He is soooo excited and ca n't wait for school tomorrow so he can train with the team . Lauren and I are in full gear with our training for the LA marathon in March 2009 . So , we will definitely be busy . I just hope I can keep up .
Answer the following question: What type of exercise are Lauren and the narrator going to take up ?

They will take up jogging .

Normally I have a pretty high pain tolerance , too . This is the girl who pierced her own nipple in 11th grade with a straight pin one afternoon because she was bored . Who had a friend pierce her belly button with a diaper pin the same year . Both times totally sober .
Answer the following question: What may be the reason why speaker feels the need to prove herself ?

Low Self esteem .

It became apparent that nobody really pays attention to that part of cigarette ads ... everyone smokes . We came home reeking of cigarette smoke and I had to put my clothes in a separate bag in my suitcase ! I swear , even the sandals I was wearing still smell like smoke .
Answer the following question: Why did they put their clothes into a separate bag ?

Since everyone smoked , all the items in the suitcase reeked of smoke , including their sandals .

Apparently August was Chinese month as the hot trays were laden with broccoli tofu , stir fried veggies , and white rice . I managed to keep my lunch under a pound , but just barely . To that I added one bottle of organic guava kombucha and I was all set . When I got to the checkout counter , I dutifully handed over my basket , reached for my wallet , and prepared myself for the worst .
Answer the following question: What will happen after they hand over the basket ?
They will wait to hear their order total .