It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live!

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Running starts back up this week. I think I am gonna be alright. I was thinking of setting my marathon goal for April. There is a marathon out in Utah that I can run, so I think I am going to start with that and go from there!


Alright, so I realized that I never talked about the Harry Potter premiere! It was amazing. Me, my sister, and my best friend all dressed up and went together. It was amazing. My sister dressed up as Luna Lovegood (sometimes it is scary how alike they are), my best friend dressed up as Waldo (and she had a wand, so I think she really threw some people off their game that night haha), and I dressed up as Lilly Potter (Harry and Ginny's daughter). I have red hair and harry potter glasses...I felt it was appropriate.

Me, Carlie, and Katie

Me and Katie


We had way too much fun. Now please take note of my shoes! I bought myself glittery toms. Yes, I know. For those who know me and my admimate determination to never buy a pair of toms well...I caved. Haha. I now own not one, not two, but three pairs of toms. I am a shoe addict, just by the way. I am on the hunt for a fourth pair of times, but they are sold out everywhere in my size, so I am still on the hunt. No worries. I have all the patience in the world when it comes to buying a pair of shoes. So here are pictures of my three new toms that I own. I really gotta stop buying shoes. Haha. But they make me so happy! Plus, my best friend Camie wanted to me put pictures of them up on my blog so she could judge them, and I obediently listened! Speaking of Camie...SHE IS COMING TO VISIT ME! I am so excited. She is coming here to Atlanta, which is amazing. We are going to have the best week ever. And then after she leaves, it's time for me to pack up my bags and join her back out at school. It's been a crazy and pretty crappy summer, so I am looking forward to going back. But I am going to miss my family and the support they provide. And trees. I really miss the trees while I am at school. 


Well bloggers, I think I have said enough. I hope you are having a fantastic Sunday. Here is lesson #4: true friends are always there for you. Simple as that. Don't fret about the friends you've lost....dwell on the friends you have gained. 


Happy Running!

When you fail, try try again

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It has been 2 whole weeks since I last ran. I think I am going to attempt a short run tomorrow. The last asthma attack I had left me really sick for over a week, and now I am just scared to run. Unfortunately, I think I am going to have to withdraw from the marathon this October. BUT! I am not giving up. It's just not enough time for me to train and do well. I have an asthma condition. I didn't develop it until I was 18. It hasn't even been 2 years since my first attack! I am still trying to get used to it and get it under control. See how bad it actually is. I am going back to the specialist to get help and figure out what I can do. 


I find myself missing running, but my fear is winning today. It is scary not being able to breathe, and it is scary when it takes days for my lungs to feel better. This week, I am just trying to figure out if it is worth making me sick. So tomorrow I am going to go for a short run and see what happens. Right now, my goal is a half marathon. I think that's more realistic for now. And come on bloggers, I have plenty of time in my life to train for a marathon. The point of this challenge was to give me something to do, a goal to work towards. And it has accomplished that. Now I need to be realistic. 


Last week, I had the opportunity to spend a lot of one on one time with my grandmother. She is one tough lady, and one of my most favorite people in my life. She has such a kind and gentle soul. With her in the house, everything was alright. She told me many stories of my grandfather. She misses him, as do I. I sometimes wonder what he would tell me to do about this marathon. I think he would tell me to try. To not give up, but to be smart. This is similar advice that my daddy gave me. The problem is my pride. I have lots of it. But my dad is right. I can't push myself to do something if I am not ready. If I am not healthy enough. So my pride has to be pushed aside, and my dad gets a point. I figured he could use a shout out on my blog, since all he has been is a support during this whole adventure. And I know he will continue to be, as long as I do it in a smart and healthy way. 


Bloggers, don't ever give up on what you want to do. Trust me, I know life can be hard. This summer has been really hard for me. There have been trials, tears, injuries, and disappointment. But I have to keep moving on. Go for a run, take a yoga class, go for a walk. Find something that makes you happy and gives you inner peace. Hang in there bloggers!


Happy running! 

Day Whatever and He Who Shall Not Be Named

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Well...the worst thing has happened. I had a MASSIVE asthma attack last week. It was my second one in a week, and the worst I have ever had. So I am out of commission this week. I can't stop coughing/wheezing. So I gotta get that under control. 


There are only a few things getting me through this crap of a situation:
1. In 2 days, it is the final showdown against He Who Shall Not Be Named. I am so excited (said in the same sing song voice that Rachel just used. Yes, we are skyping as I type this)
2. I have awesome Harry Potter glasses that I am going to wear, complete with my wand that I procured from Harry Potter World this summer.

Aren't they amazing?

3. I just found out that my best friend Camie is coming to see me in August. So excited!!!!!

5. I jail broke my phone to be harry potter themed so it says "Alohomora" to unlock it and "Mischief Managed" to lock it. It is Harry Potter obsession week. Back off.

4. I have chocolate covered pretzels downstairs.

Pretty much, my life is being held together by Harry Potter and airplane tickets. It's great. I am gonna go see my asthma doctor to try to get my asthma under control. But if I can't...the marathon is gonna have to be put on hold. I will keep ya'll updated.

Happy Running and Happy Breathing!