I know this is something that most people do towards the end of December, but for some reason I've been thinking about all that has gone on this year. Maybe it's because my birthday is tomorrow, so I've been thinking about what has happened when I was 24...
In a way, it's been a long year. Then again, sometimes I can't believe the whole year has already gone by. I suppose that's always the way it is with time.
This year, I ran my first marathon, and if all goes well I'll run another one on Sunday. I rode a century ride, and then did 2 more. I completed my first Half Ironman, and then Ironman.
I went to Europe this year. I moved to a completely new place. I started school again. Hell, in a lot of ways I just plain started over.
This year, I broke someone's heart...and then got my heart broken.
This year, 2 of my best friends moved to London and my sister moved to Israel.
This year, I decided to quit playing the flute and become a lawyer...and then changed my mind again.
I had precancerous cells and had to have surgery this year.
I saw a therapist and took antidepressants for the first time this year.
This year, I have had lots of doubts--about who I was and who I will be. But, this year I also learned a lot about myself, something I'll continue to do as long as I am able.
It's been a hard year. But, I'm still here, and there are lots of years in the future. And, despite everything, right now (as I'm sitting here without panic in my chest for the first time in more than a year), I can truthfully say that I think it's been a good year. I'm looking forward to my 25th.
22 comments:
That's one hell of a year, Su...
Happy Birthday tomorrow!!!!
Happy Birthday Su! I will run some of those miles for you girl! Of course they will be much slower miles than what you desrve but they're yours!
Hey Curly, You have had a tremendous year. I sense that you look at this year as a failure. I think not. Learning about yourself and creating a foundation that will form the basis of your life for many decades is a hard, very hard thing to do.
It took me a year in complete isolation from my family and friends, on an island in the south Pacific to do that. I was so confused by life and women, that I took a vow of silence with women. Yup didn't speak to a woman unless it was business for one year. Talk about enlightening.
Happy Birthday, Su!
Have a great birthday! I think that these difficult years also provide us with the most life lessons learned-you'll be stronger next year because of it.
you have lived a full year.
may your 25th be your best Susanna.
good running, and happy b-day!
Happy Birthday and congrats on teriffic year. Heck, make most years like that and you will have lived a very full life. Experiences are what it's all about. Have a great race, too! I doing Charlotte in three weeks. Hoping for sub-4 as well. Run fast, take chances! :)
Brett
You have come a long way baby! Happy Birthday and enjoy yourself! Also have a great marathon this Sunday!
that year sounds like some people's lifetimes...
hope to meet you sunday.
Hey Su, and through it all you're still standing.
As for the panic attacks, most people don't think much of them, but I use to suffer from massive panic attacks as well and they are very real (twice being rushed to the hospital from work via an ambulance)...it can be beaten. I now (it's been about 3yrs since my last one), no longer suffer from them, and I am not on meds of any sort. Keep your chin up and push on.
Here's to a great 25th year, cheers.
Happy Birthday. Every little bit more that I learn about you makes me even more impressed. Treasure yourself like you deserve.
That's a good bit of sharing. And it highlights why I sometimes think having to balance training with a wife and kids is easier than what many face.
I have two kids, yes. But I have a wife who is always (well, almost) there to watch them if I need to train. Sure, I have a wife. But she understands my quest, and does those things that would otherwise bury me.
You had a good year and handled a lot of pressure with grace. AND, you became an Ironman in the process.
Happy Birthday! Remember, you'll only be 25 once.
Happy birthday, and happy year!
Wow Curly Su ~ crazy year dude. I'm impressed! Keep on movin' on....
I hope to meet you at Wildflower.
Ooops.....forgot to say:
Happy Birthday!
Man, what a YEAR!! Have a fantastic birthday and a GREAT marathon tomorrow! I hope next year is the best year yet.
Happy 25th, Su!!!! :):)
Happy Birthday! You have had one heck of a year, and if you can get through a year like that still standing, achieve what you have achieved and be able to look forward to tne future, you can do anything. You seem so much more grown up and together than I feel at 24!
Wow! What a year!
Happy birthday!
Yahoo--add another marathon to your list, my friend! I see you finished! Way to go! :)
That's the way to ring in 25 with style!
Great job on the marathon today Su! Can't wait to hear about it! I hope you had fun and felt good!
hey su, can you send me your new email address again? i sent you a happy birthday email to your old one...grr-jojo
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