Little Victories

"When was the last time you did something for the first time?" I used to have a shirt that had that printed on the back. Isn't that a great question? I guess it's to motivate us to leave our comfort zones and  try new stuff in life. Could be anything, from some kind of food, to listening to new music, to some new challenge physically. I've recently started doing 5K races, and, while I realize it's not that great a distance for a lot of people, and that I'll never be in the top finishers, it's something I've never really aspired to do until now. But, heck, why not?: Am I fast.......no. But, I finish. (Not bad for a pudgy 58 year old.) Even took some time off my record, so I guess I'll keep at it. At Monday's race I saw a shirt that had the following legend on it: "A Dead last finish is better that not finishing, which is better than not starting at all." Kind of can be applied to life in general. If you start something, you should try your hardest to finish, even if it doesn't turn out the way you wanted. Sometimes, the joy is in the chase, the happiness in the process. So, get out there, and see what the world has to offer. Start small and slow, and who know where you could end up? My next 5K is July, and I'm in training. Want to shave off some more time this time. We need to rejoice in the little victories. (I learned that as a long time Pittsburgh Pirate fan.)