Kay's Blog

I'm a Runner!

I went running this morning! Running is one of my New Year's Resolutions, and I'm keeping it. I started slow, but each day I'm getting better - today I even passed some cars! Hopefully soon I'll pass cars that are moving.

It's a process - achieving any goal is a journey. Mine started on the morning of January 2nd. First, I decided what to wear (can't forget that), then planned my destination and finally, chose the best route. After I was 100% ready, I drove to the mall to buy running shoes (buying stuff is always the best part)! 

State-of-the-art running shoes at Lady Foot Locker: $120. That smug feeling while walking through the mall with a Lady Foot Locker bag: priceless. 

The next morning, I set out on my first run.  I was completely decked out, at least from the ankles down. As I ran, I waved cheerfully to the neighbors taking down their Christmas Lights (technically I only made it to my next-door neighbor's. I didn't want to over-do it on the first day).

Still, the fun part isn't running; it's telling people I'm a runner!  I tell everyone, and a lot of them are surprised. Up 'til now I haven't run very often. Ever, really. When I told my friend Teri how excited I was about my runs, she thought I had diarrhea.

Who cares, I'm a runner now and proud of it. Like Forrest Gump, who knows where I'll end up? So look for me!

I'll be the one with a Lady Foot Locker bag.

Kids Say the Darndest Things

Little kids say funny things. When I hear young kids make amusing comments and observations,  I miss the times when Kelly did that. I remember one day, long ago...

Kelly was about four, and we were going to the Seattle Center. It was a yucky, cold, rainy day, and I figured the indoor Children's Museum would be a great way to have fun while staying warm and dry.

As we drove toward the city, I couldn't believe it when Kelly said she wanted to ride the roller coaster.  The roller coaster was outside. The weather was miserable. Riding it was out of the question.

"The roller-coaster?" I repeated, my eyes glued to the road. I could barely see, even though my windshield wipers were flapping at their highest speed. "Kelly, the Roller Coaster is the last thing I'd want to do today."

"Oh Goody!!"  she exclaimed in excitement. "We get to ride the roller coaster LAST!"

 

The Key to Happiness (Formerly a Secret)

I just read an article called "The Secret to Happiness" (the author's an expert in psychology, but she apparently doesn't know how to keep a secret).

Anyway, here it is: to be happy you need a purpose. It should be unselfish, and benefit others rather than yourself. Your purpose must be the primary focus of every day.

"If you live each day knowing your purpose" the article said, "it brings true happiness."

I read the story while eating a hamburger. Somehow I don't think the secret applies to cows.