The funny thing about flight control is that even once you’re certified, you still find yourself learning things in practically every sim. Take this morning, for instance — I learned that if the correct mass calibration numbers aren’t loaded into the shuttle simulator every single time, we see a huge trend in our monitoring software because the shuttle is about 13,000 pounds lighter than it should be, and is therefore accelerating even more like a bat out of hell than it usually does. Interesting.
Valentine’s Day was nice. I went home with exactly enough time to do my bike and run workout, but discovered a flat rear tire. It’s been a while since I changed one, and it took me way too long (like 20 minutes). After that, and setting up the trainer, I’d run out of time to do both bike and run, so I just biked — 55 minutes on the trainer while watching Tivoed stuff.
Jose came over early (early!) and so he had to sit around while I showered. We exchanged V-Day cards (I made his; it was cheesy but hey, homemade) and went to dinner at La Madeleine. Hey — it’s a French restaurant, that’s romantic, right? Never mind that you order by going through a line…
Not sure if I’ll get my run in tonight because we’re having a happy hour…which is in celebration of me being officially certified. It’d be bad form to skip my own happy hour! If I don’t run tonight, I’ll run tomorrow instead.
Steeeve says
You didn’t know that about the correct mass calibration numbers? Geez, what kind of rocket scientist are you?
Jodie says
Sarah – I’m usually just a lurker here…but thought I’d give you a heads up.
Target has the Garmin 205 (for the bike) on sale for like $56 or something. I think you use one for your runs, thought you might be intereted in one for you cycling. (we got one at the target in kemah.)
txrunnergirl says
Happy hour sounds like fun…especially when you’re the guest of honor. And La Madeliene sounds great. I think overpriced, overcrowded restaurants are way overrated for valentine’s day! I’d much rather go someplace quiet where there isn’t a 2-hour wait!