Namaste,
Monday was fairly uneventful.... Took it pretty slow, I have a broken toe on my left foot, and the run on Sunday may have stressed it a bit. I am learning how to push through the pain, and use it. Sherrie and I started focusing on the dinner following the tournament. We sent several letters to local restaurants. If we can get a little bit from several people, it should be no problem. Tuesday work went by really fast. I had a meeting at 6:30 with Paula Lewis from Oklahoma Therapy Institute. I think it went well... We got a commitment from Dr. Keller at Foundation... Yea! I also found out that Crimson Creek Golf Club was going to donate two greens fees, and carts for the silent auction. This next part may make me cry...... MY GREAT FRIEND KAY MORTON, OWNS JON RIC MEDICAL SPA AND SALON. WITH THE HELP OF MY GOOD FRIEND JOY BROWN WE PICKED UP A DONATION FROM KAY FOR THE SILENT AUCTION. IT BLEW ME AWAY..... KAY DONATED A SPA PACKAGE, AND HCG TREATMENT. BY FAR OUR BIGGEST DONATION. Very humbling! Things are looking great!
God Bless!
Mat
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sunday, April 26th, 2009
Hollar at cho boy!
I know.... It was an amazing day! Met Jason, and April at their house at 5:30. April came down with the flu... She was our 12k runner in the marathon relay. Holy cow! We drove down to the OKC Memorial, where the start was. Jason was running the first leg, and it was a 10k. Jason finished the first leg in about an hour, which for the starting leg is great, figuring it would take 10 to 15 minutes, just to make it across the starting line. I had the second leg, which started out as a 5k.... Sherrie and the kid's were nervous about going to park where I wanted them. So I drove them over there and parked the car, got out and ran back to my starting point. That was an extra 2.5k. When "J" passed the timing device off to me I had my Ipod cranked, listening to some Disturbed, and got into a groove. Let me tell you a couple of side notes. 1.) I am use to running by myself. 2.) The area I run in around my gym is very, very, flat! 3.) I was being passed by little old ladies! (And some young one's) I found a group that was running at my pace and we stuck together. I went out really fast, but my second mile was by far the fastest. I figured sub-eight minutes. Now I will tell you my secret. ;-) It was all downhill, with a kick'n tail wind! I'm talking about 30 to 40 mph winds! Third mile???? What happens when you run down a hill? You have to run back up a hill.... BRUTAL! I made it to my check point at 27 minutes. Pretty darn good for a novice. April's dad was suppose to take the exchange from me, but because of traffic and confusion, he didn't make it to the check point until I had been there for fifteen minutes. I borrowed this ladies cell phone and she called Sherrie for me. getting around the city today was a chore. Every road blocked, and once you were inside the marathon loop it was difficult to get out! We finely matched up and we headed over to Stars and Stripes park, where Jack would finish. He took Aprils leg. This gave me a great opportunity take several hundred pictures, some of which could be in my top 100! When Jack made it to the check point, "J" took the next 5k, he already had a 10k under his belt, but he manned up! We loaded up and headed down to the next check point where Anton would finish the last 10k. Anton lives with April's parents in Perkins, a very nice young man. He was plenty amped up. "J" and I tried to tell him not to go out too fast.... We then headed out to the finish area. Sherrie and the kid's went to the finish line, "J", Jack, and myself, positioned ourselves at 12th and Broadway, and ran the final leg together as a team. 5 yards before the finish line Anton tossed his cookies.... In front of 10,000 spectators, and live TV. Sweet! We crossed the line and took a few pictures, then we headed home. I needed to get, Brad his pictures, Monica her pictures, I had some things to get to Gaymarie, just a bunch of running around. I should tell you that I'm kinda glad no one was there to greet me at the finish line.... I was a little emotional.... It was called "The Run To Remember!" But for me it was a run of purpose. To prove to myself, the "Three Tools" I talk about are not just words, but if you apply them to your life.... All things are possible. I need to thank several people. Jason & April Klinka for allowing me to be part of team Road Runner, My brothers at 805 Fight Club for my physical preparation, my great friend Alexis Mayfield, who came out to cheer me on, and although she was only 30 feet away from my family she never saw them until I ran by! Kayla Gibson, for her words of encouragement, and my Family who stuck with me through this crazy day! It is going to be a busy week! Stay tuned! Love and Hugs!
God Bless!
Mat
I know.... It was an amazing day! Met Jason, and April at their house at 5:30. April came down with the flu... She was our 12k runner in the marathon relay. Holy cow! We drove down to the OKC Memorial, where the start was. Jason was running the first leg, and it was a 10k. Jason finished the first leg in about an hour, which for the starting leg is great, figuring it would take 10 to 15 minutes, just to make it across the starting line. I had the second leg, which started out as a 5k.... Sherrie and the kid's were nervous about going to park where I wanted them. So I drove them over there and parked the car, got out and ran back to my starting point. That was an extra 2.5k. When "J" passed the timing device off to me I had my Ipod cranked, listening to some Disturbed, and got into a groove. Let me tell you a couple of side notes. 1.) I am use to running by myself. 2.) The area I run in around my gym is very, very, flat! 3.) I was being passed by little old ladies! (And some young one's) I found a group that was running at my pace and we stuck together. I went out really fast, but my second mile was by far the fastest. I figured sub-eight minutes. Now I will tell you my secret. ;-) It was all downhill, with a kick'n tail wind! I'm talking about 30 to 40 mph winds! Third mile???? What happens when you run down a hill? You have to run back up a hill.... BRUTAL! I made it to my check point at 27 minutes. Pretty darn good for a novice. April's dad was suppose to take the exchange from me, but because of traffic and confusion, he didn't make it to the check point until I had been there for fifteen minutes. I borrowed this ladies cell phone and she called Sherrie for me. getting around the city today was a chore. Every road blocked, and once you were inside the marathon loop it was difficult to get out! We finely matched up and we headed over to Stars and Stripes park, where Jack would finish. He took Aprils leg. This gave me a great opportunity take several hundred pictures, some of which could be in my top 100! When Jack made it to the check point, "J" took the next 5k, he already had a 10k under his belt, but he manned up! We loaded up and headed down to the next check point where Anton would finish the last 10k. Anton lives with April's parents in Perkins, a very nice young man. He was plenty amped up. "J" and I tried to tell him not to go out too fast.... We then headed out to the finish area. Sherrie and the kid's went to the finish line, "J", Jack, and myself, positioned ourselves at 12th and Broadway, and ran the final leg together as a team. 5 yards before the finish line Anton tossed his cookies.... In front of 10,000 spectators, and live TV. Sweet! We crossed the line and took a few pictures, then we headed home. I needed to get, Brad his pictures, Monica her pictures, I had some things to get to Gaymarie, just a bunch of running around. I should tell you that I'm kinda glad no one was there to greet me at the finish line.... I was a little emotional.... It was called "The Run To Remember!" But for me it was a run of purpose. To prove to myself, the "Three Tools" I talk about are not just words, but if you apply them to your life.... All things are possible. I need to thank several people. Jason & April Klinka for allowing me to be part of team Road Runner, My brothers at 805 Fight Club for my physical preparation, my great friend Alexis Mayfield, who came out to cheer me on, and although she was only 30 feet away from my family she never saw them until I ran by! Kayla Gibson, for her words of encouragement, and my Family who stuck with me through this crazy day! It is going to be a busy week! Stay tuned! Love and Hugs!
God Bless!
Mat
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Friday, & Saturday 04/24 & 04/25
Well..... As you can probably tell I have been quite busy! Friday, I had to meet with a potential donor in Norman at 7:00am. Left Edmond at 6:15, and made good time, down and back. Once at work, I kicked it in high gear and got my morning duties done by 11:30. Took off for a meeting with Ben Crocker. He had set up an appointment with Get Fit Nutrition at one. On my way to Get Fit, I stopped at Summit and picked up my boots...... I must say, they are Dang sexy! Our meeting went very well, and we have a commitment from Get Fit Nutrition. Ben and I, grabbed a little lunch at Interurban. While we were setting there he showed me a letter he had written to his community relations department at Scottrade. As soon as he got back to work he emailed the letter. Within five minutes, he had a response. They donated 40 sleeves of balls, and tee's! How cool is that? The afternoon went by really quickly. We were very busy at work. After work, I picked up some t-shirts I had ordered through an add I saw on a Menu at Goldies. They are fantastic. I finished uploading all of the pictures from the fashion show, and thank God, I am through with that project. I got up this morning at 5:00am did an ab workout, then started writing letters. I needed an official letter to Scottrade, Get Fit, and Ben and Kinzy Crocker. Ben has been instrumental over the last several weeks. I will write about Ben in detail later. I headed over to Midwest City and delivered some Senior pictures, to Ruby Hightower, then met with Monica Macintosh to do her son's one year pictures. It was God awful windy. Monica needed to go to the PX on base so I went with her. That was cool. After that I went by her house to look at her flower beds..... She needs some help! Got a message that we had a death in the family. My very good friend Tony is in Hawaii and his precious dog Mira passed. I made a beeline to his house to help his in-laws deal with that. Back to the house to clean up, then over to Mikes to watch the first round of the NFL draft and plan out our Moab trip coming up! I hung there until 5:30 when I had to be at Kay Morton's house to take prom pictures of her son Brad and his date! Left there and came home, grabbed the mower, and knocked out the lawn in twenty minutes. Sherrie had dinner ready, vegetable lasagna. We ran down to 36th and Harvey. It is the starting point for my race tomorrow. I wanted to drive the course one last time. I think it's crazy but I am sooooo amped for this race it's nut's. Today one of my great friends was doing a job at one of the Thunder players house. He took a basketball with him and had it signed by DJ White. DJ was the Thunder's first round draft pick last year. The ball will go in the auction at the golf tournament. Crazy busy day! Tomorrow, I have to be at Klink's house at 5:20am. We will run with purpose, then off to Shawnee to ride a bull. That is if the weather holds out! Love you all!
God Bless!
Mat
God Bless!
Mat
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, and Wednesday April 21st & 22nd!
Hey Everyone!
Been busy as usual. Every moment I am awake (which has been way too much!) I have been editing pictures from the fashion show I shot Sunday. Please go to http://www.matjones.net/ and click on the Revyze Productions tab. Take a look! I have had several models from the show email asking to see the pictures. Hopefully, I will sell several prints. Every penny I make on my photography from now until October, will go directly to "The Quest". I have been working really hard at the gym. I ran a 5k Monday, and Tuesday, and was only going to run 2.5K yesterday and today, then take the next two days off, but when I finished the 2.5K yesterday I was in a groove and just kept running.... Cal me Forrest Gump! "I was running!" How any of you ever thought you would see the day Mat Jones would run without someone, or something really big was chasing him? Have a ton to do so I'm gonna keep this post short! Won't be going to the gym tonight.... Jordan has orientation at Cosmetology School from 6:30 to 8:30!
Love you!
Mat
Been busy as usual. Every moment I am awake (which has been way too much!) I have been editing pictures from the fashion show I shot Sunday. Please go to http://www.matjones.net/ and click on the Revyze Productions tab. Take a look! I have had several models from the show email asking to see the pictures. Hopefully, I will sell several prints. Every penny I make on my photography from now until October, will go directly to "The Quest". I have been working really hard at the gym. I ran a 5k Monday, and Tuesday, and was only going to run 2.5K yesterday and today, then take the next two days off, but when I finished the 2.5K yesterday I was in a groove and just kept running.... Cal me Forrest Gump! "I was running!" How any of you ever thought you would see the day Mat Jones would run without someone, or something really big was chasing him? Have a ton to do so I'm gonna keep this post short! Won't be going to the gym tonight.... Jordan has orientation at Cosmetology School from 6:30 to 8:30!
Love you!
Mat
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
Hollar???
Good morning all! Tuesday I got up early and continue to edit pictures from the fashion show.... Then off to work. Work was fine, we have been a little slow for the last couple of weeks, so we have been doing a bunch of projects. At lunch went to Lucca (My new favorite store) They have their summer clothes out... English Laundry is where it's at? Really cool retro stuff! I didn't buy anything, but I still love trying stuff on and looking! After work straight to the gym. I ran another 5k, then started working with some new students. We had a great turn-out. A guy came out from Rose State to do a story on us. We had circuit training set up, and we looked very organized. I can't wait to see the story on cable access! After the gym, came home showered...Ate some sweet taters... Started editing pictures! you can see them at www.matjones.net, under the Revyze productions tab! Love everyone!
God Bless
Mat
Good morning all! Tuesday I got up early and continue to edit pictures from the fashion show.... Then off to work. Work was fine, we have been a little slow for the last couple of weeks, so we have been doing a bunch of projects. At lunch went to Lucca (My new favorite store) They have their summer clothes out... English Laundry is where it's at? Really cool retro stuff! I didn't buy anything, but I still love trying stuff on and looking! After work straight to the gym. I ran another 5k, then started working with some new students. We had a great turn-out. A guy came out from Rose State to do a story on us. We had circuit training set up, and we looked very organized. I can't wait to see the story on cable access! After the gym, came home showered...Ate some sweet taters... Started editing pictures! you can see them at www.matjones.net, under the Revyze productions tab! Love everyone!
God Bless
Mat
Monday, April 20, 2009
Sunday& Monday the 19th & 20th of April 2009
Sunday morning came really early. Saturday night, I had some of the core guy's from the gym come over to watch the UFC fight and talk about business. What ended up happening was, there turned out to be a little UFC in the living room. "Big Chollo" Tyson... Thought he could show "Big Poppy" up! Didn't happen! I do have a broken toe, and carpet burns on my elbow. The gathering didn't end until 2:30, then I had to clean the kitchen! Sunday morning was cold and rainy... but after a couple of hours of sleep, I was in the parking lot at church, directing traffic and welcoming folks. After church I made a return trip to Ghetto flea market. Amanda noticed Saturday night that a word was spelled wrong on the quest shirts. I had to have my girl fix them. She did a great job and no-one will ever know. Came home and rotated the tires on my car. I had a little Shimmy in the front end. Then down to the Cox Convention Center where I had the privilege of being the lead photographer for "The Oklahoma City 2009 Hair and fashion Explosion!" I took just over 600 pictures. Spent most off last night editing, and fixing pictures. Work was fine today... What can I say it was.... Work! Headed straight to the gym, and ran a 5k. I am running in the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, next Sunday, and I have been training very hard. Did a few drills with my buddy Ben, then back home to work on pictures. I am pooped... I will detail the race more tomorrow. Love you all!
God Bless!
Mat
God Bless!
Mat
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Friday, & Saturday April 17th & 18th
Namaste,
Friday was a great day! Work was fine.... Nothing special. However, at lunch Jodi, Gaymarie and I went to Louie's for lunch. The booth we sat in had Bar-b-Que sauce on the table. I was wearing a white shirt. Long and short of the story. I had to go next door to Lucca and buy a new shirt. I found an awesome Rock & Religion shirt on the clearance rack. Late in the afternoon, Mike Giroux called and we had been given eight tickets to the Belator Fighting Championships. They were at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. There were eleven fights and it seemed like it went on forever! We left at midnight and they still had two fights to go. Saturday was a busy day. I set up a table at the YMCA's healthy Kids Expo. I had the opportunity to speak to a bunch of people about the quest. At noon I headed down to the flea market to get some shirts made. Amanda noticed last night a word was mis-spelled! Sooooooo, after church I have to head back down to the flea market to see if they can be fixed. Last night I had the guy's and girls from the gym over to watch the UFC fights. We had a couple of our own. My baby toe on my left foot is now dislocated, and I have a carpet burn on my left elbow. Ended up cleaning house until 2:30am. Getting ready to work in the parking lot at church. It is very cold, and windy outside right now. I will write more tonight!
Love you all!
Mat
Friday was a great day! Work was fine.... Nothing special. However, at lunch Jodi, Gaymarie and I went to Louie's for lunch. The booth we sat in had Bar-b-Que sauce on the table. I was wearing a white shirt. Long and short of the story. I had to go next door to Lucca and buy a new shirt. I found an awesome Rock & Religion shirt on the clearance rack. Late in the afternoon, Mike Giroux called and we had been given eight tickets to the Belator Fighting Championships. They were at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. There were eleven fights and it seemed like it went on forever! We left at midnight and they still had two fights to go. Saturday was a busy day. I set up a table at the YMCA's healthy Kids Expo. I had the opportunity to speak to a bunch of people about the quest. At noon I headed down to the flea market to get some shirts made. Amanda noticed last night a word was mis-spelled! Sooooooo, after church I have to head back down to the flea market to see if they can be fixed. Last night I had the guy's and girls from the gym over to watch the UFC fights. We had a couple of our own. My baby toe on my left foot is now dislocated, and I have a carpet burn on my left elbow. Ended up cleaning house until 2:30am. Getting ready to work in the parking lot at church. It is very cold, and windy outside right now. I will write more tonight!
Love you all!
Mat
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