I've said these two phrases my entire life:
"I want to be a runner."
"I want to read more books."
I never liked running or reading. In fact, during high school I loathed doing either thing. When the tennis coach would force us to run 3 miles or the English teacher would make us read another book, I would cringe. I just flat out hated it.
But, I always wanted to want to do it and enjoy it.
Last year I started running because of a bet that Ben and I had with some of his co-workers. The deal was, for all of April 2007, you had to run 20 min a day, 5 days a week. Whoever actually finished the month would earn the pot of money. (We each put in $20.) I didn't win the money, but I did gain an appreciation for running. I've been running ever since. Well, jogging is a more appropriate word I suppose. I run 3-5 days a week for anywhere from 1-5 miles. It's been 11 months and I'm still doing it. One day I finally said to hubbs, "So, at what point am I a runner? How many days a week do I have to run and how far each time? 10 miles a day?"
At that point I realized I AM a runner. I have been for 11 months. I've finally accomplished a life-long desire.
As for the reading, I read a lot. I like to read. I finally realized a few days ago that I AM a reader. I love to read. I may not know all the classics, but I do love to read.
I've accomplished two of my life-long desires and I didn't even realize it. I'm quite impressed with myself.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
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4 comments:
Way to go Girl! That's so awesome that you completed a lifelong goal and you did it with out realizing it. I'm amazed!
YAY!!! That's so awesome Allison. I've always wanted to be a runner! I've really admired all that you've done and that gives me great hope. Seriously!! :)
You Rock! Be impressed with yourself, I am.
I love to hear about people who accomplish their goals and desires. It is very inspiring to hear about!
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