Two months in Perth today! Time flies. I feel like I've done so little but at the same time so much. I've met some really cool people, made some solid connections with some, others have already come and gone and there are many still to come. Life is still good even in the brief moments of sadness. I keep reminding myself of this. I know that I need to let go of things holding me back. People. But I'm just not ready yet. Stuck grasping on as always, my trend, even though it's bringing me nothing. And it's sad really as he started out so full of promise. I know I am strong, awesome... but sometimes 'friends' -him - really can make you feel otherwise. But there are brighter things to dwell on... Happy.
Today I ran 12km and was supported by beautiful people - before the race, after (thanks for the water Kirst) and I met a new friend on the journey home. New only in the sense that I've worked out with him at the box, struggled and sweated side by side. Suffered. But today I got to hear his story. Learn about him and his life.
Andy, you are awesome and your girl is too - I don't really know her but your adventures together tell me that. A connection made, solidified from half a world away and now blossoming in this beautiful city we now all call home. Soulful connection. Deepening bonds. A love story. Hope.
And Jack - another true inspiration - you and your brother are inspiring teenagers - but today you rocked it - a marathon - couch to marathon, sub 5 hours!! Be proud - even in your lingering pain. And keep living your dreams - you both have the support of all of us around you - our chance to reflect on our own years, what we had accomplished at your age and it pales in comparison, it truly does. Know that your dreams are inspiring my own - every day - and that when mine some day come true (as I know they will) - I'll remember that morning - the 5 of us, a simple breakfast in the sunshine, our dreams as big as the ocean - laid bare in front of each other... I hope we are still in touch then - 5, 10 years. A celebration for how far we'll all get - encouraged and inspired by each other.
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