Growing Up

With each year that goes by, I've found that the things that used to bother me just don't seem relevant anymore.

Case in point:  I used to wear makeup most of the time, try and "cover up" imperfections/blemishes etc.  Now?  Class at 7:15 am every morning has a way of whittling down the important things in life...5 more minutes of sleep, or makeup.  (definitely sleep)

In high school I rowed (crew) and my lightweight 4+ went to Nationals.  Being lightweight I was expected to weigh in for every competition at <130 lbs.  As a 5'9" athletic female, this was a little difficult.  My lowest weight was 127 lbs and I felt horrible the entire time!  Now, I hardly ever weight myself but instead base how I feel on my level of activity, sleep and how healthy I'm eating.  It's working so far :)

More and more I feel that people are afraid to share their feelings for each other.  I don't mean boyfriend/girlfriend confessions or even "liking" someone.  I mean friendship, love and trust.  I'm trying to live my life without worrying what others think, and I apply this to the people I value.  In the past it's been difficult for me to really open up to others, on a deeper level.  I use humor to defuse every situation in which I feel uncomfortable.  But I'm trying to be better.  I'm attempting to let others know what a huge difference they make in my life each and every day. 

"The ones who mind won't matter and the ones who matter won't mind."

It's been awhile!

Where to start?

It's been almost a year since I've posted, and so much has happened!  Here are some of the highlights:
     Back injury, no 1/2 marathon and PT for 8 weeks
     Made some new friends, lost some old :(
     Turned 23!
     Sophia & I moved into our new place
     Started PA school in June (made it through cadaver lab)
     Wonderful family cruise during my two week break
     Fell in love with Contra dancing! (again?)
     Fall semester is currently in high gear, in the month the faculty has termed "Sucktober"

Overall life is going really well.  It's amazing to work so hard for something and finally achieve it.  PA School has been challenge for me both mentally and physically, but I feel like I'm learning more about myself each and every day.

I think the goal of this blog now is going to be keeping the people I love updated on my life, those near and far.  So here's a quick look at what I've been up to!

                                         

                                                                                       

                                            

                                                  

And I'm back to running and have a few events coming up in January!
Ragnar Relays
Warrior Dash!
And one contra weekend so far:
Florida Snow Ball 2011