...because it was my day

I decided I get to have another post for my birthday (which was now, 2 days ago...)
Cause it's my blog.
Look at my flowers... :-)

And, here is my post work birthday fun....
Friends and fun.

I am a blessed girl.
Very blessed.
:-)

...the big one

So - I've been tri-ing all summer. ;-)
More than tri-ing, achieving!
I faced fears.
Put my heart in to something.
Worked hard.
And, I impressed me.
Do I have some fancy trophy or prize - nope.
What I have is more precious than that - I have confidence.
You can't take that away!

But, the big tri of the summer was last weekend.
And, I did not register.
I know me.
I know my limitations (today's limitations...)
(Yes, I just left the door open for tomorrow).

The Rocketman was last weekend - I was NOT ready.
1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run
Not this girl.
Not this year.
Instead, I volunteered!
And I so glad I did....

The morning started early, 6am.
My job, ooh so important - hand out the timing chips:

500 competitors.
Wow...I was humbled.
I was proud for them!

After that job was over, I walked to the river to see the first leg....

I was so thankful I did not register.
It was too far, and there were far too few boats, buoys, and safety folks in the water.
I would have freaked out and not even started.
I would have beat me, before I let the water do it.

So, on to the next area...
My friend and I got to log everyone as they came in on their bike ride and transitioned to their run.
:-)
And, to do this - we got our very own time machine!!!!!

It's not every day I get to play with a time machine!!!!
hahaha....
I had to give it back.
:-(

Anyways, I called numbers and she entered them in.
I tried to cheer for almost everyone as they crossed our path.
I made a lot of people smile.
Some people...probably didn't appreciate my chipper attitude - but for the most part, my sense of humor was appreciated.

All in all, it was a GREAT day.
I am inspired....
to volunteer more and train harder!

maybe next year I can be a rocketwoman!
~N

...today is my day

And I am feeling the love!

So much better than last year.
No tears.
Only joy.
Hugs.
Cards.
Gifts.
Flowers.
Calls.
Visits.

I.am.loved.
I.am.blessed.
My.life.is.good!

On my day - thank you God...You have loved me, watched over and protected me. You have helped me through tough times, and showed me my value. You are patient with me when I am stubborn. You let me learn things at my pace and help me keep my eyes open to your beauty and awe. You have blessed me with family and friends. You made me. And, I know you make beautiful things. Amen

(my video loader is hosed...but go listen to this)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyPBtExE4W0&feature=related

Have a blessed day!
~N