August 1, 2014

Who I've Become...Part 2

As stated in Part 1 I've been struggling with where I fit.  After our IF journey and settling into being a mommy of 2 I've been left feeling as though I had actually neglected the intellectual in me.  Which really isn't the case as our IF journey required me to educate myself to the point of considering nursing.  Lol!  But here I was sitting at 1 year post partum, maternity leave ending, and not wishing to return to work in the family business.  So what is one to do. 
 
I've continued with my running.  And I found with that I had time to think.  Time to consider my options.  My number 1 priority in my life is setting a good example for my daughters.  Having employed a large number of 19-20 somethings I can tell you the work ethic that todays youth has been raised with is less than sub par.  And that is not something I want for my daughters.  I want them to understand that you have to work hard if you want something.  Nothing in this life is free and the world owes you nothing. 
 
So I have decided to go back to school.  It is going to be very hard to be a full time student, a mom, a wife and a runner, but these are all things I am passionate about so I will work hard to achieve my dreams. 
 
I'm scared.  Who wouldn't be?  I'm going to be going to class with a bunch of babies!  I will be the old lady in the back, probably confused.  But I will show up, I will try, and I will set the example that I think my girls will be proud of. 
 
And I'm going to keep pushing with my running.  I have signed up for a 1/2 marathon in October and another in May.  My aim is to run a full by next October.  And then...start training for an iron.man.  Oh my gawd...crazy I know.  But I feel this need to accomplish this.  I'm hoping next summer that we (JD and I) can do 3-4 triathlons in the summer to kick start our training. 
 
There you have it...  After a lot of consideration I have discovered that I like myself.  I like my personality.  I like my work ethic, and my moral compass.  I like who I have become.  But I feel like it is time to challenge myself physically and intellectually.   And that is definitely what I am going to do in the next 2 years. 
 
I hope to post a lot more.  Especially since I will be on my computer a lot more now!  Lol! 
 
There's no backing out of all of this now...tuition has been paid...races have been paid for...It's all a go.  All I'm waiting for now is the starting gun to fire!

Much Love!

ks

5 comments:

S said...

How exciting! What will you be studying?

ks said...

I am going into Computer Programming! Eeeek! It's going to be a challenge for me, but I'm excited about it! I have a whole post about my decision coming!

Michelle D said...

Sounds awesome! And I'm sure like everything else you have conquered so far you will do great. Look forward to hearing more on the adventure.

Jos said...

Phew! So much on your plate, but so exciting too!

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