Wow, two weeks since my last(first) blog post. Not off to a good start, Lindsay! I have been busy, and a little bit under the weather...but mostly, I've just been contemplating what I want to write about...and, finally, my quest to become more active came to mind, and it is something I can continue to elaborate on...
It is hard, if not impossible, to find someone who is 100% happy with their body. Some want to lose a few pounds or inches, some even want to gain a few...and there are those who just want to be "fit". That is me. I constantly find myself saying I want to "tone-up" or I want to "get in shape", be..."fit". My boyfriend, Derek, and I talk about this subject on a semi-regular basis; although, it's more in the sense of being healthy and having the body and stamina needed to do what we want...backpack, climb, run, martial arts, etc...
Derek reads a good bit about Dean Karnazes, the Ultramarathon Man, and I always enjoy hearing about the encouragement Mr. Karnazes' life and philosophies can provide. Just the other day, Derek was talking about Mr. Karnazes' book, and how Mr. Karnazes explains how his body got the way that it is. He didn't, and doesn't, set out to be fit, he set out to do what he enjoyed. Once you practice and train enough for whatever it is you want, having a fit and healthy body is just an added bonus.
Wow...this definitely boosts my motivation!
I've always enjoyed hiking and camping, but it wasn't until this past summer that I got into backpacking...and absolutely loved it. I have set huge goals for myself in this arena, but I have confidence. Reaching summit on most, if not all, 14ers in the Colorado Rockies and, one day, the Tour du Mont Blanc...goals that I could not reach today, but ones that I am already gearing my body up for. In the mindset of Dean Karnazes, I am just doing what I enjoy, and will eventually have what is needed to reach those goals...and get fit in the process.
Another activity I have, for some time, been wanting to start is kickboxing/self-defense technique - and not to be confused with aerobic kickboxing (which is a great activity in itself). I want that kind of workout, endurance, confidence...to know I can defend myself (I am a girl, you know...) and to know that I could totally bring someone down if I needed to :) So, naturally, I talk to Derek about this. His response? "Just do it. Quit talking about doing it or wanting to do it...get on the phone, find out what you can about it, and do it." I have to admit, that was a little hard to hear. This whole time, I hadn't felt like I was being a slacker, but after Derek said that, I realized I was, in some sense. No one can expect to get things without working for them. Yes, it is only week 2 now, but I am having a blast with my classes. My muscles have never felt this kind of pain, but they will recover, and be stronger for it. I'm doing Krav Maga (Israeli hand fighting), Muay Thai Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I really do recommend them all for everyone, especially girls.
This might be an abrupt end to a post, but that is all I have to say on this subject...right now. So...
Cheers.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Introductions
Greetings everyone.
To begin, thank you for stopping by to read about my somewhat, striving to be, interesting life. For my first post, I just want to have the chance to introduce myself, give you a glimpse of who I am, and then explain what I hope this blog will be and what I hope to get out of it. For you, my wish is that you will be able to see the world and this wonderful life God has given us through the eyes (or lenses, if you will) of someone else.
Obviously, my name is Lindsay. I grew up in Alabama, with two amazing parents and two beautiful-souled older sisters. I graduated from the University of Montevallo, with my bachelors - a very unique and inspiring institution, where I met some of the most influential people I've ever had in my life. I have now lived in Nashville for three and a half years (with my beautiful cat, Weasley), where I work for a start-up pharmaceutical company and am enrolled in a masters online program at Regis University. These are all things "about me", hence them being in the "About Me" section of this blog. The core of who I am, though, and the thoughts and feelings people have when they hear my name or think of me, is much more extensive and deep...or I at least would like to imagine so.
I do have a good life, and I appreciate every breath I am given. I agree that you should be happy where you are, live in the moment...and I strive to do that. Although, I do not think people should underestimate the power of dreams, the determination of working towards what you want and the rush of happiness you get when you know you've achieved your goals (keeping in mind to give proper credit to the ones who helped you along the way).
Yes, I have many dreams, goals, interests, hobbies, likes and dislikes, and you will hear about them as I continue to write about my journey through life. It was recently brought up that the title of my blog implies that I'm a photographer...well, I'm not. However, it is indeed an interest of mine, that I like so much I hope it will be a hobby one day.
So, I've said a snippet about me, and have given a tiny bit of insight as to what this blog will be about, but...what do I hope to get out of it? Mostly, encouragement and the extra push I need daily to continue on in my life that I hope one day can look back and say was adventurous. I believe if I write daily or weekly, it will keep reminding me that I have dreams and goals and a list of things I want to accomplish...and, it will remind me that they are all possible if I want them to be.
I feel as though I have rambled on enough. I definitely left the flow of a good writing back at the second or third sentence of this post...I apologize for that. If I'm lucky, I've sparked your interest enough to check back periodically to see what I have written.
Cheers,
Lindsay
To begin, thank you for stopping by to read about my somewhat, striving to be, interesting life. For my first post, I just want to have the chance to introduce myself, give you a glimpse of who I am, and then explain what I hope this blog will be and what I hope to get out of it. For you, my wish is that you will be able to see the world and this wonderful life God has given us through the eyes (or lenses, if you will) of someone else.
Obviously, my name is Lindsay. I grew up in Alabama, with two amazing parents and two beautiful-souled older sisters. I graduated from the University of Montevallo, with my bachelors - a very unique and inspiring institution, where I met some of the most influential people I've ever had in my life. I have now lived in Nashville for three and a half years (with my beautiful cat, Weasley), where I work for a start-up pharmaceutical company and am enrolled in a masters online program at Regis University. These are all things "about me", hence them being in the "About Me" section of this blog. The core of who I am, though, and the thoughts and feelings people have when they hear my name or think of me, is much more extensive and deep...or I at least would like to imagine so.
I do have a good life, and I appreciate every breath I am given. I agree that you should be happy where you are, live in the moment...and I strive to do that. Although, I do not think people should underestimate the power of dreams, the determination of working towards what you want and the rush of happiness you get when you know you've achieved your goals (keeping in mind to give proper credit to the ones who helped you along the way).
Yes, I have many dreams, goals, interests, hobbies, likes and dislikes, and you will hear about them as I continue to write about my journey through life. It was recently brought up that the title of my blog implies that I'm a photographer...well, I'm not. However, it is indeed an interest of mine, that I like so much I hope it will be a hobby one day.
So, I've said a snippet about me, and have given a tiny bit of insight as to what this blog will be about, but...what do I hope to get out of it? Mostly, encouragement and the extra push I need daily to continue on in my life that I hope one day can look back and say was adventurous. I believe if I write daily or weekly, it will keep reminding me that I have dreams and goals and a list of things I want to accomplish...and, it will remind me that they are all possible if I want them to be.
I feel as though I have rambled on enough. I definitely left the flow of a good writing back at the second or third sentence of this post...I apologize for that. If I'm lucky, I've sparked your interest enough to check back periodically to see what I have written.
Cheers,
Lindsay
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