A Friend's Graduation

Last night, I went with my Chinese friends to a graduation ceremony. Ruiqiang was getting his Master's Degree! I had so much fun hanging out with them. After the graduation (which took like 5 hours!), we went to Buffalo Wild Wings to eat and hang out. Of course, my Chinese friends ordered for the table, and ordered to hottest wings available. I think my mouth is still burning. Ouch. Here are some photos below:

Warrior Dash/ Albuquerque Trip

This past weekend, my sister and I drove to Albuquerque for the Warrior Dash. Well, Jennie was the only actually attempting the Warrior Dash. I was going for emotional support, and to be her official photographer. The race is crazy! It's about 3 miles long, but don't let the distance fool you. This race is no laughing matter. For one, those 3 miles are all on rolling hills and tough terrain. On top of this, the whole race is full of obstacles: boot-camp style obstacles. Jennie had to climb over walls, run across balance beams, climb up rope, trudge through mud, jump over fire pits, and crawl under barbed wire. This race is intense! I'll put some of the images below.

Jennie starting the race:

Jennie climbing over the cargo net wall:

Jennie about to jump over fire!

Jennie crawling under barbed wire:

Jennie trudging through the mud pit:

Out of the mud pit!

After she finished, with her medal, banana, and water:

Yay for surviving!

After getting hosed-off:

 

I got a warrior shirt to support her:

After the race, we went with our good friend, Dona, out to her cabin in the mountains. We stopped to take some pictures at the red cliffs.