Goals

For years I worked towards goals. It was something that came naturally to me. It was something that kept me focused. It gave me determination and dedication. When I left swimming behind, I left behind goal setting. I needed a break from so much structure. I lived the life for 16 years (ish) and I just wanted to fly by the seat of my pants.

After 10 great years of free flying I have found myself back with goals. Back with dedication and determination. Back to something natural for me. That is why I have chosen Triathlon. I like the fact that training has diversity. It's not just all running. Or all swimming. There is a mix of three sports and that keeps me from getting bored. It is quite a jump for me as I was a sprinter in my swimming days. 100m was my event. So some may laugh at my choice to do a 7hr + race when my "baby" was just over a minute. I was never that good at pacing. I always like to go like hell and hang on for dear life.

It doesn't have to be complicated. It doesn't have to be an intense race. Pick something and work towards it. Don't worry about the end result but bask in the joy of getting there. Be proud of the work you are putting in. There will be bad days. Days I don't want to swim or bike or run. Days where the first step, first pedal, and first stroke require extreme effort. But then I will have days where everything is effortless. Everything moves and works together for a great workout. Remember those great days to help you get through the hard ones.

Remember that greatness is relative. You don't have to be Wayne, or Tiger or Phelps. Find your greatness and nurture it!! Your greatness might be laughable to a *pro* but your greatness will be an inspiration to someone else.

Happy goal setting, happy training, happy reaching, and happy dreaming.

Cake Wrecks

This is a hilarious website about cake disasters. I don't check it every day but it gives me a laugh when I do check in. If you can spare a moment look at the Pictionary post , the It's in There post and the Letter of the Law post. Funny stuff...

Things I love...

1) The smell of coffee in the house.

2) Open mouthed kisses from Tyson.

3) Plays written, directed and produced by the girls.

4) Clean sheets on my bed.

5) Out of the blue HUGS.

6) The words "I love you."

7) My children laughing.

8) Silence.

9) An empty sink.

10) Water and lemon in my awesome water bottles.

New Blogs

I have found some new blogs to follow. Not that I am not follow my *old* favorites anymore I just stumbled upon some blogs related to triathlons/running. They keep me motivated. They remind me I am not the only one struggling with workouts. They let me share the success. They give me workout ideas.

I have also decided I am not going to play catch up on my blog. Too much time as gone by and it makes me feel overwhelmed trying to get everything typed out.

So my new blog goal is this: simple, short posts. I don't need to wait to discuss world issues. I don't need have witty comments. I don't need to have the perfect post. Some weeks there will be many pictures. Some weeks none. This is simply a place for me to write, big or small. I hope you decide to stick around.

Great post on Paw Nation!

Great post on Paw Nation!

I am not ready...

to start thinking about ordering chicks and gardening. That being said the time is coming regardless of my state of mind.

"Order your chicks here" - UFA
Lonely empty incubator - Computer room
Garden Seeds on display - UFA, Superstore
Diminishing Potato supply - Cold room

I am seriously trying to figure out how to do IT ALL. Training for a triathlon. Big Garden. 200 Chicks/chickens. Kids. House. Activities.

I need a nap...

Wow, I suck!

My focus is elsewhere these days and to be honest I am enjoying the break from "call of the internet." I am still around but just in a diminished capacity.

I will try and do a major update sometime today or tomorrow.