Let the insanity begin

You know that nagging voice inside your head that keeps bugging you to do something? The one you wish you could turn off, or hit snooze or ignore indefinitely? Yes, that's the one, the Jiminy Cricket inside us all who sometimes is just begging for some roach spray.

Not so cute now eh?

Well that's the voice that for years has been squeaking out to me to start a blog. And of course like any good procrastinator I keep saying, um no. no thanks. not me. Why ignore the voice of inspiration you ask? Well, for many reasons. The first being, I'm pretty much only funny in my head or late at night or in that socially awkward kind of way that borders on inappropriate in good company.

 Secondly..it would require me to put myself out to the cyber world for critique, and as much as I like myself (and yes, I am my #1 fan)...I'm not a big fan of criticism..unless I'm the one giving it out...anonymously usually and then I still have to apologize, because hey, that lady in the walmart photo with nude pants might be very lovely and who am I to judge her flesh toned attire?

See I just don't like the pressure! I'm kind of a procrastinator at heart, it works for me most of the time. Until I have to work, or have family coming to visit, or possibly need to teach my 5 year old his ABC's before school starts...all very good things to consider ahead of time.

But when a running friend said that I should start a blog about running and style and that she would be my (possibly only) follower, I thought to myself "why the heck not!:" I mean those teenage dreams of being the next great novelist have died down (mostly), and I don't currently work as a travel photographer for National Geographic...although the hope is still alive baby! So I'm giving it a shot..I'm going to blog about my marathon training...my financially crippling addiction to running clothes (ahem Lulu Lemon) and where to buy all thosetrendy clothes I never actually get to wear. Throw in a few embarrassing tidbits about runners trots and leg cramps and I'm feeling a winning combination. I'm sure my one running friend will enjoy it, and if not, hey there's always that novel to finish!

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