Why Blog?

My good friends will have heard me say on more than one occasion that, "I would never blog". Mainly, this is because I feel like blogging assumes that what I have to say is worth the time it would take someone to read it. I am afraid of wasting people's time.

I'm not an expert on anything, my opinions on things are generally pretty straightforward, I don't have a witty sense of humour that would keep people engaged, I don't like to ruffle feathers, etc., etc. For the most part, my life is pretty standard and, in my mind, not worthy of a blog.

So, here's the BUT. But, I've had a tiny change of heart and am going to make this exception for one year because:

I AM just a normal, average, happy person; and that's what makes this worth sharing. I haven't always been "average" or completely happy. Getting to "normal" has taken me a lot of effort....a lot of baby steps. But, if I can do it, anyone can! My hope is that, by blogging, maybe I can help someone who is struggling with their weight, see that normal, average and happiness are do-able.....

I also realized that I'm not forcing anyone to actually follow my blog. I'm just putting it out there. Whether or not you choose to come along for the ride is up to you....but I'm excited for what this year has in store and I hope you'll join me.

If you're a runner (or have ever thought about trying it), pick one of the events and lets tackle it together! If the 13.1 miles of the half marathon seem a bit daunting, most of the events I've chosen also offer a shorter distance run. 

Not a runner? Then why not come out as a spectator or volunteer and offer support from the sidelines. There's nothing like a smile and a cheer of encouragement during a race! 

I would be extremely grateful if you would make a donation and help me support the efforts of the Canadian Cancer Society. 

Finally, you can join me here as I reflect on the baby steps I've taken to get to this point and the elements that are motivating me to "put myself out there" (WAY out of my comfort zone) and we'll see how this all plays out!