9 weeks later..click click.

It's been almost 9 weeks since I went into 'off-season'.  9 weeks of running.  9 weeks of choosing to wake up early, taking naps at 730am, and not doing 2-a-day's. 9 weeks of not finding myself, but rather 'creating' the self I long for.

So with that I have had some of the hardest, most wonderful 9 weeks I could ever ask for.  I have figured out who is on my team, and different purposes of friendship for different moments.  I am learning how to graciously accept love given to me, and how to give accordingly.  I am 'becoming myself', thank you to Stasi Eldredge.  (Current read.)



Like cheering at IMFL! SO PROUD OF THESE FINISHERS

Because everyone loves knowing people on the bike course.

There was a few weeks where I was in-transition from post-IM to Houston training where I got tired of Fleet Feet.  I was tired of runners to be honest.  I was tired of the general public.  Despite all the WONDERFUL customers, I was growing weary of the not as wonderful ones.  But.  It clicked back.
I am still living in my 'dream world'.  A year and a half ago I got accepted to work at Fleet Feet and my life has never been the same.  I have gained some crazy experiences, grown-up skills, and most importantly some of the best co-workers/bosses=friends I could ever ask for.  These people and I do life.  I could brag endlessly over the gravity of my love for our Fleet Feet family.  I would rather start Thanksgiving off with no other group of people.  We laugh mostly, debate, cry, celebrate, hug, chat, slap, learn, (and for Lesley and Matthew-we work on occasion :p).  I thought this place was going to be where I learn shoes, but little did I know I was going to learn life.  I wouldn't want to go through my mid 20's with any other select group of people. (this is not where I tell you I'm moving on; I plan to stay here for some time!!)

 

So.  Thanksgiving is here.  And.  That's what I am most thankful for this year; my newfound family.

That's that.  With that.  I am learning what it means to be a friend outside of the college walls.  I am seeing how various types of mothers function, how wives thrive in their situations, how women can be and are confident beautiful people, how we sisters can listen and be listened to, how friends can 'hard love' you in ways to call you out, and how Christians can be love in all the just ways.  I am just enjoying everyday to the fullest, embracing so many struggles, and learning to live past this thing called life. 

I would say I can't wait for 2016, but I don't really know what I'm waiting on.  The time is NOW!  2015 will come and go, and I don't want to look back and wish I would've enjoyed more of it.  I feel confident in that if 2016 is as beautifully messy as 2015 then it will be a success.

So.  Happy thanksgiving to you who is reading this, because you are in my circle.
Cheers!