There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning. ~Louis L'Amour

If you haven't noticed, this is quite a transitional period in my life. Not an identity crisis, just a "I need to find more productive hobbies" time. My brother Chreeeeees has been talking to me for years about training for a triathlon and/or half marathon. Bless his heart, so far I've been much too lazy to stick with training for more than two weeks. I could use some outside encouragement on this, some accountability.

Being in the location I am, there are pros and cons. The pros are that it is super easy to run these back country roads and (if i had a bike) even easier to bike. Lake Michigan is right around the corner, this is good because it will help me feel what it is to swim in a cold lake like the one I would be swimming during the actual triathlon. And also, I have

beaucoup free time since I don't have many friends to hang out with; that also brings me to my cons.. Since I don't hang out with many people, especially those who are into fitness,

I'm lacking accountability. In the past, the winter months have also been a huge con. Ice keeps me from running outside, and going to the gym is money money money. Since it is summer now, that is not a problem.

So if you can help me out, give me a call, ask if I've done any training today. I'll start out slow, but I really have to do it this year. Chris and I have a date in October and I want to be able to do my part!

In other news: I really appreciate the friends who stick with me through everything. Thick and thin. Because trust me, its hard to stay my friend after I lash out at you for no apparent reason or after you've seen me cry (my face is swollen, i sound like a stuck piggg.... its not cute).

This might be weird, but I'd like recognise one in particular. I found some pictures that I hadn't seen in over a year. They are from my 19th birthday. This girl is so special to me. She is going on big adventures this summer and I'm so proud of her!!! My baby is growing up so fast ;)

I can always count on this girl to forgive graciously..

Also I can count on her to let me use her shower, take her clothes, tell me when something I'm wearing looks bad, or if I look ugly that day. She's the baste. We can get into our "fat" clothes and do yoga, or P90x comfortably without being self-conscious. experiment with cooking (like our first time making cookies, or omelettes LOL). Its cool that I can even call her when I don't want to make a simple decision like should I go to the gym, or read?

I'm so very grateful that I met her that long time ago back in teacher Pat's Sabbath school room. She is the definition of a true friend. And I will miss the crap out of her this summer for sure.