two thousand nine January 31, 2009

So it’s 2009.  I’ve been out of college for almost 2 years and out of high school for nearly 6 years (wow).

Am I where I thought I would be?  No.  Do I like where I am? 100%.

I have always been a planner, always.  I planned on graduating from college and going to medical school to become a doctor.  I planned on getting married when I was 23 (for those of you who don’t know, I am 23 now) and having my first kid by the time I was 25.  I planned on moving to Chicago and getting the dodge out of St. Louis.

I still plan, but my previous plans have changed, which I am happy about.  I am not married (but still want to be, just not putting a timeline on it).  I am in love with my best friend, whom I love more that anyone knows.  I do not want kids for a few years.  I am just not ready to be tied down with kids.  It isn’t that I do not like kids, I have just developed a new attitude towards them.  I want to enjoy my life for what it is right now and really make a name for myself in my job.  I want more than anything to establish who I am.  Mostly, I want to plant my roots in Denver and start a new life there with Brady.

I think it is important for everyone to do that.  Don’t plan so much.  Expect the unexpected.  Adapt.  Change.  It is crucial to be welcoming to these ideas in order to live an enjoyable life.  You cannot spend your life planning it out(although some things are okay).  Don’t try to rush into things (marriage, kids, life).  You only get to do things once in life, so make it last, do it right (but make mistakes along the way) and live life for what it is worth.

I guess where I am going with this is that I just wish people would be more open to change and adaptation.  We live in the 21st century, where things are different and we can all make a name for ourselves.  Be open-minded and love change.

run January 30, 2009

I’m trying to remember why I talked myself into running the St. Louis Half-Marathon. I guess I was just looking for a new challenge. Considering I hate running, I guess this qualifies as a challenge.

I am supposed to run 10 miles tomorrow morning. Not really looking forward to it. The more I think about it, the more I ask myself do I really have over an hour to spend running like there is no tomorrow?

I mostly just need new running shoes. I think that would motivate me, as sad as it sounds. There is just nothing like a new pair of running shoes, especially when you pronate really bad and have shin splints like crazy.

That’s just the price you pay.

ykk January 29, 2009

Did you know that the zippers on women’s clothing is generally on the left, but on the right for men’s.  I was pretty sure this statement was false because I have some sort of slight obsession with zipping up my jackets/pants with my right hand, thus re-inforcing the fact that zippers are on the right side.  I overheard this while I was in the mall the other day and thought it was the strangest thing.

However, I did some research and found out that traditionally zippers were on the right side for men and the left for women.  This is because women traditionally had dressers and it was much easier for the dressers to zip up when they are on the left side for the dressee.

Obviously things are much different now and most zippers (and buttons) are on the right-hand side.  Only occasionally will you find a zipper on the left side.

Just food for thought.