Category: Reflection
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The first 5k
Over ten years ago, I decided to sign up for my first 5k. I remember that moment now, as I look down at the sweatpants that I bought to train all winter in. I was so excited by the prospect of the race that I went on a shopping spree to buy everything I would…
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SWOT yourself
I had a moment. I realized that I am most successful when I stick strictly to a routine, to a degree that worries others. I excel there. I feel great there. However, my biggest flaw is that I believe that I shouldn’t have to do that. Other people are able to just decide what they…
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Run your own race
I got up to the starting line, wearing basic gym clothes in a sea of coordinated sets. I took off walking while everyone else ran at a brisk pace. I went slowly, getting lapped, so many times. There were moments when I thought surely I should have dressed differently, I should have tried harder, I…
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You still lost
If I were to think about my current life approach as an athlete, taking on that that metaphor for my life, I would say that I lost the race. It wouldn’t be because I was ill prepared for lack of training. Nor would it be because I was bested by my fellow athletes. Not even…
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I wasted my time waiting in line, to get nothing but what I needed
While I was in Austin for SXSW, I got excited by the premiere of Holland, starring Nicole Kidman. I rushed over from my talk to make my way to the line. And then I was directed to the end. Several streets over. I held out hope, as I waited, telling myself the line wasn’t nearly…
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Keep it up
The writer’s block is getting to me today. I have had more than enough time to write up a post. In fact I have been writing. I just don’t like what I’ve come up with. I feel like I keep trying to make things work. I keep trying to make the prompt work, but nothing.…
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Walk inside
When I first learned that Louis Vuitton sold fragrances, I wanted to smell them for myself. I thought better of up and buying those expensive fragrances for just a quick sniff. I could just head into a store to smell them for free. While I walked around Aventura Mall, I finally had my chance. I…
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My biggest fear
I was in the gym yesterday and came in to contact with one of my biggest fears: There were multiple people with their cameras propped up on tripods and filming. Unsuspectingly, I could have just wandered into the background and ended up posted online forever. And then I’d be mocked in the comments as the…
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At least I’m writing
I have to admit, I don’t really know what to write about today. I guess this is just going to be another consistency post. There is just a lot going on in the world. I am doing my best to process it all. I’m doing my best to spin it positively and infuse hope into…
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Scented and seen
Just a quick spritz in the crook of my elbow. And the other, and then here and there. But just as quickly as I come to enjoy my scent, the doubts start creeping in. “Was it too much? Will someone else notice my fragrance? I should try to tone it down.” As much as I…
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