I'm not athletic. I never really have been, at least not what I considered "athletic" to be. My younger sisters excelled in soccer, volleyball, track, basketball and just about every other sport you can think of. If they tried it, they were good at it. I, on the other hand, was a pretty good swimmer, a decent ballerina and I could cheer with the best of them. I was never the best, but I could hold my own.
Out of nowhere, I decided I wanted to come up with a few "must-do" things that I'd like to accomplish. Some of them were easier than others (graduate college, maintain friendships that were imporant to me) and some were just completely out of the blue (become a world-class chef...have I mentioned that I'm new to cooking too?). But one got me excited...it got me thinking...and even though I sat on it for a couple of years, I finally realized that I can do it.
I was raised to believe that there's not a single thing I can't do as long as I put my mind to it and give it all the effort I have. A lot of great things have happened to me during my short lifetime, but honestly, this is something that I am unbelievably excited for. I'm excited for the work, the pain, the doubts, the early mornings, everything. Because I know that along the way I'm going to make some new friends, create some amazing memories and above all, when I cross that finish line, I believe that I will experience something truly breathtaking. Something that I've done just for myself when not everyone else believed that I could.
Moved.
2 years ago
5 comments:
That's pretty inspiring stuff there, girl! Good luck!
That's great! Good luck on your journey!
You're right- it will be the most awe-inspiring moment of your life when you cross that finish line- and you will cross that finish line!!
When you finish you'll have done something that less than 1/10th of 1% of the population of the world has accomplished! That's something to be proud of:)
You can do it! Go go go (cheer)! When is the race? We will be cheering you on:0)
You are doing something many people hope for, it is a pure feeling of self disapline, commitment, and the prize of knowing just what you can accomplish through your mind and body. When you pass that finish line I can't imagine the feelings that will sore through you, a goal reached only through your hard work, and strive. Many people are with you during your time, I wish you all that you dreamed. Amazing!
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