Monthly Archives: January 2021
Yep, the crazy is still in there
| January 28, 2021 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
After almost a year of no significant running…I’m running again. I guess I should say something trite here about how “good it feels” but….let’s be real. Long miles after a year mostly spend biking, swimming, and most runs less than 60 min? “Good” is not how I felt after pushing myself through an 18.5 mile […] more
There’s no magic (most of the time)
| January 27, 2021 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
One of my intentions this month is to write 3-4 times a week. Most of the time I’m not inspired. Or the things that are floating to the top that want to be written about take too much emotional energy to give them life on the paper. How student loans have changed from a way […] more
Making the Future Different
| January 14, 2021 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I’m an overanalyzer, overthinker, lets-talk-it-to-death sort of person. You don’t say? Well yes, I’ve been accused of it once or twice in my life. There’s a lot of draw backs to this. I’m constantly moderating myself in real life when I have to talk to real people that aren’t in my head (I’ve been talking […] more
Just Jump #2 (Cowards Strategy to Life Part 2)
| January 8, 2021 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Let’s review what we’ve learned so far. Coward’s strategy to life strategy #1 is to make a rational decision while not under pressure. Then wait until the perfect moment. Then, still in your “right” mind, say yes when the opportunity comes. When the fear sets in, bull doze ahead and just jump, knowing you made the […] more
Just Jump
| January 4, 2021 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Quitting my job to go back to school. Changing careers. Moving, Saying yes to something new and exciting and screaming “ABSOLUTELY YES,” with the immediate panicked follow up feeling of “Oh God, what have I done?” That’s what it feels like for me to step out of my comfort zone. Every single time. I’m very […] more
