Wake up. Kick ass. Repeat.

     Week one of the new year is nearing the end.  How are you doing?  I'm out there trying every day.....nothing great guns, but just continuing on.
     I did go through closets and donate 4 boxes of "stuff" today, which always feels good....both to simplify and to donate.  I have a problem with keeping too much stuff for much too long.
     Have a wonderful weekend and wake up, kick ass, repeat. And Breathe!

When a raindrop joins the ocean, is it lost, or is it found?

     I watched the very interesting and well-done movie, "Victoria and Abdul,"  which is based on true events.
    It reminded me of how much I like the poetry of Rumi. Here is one of his quotes, which was used in the movie.

“Listen, O drop, give yourself up without regret,
and in exchange gain the Ocean.
Listen, O drop, bestow upon yourself this honor,
and in the arms of the Sea be secure.
Who indeed should be so fortunate?
An Ocean wooing a drop!
In God's name, in God's name, sell and buy at once!
Give a drop, and take this Sea full of pearls.”

― Jalaluddin Mevlana Rumi

Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi was a 13th century Persian poet, an Islamic dervish and a Sufi mystic. He is regarded as one of the greatest spiritual masters and poetical intellects. Born in 1207 AD, he belonged to a family of learned theologians.

     Minor excitement today....I saw a spent shell casing in the parking lot of the park where I run daily.  I took a picture and left it. It was concerning, though.
     When I got home I notified the park district who told me to notify the police.  I am now awaiting a call back from a deputy.
     It is concerning because of all the shootings here lately, of which you may have heard, and because it's a park....my park!

     I did get a call back and forwarded the picture. Someone is going there now.  This is sad.

Happy Birthday to J.R.R. Tolken

All the years are golden years, Dad!

     Mom, please play for Dad!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3yCcXgbKrE

     Here is a fun, year-long activity created by my epic friend Collette, who lives her life with gusto more than anyone else I know.  I don't think she'd mind my sharing. This is something everyone can do!

"We are a bunch of awesome people who want to love ourselves and others passionately by doing activities on a Bingo card for the year 2018!!"   

     That quote is from the Facebook page she created. You can join her group at the link below.

Living Life With Gusto! Changing The World One Bingo Card At A Time!!

This is the bingo page to work on for the month of January.  You can try for Bingo or even try to complete all of them during this month.  A new card comes out in February.

      So far I am working on looking in the mirror and saying "You are awesome" everyday this month.  It is harder than you might think.

Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend. Albert Camus

A Facebook group in which I take part, shared running quotes and memes.  I am passing some of my favorites along to you to start the new year. Happy 2018.

The finish line is just the beginning of a whole new race.

"Every run is a work of art, a drawing on each day's canvas. Some runs are shouts and some runs are whispers. Some runs are eulogies and others celebrations. When you're angry, a run can be a sharp slap in the face. When happy, a run is your song."
-Dagny Scott Barrios

I've got miles to go before I sleep.

Someday I'm not going to be able to do this.  Today is not that day.

So what if it's raining.  You're not made of sugar.