Did I Forget to Blog...Again?

It's almost the end of the year and I've done a lot better at the running thing than the blogging thing. I've even set a goal, I'm running a half marathon in March. I picked up two books and have been actually sticking with my running schedule. This weekend, Kianga and I did a long run of 6 miles. It wasn't nearly as tough as I thought it would be. I was able to keep my pace and felt like I had really accomplished something once I was done. I actually can't wait to get my mileage up and challenge myself in a way I haven't really thought possible.

Did I mention Kianga was an unbelievably good sport? She ran track in high school and college so I thought she would be fine to put in six miles. Her body is used to this right? I think she just about died. I actually enjoy running alone, its the only time of my day that I get to be alone so I cherish it. I'm not one of those runners who likes to chat, I'd rather just know you're there and hope that you're feeling as good about it all as I am. So when I turned around at mile three and didn't see her, I was actually surprised. But she eventually caught up and we finished with smiles on our faces.

I'm hoping that 2009 will bring a lot of good changes to my life. Better yet, I hope to initiate a lot of good changes in my life in 2009. I took the LSAT this past February but wasn't thrilled with my score. I'm not studying for the GMAT and am seriously considering business school over law school. Either way, I'll start applying to programs right around the time of the half.

I'm also looking to completely transition out of non-profit into business consulting or government contracting. I've had a few leads but nothing solid yet, I know how long this could take...

And last but not least, I am PROMISING myself that this year I will do more things that I truly enjoy, no excuses. I am sometimes too easily discouraged and need to learn how to fight more for what I want. There's always something in my way, not enough money, not enough time...and, of course, the fact that I've been in a fulfilling yet challenging relationship for the past few years. It's difficult to love someone who doesn't exactly love all the things you like to do. For too long I've used that as an excuse to not do the things I love and I've decided to change this as well. Hopefully in the next few months I'll be blogging about the scuba lessons I really want to take...