Noon - 11 Suicidal Tendencies. Slept in and had a good waffle breakfast then went out later to one of the greatest runs ever. Had a great run and just enjoyed the desert. Ran up the trail and then just sat at the top and practiced a bit of zazen. I don't know how long I meditated up there, but it was quite awhile. Wonderfully, time was not an issue and the oneness was soul touching. Flew down the trail after and was at one with the trail. Stopped at watched an awesome red-tail circle above the cliffs. Then in the last mile, going along the base of the sidewinder cliffs, I heard a screech that nearly scared me to death. Looking up there was an enormous and beautifully colored red-tail hawk looking at me from no more than 10 feet away. She let out another yell and then flew off circling just above for a few more minutes. Very transcendental moment. (VertK 440.5) Pretty lame week for running except for today. I am really struggling with it right now and need this school,year to one out of the way. Big step this week with the APUSH attest out of the way and Region. Goals for next week: maybe get things going in a better direction with loving life, running, school, etc... | 