A new kind of fall, at least for me.

This behavior is perplexing.

This is not how I look in fall.

I turn inward, spend more time at home,

less time running, or swimming or exercising at all, except maybe walking,

which I usually do a lot of in the fall.

This fall I have an obligation. A contract. A commitment.

I have been training for a run. 

A 10 mile run.

It is October 9th in Washington D.C.

My friend Barbara (Barbie) Burger, my close friend from Nepal. ( I was twelve when we were buddies.

We have stayed in touch since then. She is in the Army.... a big wig). She talked me into signing up for the race as a team! We are Helter Skelter! Another friend from Nepal will be running it with us. I have not seen her since we were in 6th grade together at Lincoln School in Kathmandu.

I am so excited, and a little nervous.

I am excited about this mini reunion of friends.

I am also excited about this fall transformation.

Fall is usually a time I move into a mini seasonal depression. Not a deep sadness but a time

of introverted heaven. Spending time with me. Too much time ;o). A home body to the fullest.

This year I have broken that mold and it feels awesome.

I have many friends I can say thanks to, but mostly, something that is really hard for me to do,

I want to say:

 I am proud of myself!!!!, 

for moving outside of my comfort zone and pushing myself to 

"do more and be more" ~ dead poet society quote

So here is to surprising yourself. To seeing a change that was unexpected yet purposeful at the same time.

Here is believing and surrounding yourself with those who also believe.

I have new running shoes. So Watch Out World.