Like a Phoenix, I rise from the ashes.
Who would have thought the last two months of 2013 could hold so many speed bumps. You know, the kind when you're driving you get over one of them and completely miss the other just to hit your head on the top of the car just to miss the next one because you're checking your head to make sure there's no permanent damage? Or maybe you don't go over speed bumps as fast as I do.
I live by a quote 'Prepare for the worst but hope for the best.' I can honestly say I go through every single day hoping for the best in every aspect of life. I 'hope' more than most people I know. Often, it ends up hurting me. Often, it makes me cynical, and often it makes me lose faith in the goodness of man.
But more often it brings me joy... even through the very rich and deep heartache. I can turn my eyes heavenward and thank God for the little things in my life, not the big. The smile from a friend. A hug at just the right time. My dog tossing her toy into my lap. That text that I can read over and over again and cherish. The squat cycle at the gym that kicks my butt every week that I still look forward to.
Speaking of the gym, can I tell you how great it is to walk through life with the people of Cityside Crossfit? They rock. The ladies are hilarious and the guys are in one really really really large bromance. Kinnnda weirds me out some(all)times. Good days, bad days, uneventful days - they're all the same. People show up, work hard, and go home. It's just amazing. Also, I love squats.
Speaking of people that I love, lets talk about my Southside peeps. Ya'll rock. You're each so different. I LOVE different opinions, discussions, and ideas that you all have. I can't wait to see what life path we each walk down, and I can't wait to be there to walk with each of you. You encourage and inspire me.
The point is this. 2013 was a hard year. 2014 will be a hard year. I'm prepared but I'd be lying if I didn't say I was a little scared. I hope for the best but even if it doesn't happen I know I have the most amazing people to love me, encourage me, and when I want to quit, make me dig deep and bust out another PR.
Also, as of today I've lost 50 pounds. #-5 PR
