But guys, I have some pretty exciting news. Crazy, don't know what the hell I'm thinking, kind of news. I've only told 4 or so people, and everytime I say something I think I should probably just back out. Actually, everytime I even think about it, my next thought is 'no way in hell'.
And let me just say...as I talked about in my last post, it's so easy for things to 'click' and then you think you know what's going in your life, and then there is another type of 'click' (which is also way too easy) and then all of a sudden your life changes. I'll admit, there was a brief pause beforehand as my hand paused doubtfully, but then quickly and instantly, authoritatively, I clicked that button--that ever present icon that is so little on my computer screen (do images on a computer screen even really exist? and if not, how come you can do so much with them?), but damn it's an icon that stands for a lot--and now it is what it is.
I've been wavering back and forth for too long now.
And so there is no more wavering. Sure, there will be doubts and fears and 'maybe this was a bad decision' type of thinking, but this is what I'm doing, and I'm proud and ready and here I go.
I know it's a little weird to let the world know before individuals, but I'm scared of the reactions, I'm scared that people looking at me like I'm crazy will make me think I'm crazy and those doubts will come back and I really don't need that right now. Hell, I don't need that ever. So, here you are world...no unenthusiastic 'you can't do it' comments, please...
On June, 25, 2006...I will be an IronMan. IronMan France, here I come.
32 comments:
Woo Woo Woo! Who says you can't do it!!! GO FOR IT!!!!!!
I am not sure what Ironman is. It sounds tough. I say go for it! You can do it!
Ok..it is a triathlon..WoW..I am speechless..after all these kilometers of swimming and biking also a marathon? WOW. But you can do it!!
Wow! Congrats! This will change your life!
Holy @#$! That's AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! How'd you get in???????? WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!! You can DEFINITELY do it!!!!!!!!!
Wow. Wow. Wow. That toolk some guts, woman! You are going to have a great time and do so great!
Can't wait to follow your journey!
Su! That's awesome! You're going to do so well! I'd imagine Nice in June will be gorgeous, though it's just speculation, since I've never been to France. :)
Have fun!
I haven't done one yet. But I can see the mind plays a big role in the decision making. I can imagine the life style change involved in training, diet, and mental focus. I'm sure you'll have all the support you need from family and friends and us fellow bloggers. You go girl!
Wow!
WOW!!
This is AWESOME! You will totally rock that course... let the training begin.
Awesome.
"I'm scared people looking at me like I'm crazy..."
People will probably think you're crazy because THEY could never imagine doing what you're GOING TO DO.
thanks guys! really. i know i kind of asked for it, but still...i really needed the encouragment. so, thanks a million times over.
trisara--it's not full yet--pretty crazy, eh? looking forward to seeing you sunday night! i think phil is going to come to the concert too, so we can all go out for coffee afterwards or something?
i'm leaving in an hour for my yale audition. wish me luck! i'll be back tomorrow night though, so it won't be a long absence...
Is it IronMan, or IronWoman? Congrats, though, that's really excellent...
well don't let anyone ever say you don't have guts.
Very cool Su.....you'll rock that course (and all those Frenchies!!)
I knew something big was coming out of that "clicked" post on Tues. Congratulations for clicking on IM France. I'm excited for you. I did a double take when the date said June 2006. Get movin' girl!
Sacre Merde!! Yeah, that single click is a huge one. Good luck with IM France and the audition.
good luck!!
(ok if i have nothing funny to say. you're gonna be great!)
You are so awesome!! Wow, I didn't know I could be so jealous so early in the day. Good for you!! Time to update your racing schedule.
Wait..waht's an ironman?.. :)
Go go go!
Congrats!
OMG - that is so super fabulous! FRANCE. Wow. You are totally gonna rock!
people looking at you like you're crazy is almost always a good sign. good luck!
You're gonna kick some ass! And in France? How much better can it get?
So how do you say it?
VOUS ET FEMME DE FER!!!
You are an IronWoman
You go girl.
Way to go Su! I am sure it will change your life. YOU CAN DO IT!
Oh how awesome!! I can't wait to follow your progress. Yeah!!!!!!!!!
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Wow, that is impressive...Best of luck!
Hey There Susanna,
I am SO INCREDIBLY THRILLED for you, and I think it is a great decision..... it's how I felt about going for the half ironman, scared, but definitely feeling like the time was right/it was the right thing to do. Don't look back, go boldly forward with your decision (someone famous said this, in a better way, but you get the point!) Carpe Diem AND VIVE Le France! (If I get a cheap flight I'll come see you guys/cheer you on!)
Michele/Little Blue
gem says
What an awesome goal!! With allyour hard training, you can do it.
Ok, moron thought of the day-for some reason I thought your profile pic was a mermaid picture-hopefully you just laughed-at any rate, I looked at it enlarged- cool pic. What a complete adventure-not only Ironman, but Ironman in another country. Have a wonderful time-that's one of the best "click" stories I've heard.
That is so great. Good for you on pulling that trigger.
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