 different times
4) California

random facts:

1) I am eating Oatmeal right now (Peaches N' Cream)
2) I can't remember the last time I went to bed before midnight non-medication induced
3) I am currently working on a blog entitled "Online Dating" which should be very entertaining so stay tuned.

people who email me regularly:

1) ...
2) ... um.....
3) uh.....
4) .... nobody emails me

Places I Would Like to Visit:

1) AUSTRAAAAALLLLIA! According to Father it has the best snorkeling... and nothing will compare. (he ruins is every time we want to go snorkeling somewhere because it's just NOT AS GOOD)
2) Paris
3) Italy
4) Maine in the Fall

Friends I'm tagging...

1) Sammi
2) Lenzi
3) Sister Jeni Groseclose

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

There once was a spider............

.............................who was.

THE END!

The Little Things

You know those times where for some odd reason (and you never can quite put your finger on it) your body is just sore? Your neck tenses up and life is just SO UNCOMFORTABLE! The pain feels like your carrying an extra load on top of your shoulders and everything tenses up. I HATE THAT!!! Well that's what I was feeling like today. It was horrible. I had to get rid of it. I was getting desperate.

I became so desperate I asked my friend Micah (who I had heard from the girls next door that he had an infamous Micah-ssage that could cure anything) and pleaded with him to help me in my pain.

Well this blog is about the people who (I'm sure in their mind) do something small for you... but in that moment it meant the world! I have a new love and appreciation for my good friend Micah for helping me out in my pain and misery. There is just a love there now that wasn't there before. No, but seriously. Sometimes, it's just the little things that mean a lot.

Here are some other little things that just bring a smile to my face:

• When my mom dances (and dances off beat)

• Cheesy movies like:

Anne of Green Gables

Rigeletto

Darby O Gill and the Little People

• The Spanish Channel

• Over weight animals (I have a soft spot for them)

• My blankey

• Nuns

• Seeing my little sister perform

• People watching (and listening in to random conversations)

• Ordering my groceries online

• When people just randomly stop by "just to say hi"

• Crazy homeless people

• Thank you notes

• Gentlemen

• Playing Mafia with my brothers, sisters, mom, dad, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and cousin-in-laws

• Road trips with your very best friend

• Crazy fun nights with "Bonzo"
  

• When the toilet over flows in your ghetto apartment and you make your room mate pose for a picture and she steps in it.

• My cousins
  

• The smell after it rains

• Weekly inspirational personal text messages from my Bishop with words of encouragement

• When people comment on my blog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  

..............It's all about the

.............. LITTLE THINGS!

With love,
Candy Anderson

The not-so-boring BLOG

So I just read my cousin, Jacob's blog and I realized my blog is dull - boring, WAHH WAHHH.

** thumbs down **

As much as I know you all love me, I know you don't really want to hear about my Ward and my Marathon antics... or at least not all of the time. Reading my cousin Jacob and Kirsten's blog I realized how W I T T Y our family is. Really, and truly.


I hereby proclaim that this blog shall no longer be boring. And if I get a boyfriend or a Fiance (HA!) like my best friend Lauren Groseclose (also known as Summey) my blog will not be forgotten.

With that note made, if any of you have any good, young, (1) strapping young men that would be okay with my fun, spontaneous, quirky personality and don't mind the occasional game of Halo here and there, please fill out an application. Or, simply leave a comment... or even better... set me up!!!!!!!!

***Notes***
(1) Definition of strapping:

A.

powerfully built; robust.

B.

large; whopping.

C. Handsome, kind, gentle, good with kids. Generally is going somewhere in life.
D. Healthy in stature. (But if he is missing a toe or a finger I can look past that)
E. Empathetic
F. (In reference to definition "E") But not a sissy. Must be able to play sports with my brothers and cousins.
G. Must pass in an interview with father. (Please note that so called "interview" will not be formal or set up in any way. It takes place the moment the father figure sets eyes upon you)

Things that help with the Father interview:

1. Degree or current enrollment at the following Universities:

• A: BYU
• B: Brigham Young University
• C: BYU
• D: BYUI (But two years at any of the three previous schools mentioned would help)
• E: BYU Hawaii (Only if you are of Hawaiian/Samoan background and intend to play one of the following sports: Football. In which case you should be playing at University A, B or C... so that one is really on a case by case basis.

2. Eagle Scout

3. Took part in more than two extra curricular activities in High School.
(Note: Student Government gets you bonus points.)

4. Currently has a job

5. Served a Full time Mission

6. Is a BYU fan (If also a Braves Fan father may unintentionally favor you more)

7. Pays for his own schooling/car/phone/fiances etc. (Why? Because my dad did. And he likes it like that)

8. Must love me unconditionally. (But refrain from excessive P.D.A {Public Display of Affection} in front of the Parentals)

9. Can play Scrabble. And not just play... but really play.

10. Knows how to play Rook or is willing to learn and play often. After a six month period trial of learning must be able to play somewhat well or everything will be called off.

11. Is good at directions. (My father knows me well and knows that I am lacking in this area significantly)

12. Must be willing to invest in various projects that my father see's fit (but usually he would end up on top on this one because my father is GENIUS)

Please note: These are only things that would help with the father interview. I, however, am not that picky... so please don't be afraid to set me up on dates. You can submit up to 3 men per person. Thank you. I look forward to hearing from everyone.

Sincerely,
Candy Anderson

Marathon

Me at 236 Pounds Feb 2007 Exactly One year Later 80 pounds Lighter

I am so excited. I am training to run a marathon. This has been one of my goals 80 pounds ago. I promised myself that I would one day run a marathon. I remember then it sounded such a crazy idea that I would ever be able to do such a thing.

Yesterday I ran 5 miles in one hour and it felt good. WHAT THE HECK! I hate running. What is happening to me?

With this has come a new confidence that I feel in myself. I'm proud of myself. YAY! I know I won't be able to keep up with my super fit room mates while running the marathon but I will be so happy if I just finish it. yay!