time to understand what is most important

Tonight I went to the place that is helping me arrive one step closer to my goals.

I decided to run there instead of drive. I did this against the advice of one of the trainers. I ran 1.5 miles in 15 minutes 35 seconds although my runkeeper said I only ran .35 miles. I then did the workout warmup and then began the workout. I was on my second round of the workout and I wanted to give up. Something inside me said no you do not want to give up that is not what is important. What matters is finishing what you started and taking your time to get to the end. I have been striving to live by the philosphy that I have nothing to prove to anyone but myself and in doing that I strongly believe I can prove myself right each and every time.

On Monday I came home to find my invitation to test with the ambulance company that I have wanted to work for since I began the process of getting my EMT certification. That test is in one month. In that month I want to prepare for the physical test as well as the written exam. I am required to pass the written exam in the top 10 in order to continue on in the hiring process and be invited to the physical portion of the test. I am setting my expectations high and going to push myself to do my best.

time for special friends

Today I woke up at 6:30 and since I had the day off I decided I would begin sewing the baby blanket for my dear friend Autumn as I knew she is expecting her little girl Penelope to be born on Monday. Something told me that little Penelope wasn't going to wait until Monday, but that she would be arriving today. 2 hours later I logged onto facebook and learned that indeed at 6:26 am Autumn had her little precious Penelope Rose.

I took the time to contact the hospital and I was transferred to Autumn's room she sounded tired but just like my special friend I have come to love and adore. I asked if I could take my day and come meet her little girl. Autumn was so kind to tell me her and her husband would love my company and to drive on down.

I arrived at the hospital and was given my visitors badge. I walked into the room and Autumn's husband was holding the baby. Autumn asked him if I could hold the baby. I of course said I would like to wash my hands first. A day or two of clinicals in the hospital will teach you proper hand washing technique in a hospital. I sat down and Mike handed me Penelope. I think my heart skipped a beat and of course I was aware of this seeing as how today is woman's heart health awareness day. Penelope was perfect her skin is beautiful, her hair is beautiful she wasn't red and she was so quiet. She had this cute little expression on her face that Autumn kept saying looked like a little scowl, but I just loved it. She also had her hand to the side of her cheek. I was holding her for a short period of time and she found her little tiny thumb and started sucking it. I got the most precious picture taken of the moment. I was so grateful for the time to capture that little moment. I said to Autumn and Mike that I couldn't wait to see her eyes. She didn't open them while I was visiting, but I know they will be the most amazing blue eyes.

I had such a wonderful time. I know Autumn had been looking forward to this day for many years and I was so thankful for the time to spend today with a very special friend.