I have knicknamed this month March Madness. School is crazy with a million deadlines, I have signed up for 4 races, started my Masters and then there is Nadia's families birthdays. Nadia, Saba and Zemi all have a birthday in the next few weeks. March is just jam packed. Tonight we went over to Nadia's for a couple of hours to celebrate the wonderful human, Saba.
Although I am feeling busy, I still have to entertain Sebastian and the best way to do that is with pool parties. I get to check two boxes with one stone, both me and Sebastian get to see some friends. And as we had a holiday on Tuesday I had a pool party on Sunday and again on Tuesday. A Tuesday off seemed like such a waste but actually it was great. It meant Monday felt like a Monday and a Friday and then today a Monday but yet a Wednesday! And really I will take any holiday given.
This run was huge. I could not believe the amount of people. I have not seen anything like that for ages. What was very surprising is that they only had 1-3rd overall and no age categories. And usually when 1000's of people they at the very least have the top 5. The long and short is that I now know the devastation people must feel when they get 4th at the Olympics! Well not really, but it must leave a bit of a bitter sweet taste in their month. I came 4th, btu with no age category I should be happy. My prize a stuffed turtle! A cute one but still not a trophy!
I am so behind in the blog! In my head I had decided to do a Masters and then in two years I will change job. What I did not anticipate was actually having to do the work. On top of the busiest school I have ever worked at, Sebastian, running and just regular life things, I feel stretched. Nonetheless, it was great to take two time outs to see two different friends who were in Bangkok for conferences.
On Sunday we finished the holiday a Lola's favourite Bangkok spot, the wonderful pet friendly Craft cafe. I thought it might pull at some heart strings being there, and well it did. I miss that girl all the time, she truly was the best dog ever. Sebastian and me took a walk around the beautiful gardens remembering the times with her. Lola Cola a one of a kind.
The second of the three races. Just below 1100 stairs and 50% more people, I was nervous. I arrived an hour and half early and the place was already filling up. I just wanted to place but I saw some of the ladies I recognised from other races and knew it would prove difficult. I managed third place in 8 minutes 56 seconds, but just. I am very nervous for the final event which is 1600 stairs and will be extremely busy. Ideally I get a second, so I can have one for each of the series! But it will not be easy.
When we arrived in Bangkok in August 2022 we spent a day at the same hotel. I remember the day well as the day pass was such a great deal and we had such a lovely day. I could even remember the videos and pictures so we recreated a few.
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