Surprised that I did not fall off the face of the earth? I am still around blogging just has not been on the top of my to do list as of late. I no longer work at TJ’s and that means that I no longer work 70ish hours a week. While I loved working there it was just too much that is for sure. If I am being honest here another reason why I have not wanted to blog lately is the fact that I have gained some weight back. There I said it and it is out there. The amount is around 10lb. Most people may think that gaining 10 of 140lb back is still a great success all I can see is failure and feel a lot of shame. I think that is part of being a perfectionist.
I decided instead of feeling sorry and negative about myself I needed to channel my energy into something positive. I figured, while I was doing something for myself other people should benefit as well. I signed up for a century bike ride to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For some crazy reason riding 100 miles on my bike has always been on my bucket list and I figured it was time to cross it off. I am now on week three of training and thus far everything is going well, well except for the fact that riding 25 miles really is a pain in the ass:) The ride is in October and by the time it rolls around I will have had just under 2,000 miles of training.
As I tell people about my endeavor I am amazed to hear just how many people’s lives have been touched by blood cancer. It seems like every time I tell someone new about my goal and my cause they too know someone personally battling some form of blood cancer. Personally, I have had an uncle pass and a sister-in-law in remission since childhood.
With so many people being affected by the disease I figured it is only right to campaign on the behalf of so many courageous people. By the grace of God I am healthy and vibrant and somehow when I look at my life in comparison to others 10lb does not really seem all that important.
So join me over the next four months as I campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I will update on my rides, my progress, and maybe I will even get back into the swing of blogging:)
My personal goal is to raise $3,800.00. I know that no task is to great when taken one step or one mile at a time. If you would like to donate please click here. Know that no amount is too small and no amount will go unnoticed.
Thank you for not only supporting me in crossing an item off my bucket list, but for also all of those people who fight each and everyday for a cure!
God Bless!
