Finally... Back In The Game! What Happened!?

Where have I been? What the hell happened!? Ok. I'll admit it. I have been slacking. Slacking for not blogging. Slacking for not keeping you updated. But hey, I'm back! And that is all that matters. So here is why I went M.I.A. 


First, I decided to drop out of the Seattle Marathon because my body was just not ready to face that kind of challenge again. When I started training, my body was not feeling right and was reacting in ways that I did not like. I was continuously dealing with side pains and I just didn't feel the passion for wanting to complete another 26.2 miles again. I wouldn't define myself as a quitter nor one to make excuses, but I knew that if my heart wasn't in it, then my mind and body weren't going to be in it either. So, I gave my spot to one of my friends. 


At the end of October, I decided to take on the responsibility of working a part-time job as a hostess at the Matador in West Seattle. Why a second job? Number one: More Money. Number two: More Money. Number three: You know the answer. My goal was to save money, pay off debts and go to Italy. Well, I accomplished earning more money and paying off debts. As for going to Italy, that didn't happen. So as for the money I've saved up? It's going towards my own place I plan to buy or possibly going back to school? I'm still weighing out my options.


Anyway, after working two jobs for 5 months, I had finally reached my breaking point. I broke down one night after work driving home. I burnt myself out completely physically, mentally and emotionally. I wanted to concentrate on just ONE job and most importantly ME. So I put in my two weeks and now I am focusing on ME, my GOALS and my CAREER. 


I can't seem to remember the last time I sat down to really focus on what I need to do for ME because I was always so busy working or worrying about how everyone else is doing or how I can help everyone, instead of myself. Have you ever taken the time to do that? 


So... for the REST of 2011...

1. Achieve a SIX PACK by July 2011. (My goal is to get this before then.)
2. Put $200 from every paycheck & Freelance Earnings into SAVINGS. 
3. Train like a WARRIOR for the WARRIOR DASH - July 16th, 2011. (The day before my 27th Birthday!)


I will commit to writing in here more often and following up on my goals. I only want to focus on a few for now and I will add more as I accomplish these ones first. 


Until the next update... 


Thanks for being patient and following along.