still feeling like crap.. allergies are KILLING me. same ole stuff this week. worked like a dog. did some running but not a much as i'd like. worked on the house a bit. hope to have it finished/closer to being finished before emry's birthday party on oct. 6th. today sucked.. found out my 8 year old black lab, ludo, has cancer. they're going to do some more lab work to see just how bad it is. we'll probably have to take him back to the vet to do some x-rays on his chest. there is a good chance he has a massive tumor. i'm not sure we're capable of handling a dog with special needs (chemo or radiation) with the kids : ( on a more positive note.. my buddy, jason santiago, is getting married today. there will be several friends there whom i haven't see in years.. can't wait. probably won't hang out long though.. just enough to say "hello" so we can get the kids to bed on time. i'm trying to make the switch over from espresso to tea - i'm drinking some green tea right now. it's been pretty tough so far since i've been going to work so early in the morning.. something that i'm definitely not accustomed to. hell, some days i've been sitting in my office chair before 6am. give it a few more weeks and i should be able to get a little more beauty rest. still not sure what i'm going to do about racing next year. i went another week without touching my bike.. although i'm taking to one of my buddies/riding partners, timothy cook, to get her back in shape. maybe i just need a little more time.. my boy.. surFy