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He-e-ey! Long time, no... Talk? Read?

Back when I started this, I told myself I was going to write every week for as long as I could. I did really good for a while! It was a really good outlet for me while I was recovering. Maybe it's a good thing that I'm not writing every other week, now that I'm moved out, have a job, and going to school?

Things have been going really good for me. I miss my parents and little bro, but it's been a good experience. I'm getting used to living with others, providing for myself, and being responsible.

My classes are really good. I have three Communications classes (Writing for Comm, Interpersonal Comm, and Nonverbal Comm), a graphic design class (Digital Imaging), and CSIS (basic computer stuff... yeah........).

My ward is really awesome. I just got a calling, and I love the people I'm surrounded by.

My overall health has been good. I've been feeling great. I ride my bike to school quite a bit, and I even went running today!!

Although it's been smooth sailing for the most part, I have had my bad days. I've had times when I miss home. I've had times when I have a pretty good chat with my Heavenly Father. But every time that I'm sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead.

By the way, that's not what I was going for. That was a How I Met Your Mother quote. :)

When I'm sad, I can turn to the best person ever. My Heavenly Father. I'm grateful for Heavenly Father and His influence in my life. I'm grateful that for the gospel and that I can constantly strive to be better. I'm grateful for the people in my life, and the people I run into at Wal-Mart. :) I'm REALLY grateful for loving parents who raised me in the church, taught me how to be righteous, how to live a good life, and how to be responsible. I can never thank them enough!

See that? You can even tell from a picture that they're just AWESOME!

So as I said earlier, I went running today. It was only 2-ish miles and I felt like I was going to die, but it was nice to remember how much I love running. Today was day one of getting back into the thing I love. And just for fun, here are 50 reasons why you should run:

1. I run to leave my troubles behind.
2. I run to move forward.
3. I run to be alone.
4. I run to be with others.
5. I run to push myself to my limits.
6. I run to test myself.
7. I run to compete with others.
8. I run to compete against myself.
9. I run to think about everything.
10. I run to think about nothing.
11. I run to listen to my heart.
12. I run to listen to my thoughts.
13. I run to listen to my music.
14. I run to listen to the quiet.
15. I run to take in the scenery.
16. I run to explore a new city.
17. I run to work out wherever I am.
18. I run to get from point A to B.
19. I run to save on gas.
20. I run to just get out and go.
21. I run to break in my shoes.
22. I run to buy new shoes.
23. I run to salute the sun.
24. I run to be in nature.
25. I run to have a routine.
26. I run to be spontaneous.
27. I run to breathe.
28. I run to relax.
29. I run to energize.
30. I run to reach new goals.
31. I run to reach new heights.
32. I run to reach new distances.
33. I run to get sweaty.
34. I run to become breathless.
35. I run to get vitamin D.
36. I run to manage my weight.
37. I run to enjoy that dessert
38. I run to be fit.
39. I run to be healthy.
40. I run to have great legs.
41. I run to have great lungs.
42. I run to be faster.
43. I run to be stronger.
44. I run to get better.
45. I run to escape.
46. I run to be present.
47. I run to be mindful.
48. I run to be a better athlete.
49. I run to be a better person.
50. I run to feel alive.
51. This picture.....
    

    

I run because I can. And as long as I can run, I will. (Source: here)
By the way.... I added #51.


So today, my "goodbye" applies to me, too. To all of you out there, just be you. The best you you can be.

Keep running!