2014, You're my Bitch!

2014 is going to be the year I stick to my goals.  I said that last year but I really mean it this time...No really, I'm serious.  Why is this year different? I am going to be 30 in 1 year and 3 months...So my goal is to feel like a healthy successful BADASS by April 4, 2015.  Notice how I said 'feel', so the only person I really care about recognizing my bad- assery is ME, but I am sure others will notice and be like "OMG you are a healthy successful 30 year old badass, how do you do it?" and I guess it will feel good and I will be happy to share.  What is the definition of badass? In my opinion, it is someone who tries new things, chases and accomplishes their goals, learns from mistakes, and is healthy and happy.  This year I will call myself Chelsie the Conqueror! Cheesy, I know, but it sounds tough and I wanna be tough. 

So here I go .... Goal 1 (carried over from last year): Start blog. Why? Because I've always wanted to.  That's it. Because I want to.  I have taken recipes, humor, training tips, strategies, and ideas from other's blogs, so I think I would just really like to be part of the blogging community, to give a little bit back.  So what will my focus be? That brings me to Goal 2, 3, and 4. Share teaching strategies and stories, try new recipes and eat new things, and finally become a better runner.  I am a teacher and I would love to share my trials and errors with readers (the millions of you reading this at this very second...jk hey mom!), I would also like to share the utter ridiculousness that is my job some days.  Most days I thank goodness I have thick hair or I would be bald just like my husband! With that being said, I am constantly looking for a beneficial diet that will give me the most energy and make me feel the best, mentally and physically.  And by diet I don't mean one of those fad, all bacon or liquid only, ridiculous diets, I mean starting a maintainable way of life.  Finally, I am a recreational runner ( I trip and fall a lot, so perhaps I will throw some useful first aid tidbits into this thing as well), and I want to discuss my trips and victories and thoughts on running.  Because sometimes I have cool thoughts on races, courses, groups, etc. and I really like to share cool thoughts as much as I like to hear them.  

So there it is!  See you soon!  I can't promise what my blog will hold this week, but check back soon for something awesome! 

I leave you with my favorite quote from the book Born to Run by Chris McDougall (READ THIS, even if you don't run!) 

 "Maybe the ancient Hindus were better crystal- ball -gazers than Hollywood when they predicted the world would end not with a bang but with a big old yawn.  Shiva the Destroyer would snuff us out by doing...nothing.  Lazing out.  Withdrawing his hot-blooded force from our bodies letting us become slugs."

Don't tell me that doesn't make you just want to do things! Have a great week!