Winds of change.

So it has been a very long time since I have been in here. Busy summer and kind of actually forgot about this. But this last week made me remember this and figured I would try it again.

There have been a lot of changes this last week in my life. When it rains, it pours. And that is exactly what happened. Many things went wrong last week and there wasn't anyone to blame except me. It takes losing things to realize that you have messed up. From resigning my position, to losing a lot of money, to losing someone that would have done anything for me and I cared for more than anything.

I worried about money and what other people thought, more than what I really wanted. It's something I will regret for a long time. It took losing all that for me to realize what I have been doing wrong. Now all I can do is try to move forward and trust everything will work itself out. Try to change how I think and not listen to what other people say should happen. In the end, just take care of me and my happiness. If only I did it before, it would all still be here.

Boston Strong

So it definitely has been a long time, but today seemed to be the perfect day to write. Today was Patriot's Day and the Boston Marathon. I wanted to be part of this huge event and decided I would go for the first time.
I walked through the Commons and the Garden on my way to Boylston St. People were everywhere and were so happy of the day. All the Boston Strong shirts and hats, Red Sox gear everywhere. It was showing how strong Boston Strong actually means. People were not going to be scared and back down. They came out in full force to show their support for the 36,000 runners who were all running for a cause.
As I found my way through the crowd, I set up my spot at the finish line. Not realizing where I was standing was the exact location of the first bomb of last year. No one was intimidated of being there. People being proud to be from Boston and representing their city. Cheering for everything. The electricity flowed through the air and the race had barely even started. Little did I know I was standing right next to the Governor for a period of time. He was shorter than I anticipated hence why I didn't know that was him haha.
As the first wave of racers came through, the wheel chair racers, it was just a privilege of being there. Watching them finish one after another. Meanwhile keeping an eye on the two leaders of the women's and men's elite group, both Americans. As the women got closer, the American was off the pace, but that didn't stop the crowd from showing their support for the leader. The crowds got louder and louder, cheering for everyone. Then the men got closer. And Meb, an American was leading by almost a minute. All of a sudden it was down to 6 seconds. The crowd was going insane for Meb to be the first American to win in over 30 years. As he was finishing the chants of U-S-A was being screamed by everyone.  As the national anthem was being played, tears were flowing by many. It seemed like the perfect ending.
It was such an honor to be part of this event, and to be in the location I was in. Watching runners help one another cross the finish line who were struggling was a very touching sight. I definitely got the experience I was looking for. I congratulate each and everyone of those 36,000 people who finished. They proved the Boston Strong philosophy exists and isn't just a phrase.

Spring Forward!

Well well well. I disappeared for a while. I feel its because for one, being gone from my apartment for 14 hours a day and just not having time, and two, winter has just made me not so creative lately. Winter just needs to go away. I'm ready for beach season and flip flops. But I can see it coming on the horizon.......eventually.

I've jumped on a new meal plan. And even though its only been a week, I feel better, starting to look better, have more energy and can't wait to see the results. I eat a hell of a lot of food but it is so worth it. Although my bank account may not agree. I'm gonna look sexy out there this summer! (Hopefully) giving up Reese's peanut butter cups have been awful. If I miss one thing of eating unhealthy, it is those.

My first half marathon is in 11 weeks. Little nervous of course since I have never ran one. Hell I've never ran a 5k. But, go big or go home. It will be nice to have some GTR teammates running as well.

I'm hoping that once the weather warms up I'll get more creative. But for now I'll leave you with this:

When a clock is hungry, does it go back four seconds?

A New Year

It has been quite some time since I have made an appearance on here. Life is busy with 2 jobs and I'm pretty lame by being in bed every night around 9. Old age is finally catching up with me.....ugh.

This year I need some new challenges. A half marathon is on that list, another Ragnar, and as time goes on there will be more, maybe a Spartan or Tough Mudder. I have to keep my youth as I get older!! It's a lot of work to look this good.

I need to make some new things happen this year. Some changes for the better.

Have had some very interesting clients. From corporate accountants to CEOs to a girl who rides horses to a woman from France who just wants to move and talk to someone to a Hungarian water polo player to an elderly man from Germany who was in a concentration camp. It's great to meet and work with so many different types of people. Health is the one thing that everyone has in common. All trying to find a way to be happy. Makes my life happier knowing I am helping them feel better and improve their lives. Wouldn't change it for the world. Little do they know, they are motivating me as well to do better in my life.