I'm Back.... Again.

Hello Internet friends,

I cannot believe it has been more than a year since I have last written a blog post. Time sure flies. I am back though. For real this time. I initially started this blog with the intention of focusing on running. But there's so much more to my life than that. I love health and fitness, but I'm also someone who is "always in her head." A "thinker" I've been told. So because I constantly have so many thoughts running through my mind-- sometimes insightful, mostly weird-- I think I'm going to start writing more. I mean, I already keep a journal, but it never hurts to share some of my thoughts with the world. Or the odd unknown who happens to accidentally stumble upon this page.

You know what's interesting though? I write as if I'm speaking to an audience. But in reality, this "audience" is probably the same person staring back at me in the mirror. Regardless though, I just love writing. To be honest, I've always been intrigued by journalism. By the possibility of writing for a living. I can't explain why I've never really pursued it. But it's never too late to try now.

Anyways, I guess I should introduce myself. I mean, if you're still reading this, that means there's a chance that you'll stick around, right? I hope so.

Well, I am a 20-year-old (21 in a few weeks!) student who is still trying to figure out what the heck she wants to do with her life. Law school, teaching, journalism... those are only a few of the options that I am currently contemplating. Although I am still undecided about what I want to do with my career, there is one thing I do know. I know that no matter what job I choose to do, it is going to be something that I am going to love waking up in the morning to do, and that is is something that is going to change lives. As cliche as it sounds, all I want to do with my life is to make a difference. Even if it is in just one person's life. Even if it is for just one moment.

I know my introduction is vague, but I hope that it has intrigued some of you enough to want to read what else I have to say. And as for my name? That's not important. At least not for now.

Wow, I didn't realize I had written so much, so that is probably long enough for now. I have a million topics that I want to write about right this second. But maybe another time. This feeling that I'm getting, this excitement over what I want to talk about-- this is why I love writing.

Until next time.

C

It Starts Today

I have always loved running. But lately, there's this newfound passion that is driving me to run. I love every minute of it, even when it gets tough. Running is not just about being physically fit, but mentally as well. It becomes a question of mental toughness when you reach the bumps in the road that makes you want to quit. But if you're strong enough, you'll keep going, you'll keep pushing yourself because you know you can. And there is absolutely no way to describe the rush you get from not stopping-- from finishing what you set out to do. I'm starting this blog because I want to dedicate this to my renewed passion in running.

Yesterday I went for the longest run I think I have ever done. I even surprised myself because I'm so used to running on the treadmill.

Day 1: February 15th 2012
Distance: 13.39km (8.32 miles)
Time: 1:23:11
Calories Burned: 862
[I just the app called iMapMyRun. It's remarkable]

I'll primarily be documenting my runs, so whoever is out there, if anyone, I hope I can give you the motivation to lace up those runners and see the world.