We are at the end of the first decade of the new millenium. What have you accomplished in the last 10 years? I am happy to say that I have accomplished alot, at least I think so. First, I survived and graduated high school, that was pretty easy. I moved to Israel, also pretty easy, when you just jump with your eyes closed and only open them years later :). I have travelled the world, not all of it, but there's still time. I have been to Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, France, Budapest, Prague and Italy. I have gone to school for higher education and have built a nice niche for myself and my profession here in Jerusalem. I'm a personal trainer, masseuse, hydrotherapist and am studying Chinese medicine. I have participated in many charity events, be it through running, biking or just raising awareness. In 2010, I dedicated my running to myself. I chose a goal and worked towards it in a way to better myself and not for the benefit of anyone else. It may seem selfish, but for me it was the right thing to do. I enjoyed every moment of my training in 2010. No matter how tired I was, how hot it was outside, how many annoying questions I was asked, in the end it was all worth it. To actually say that I have run a marathon is a great accomplishment and I am proud of it. I'm actually sorry that I didn't start this blog 10 years ago, I would have loved to know what my New Year's resolution was for 2000 and onwards. I doubt I would have thought that I would accomlish all I have these last 10 years. Hell, who am I kidding, I was the laziest person I knew back then, I had been to Israel once in my life and was iffy about the whole Aliyah aspect AND I wanted to be an architect and live in California.
The definition of resolution that I find the most fitting for me right now is: "The fineness of detail that can be distinguished in an image". I wish that we would be able to have the clearest of resolution on the image of the next 10 years of our lives. It would certainly make life easier but it would also take the adventure and fun out of what we will experience. Uncertainty is what makes us continue on the journey called life. My resolution for the years to come is a simple one. To always remember that there is a reason for everything, not to get caught up in the small annoying details and to focus on the positive.
Oh, and to run another marathon or 3, of course.
Here is a link to an article about easing back into running after a lay off. I have decided to sit the Jerusalem Marathon out this year. I was training but it was not fun and running is supposed to be fun. I will run the 1/2 marathon and if it doesn't rain tomorrow, eh, even if its raining tomorrow, Danielle and I will be running to the forest in the morning (yay!). So, with a smile and a grimace we will run up hills and I will enjoy the journey only once its over, but at least I know that I will enjoy it.
To a new decade of running, enjoying life, new experiences and to health.
'Till next time, in 2011.
Peace.
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