silver linings & running against the wind

i love that quote and hold it close to my heart whenever i'm discouraged or disappointed. i think things have a mysterious way of working themselves out, sometimes. during tough times, i always try to convince myself that i may simply be on a rough road, and yet i'm still en route to something wonderful.

SO... lately i've been quiet & contemplative. top that off with a physical down-turn, and i haven't felt very talkative. but i'm ready to emerge from hibernation and tell winter to shove it, b/c the cold has been relentless. speaking of "cold", being both run-down, stressed out, and pre-menstrual has left me with a lovely cold sore.

nonetheless, i'm ready to get up bright and early tomorrow morning, throw on a few layers of clothes, and brave the blustery, lion-like, march winds to compete in a local 4K race. it's the same one i did last march and did well in. i picked up my bib number and t-shirt today after work. i am participant #874, and my t-shirt is bright orange. unfortunately, it's too big for me, but so be it, i'll still wear it with pride. once again, i have the option of running or walking it, and i'm leaning towards running it. but my co-worker faye is walking it with her husband, and if my joints tell me otherwise, i know i'll have someone to walk it with and it will be fun either way!

hopefully it kicks off what will be a fun spring and summer of fitness. the weather had better get warmer soon, so i can get outdoors and get in shape if i want to have any realistic hopes of doing my triathlon(!) in 128 days (yes--i sure am crazy). but tonight, i'll just rest-up for tomorrow, and continue knitting that cable-knit vest. and i'll watch the re-run ANTM 4 episode i missed wednesday night while i was out w/ shawn & mary. then i'll be off to bed early. alarm's set for 6am...