sleeping awake

I've already taken my melatonin, but it hasn't kicked in yet.  So my mind wanders, and I practice controlling these thoughts --  


Today is a good; especially considering I am already horizontal in my bed, my favorite position. It's only 10PM.  I remember the student presentation from the afternoon on natural melatonin release and circadian rhythm.  My stance on the natural supplement is concrete.  Trouble sleeping? Google it, then try it...  ♥ Thanks Mom!    


I didn't run today, is that bad?  It is day one... but I ran yesterday.  And I went to "Hell Class".  But I had a cookie...or four (who am I kidding? You know me).  And official training doesn't begin until Jan. 1st.  But it's 13.1 miles.  Another mental debate...   

"It hurts to a point and then it doesn't get any worse" -Ann Trason (marathon runner)

I know this is true for running.  I want to believe this is true for life...   

I'd ask Ann if I met her.

Embarkment

Day 1 (The first).  

As an aries with what some call "excess energy", I am channeling my vivacity towards some positive -- dare I say productive? Or healthy?  Much unlike my other pass-times...FaceBook & NetFlix -- outlets and beginning a new chapter of my life.  And in doing so, recording the ride... 

As I pursue an MPH and build mental fear for the biggest hurdle in my life [the MCAT] I'm also ...

-starting a book club.
-learning to drive a manual vehicle. 

-learning the guitar.  

-teaching the elderly zumba.

-training for my first 1/2 marathon.  <-- the true inspiration for the blog.  Follow my struggle, and hopefully my enjoyment.  Having others awareness of this goal, apart from my courageous confidants [Jeff and Kim] will help me achieve this. 

                                                        I hope if you are following this, and you know who you are, this list is strikingly similar to one compiled on a certain bus in a certain place...Let's do this.

Perhaps we can all find humor in following this stubborn, free spirited girl trying to get by in a big world...