July 2010
1 post
Catching Up
I’ve been staring at my laptop for about an hour now. I haven’t blogged in months and the pressure is mounting. Part of me feels like I don’t have anything interesting to write about. Part of me feels like I’m going to explode if I don’t start writing something.
I suppose I can share some of the amazing things I’ve been up to in the past two months. I still...
April 2010
4 posts
Running: My New Game Plan
It’s time to get serious… about running. I went for a run, jog brisk walk with my running coach Heather. I’m afraid I disappointed her. I know I was a little disappointed in myself. However, she did give me some good advice which I’ve been thinking about.
Lately I haven’t been consistent with running. I have a schedule on my refrigerator, but I haven’t been...
Opening Day: Better than anticipated!
Goodbye Metrodome, you old palace of plastic. Hello Target Field, you beautiful outdoor ballpark!
Opening Day was better than I anticipated. I wore my sunglasses, brand new throwback jersey and hooded sweatshirt. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect. Honestly, is there anything better than having the wind blow in your hair while watching baseball? There were fireworks, flyovers and...
“Baseball, to me, is still the national pastime because it is a summer game. I...”
– I know it’s been two weeks since I’ve last logged on. I wish I had some exciting stories to share, but truth is, I really don’t. I went to Chicago and surprised my best friend Amy for her birthday. It was a great weekend - we enjoyed the weather, saw a movie and went out with some...
March 2010
6 posts
My Twins Tickets: For Sale!
Want to go to a Twins game but don’t want to risk buying scalped tickets off the street? Have no fear: I’ve listed a few of the tickets for Twins games I can’t attend on Stub Hub. Here’s the info if you or anyone you know would like to buy them.
My seats are in the 300 level, even with third base, beautiful view of downtown and in the sun. They’re actually much...
Music for Everyone to Enjoy
Minnesota is widely known for a few things: silly ‘oh-don’t-cha-know-it’ accents, being REALLY nice and having an awesome music scene.
I rarely blog about stories we do at work, but tonight we did a really cool story. We featured a local band, the Melismatics and took a look at their music. Literally. The Melismatics are one of the hottest bands in the Twin Cities right now, and...
It's a horribly sad day.
I just received horribly sad news. My friend and co-worker, Darcy Pohland died unexpectedly in her sleep last night. It doesn’t even seem real. I can’t wrap my head around it. I also can’t stop crying.
I can say, without a bit of hesitation I would not be who I am, or where I am without Darcy.
I’ve known Darcy since I was in high school. She took a chance on a kid she had...
February 2010
12 posts
For those who actually know me, you know I’m obsessed with four things:
1. The Minnesota Twins
2. The Backstreet Boys
3. Anything that’s pink or shiny
4. Michael Buble.
Today, I’m focusing on #4.
I stumbled upon my extensive Michael Buble collection tonight. I don’t know what it is about his voice, it’s so… um, what’s the word? Oh yes, PERFECT.
...
Catching Up
Oh my gosh, has it really been two weeks since I’ve blogged? Wow, where has time gone?
So here’s what’s been going on:
Twinsfest
I didn’t think I could step back in there. I’m talking about the Metrodome. We had too many memories. Too many times it lifted me up, then broke my heart. I saw the best and saddest games this past season at the Dome. #163 was amazing....
You're Invited...
Looking to have rockin’ good time on Valentine’s Day… but don’t have a sweetie? No worries!! You should check out the TweetCrawl (round 2). Yup, we’ll be meeting up again this Sunday!
Not sure what a TweetCrawl is? Don’t feel bad, it’s simple. A TweetCrawl is essentially an opportunity to socialize, drink and not leave home. Throw your feet up, have a...
I ran 1.5 miles! I ran 1.5 miles!!
I, Tracy Perlman, ran 1.5 miles before slowing down.
And I only slowed down to tie my shoe… then had trouble getting back into the groove.
That’s all I have to say.
(*does happy dance*)
U Can't Touch This!
I have some encouraging news this week. I ran an entire mile before slowing down. Yay! Finally. I’m seeing real improvements in my running. I felt good, I think I can push myself to run another quarter to half mile next week.
I solicited advice from some of my friends who are runners. They said when they hit a wall like I did last week, they tell themselves to “shut up and...
MUSIC!
I have the best friends! I recently said I had hit a wall and needed some new workout music. I got TONS of suggestions.
So instead of keeping the awesome list to myself… I thought I’d share the list with you.
Here they are, in no particular order:
Rage Against the Machine
KISS - Detroit Rock City
Thrice - Beggers album
Rihanna - SOS, Disturbia, Pon de Replay, Run this town,...
On the Road (Treadmill) Again.
OK, I’ve picked myself up off the floor. I wiped away my tears. Took a deep breath, put on my running shoes and walked my butt into a gym. I forgot how scary and intimidating joining a gym can be. Everyone looks so fit and healthy. Maybe in a few weeks I’ll look like them. Ha!
As my second day on the treadmill, I forgot how good it feels to run. I did run at a slower pace, but it...
January 2010
10 posts
I’ve hit a wall. Burnt out. I will throw myself on the floor and pound my fists on the ground because I don’t want to do it. I’m talking about running.
It was fun. It was exciting. Then it got painful. Now I’m lazy.
I’ve ran twice since the Polar Dash. That’s no good. I have three half marathons and a duathalon this year (June, July, August & October)....
Metrodome vs Superdome
By coincidence, I met my dad for lunch today across the street from the dome. He works right next to it, so it works out. As we finished up, two of my coworkers walked in to get people’s reaction/thoughs to the Metrodome. Their story was about the difference between the Metrodome and the Superdome in New Orleans. Both are domes, both are loud, but theirs is new and shiny. Our sucks.
My dad...
4 days, 5 shows & 1 tired girl.
This past week has been a busy one. I don’t know why, but I decided to see a band almost every night last week.
Wednesday I went to Gluek’s to see Root City. It’s sort of become a staple in my week for a few reasons. Most importantly, Root City is a great band. They’re local and have a totally unique sound. They’re sorta R&B, sorta Southern Rock, sorta funk,...
I got to write a package yesterday. It was a sad one. A school bus driving back from a game crashed head on into a car. The roads were slick and likely to blame for the accident. Everyone on the bus will be okay, just bumps and bruises. Unfortunately, the mother in the car died. Her husband and three-year-old child survived.
I didn’t do the interviews for this story, infact I didn’t...
The Mayo Clinic Diet
Tonight my station did a story about a new diet program. It’s the first time the Mayo Clinic has created an official diet. There is a “Mayo Diet” that’s been out there for a while, but it’s not from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
The world-class hospital broke down dieting into two parts: “Lose it” and “Live it.” They’re easy steps. The...
Feeshorama
Ice Feeshorama 2010 was a blast. First, Lake Mille Lacs is big and beautiful (that’s what she said). In fact, we had great weather, which made it so much better than I imagined.
Being the newbie, I didn’t know what to wear. I wanted to be warm enough and tried multiple clothing combos. I finally settled on (among other things) a pink sweater, gray vest, white hat and white boots. I...
Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2010
After years of slowly climbing the list, Bert Blyleven, once again, painstakingly inched closer to Cooperstown. In his 13th year on the list, he got 74.2% of the votes. He was shy five nods… you need 75% to get in. Talk about a heartbreak.
Ugh, I’m so upset.
The Twins drafted #28 in 1969. His first game was the next spring in 1970. Blyleven pitched his final game in October 1992....
If you live in Minnesota - you’re nuts.
It’s just that simple: we’re dumb.
Who in their right mind would choose to live in a frozen tundra for four months a year? We endure negative temps, wind chills that cause serious frostbite in a matter of minutes and inches of snow and ice.
It’s miserable. Soup, coffee, oatmeal and 3547654 layers of clothes can’t warm you up....
Polar Dash
My resolution in 2010: only run races when it’s warmer than 10 degrees outside.
I kicked off the new year by participating in the Polar Dash 5k. I was so excited, but then realized it wasn’t quite ready. All the adrenaline in the world can’t warm you up when it’s a single degree above zero outside. You would have thought I learned my lesson when I ran in the Reindeer Run,...
December 2009
15 posts
#tweetcrawl is sorta becoming a big deal
The website Secrets of the City, sort of a “here’s what’s happening in Minneapolis” website, posted an online article about the #tweetcrawl. It’s was a blurb from Katie’s blog.
None the less, it’s pretty cool that word is spreading and its gaining familiarity. I predict in 2010 Tweetcrawls will be a big deal.
You should pretty much start doing them now...
In case you were wondering: the first #tweetcrawl will go down in the social media history books (databases?) as a success.
About two dozen tweeters showed for the inaugural event. We sat around, ordered drinks and food. We also tried to tweet our orders (cuz we’re cool like that). Few of us knew one another, so it was a great way to meet other awesome people in the Twin Cities.
Oh, and...
Tweetcrawl?? WTF is a Tweetcrawl?
There’s a new buzzword on Twitter: Tweetcrawl.
WTF is a Tweetcrawl? It’s a fun way to drink and be social (with social media, of course!)
Last weekend, my good friend Erica texted me: “Get on Twitter.. we r gonna drink! via tweet!”
So I asked, “Not home. Where are you going? With whom?”
To my surprise she said, “No.. literally. Like we r drinking at...
Back on the Bandwagon
I’m nuts. Crazy. Totally wacko.
Why, you ask?
I decided to sign up for another 5k: the Polar Dash. It’s in 8 days.
So, I guess I’m back on the running bandwagon.
It was a little impulsive on my behalf. I know. But, since hurting my calf, I’ve been afraid to run. My calf doesn’t hurt anymore, but I don’t want to hurt it again. The muscle pull was a huge...
Worlds Apart: Father Separated From Family by War
This is, hands down, one of the most important and heartfelt stories I’ve aired on the news.
Last month, Don Shelby and photojournalist Tom Aviles spent a week in Iraq with the Minnesota National Guard 34th Infantry Division Red Bulls. While overseas, they spent time with Master Sargent Rich Kemp. Upon returning home to Minnesota, Tom met with Master Sgt. Kemp’s wife and two little...
Grain Belt Commercial Contest
I have some crazy-talented friends & coworkers. Seriously - they’re amazing to watch when they’re in their element.
Grain Belt Beer is holding a commercial contest. The winner gets $1,500 & a year supply of beer. The rules are loose, so there’s a million directions contest entrants can go.
Three of my coworkers entered the contest. They produced the commercials with...
One step closer...
I just registered for the 1/2 marathon. It’s the “Red, White & Boom Twin Cities Half Marathon.” It’s the first year of the race, so it’ll be pretty cool to run it in. The good news tonight is I’m one giant step closer to completing my goal. Hopefully it won’t be too hot. And if it is, I’ll be the one in the short shorts and tiny tank top trotting...
Snowmageddon is on its way to the Twin Cities. By tomorrow night, Minneapolis and St. Paul (and the rest of the state) will be under a thick blanket of white fluffy snow. It’s December, I suppose it’s time it looks like winter around here.
With that said, I have a confession:
Everyone has weird quirks. Everyone.
Some people save old liquor bottles and line the top of their kitchen...
One & done!
I finished my first 5k! One is done and behind me. I did the Reindeer Run 5k yesterday and I finished. I didn’t do as well as I hoped, but I did it. I crossed hobbled my way to the end.
Turns out, my leg wasn’t as healed as I hoped or expected. It felt fine in the morning, but about half way through, I realized I was hurting and needed to stop. So I walked the rest. I was...
November 2009
12 posts
Walking Wounded
I’ve had a bit of a set back with my training. Remember last week when I pulled a muscle in my leg? It felt better and on Tuesday, I ran with Heather. I ran three minute intervals, that’s the longest I’ve ran and it felt great.My leg on the other hand, did not.
I had to stop us about half way through, the pain was too much. I iced it, wrapped it and rested it. Unfortunately, the...
My Grandpa Sid’s birthday is today. However, we won’t be celebrating it. He died in 1994 from a brain aneryusm. He actually had the aneryusm seven years earlier, in 1987. As the story was told to me, one day in early October, he had a horrible headache, my grandma took him to the hospital, and he never left. He had surgery to put a shunt in his head, and when he got out of surgery, he...