An Absent Blogger....

Where have I been you may ask?   
I've been running.  And not the training kind.  Like I should have been doing. 
Like I said I would do.
I've been running away from myself. 
WHY?  You may ask. 
And I will say to you now....I do not know the WHY.

Tonight is exactly ONE MONTH until my 50th.  ONE MONTH until I run with Raven. 8 miles!!
And the picture above shows you what I am doing.

SO!!!!  Tomorrow I MUST REV it up!!!!!!

Join me on this last month.  Can I train enough to get in the 8 miles?  I have no idea. 
But my airline tickets are bought and I will be running with RAVEN.  Even if I have to crawl.

This absent blogger promises herself and you that I will document this last month of training.

Let's DO THIS!  REVIN UP FOR 50!  REVIN UP TO RUN with RAVEN!!!!!  

P A C E

Mind over matter.  Isn't that how the saying goes?  In these 49 years I've come to realize the mind is a powerful tool.  When set in motion it can move you in ways that conquers and inspires, yet ,on the other side, the mind can be a total beast and set you back with doubt and insecurities.

The photo to the left is my grandfather, aka BABA.  He had a phrase of wisdom that he taught me, along with his other grandchildren, 
P A  C E.
Positive, Attitude, Changes, Everything.

I try to use this every single time I get a beast mind.  When my mind wants to kick me down to my lowest point  I call on P A C E to get me back on track.  It allows me to realize that it truly is all mind over matter.  That gaining that positive attitude shuts the beast up.  For me, most of the time, it is a constant battle in my mind.  But to move and change one must stay the course.  In doubt P A C E to the rescue.

footnote....In the photo Baba is shaking hands with President Gerald Ford.  He was honored to meet him to share in the P A C E movement. 

CHEERS to REVIN UP!!

WORKSHOPS!!

So VERY EXCITED to get back to doing something that I love!

 I will be holding a JOURNAL WRITING workshop on Saturday October 5th & 12th.  From 11am- 1pm at Seven Arrows Farm.  Located at 346 Oakhill Ave.  Attleboro, Mass.  (508) 399-7860  JOURNAL WRITING WORKSHOP involves getting to know a very special someone, YOU.  We will open with a quiet meditation and then I will guide the journal writing process in a safe and comfortable way.  Cost is $75 for both sessions.  $45 for one session.  Call me or Seven Arrows to register.

October 26th I will be holding a JOURNAL WRITING WORKSHOP at Quantum. 549 Central Ave. Seekonk, Mass.  (508)639-9106.  11am-1pm.  Cost is $45  Call me or Quantum to register.

November 9, 16, 23.  I will be holding a CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP at Seven Arrows Farm.  11am- 1pm  CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS involve getting the creative juices flowing.  Come work on a writing piece you may already be working on or come and start something new.  I will open with a quiet meditation then we will delve into the creative writing process.  Please register for all 3 creative writing sessions.  Cost is $125.  Call me or Seven Arrows to register.

November 30. I will be holding a JOURNAL WRITING WORKSHOP at Quantum.  11am-1pm.  Cost is $45.  Call me or Quantum to register.

I look forward to writing with you.  Please call me or email me with any questions.  REVIN UP- CHEERS!!

Why Not Me? Why Not You?

Seriously....WHY NOT?
I'm a writer.  A closet writer.  I secretly write....I do.  I write stories and poems.  I journal too.  I even self-published a book titled, "Footprints in the Snow."  I have another book finished, titled, "Muffin Tops and Spandex."  And I am currently writing a young adult book titled, "Scallop Bandits."

Since I was 5 years old I've dreamed about becoming a published author.  What has stopped me all these years?....ME!  Lately I've been thinking WHY NOT ME?!  All these years I've made excuses. I'm not good enough.  I'll never be good enough.  Who do I think I am?  But, WHY NOT ME?!

I've never taken myself seriously as a writer.  I hardly tell anyone I write or that I have a self-published book.  WHY?  Because I've been afraid that I'm not good enough.  I'm no J.K. Rowling, Kristen Hannah, or Stephen King.  But WHY NOT ME?!

WHY NOT ME?!  It's time to be brave and hold my pen up high for all to see.
                               I WRITE!
                               I AM A WRITER!
And I'm going to start submitting my work to publishers.  It's time.  WHY NOT ME?!
How about you?  What is the thing you've been wanting all your life?  It's time.  WHY NOT YOU?!

If you would like to purchase my book go to, Xlibris.com  (in the search icon type in the ISBN number 9781465368713)  All proceeds will go to the St. Joseph Food Pantry in memory of my dad, Drew.  I'm stepping out of my comfort zone, if you'd like me to come speak to a group about my book, my writing process, or Revin Up please email me. RevinUp450@gmail.com

CONGRATS!!!!!

A

A VERY BIG CONGRATS TO THE 1st WINNER, VICKY, of REVIN UP!!!! 
Stay Tuned.  I've got a new raffle in the works.  HAPPY READING VICKY!
CHEERS TO REVIN UP.

Summertime Blues

The days are getting shorter.  The flowers are looking heat defeated.  And I have to start getting up again at 5am!!  Yup, it's the close of the summer.  As they say all great things must come to an end.                                     And GREAT it was.....
                                                  *lots of licks of ice cream
                                                  *late nights trying to finish a good book
                                                  *many books read
                                                  *sand between the toes
                                                  *iced coffee at 3:00
                                                  *kids laughter in the pool
                                                  *burgers on the grill
                                                  *Williamsburg, VA
                                                  *cook-outs
                                                  *sleeping in (dogs have the life.)
                                                  *the Saco River
                                                  *puppy kisses
                                                  *crepes w/ a pal
                                                  *and playing like a kid!  (thanks Derek!)
The SUMMER OF 49 was FUNTASTIC! 

REVIN UP!!!!  CHEERS!!!!!!


 

Under Pressure

 

4 Months minus 2 Days.... I will be 5 0!!  And running with Raven in Miami.
Before I started this blog I was dreading turning 50 now I'm dreading running the 8 miles.  Actually dreading is too harsh.  Resistant, that's better.

I am resisting the training.  Maybe procrastinating is even a better word.  In my life I am a really proficient procrastinator.  Always have been. I guess I work better under pressure.  I seem to always get what needs to be done, done.  But the journey to get there is not very smooth.  I kick and scream and dread. 

I guess 4 months - 2 days will work.

I can jog 1 mile it's the next 7 that freak me out!
Imagine Raven has not missed his 8 mile run since 1974!

How does one motivate oneself????? 
(please leave me a comment with ways you motivate yourself.  I need all the help I can get.)

                                            "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." 
                                                                                      ~Lao-Tzu

I now sit on the edge of my bed lacing up my sneakers.
 Out the door I shall go....one sneaker at a time. 

Cheers to REVIN UP!