I truly do not have anything profound to say in this blog, but I feel like writing. So I figured I would give an update on my life and how it is progressing, you know, the fun stuff.

I just started my third week of interval training and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I've finally got my cadence down and my breathing under control and it's pretty awesome to achieve all the little goals. Apparently within the next 3 weeks I'm supposed to be able to run 30 minutes straight... we'll see about that. Virginia Beach this weekend for a Veteran's Day 5K... very exciting!

I feel as though my head is going to fall off from running in crazy circles these past few months, and the next few months to follow. Looking forward to being able to take a breather come January. Perhaps I'll start to write my novel in 2011, or finally get my wicked invention patented so that lots of companies will offer me millions of dollars for my idea!

I'm terribly homesick. As I watch my nephew grow up via photos, videos and the occasional Skype, I can't help but feel like a terrible aunt for missing all of his exciting accomplishments. Last night I heard him speak for the first time, "buh bye", it was magical. A thousand pieces of my heart want to move closer to the mid-west and a thousand pieces of my soul want to stay here. It's all God's timing and fulfilling his purpose for my life. Giving your life over to something completely out of your control is difficult, but I know I'm here in Virginia for a purpose and as soon as another one is laid before me, so shall I move.

I lost a dear friend last week. I'm not sure if it is temporary or for good. None the less, words were said, feelings were hurt and only so much apologizing can be done before it grows stale and meaningless. I think, in any relationship, people need to understand that not everyone will agree 100% of the time. People aren't going to be happy 100% of the time, and crap will hit the fan. Think about how boring the world would be in everyone agreed ALL the time. That said, we also need to be mindful and respect others opinions and feelings as we would want them to respect ours. I cannot say that I always practice what I preach, but that's what is so magnificent about growing up, and growing wiser. You have another day to change, and I'm so thankful for that.