Times Have Changed

Remember the times when you didn't have a care in the world? Maybe it was as an infant, teenager, or college years. Maybe it was when you were single or you didn't have a child? Maybe you still don't have a care. A care for other people's opinions of you, more specifically.

This last holiday week has given me the opportunity to examine and reflect on my cares.  Some trivial yet some so important.

A new year is approaching: 2012.
My motto and mantra for 2012: Think new Thoughts for the new year!

What are some of your new thoughts for the new year?????? Leave me a comment! Some of mine to follow!!!
Happy New Year to all.

Fall Flat

I took part in the Fall Flat in Staten Island. A 5K run through the trails in Willowbrook Park.  That was not exactly that flat with the leaves, tree trunks, mud puddles, and bridges.

I did it
On a whim
With
No training
Because I
Needed a motivator
I
Needed something to look forward to

In the end I felt amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was something I didn't tell anyone about.  I didn't ask for a cheering section (even though the DeToma Family was nice enough to great me at the finish line). 
I did this for me
I did it

I am not a runner if you don't know me
I really didn't want to run
I found it more difficult than I thought

What helped me?
I did it for me
I had some good music going
The scenery was beautiful

The finish line even more so beautiful