It's 1:42 in the Afternoon, and I Can't Sleep

Hey, friends! I finished my first Relay for Life this morning around 7:40 am. Whew, what that one amazing experience! (When I feel up to posting a few pictures and really thinking about what I am posting, I will get around to writing about it!)

I rushed over the the Holt Arena to pick up my Bountiful Basket then quickly hit the sack at 8:30 am. I woke up at 12:30 pm (I know that you really want to know all about the times!), and I haven't been able to go back to sleep since.

I haven't pulled a true all-nighter since the first year of college, and I can definitely say that there are reasons that I don't do this frequently. However, I have a few good ibuprofen in my system, so I am about to feel like a million bucks. I wouldn't mind if this little body of mine would really rest for another hour or two though.

Well, that is all for now. I can't wait to write more about this event. Preparing has been one of the most difficult challenges I have faced as a mere 25-year-old (I know, that sounds dramatic, but it is very true). All that worry and thought were so worth the time I spent on Century's track, remembering my wonderful Grandpa Jerry, spending time with miraculous survivors like Jeanne and Linda and two Carols, and thinking about my beautiful friend Holly who is battling breast cancer and is younger than I am. The lack of sleep is a small price that I can pay to really pay tribute and think of the people around me who are affected by cancer.

I can't wait to share more about a few of the incredible, invaluable experience I have had over the last 24 hours. Until then, I hope to get a bit more sleep!