Kate Goes Running...

I conquered the Chicago marathon in 2011 and 2012... slow and steady but I made finished both! Trying to find my like of running again while lifting somewhat heavy things at Crossfit. Email: Kategoesrunning {at} yahoo {dot} com

[kategoesrunning]

Most thankful for my kiddos. They drive me absolutely insane every single day…and I wouldn’t have it any other way! ❤️❤️❤️

[kategoesrunning]

Mom of 3 now. Team no sleep!!!

[vaspider]

So… I got a notification from the State Department at like 8 PM Pacific that my passport was approved, and I was quietly thankful and stunned bc my legal gender in Oregon is listed as X, or undeclared, and that's what's on my passport. I'm pretty sure someone(s) worked late to get the X passports done today.

I was already really grateful to whoever in the Seattle Passport Office worked late to get these things processed on the last Friday before That Man gets back into office... and then I got a notification that my passport shipped at fucking midnight Pacific and whoever got that shit out the door so it couldn't be picked up on Monday and like, denied and shredded?

They're my fucking hero.

[vaspider]

So... I heard from a friend of 20+ years who works for the State Department who confirmed to me in so many words that they can assure me, without specifics, that "all of the suppositions you have made here are true."

So... yep. Passport folx at the State Department really did work incredibly long hours this week just... shoveling every passport out the door (and prioritizing the ones that might be A Problem come Monday) and yes, they did On Purpose make sure that all of them weren't just DONE but MAILED and out the door and in the hands of the USPS so that they can't be told to pull those passports back and deny/destroy them.

This also means they got the OK for the mountains of overtime from the Biden administration to get that done.

This is what I mean when I say that the Good Work is often not glamorous and that we have to prioritize things which actively and immediately better the lives of our siblings. The State Department worker who was still in the office last night at midnight Pacific time stuffing my passport into an Express Mail envelope and making sure that it was in the hands of USPS has done more liberatory work for the trans movement than 100 people endlessly auditing the language others use to describe their lives ever will.

These next years are gonna be real hard. Find something tangible to do for yourself and others, however small, and do it as hard as you can.

[autumn-leaves-winter-breeze]

[kategoesrunning]

I’ve realized October is my favorite month because it’s just so gorgeous. This year it hit me especially hard- the trees and sunshine and all. Just so beautiful all around!

[shymagnolia]

so I got into grad school today with my shitty 2.8 gpa and the moral of the story is reblog those good luck posts for the love of god

[shymagnolia]

okay so i just got my dream job??? a week after applying to it?? and now i’m thinking….maybe this is the good luck post

[flagellant]

…..not even six hours later i got an offer of a well paying full time long-term job with free room and board in queens in nyc, allowing me independence and a way to escape an abusive situation and an unhealthy environment

likes charge reblogs cast, folks, this is the good luck post

[coffee-or-hot-cocoa]

i need all the help i can get for finals

[finnglas]

Hey so

the last time I reblogged this post right before I got a great job, in a permanent work-from-home position, with benefits, retirement, and a salary literally 3x what I was making before, doing something I really like. 

So you know. 

This might be the real one, y’all.

[azaraspirit]

what the hell? i could use some luck *hits reblog*

[worldheritageposts-official]

World Heritage Post

[monsoonsosoon]

reblogging again… need it bad lol 

[seancurry1]

Sure why not

[im-unruly-deactivated20240519]

[kategoesrunning]

I just did some work on the yard- not sure I did it “right” and if the homeowner would be ok with us doing it (we’re renting) but it looks so good already and I’m only 1/2 way done!

I’ve been needing a little something for myself lately. I’m in the “I don’t know who I am outside of being a mom” stage and after everything that had happened this winter/spring (**I may get into this in a next post but not sure…**) even little things are making me feel better.

In other news Jake finished his first year of school. My god it was so cute. I criiiiiied. Which is full circle since I sobbed when he went to school back in August! His school is so perfect and I’m really happy he will be back next year- and hopefully Ev will start in January! I literally just love it. He did so cute in their little show they did and then had the hardest day after. He was really sad and was so afraid he wouldn’t see his friends ever again. Thankfully he has some birthday parties in the next few weeks and then going to school camp (outside camp at his school!) so he will get to see everyone.

And Everly is…WowZa. She is a spicy one. She is adorable cute and full of spunk but she is loud and determined and knows what she wants!!!! And uses her voice to get what she wants by screaming. Loud. But then she dances or sings or plays so sweetly with Jake.

I’m just really in love with them. But man is it HARD!!!

Sorry this is so much of a ramble. I’m pretty exhausted and just kind of writing.

I miss tumblr as my outlet. Maybe I’ll be back here more! Maybe.

[memeuplift]

[hissterical-nyaan]

And they actually met 😭

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/09/solar-eclipse-new-york-teacher/

[oohsnickers]

AHHHHHHH I love this SO MUCH!

Here's a gift link for anyone who wants to read the story.

[julierthanyou]

[kategoesrunning]

You know when you want something and you don’t think it will happen for a while so you make a whole plan as to how it’s all going to pan out….

But then it happens a lot faster than you planned.

And then you freak out a little. Or a lot. 😬 yep…. I’m freaked.

[dawn4ngel]

[uncomfortablecliche]

i’ve literally been here the whole time

[ratherembarrassing]

[myinitialsarentkdtb]

[kategoesrunning]

Ummm… I started reading my tumble from the start….from 2010!!! Over 13 years I’ve been here!!

And this was my secondary tumblr. My first was at least 3 years older!

[tear-dropp-deactivated20241031]

don’t forget the life you promised yourself

[kategoesrunning]

I realized I haven’t posted in over a year. I’ve been in severe survival mode and just… don’t feel like me. I miss this tumblr outlet and how I used to WRITE here. About everything. It was fascinating to document all the good the bad the mundane the exciting…

Now… I just scroll. I’m always on my phone and I hate it. But I always go back. It’s my mind zone out space.

Something exciting yet terrifying *might* be going on and my first thought was to post here… but then I can’t think what to say… so I just say nothing. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[leefi]

[gay-impressionist]

If you are silent about your pain they'll kill you and say you enjoyed it - Zora Neale Hurston

[staticsable]

This is one of those posts where I feel like I'm doing others and myself a disservice by not sharing. I wish someone had shown me this a long time ago.

Maybe I'd be having to do less work to break out of this shell, now.

[justanapparatus]

one thing I like about her explanation of snow on the beach is that it actually snows on beaches all the time because there are plenty of beaches in cold places but it still feels somewhat new and magical when you see it and that's kinda how love is too. it's everywhere but it still feels precious and rare each time.

[kategoesrunning]

They are cute. I think I’ll keep them.

Everly is already a month old. Crying about how fast time is FLYING!!!!!

[kategoesrunning]

Next April I’ll either be very pregnant, have a very little one, or be on a work trip babysitting in Hawaii for a week*....

Sooooo April 2022 looks like an awesome month!

Obviously I want one (or two) of these more than the other.... but it’s nice to know there is something wonderful to look forward to 11 months from now.

* I went to Laguna Beach with this family 2 years ago and stayed in an amazing hotel (one that I would never be able to afford) worked most of the day taking a little boy to the beach and pool, eating room service every night and enjoying the most spectacular sunsets. And I got paid! Sooooo..... it would be awesome to go to Hawaii with them! (But baby #2 would be awesome as well!!!)

[kategoesrunning]

Two of these things happened…

Hawaii was fun. But exhausting. I was very happy to come home after 9 days away.

The hotel was nice but for the money they paid, I would be so disappointed if I was paying. The food was not great either. But I guess not being able to eat raw fish put a damper on that. The sunsets were amazing!

The best part was FaceTime Jake. I would call and his little face would light up like nothing I’ve seen before. He’s such a sweet boy and can’t wait to see how he is as a big brother in 10.5 weeks!!!

[gamwthnzwhmou]

Reblog if you had a Tumblr for 5+ years

[kategoesrunning]

5?!? Haha! I’m 5X3 for my original tumblr. And 5x2+a few years for this one….

I miss old tumblr. And while I don’t post here nearly as often, I check in all the time.