Accomplishing Goals.

Way back in January I sat down one evening and made a list. It was not a list of resolutions or crazy far out wishes and dreams.

The list was things I was going to do. I wanted to write them here so that I was held accountable to taking action and doing something about them.

Some of them were simple like being more intentional with relationships.

Some would require more planning.

In May, J and I accomplished going on our vacation together for no other purpose besides vacation. And it was wonderful.

My Chicago visits this year have now totalled three. March, August and August/September.

I've read tons this year. More than I probably read in the two years prior. It is all about being intentional and getting books to read. And though I've been a book club slacker, it's been good motivation as well.

The biggest thing I accomplished was one week ago today. Last Sunday. The day after Abbie's wedding.

My dear friend Sarah was on the committee to plan a 5K in Orland Park, IL. I'd known about it for along time but kind of kept it in the back of my mind.

The birthday muppet twins.

When I mentioned that I wanted to run, I really did but as life got busy I pushed it aside.

In the beginning of July, when I heard about another friend beginning to train for a 5K I knew that if I didn't set out and finish the goal I'd set, I'd be disappointed.

So H and I got back out training. We ran almost daily. I took only two runs without H in the jogger, so that is why it was with little hesitation that I decided that when I ran the 5K on Sunday. H would be right there with me.
Even if that meant he slept the whole time.

So early that morning, we left our hotel and drove out to Centennial Park for the Erin's AAIM for Change 5K.

And I did it.

It was long, it was hard but it was so worth it.

I am proof that if I can do it, anyone can.

Team Minnesota!