A run, a chat, a ride

It's cold, dark, and wet outside, I have a runny nose and a sore throat, I've been feeling down in the dumps, and yet I've done it. Today I went outside and just ran. Half an hour, in fact. To some that may not seem much, but to me it was an event.

"Why would you go and do that, you dummy?" some might ask. And for them I have this to say: because it works. If you ever need to clear your head, go for a "run." Take yourself and do something mindless, something exhausting, and something by yourself. Running gets you in shape; makes you ready to take on the world. Physical exhaustion supersedes its mental counterpart and leaves you with a clear mind. Solitude, if only temporary, allows you to leave your self conciousness behind. This is why I ran. But on top of that, I felt one other thing to trump all others. Attainment. After a long bout of lackluster accomplishments I felt the true taste of success. To push myself beyond what I assumed to be my means and make the unlikely happen. However, things shouldn't and won't stop there. So much needs to be done. This concept has to expand. Beyond running, beyond my own goals, this realization needs to encompass everyone.

Jennifer, when you read this, I'd like to say that I meant what I said about you. And thank you for being online at the right time. You are definately included in my christmas list. =)

And on to the ride... In an effort to be a good citizen and brother I'm giving my brother a lift back to the pool. I'm so selfless. It's really amazing.

A quick reminder: still keep the trend of complimentation in your comments. It really feels good to say them.