March 15, 2011

Smiling Can Cure

Happy Things

As I wrote this morning, I fear I’m getting sick. My throat is sore and I’m achy, but other than that I’m OK. I’m hoping the symptoms stay at bay rather than turn into something miserable.

My plan for tonight is to do some laundry, watch “Glee,” take a long, hot shower and get to bed early.

So instead of writing a post about my day — to summarize, it was busy — I’m going to post photos that make me happy. Because when you’re feeling sick, you need to smile. Smiling can cure you.

Well. Maybe smiling can’t cure you. But it can’t hurt, right?

Without further ado, here are some happy pictures…

August 2010 177 — My little cousins. They are the cutest things alive.

Spring 2010 166 — I loved visiting D.C. for the first time last year — and I can't wait to return next weekend for the National 1/2 Marathon!

May 2010 005 — My parents are high school sweethearts. They got married in 1981 and my mom still laughs at my dad's jokes. It's awesome.

27111_382716953215_828293215_3674996_4875423_n — This photo was taken after the NYC 1/2 Marathon last year. That was my last 1/2 marathon!

I used to be obsessed with online makeovers. I went through a phase where I wanted to dye my hair brown and get bangs!

5890_585448459673_24200269_34808091_7492603_n — This is Dee, my roommate for all four years of college. We lived together in Australia. Now she lives too far away.

Las Vegas 2009 074 — I loved running the Las Vegas 1/2 Marathon with Team Challenge. I kind of want to do it again this year! Any takers?

26-2-1854 Introducing Ryan's Grandmothers 2x3 — These are my grandmothers at my brother's wedding. How stinkin' cute are they?

DSCN5853 — NYC Marathon! Count me in for next year!

I love waking up to this view during the summer at my aunt's house in Ocean City, NJ.

Phew! I could keep posting and posting… But I won’t. I’ll fold my laundry, paint my toenails and get to bed.

Sweet dreams!

Ali

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Fayhee says:
March 16, 2011 at 8:02 am
Honey looks so great! And you already know I love your rents so I won’t go on about how great they are! Keep smiling though, you will feel better soon and kick butt in the half!
PS I’m a big fan if Emergen-C when I’m sick. It’s these little packets you add to your water filled with vitamin c and other good stuff, you can get it at CVS or any grocery store. Feel better!
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Becky says:
March 16, 2011 at 5:49 am
It’s so fun (and healing) to spend time remembering the things that make you happy. Here’s to happiness and healing! Hope you feel better in the morning.
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Liz says:
March 15, 2011 at 10:25 pm
Loved the pic of your Ps – made me smile. Mine are HS sweethearts too… I don’t know how my mom still thinks my dad’s jokes are funny 🙂
Also, is it easier for people from NYC to get into the marathon??? I didn’t get selected in last year’s lottery! Sad face.
Feel better!
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1. Ali on the Run says:
  March 16, 2011 at 9:28 am
  Through the lottery it’s harder for people from NYC to get in because more people apply (I think) and they try to maintain a diverse group of runners. But in order to get in for 2012, I’m doing the New York Road Runners 9+1 program. This means I’m a NYRR member and will run nine races this season in addition to volunteering for one event. It’s a big time commitment, but so far it’s been fun!
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  1. Liz says:
    March 17, 2011 at 12:57 pm
    that’s awesome! you’d prob run close to 9 races anyway 🙂
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Lauren @ Hungry Child in the City says:
March 15, 2011 at 9:24 pm
I love that pic of you and Dee. So cute. Also, I want to wake up to that view in your aunt’s house EVERY DAY. That would make me a happy girl.
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Karolina says:
March 15, 2011 at 8:43 pm
Your grandmas are precious:) And I love hearing when parents are still in love with each other, and their kids get to see that.
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Dori says:
March 15, 2011 at 7:54 pm
Your parents are SO cute. So are your grandmas. And I like the brown hair with bangs look on you!
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I’m the creator of the Ali on the Run blog and the host of the Ali on the Run Show podcast. I’m also a freelance writer and editor, a race announcer, a runner and marathoner, a mom, and a huge fan of Peanut M&Ms, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (way better than the first one!), and reliving my glory days as a competition dancer in the early 2000s. I’m really happy you’re here.