Running Broad Street...

I did something two days ago that is beyond crazy! I registered my lazy, out-of-shape self for the Broad Street Run.

In case you don't know, the Broad Street Run is a 10 mile race down Broad Street in Philadelphia. I've been a spectator to this race many times as my father is (in my biased opinion) a pretty kick ass runner! There have been several times I thought to myself, "I'd like to do that", but the thought usually vanished just as quickly as came.

A few months ago I mentioned to a friend that I'd like to do the run, he agreed to do it with me, and the thought once again vanished from my mind. Two days ago he told me he registered and was looking forward to it. OOPPSS! I must have forgotten to tell him, this is the one goal I never follow through with.

Needless to say, I'm now registered. On May 1, 2011 I will be running down Broad Street with 30,000 other fools. All I can say is it's a good thing I bought myself a gym membership for Christmas! Last night I ran just under three miles, and tonight I'll hit up spin class. I need to get myself in shape and ready to run 10 miles!

I currently have two goals. 1. Don't throw up or pass out before the half way point. 2. Finish!

Isn't this a great picture of runners in the city of brotherly love??

A New Job

If the rest of the year is determined by the first few weeks of January, I think I'm in store for a pretty kick ass year!!

You already know about my new godson, who is perfect (if I do say so myself!) But things have gotten even better! Last week I was offered a position with a Caregivers America. I will be doing all their marketing, public relations and internal and external communications. I have a feeling this is going to be a really great opportunity.

I have to admit, I am a little nervous. I have never been in a position to make all the decisions on my way. Working for the state, I am used to having to run all my creative ideas through levels upon levels of approval. This is going to be a true exercise in trusting my instincts. I'm also a bit nervous because there are so many areas of communications I haven't dealt with yet. But, I'm hoping once I get going things will just come naturally. I have to keep reminding myself that I didn't know anything about highway safety before I started with the department of transportation; and look at all I've accomplished here in less than a year.

I'm at a huge advantage though, my future employers seems to be sincerely kind-hearted. I am sure if they are half as nice as they come across we will get along splendidly.

Since I've announced my departure from my current position earlier this week, I have received some negative feedback. Many people here believe I'm making a horrible decision "leaving these great state benefits". They assure me I'll "be sorry in 20 years." Maybe they are right. But, then again maybe they aren't. There's only one way to find out....

So excited & blessed for this new opportunity

For Mario

This week the world (and my cousin) gave me a Godson; Mario Gregory. When the universe hands you 8 pounds of pure perfection, what do you say? How do you share advice and prays and well wishes for someone so innocent? How do you tell him the world is his for the taking...

I hope he is given a life full of nothing but bliss.


May God bless you and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you builder a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay forever young

May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see the light surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
May you stay forever young

May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young
-Bob Dylan