I used to think that Big Dreams were for Other People. Don't get me wrong, I was happy with what I had, where I was. Complacent. And then, and then I was given the opportunity to completely re-imagine my life. To start over and be the Real Me. The Me I had always secretly imagined but was afraid to recognize.
Now I have room in my heart for big dreams. The Biggest. There is no doubt in my mind that I can accomplish pretty much anything I set my mind to do, as long as I'm disciplined and diligent about preparing and training for it. And as long as I believe in myself.
Anything.
You can too.
Over the past few years, with the help of my strong faith and some incredible people, friends who loved me and believed in me when I didn't believe in myself, I've been discovering the Real Me. Getting to know her again and making a plan for the future. It's exciting to throw off the shackles of fear and doubt! It's thrilling to imagine a life without limits, to go for my dreams, big and small.
Just over ten months from today, instead of doubt or fear, I'll carry each and every one of those amazing friends in my heart as I continue my journey to be the best TPG I can be. For 140.6 miles.
And I couldn't be more excited.
Wow! That is gonna be epic (for real!).
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Marathons don't scare me anymore, but IM's are crazy amazing to me. So excited for you- I'll come cheer you on!
ReplyDeleteAmy, I'm so proud of you! That is so awesome!!!! You will do great! Now the question is... What kind of tattoo are you getting when you are done??? ;). <3
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome and I'm so happy for you! You're going to do great!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to follow along on your journey. There is no doubt in my mind that you will finish this race and have a blast! That Pink Girl doesn't mess around!
ReplyDeleteWow this is awesome! And yes, you can be and do whatever you want - I'm living that out as well; learning to find the Real Me. It's so rewarding and refreshing. And it's always nice to see such strong positive attitudes! Good luck on your training and I can't wait to read about it!
ReplyDeleteYay, this is so exciting! Joseph signed up, too...heaven help us both, lol! You are going to do awesome, I have no doubt. I can't wait to follow your journey!
ReplyDeleteYeah yeah yeah!! I'm so excited for you! I can't wait to read all about your training. I plan to be there this year to spectate or volunteer.
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting TPG!!! Can't wait to follow along on your journey and cheer you on from Canada!
ReplyDeletewow!!!! so awesome!! :D
ReplyDeleteGirrrrrll you are INSPIRATIONAL!!!!! Cannot wait to follow you on this journey. YOU CAN DO IT!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!! so exciting and I can't wait to follow along.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh.....I'm so excited for YOU!!! I can't wait to support you on this journey. You inspire me, TPG!!
ReplyDeleteThe Real You is Really Amazing. You are going to kick the Real Crap out of IMTX. Really!
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you!!! I can't wait to follow your training the next 10 months!! We've got lots of bike rides together to SQUEEEEE about this journey!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited & proud of you!!!! You've got a shiny new bike and tons of drive, you're gonna do so well!! Can't wait to join you on lots of rides!!
ReplyDeleteYou have come a long way and I am so excited to see what else you will accomplish!! Thank you for inspiring me to dream a little bigger:) You can do anything you set your mind to.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of this is not the IM. It's that you see the opportunity and joy in what was once pain and sadness. And that, my dear sweet pink friend, is what makes my little orange heart sparkle with happiness for you!!
ReplyDeleteDude. You are so gonna rock this!! You are such an inspiration to others and am so glad for the strength you have recognized in yourself!
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you!! You are gonna rock this!! You are such an inspiration and I am so glad you have realized what a strong person you are!
ReplyDeleteWow! Congrats on signing up! Can't wait to follow your training!
ReplyDeleteYou are so awesome. I have LOVED reading your blog over the past two or so years. You are precious and I have prayed for you from afar (Alabama) over the trials you have been through. We have some commonalities, and I will just say that you inspire me. So happy for you and proud as well!
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How exciting! I have no doubt you can do it :)
ReplyDeleteOH TPG!!!!!! I'm sooooo excited and happy for you! You've already had victory over some of the hardest things anyone should never have to through!! Seriosuly cannot wait to read how your training goes and when the big day comes! So excited!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love this! Reach out and go for those BHAG's (Big Hairy Audacious Goals)!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I'm so excited for you!
ReplyDeleteGawwwwwwwd, I flipping teared up reading this! PINKGIRL!!! omg. oh-em-gee. I'm SO HAPPY and PROUD of you to take that first step and register. You're journey is going to be incredible!!
ReplyDeleteGawwwwwwwd, I flipping teared up reading this! PINKGIRL!!! omg. oh-em-gee. I'm SO HAPPY and PROUD of you to take that first step and register. You're journey is going to be incredible!!
ReplyDeletei'm so excited for you!!!
ReplyDeleteOh congratulations! How exciting! You are an amazing TPG and I have so loved following along with your journey to being the real you. This is just the next step! Congrata!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo (pink) girl!!!!!!!!
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