Coffee Table Comics

I left my doodles on the coffee table and Uwe commented on them. (I drew the third one after he commented.)

That's also what G looks like when he goes running these days.

Flip Flop Run

Berliners, you so crazy.

Ultimate Commute

I've done jogged back home from school and work a few times now, and I've found that it's a handy way to squeeze a run into a busy schedule. It does have its disadvantages (traffic lights, occasionally running through crowded areas etc.), but so far it's been great.

Vampires

G and I definitely dressed too warmly for our run yesterday. And yes, G did look that awesomely 80s in his headband.

Winter Run

We've started to hit the negatives in Berlin. Brr! Winter really isn't the best season for bespectacled runners. (ps. The featured scarf is the one that my Asian head is too big for...)

Runner's Nirvana

Et voila, and my mind was suddenly clear and I could organize the thoughts in my head. Nice.

Half Marathon: Done!

A special thanks to MM & K for their awesome support! My time was 2:08, and G's was 1:31. Whoop whoop!

Bremen ho!

To see G's family. And to run a half marathon.

Double Vision

Totally made my Saturday!

Bra Schmra

Hey, it's one less thing I have to put in the wash. It's practical . . . except I have to cross my arms very awkwardly when I have to stop to talk to people.

Big 25

G finished his fifth 25km this morning in an awesome time! Not really a comic, but here's a little picture of G running. Slo-o-o-wly getting used to using the tablet!

Running still makes me say weird things

I have no idea where this came from.

「ランニング中のやっぱり謎な発言」

Previous weirdness here: Running makes me say weird things.

前回の謎の発言：「ランニング中の謎な発言」

Running makes me say weird things

日本語バージョンも：「ランニング中の謎な発言」

So Wunderbar

Bonsai and Tights

(Literal) Bonsai news! My friend Jikki sent me an awesome build-it-yourself bonsai calender for the year 2012 and I couldn't resist putting it up on my blog. Thank you J!

She brought me bonsai! (har har)

But yes. Went running today to escape the hectic hubbub at home (my parents are packing for their trip to Japan). I always feel a little bit self-conscious when I wear my running tights . . . but they're stretchy and comfortable and warm.

Yes. Go ahead and make fun of me.

The Vicious Noodle Cycle

Whoopsa. Sorry for missing Tuesday! Here's one that gets me every time . . . I never learn.

Btw, G and I signed up for another run---this time for a relay marathon in November. Basically it's running the full-length marathon with a team of five people . . . should be fun! We also had to come up with a team name to register, and we decided to go with the faux-German Tom Waits song, "Kommienezuspadt."

Sei pünktlich! Sei pünktlich!

Grand 10

Ran my first ever 10km race today. My parents, G, and my friend M came to cheer me on, which was a huge support and source of motivation for me. It was fun trying to spot them in the crowd, and the 10km went by really quickly. 52:36. Perfectly satisfied with my result!

And the weather was glo-o-o-o-rious! (photo by G)

Definitely looking forward to my next 10K---aiming for under 50 minutes next time.

Flash Pan Hunter

I love Tom Waits. But I am never listening to his creepy songs while running in the dark again.

Heebie-jeebies, I'm telling you.

(And thanks T for your feedback!)

Flat is Handy

Perks of being flat.

Am I having fun yet?

My friends think it's funny that I run. (All right, so it is kind of funny...)

I do it (a) out of love, (b) because food tastes better afterwards and (c) I can eat more without feeling hugely guilty.