So, I have to give a huge thankyou to my running buddy and very dear friend, Rebecca!!! when I told her I felt like we were supposed to organize a race to raise awareness about human trafficking, she said with no hesitation, "let's do it!" and so it started like that. She keeps me on track, keeps the impulsive artist side to me focused, and let's just get it out there, kicks my butt on our long runs, every single time!! Of course, she IS 10 years younger, and I feel every one of those 10 years, believe me! Anyway, she will more than likely be the one to pretty up our blog, write the posts and keep us on track for holding our race on Labor Day. I sincerely detest sitting in front of a computer, and even at this moment, am so jittery that this will be a very short post! She, on the other hand, is a wonderful writer, and is able to juggle 4 beautiful children and a myriad of projects with barely blinking an eye! So, a HUGE thank YOU to her!!
ok, so I mentioned already that we are in the beginning stages of getting this race organized. My goal for this week is to chat with a guy about race route, timing chips and whatever else he can offer for our race. Am I kinda winging it? oh for sure! that's just about how I approach everything in life:) why worry about something until you're right smack in it? and then it's all going to work out anyway....this attitude, by the way, has driven my parents, and my husband, absolutely crazy. This "que sera, sera" approach to life is not always the best, I admit, especially when prior planning really is crucial. I spent 11 years in the US Army, about 4 of those as an active duty Chemical Officer, so yeah, I know about mission planning and rehearsing...it just doesn't come naturally!
ok, hope whomever is reading this blog is enjoying it...leave your comments, questions, advice!
thanks!
Heather
I always forget you were in the freaking ARMY for 11 years...it's so not congruent with my artist thoughts about you.
ReplyDeleteAnd I think you have great faith...it WILL all work out. :)
haha Pam, I try to forget it too! Believe me, I had many moments, especially in the field, hanging out the hatch of my tracked smoke vehicle, trying not to bust my teeth on the .50 calibur machine gun, thinking, "how in the world did I get HERE??" but there were good times too. And it was all great preparation for parenthood!!
ReplyDeleteoh pollyanna, you're the best :)
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