Some firsts for me!

I have a couple of "firsts" to post about today. Actually, make that three firsts...

First first is this is the first post of July. :)

Next first is that I ran in my first organized race ever this morning for the Fourth of July! Yes, it was "only" a 5K, and no, it wasn't my best effort, but I got to run with my daughter Jelly Bean and that's what made it really special.

Final first for this post is that earlier this week, I played my first round (well, half-round -- 9 holes) of golf on a "real" golf course ever! I must say, I now know why people get so addicted to it. And much like running or skiing, it's not really about beating those you are with, but getting better and doing your best. Believe me, I've got a ways to improve, but I do have to say I improved a bit over the "course" of the afternoon. I started out shooting a 24 on my first three holes (par 11) (yikes!), but I ended up with par-par-bogey on my last three holes. Pretty good improvement if I do say so myself. Now, how am I going to convince Alisonwonderland to buy me a set of clubs... :)