Still a Runner?

That's the question that has been running through my head for several days.

I haven't hit the road for 3 weeks and was only doing so for my long runs for weeks before.

I'm not afraid of the weather, it's just easier to transition from the treadmill to the weights, and I've really begun to have fun with my weight training. I'm not lifting a ton of weight or reps, but I'm seeing results and that always makes it fun.

With all the turmoil recently, racing hasn't crossed my mind.

At some point I'll have to decide whether or not I get serious about running again, whether or not to train for a marathon or see how good I do at the half distance by running the Mini.

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions.

A great gift for a kid and a parent...

Your kids need you, not just stuff!

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2008/12/11/wdiv.mom.surprises.son.wdiv

Will get back in the blogging saddle soon! But for now, this trumps what I had to say.

For those with small kids...

...or those like me who turn into big kids this time of year.
http://www.writetosanta.ca/

If you write to the address the kids will get a letter back.
At least ours have in the past and it appears the Canadian postal workers are doing it again this year.

Merry Christmas

Bits and Pieces

A sign on my desk that I looked at again today for the first time in a long time contains at least a few truths.

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Pay off your credit cards every month.
5. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
6. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God, He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship is a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye, but don't worry, God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
19. It's never too late to have a happy chldhood. The second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare. Then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
26. Always choose life.
27. Forgive everyone everything.
28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
29. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
32. Believe in Miracles.
33. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
34. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger
35. Growing Old beats the alternative--dying Young.
36. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
37. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
38. Get outside everyday. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
39. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
40. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
41. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful, or joyful.
42. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
43. The best is yet to come.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.
46. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
47. If you don't ask, you don't get.
48. Yield.
49. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.