"Get involved!"

As we find our new normal, (I say we and mostly mean I), our weekends feel different since I know it's time spent with my partner in crime and when Monday morning comes, he'll go to work and I'll be left to keep working to figure out what's next for me.  

Knowing that, and as much as I want to soak up every moment of companionship the weekend affords me, I find myself inspired to take this opportunity to make shifts toward being more of the person I want to be.  I want to build confidence as I further define me, live healthier and enjoy life and the beauty it has to offer more.  Dan has his crazy to attend to with a long training run this weekend, taking time to nourish his crazy, so it's time for me to open my eyes to the world outside of my previous routine and look at each day as an opportunity to grow and explore who I want to be in this next chapter of my life.


"Get involved!"  These words continue to ring through my head thanks to my 6th grade teacher who may never know the impact he's had on my life.  "Get involved!" aka, "turn off Bravo, get off the couch, get dressed and get out there!  Life is waiting for you!"  When I signed my name on the sheet yesterday to participate in a running clinic this morning, taking one of only 15 spots, I wasn't sure if I would actually get up and go.  There would surely be strangers there and what if I embarrass myself?  My pj's are so comfortable on a Sunday morning....

I have been attempting to begin a love affair with running for the past 5 years, but we just can't seem to find the spark.  Alas, when something came up that I almost said I would skip the clinic for, I remembered my efforts to be more of the person I want to be.  That includes doing things because I want to and putting myself first sometimes.  I didn't offer to skip the clinic as the old me would have most certainly done.  I went and so glad I did.  I learned and it made me want to go try out my new found knowledge about running form to see if I wouldn't be able to woo my body into giving running another chance at some affection.


Today I say thank you:

Thanks Mr. O for searing those words into my mind.  They help me do things that are outside of my comfort zone and have helped me in the past to try new things and find new friends.  I will keep repeating these words as I venture into my tomorrows.  Thank you.