Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

I am so incredibly blessed. So cliche, I know....but it's so true. I have a husband that is loving, two entire families that are supportive, two dogs to keep me entertained, and life at my fingertips. Freedom has never felt so good; like I've waited my whole life (all 25 years) to be exactly where I am right now. I.e. Have a job, make decent money, be married, have a house, a couple dogs, etc. etc. But, now that I'm here I realize that life has to be more than reaching set "lifetime goals." Isn't it more about the journey that gets you to those points? Interesting. Why can't I just be satisfied to enjoy the everyday without looking forward to what is next. For example, just TODAY I asked Mike where we were going to end up next. Really? So, tomorrow starts a new day of enjoying what is right in front of me. No more looking ahead and pondering running every "what if" in the book.

So, I will eat, drink, and be merry today because tomorrow is not promised. I have a feeling this won't be the last time this life lesson is learned.

On a more positive upbeat note....I have started running again. Yay! You see, I tried just about everything as a child but, never seemed to succeed at any of them. At EKU, I started to run and concluded that anyone can run. You don't have to be "good" at anything...just pick one foot up and set in front of the other. Perfect! There are several 5K and 10Ks around with 2 half marathons coming up. One in September (an only women's half marathon) and the Denver Marathon & Half Marathon in October. There is no doubt that I will be at one, if not both of them this fall. Running has become an outlet for me, challenging myself and clearing my mind all at the same time. It's very invigorating. I just have to get through this first month of training which includes acclimating to the new climate and elevation. Great. So! Get up already! Go Run!

And I'll leave you with this....my adorable, narcoleptic dog that has lent on her nose.