There’s been a slow but fundamental shift. I decided things will not get in my way of doing what I want to do in my life. Most importantly, I’m doing my best to not let myself get in the way. Here are the six reasons I do what I do.
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Why I Do What I Do
Thursday, July 16th, 2009My Life, Making It Mine
Thursday, July 9th, 2009I want my life to be a delightful dream that I don’t want to wake up from. No more “what ifs…” I can’t wait for people to come along for the ride. I can’t. It want to live the life of the real me. My life. It’s time to make it mine. I don’t want to waste anymore time.
Thirty-One Days Before the Half Marathon
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009The half marathon is just around the corner and a couple of months after that is the Chicago Marathon. Everything has been going a bit smoothly. I am maintaining my weight. I feel stronger. Positive energy is running through my veins. I’m raising money for a good cause.
A Perfect Sunday
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009A perfect Sunday capped off a great week. Relatively cool weather squashed the hot and humid weather we’ve had in Chicago. I rode my bike up to the Chicago Botanic Gardens. The North Branch Trail wasn’t congested in either direction. I strolled around gaining ideas and insights. I walked through the swaying grass and blossom. The sun shined on me. The cool breeze cooled my hot and sweaty arms. After an hour at the gardens, i returned home. I studied for my math and spanish class. It was a relaxing and rewarding Sunday.
Charity Runner for Children’s Memorial Hospital
Monday, June 22nd, 2009I went back and forth this spring whether I should be a charity runner or not. There has been a lot on my plate the past few months. I had a lot of excuses not to do it but I couldn’t resist the urge to help a charitable organization continue their good work. Overall, I’ve been blessed in my life and want to continue to give back. In honor of my cousin Jeff, I raising money for Children’s Memorial Hospital for the second time. My goal is to raise at least $600.00 by August. Click on image of the kids running on my front page to sponsor me and help a great cause!
GSMNP Day 4: Shuckstack Fire Tower
Friday, June 5th, 2009
Based on Rand McNally and Josh’s advice, we took a slight detour and continued down the AT. We reached Shuckstack a few minutes into our hike. We climbed the side trail. A smokestack and the fire tower greeted me. I saw Nutty Cowboy sitting there waiting for me with the sunshine raining down on him as I turned the bend. We shed out packs and ate lunch. During our respite, we climbed up the old rickety fire tower.
GSMNP Day 3: The Appalachian Trail and Birch Spring Gap Campground
Thursday, June 4th, 2009
We hiked Gregory Bald Trail back to the bald to discover a much different place. After the bald, the trail was uninspiring. The trail became interesting when we intersected the Appalachian Trail. We ended the night Birch Spring Gap Campground with a travel story to swap with friends involving a mama bear and her cubs and meeting good people.
