After having a tough time adjusting to my new commute and new campus last semester, I rebounded quite well this semester. It takes me awhile to figure out how to balance everything in my crazy life, but once I do, everything becomes that much easier. I wish I could say that I have it down so well that I'm able to fit in saving children from burning schools and spending all my free time at the local soup kitchen, but I'm not that good, yet. I can proudly say, that I finished this semester with a 3.91 grade point average, reached my ten year anniversary at FedEX, helped coach some runners to new personal records, started my autobiography (don't expect this anytime soon), rehabilitated my ankle, beat plantar fasciitis, and overcame some life long fears, all while commuting at least 2 hours a day for school, working early mornings, staying a loving supporting husband, co-directing a Hot Diggity Dog race, planning another Looney Leprechaun race, and keeping the Bucks County Speedsters afloat.
I know this sounds like a guy that's bragging his pants off and if you know me, you know that in part I am, but also to again show that it is possible to overcome and balance life. Eagles Head Coach Chip Kelly said in a recent interview, that some times you're on top of the world and some times the world is on top of you. We all know this all too well. What I have learned is that nothing is going to be given to you in this world, that you need to go out and get it for yourself. I can only hope that Allyson can continue to tolerate the craziness that is our life and that the officers and members of the Speedsters can maintain their support of the club. I wouldn't be where I am today with out the love and support of Allyson and the amazing people of this club. I can only hope that I can return the favor to others in the future.
If all goes well I will finally graduate with a college degree In December 2015. This has been a very long journey with many obstacles, and two years seems like an eternity to me right now, but I am a lot closer to that finish line today than I was in 1998, or even five years ago. I keep telling myself, take it one semester at a time, just like I tell runners to take it one mile at a time.
Till we run into each other again...
