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October 6, 2009 I set a goal to run a marathon. I am half way there! Exactly a week ago, I ran a 1/2 marathon in southern Utah in a place called Bryce Canyons. I think I am still in shock that I made it this far. I was planning on being able to run a marathon this fall, but I don't think that is going to happen. In February, I hurt my knee and I had to do rehab and stay off of it for a couple months. I finally started running again end of April, early May. That's when I discovered the Bryce Canyons Marathon and signed up!!! I had six weeks to train for it, and on July 17, 2010 at 6:00 in the morning. I ran. It was thrilling. I was nervous and excited, but I LOVED it. Some of it was downhill, some at an inclince, and some were just flat. I started out really good at a good pace, and then just stuck with that. I stopped to walk twice for about a minute, and then just kept going. I really felt it at mile 11, but then I was so close that I just kept pushing. I finished 5 minutes faster than I wanted too, it wasn't olympic material, but it was certainly a victory for me. I was almost in tears by the end with joy, not pain. Although I was hurting:). The recovery was a pain, and I was super sore, but it was way worth it. It felt good to have a goal and to follow through with it. I'm running another one the end of October, and hopefully a full one next year. I'll do it even if it kills me! See pictures Here.

I know.

I know....Okay....I know. I am going to start blogging on this again.......

Tomorrow!:)

New Year's Resolutions

I have finally come up with my New Year's Resolutions, and I feel like that if I post them where others can see it, then I will be more motivated to accomplish them.

2010 New Year's Resolutions:

Read 15 Books
Run a Marathon
Donate my Hair
Embrace the Gospel more fully
Make a difference in someone's life
Travel somewhere new
Discover/develop a talent
attend the temple at least twice a month.
Serve others....ALWAYS!

I feel as if these are reasonable and realistic. We shall see what happens.

Project 365

So, I have this new blog because Rannie and I decided to do a project called Project 365 where you take a picture each day of the year. Here is the link. You should check it out, its pretty fun!!

charlieproject365.blogspot.com

2010

I haven't blogged in so long. I have just been so busy. The year is over and I can't believe it!!! However, I am VERY happy to say goodbye to 2009. This was an okay year. It had its ups and downs. My year consisted of:

-I actually made 5 of my new years resolutions. (we'll see how it goes this year).
-I went to Australia and New Zealand! (Hello!!) I learned more about athletic training, met new friends and learned more about myself.
-I trained for the BYU baseball team which was a blast.
-I met new people and made new friends.
-I moved into an apartment and ward that I actually love.
- I started training for a marathon that I am going to run this year.
- I managed to not gain weight.
-I learned that with the Lord all things are possible. I know that I have to rely on Him, and that when I do things always turn out for the better. I know that I can be truly happy with Him. I know that these are all things that I knew before but never truly lived them as I should. I know that I can not control other people or change them, but I can change who I am to be better and love them to help make them better.
- I know that with God all things are possible.

"He never said it would be easy, just worth it."

I am excited for a new year. I hope that I experience more and grow more. I have high hopes and several goals. We shall see what happens......

Like Rannie asks..."Are you going to say two thousand and ten or twenty ten?"

ONE WEEK!!!

I have exactly one week til I fly home for Christmas and I am so excited because.....

1. I get to eat Mexican food.
2 I get to see my family. All together. esp since Adison is leaving.
3. I get to see our house finished. well almost.
4. It's christmas, so that means a warm home and presents and love and cheer and HAPPINESS.
5. Warm weather.
6. Playing baseball.
7. Seeing old friends.

8. Going to see WOO!!!! Martina, Terri, and Cindi.
9. Running outside again.!!!!
10. A break from school.
11. SLEEP!!!!!!
12. Games GALORE....American idol, rockband, guitar hero competitions, settlers.
13. Break from work and training!!!
14. Home cooked meals.

I can't wait. I am so excited, and I'm just counting down the days!!! 7!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and got to eat ALL the food they wanted without gaining a pound. :0!!!

I didn't have a chance to do this before Thanksgiving, so I wanted to say now everything that I am thankful for this year......

I am thankful for my family. They have always been there for me. I'm thankful that they are all righteous and worthy. I am also thankful for their friendship and laughter. I'm thankful for my parents and the example that they are to me. I'm thankful for the way they raised me and the guidance that they continue to give me now. I know they work very hard, and I am thankful for them and their love not only for me, but for one another. I'm thankful for Rannie. She is an awesome big sister, who has always looked out us. I'm also thankful for her husband Chris who always makes me laugh and cares. I will truly miss them when they leave. I'm thankful for Sammie. I know that I can go to her for anything and trust her with my life. I'm thankful for Adison and his example to me, and his desire to serve a mission. I'm thankful for Jennifer, Shannin, and Rob who always put a smile on my face, and I love seeing them often. I'm also thankful for Timmmy and love talking to him.

I'm thankful for my roommates. Jannette and Ashley who are kind hearted and caring.

I'm thankful for the gospel. I don't know what I would do without it. It is my whole life. I'm thankful for the power of the atonement and the HUGE blessing that it is in my life. I'm thankful for scriptures that help me gain knowledge and inspiration. I'm thankful for prayer. I'm thankful for the knowledge of knowing who I am and where I am going, and my purpose here on earth. I'm thankful for the Holy Ghost as a constant companion in my life, for temples, priesthoood, sacrament, baptism, living prophets and apostles, church leaders, and repentance.

I'm thankful for friends. Including my good friends back home! (no matter the age ;). Friends who really care about me, and I know they will be there for me ALWAYS.

I'm thankful for a BYU education and the opportunity I have to go to this great school.

I'm thankful for my health.

I'm thankful for food esp. mexican food (tex mex), and donuts.

I'm thankful for clothes, shoes, coats, bed, indoor plumbing, electricty, computers, movies, books, MP3, phone.

I'm thankful for my talents, virtue, intergrity, and a desire to learn and grow everyday.

I'm thankful to you for reading my blog and making me feel special.

I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving break.
Now, unfortunately, it's back to life........