I am woman hear me RAWR

Before

After...and still smiling

I did it.  I set a goal and achieved it..oh and I completed my first 10K! Granted this happened about 2 weeks ago, but it still feels damn good.  One of the greatest highlights of the day was that I was able to do it with a bffpls (best friends forever practically like sister...I learned this one from the 11 year old girl I babysit for). Of course race day decided to be a freakishly warm October day. The heat was almost unbearable, and the salt on my forehead could have seasoned a packet of french fries.  I decided to wear my fuel belt (a belt that holds water bottles for instant hydration) and I was flippin' happy I did. Every time I thought I was going to keel over, I took a sip from one of the bottles and made it a bit further. The water was warm and having something wrapped around my waist probably accentuated my chubby belly...but I was moving. I even managed to do it all without music (because I left my headphone in Lyla's stroller).  I finished in 1:05 which put me in 2,752 place. Okay it doesn't sound great at all, but considering there were 7,500 women (and men) running- that is pretty darn okay in my book.

Here is the issue...I haven't done a thing since. Fail. So back on the wagon I go.  I have signed up for our town's local Turkey Trot on November 25th and I am keeping a journal for the next 105 days.  What is the the significance of 105 days?  Well that is how many days it will be until I turn 30! It is amazing how many thing have happened in just one single year.  We have been blessed with the birth of our daughter Lyla, I left my job, and now I am beginning to explore pursuing a new career (which means that I could eventually go back to school...yikes). I look at the whole picture and I am instantly stressed out...but I am excited about the journey.  I feel like I am redecorating my life and aligning my goals to who I am today and not to the girl I was when I first graduated college. It is not going to be easy, but it is doable. I just have to keep reminding myself that when things fall into place...I will be happier person doing what I want to do in life.  I am so lucky and blessed to have a husband, family, and friends who are all supportive.  They all keep me motivated! 

My mantra: (courtesy of Santa Claus is coming to town)

If you want to change your direction
If your time of life is at hand
Well don’t be the rule be the exception
A good way to start is to stand

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