Had to use an old format cause I somehow messed up my template…I’m going to attempt to write more this year. This year will be filled with new things, hopefully those will be my LCSW, and new PR’s for a half and a full. Here’s hoping.

If you’re still reading this, thanks for following! You can find me on twitter @eileenjoy or on Facebook. =)

It’s been 6 months! Happy anniversary to me! Yesterday I applied for my RDO, and soon I will submit my paperwork for direct deposit. Yipee!!

“Value people on their potential, not on their history.” -Bo Bennett

I have a start date! I start a week after I run my 7th marathon!! Yipee!!

Now the hunt for a place for me and the pup begins!!

I have been unemployed for 8 months now, and I’ve been trying to get this one job for 6 months. Today, I got the call. They asked me if I wanted the job as a Clinical Social Worker. I said yes. HELL YES! Thank you Lord for giving me this opportunity. I know it took 3 hiring interviews after I passed the test, but the 3rd time is the charm.

Thank you God. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Now, if only the Lakers can win tonight, that would be even more awesome.

I will be a working lady again, soon!

Whooo hoo! 26:03! My fastest race EVER!!

Here’s my stats:

Overall: 289 out of 2420
Women: 66 out of 1362
F 35-39: 8 out of 151
Age/Grade: 57.68% Place: 202
Finish: 26:03 Pace: 8:23
Tag Time: 26:03
Gun Time: 28:21

I’m still in shock that I made it in the top 10 of my age group! It was amazing. The first mile I was rocking it, second mile I wanted to take it a little bit easier, then the third I picked it back up. Once I rounded the corner and turned into the Park my finishing kick automatically kicked in, and BAYMN done. Totally out of breath and felt out of it…but thankfully Janette pulled a 22:38 (PR for her btw) and First Aid gave her an inhaler. So once I could, I took in a few breaths of the inhaler, and I was good again. The only thing that bothered me after was my sweat and sunblock kept dripping into my left eye…my only relief came after I showered.

But yeah, so amazing, and so happy. Check out the pic’s on the right. (Plate to Plate 5k 2010 under Gallery).

Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend!

See Jane Run 1/2 Marathon. The closest I have been to a sub 2. We started fast, it was nice and cool. Through the middle, it got hot. Maintained a good pace. Towards the end, I tried not to think about it and focused on each mile and ran each as fast as I could.

9:13 ave’s. That was the fastest I’ve ran that distance before. I have a blood blister on the right big toe, and a regular blister on the left toe to prove it…that and my chip time. I even stopped for a second before I sprinted to the finish. Thank goodness for that runner near me that talked me into continuing running strong. Thank you runner, you got me through…and of course Janette who got me through the entire race-the barking is wonderful even at a faster pace.

2:00:50. So close! Now I need to cut off 4 minutes to take my PR back. Christian still has my PR time from the Nike that I couldn’t run. Who knows, maybe at Disney? Or if employed, Disney Wine & Dine.

Thank you See Jane Run. I wish it were cooler (like last year), but I still chopped off 14 minutes off my last PR. I <3 running!

2:00:50 is awesomeness.

Me, Janette and Suzanne at the start. =)

So I’ve learned a few things (actually more than a few) over this past month. The only person that can push you, is you. No matter what anyone else says, you’re the driving force of making you stronger and a better person. Also, no matter what anyone says (positive or negative) it basically doesn’t matter…it will only matter if you allow it to affect you.

We are the sum of our choices. Good or bad these choices have made us the person we are today. I’ve seen people regress, or move strongly ahead. Those that have regressed in front of my eyes, well, that has made me extraordinarily sad. Self-proclaimed winners have always been self-loathing idiots on the inside.

The sad thing is, is that people always believe they are right. Their opinion matters above anyone else, even if it’s just that…an opinion. They are too closed minded to see anything else, they pretty much can’t see past themselves…and that’s the saddest part of it all.

So what do you do when negativity rings in your ear? You ignore it…or do what I do, use it as fuel to go faster and be stronger. I always want to be better than I was yesterday or the day before. It’s not good to be stagnant for any period of time. Also, the old adage applies: why put off tomorrow, what you could do today? Know yourself, know your body, know your limits–then go beyond. As long as you know your capabilities, who the hell cares what anyone else thinks or says–it’s just their opinion after all…and sometimes, it doesn’t matter for much.

I FINALLY broke under 2:20!!! FINALLY!! Thank you US Half 2!!! Even with the wind, hills, rain and the Golden Gate Bridge, I still PR’d! I’m such a PR Whore!!!

LOVE IT!