I'm doing 6 things
The first time I trained for a 5k… I got 2nd place in my age group (it was a REALLY small town race). The second time, I had to start all over because I didnt keep up with my running. Well, I decided after this one to start run-walking, and prepare for a half marathon! It was SO much work… we ran 3 or 4 days a week for 5 months. The actual race, I completed in just under 3 hours. I wasn’t fast, but I did get my medal in a timed race! I was so proud of myself, and I ran 11th mile in the memory of loved ones I lost that year.. I was at the hardest point in the race, but crying as I thought of how meaningful it was to be doing it for them! I’m so proud of myself for conquering this challenge. I did a fun race, with a flat route…both of those factors helped!
sweetpj's Life List
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1. do what i can, and move on
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2. be wise with money and other resources
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3. be more positive
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4. have a daily routine
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5. restore faith in humanity, by allowing God to work through me
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6. finish my dissertation
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How I did it: going through a lot of hard stuff last year just taught me to be grateful for life, and every blessing in it. i am at a point now where i don't have time to waste being hard on myself. i have to accept and love me so that i can enjoy today, and experience the blessings tomorrow holds. hard times will always come, but so will the good. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I'm taking my mind off of goals that are further away than today. I'm thinking differently about things... how can I change what is on my plate today. How can I make my life better today? I think it will make me less miserable, not having to worry about things that I can't do anything about, or will take a sustained effort from me over time. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I started going to massage centers located in strip malls, they are much cheaper, and I don't miss the shi-shi atmosphere of spas. I also started finding out which of my friends were willing to give me a massage in exchange for one, as well! Read how I did it…
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Actually, my non-pod gave up on me halfway through, so i just ran longer intervals instead.. which makes me feel a little better prepared for week 4. i have my first 5k coming up during week 5 (I plan to stay at a steady jog for as long as possible)... my real 5k should be in september. and after that, it looks like on to freeway to 10k!! And after that, the half marathon… YAY! :)
i am finally working on this, thank GOD!! it took so long for my happiness to become my own priority. mostly because it had to get really serious before i paid it much attention. i’m taking the steps i need to take in order to ensure that things get better for me.. and i am finally learning to love and appreciate myself the way i truly should. i feel like i got this for a while, but once life got busy again, i went to the backburner. i’m discovering now, however, that if i’m not there for me, the rest of this life thing won’t work. so, its taking a lot of praying and ‘one day at a time’ steps.. but they are finally heading in the right direction!
