REALITY CHECK

If I learned anything from the eventful past week and a half its that you should NEVER take anything for granted. I'm not sure if I have mentioned it before, but I am amazingly close with my family. I have realized over time that I am extremely lucky and blessed to have this relationship. So when my dad had to be rushed to the hospital last week for what we thought was a heart attack (turned out not to be thank goodness!!) everything in this crazy chaos felt as if it went freakishly silent. Nothing else was relevant or mattered.

Very long story short, he is doing worlds better and got great care from truly amazing people at ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON HOSPITAL.

On a side note-if you have ever seen that bumper sticker "hug a nurse today" please please please DO!! They are truly something else.

So today, as I am slowly filtering back into reality, I was thinking about how I shouldn't waste a moment of my life thinking what if. Every single second is precious, and as I work towards bettering myself through and through-both physically and mentally-I am taking part in the following that I will dedicate to my superhero of a dad, my angel of a mother, my incredibly strong and hilarious brother and to all of you.

Everyday, every moment, and every second is a gift. So treasure it and use it responsibly.

BELIEVE IN YOUR STRENGTH!!

 

AUGUST 10TH: PELOTONIA 50 MILE BIKE RIDE

SEPTEMBER 22ND: RUN10FEED10 10K RUN 

OCTOBER 13TH: STATEN ISLAND HALF MARATHON 13.1 RUN!!

 

Let the countdown begin...