Money Motivates

I can currently do random 5k runs here and there. In fact I was supposed to do one this past Saturday, but a series of events kept me from doing this. Thursday I did a 5k trial run, just to be sure my body still knew what running was - it did.

My motivation to run is about as high as my motivation to pay any bill that lands in my mail box. Both, if not followed through, have their respective consequences.

I want to run. I liked running when I did. Getting to that point again is my goal.

This may have been a rash and stupid move, but today I registered for a half-marathon at the end of September. Um, yes, I already registered and yes, September 2011. It's a 5k times 4 and a half. Two hours of running.

I haven't done two hours straight of anything in a long time - apart from sleeping and sitting on a computer chair. (Not necessarily sleep on the computer chair...)

So if you have nothing else to do on September 24th and find yourself in the Holland area, come have a pleasant amble along the Lakeshore, grab a corn dog and enjoy the show!! One of us should :)

Today and Tomorrow

I don't have lofty dreams or immense longings to escape. I love to live fully engaged where I am as best I can.

I don't simply hope for a better tomorrow, but live for the best today. And it's fun; it's worthwhile; and yes, it's biblical.

Though I do not believe my traveling days are over and that's exciting for me. Moving apartments, cities, countries or continents are all very real possibilities and I'm ready!

Me and my little dog have very few possessions which need to accompany us on the journey, though my bike is a serious consideration.

No, I'm not discontent - not at all. My present situation is very pleasant and I've nothing to complain about that's worth listening to. I just have fun imagining where I will be five years from now: Check back in 2016!!