For anyone that knows me really well they know that I absolutely LOVE and I really mean LOVE my birthday. Generally, anytime I say that I get the response "ew I hate my birthday"... it's something I cannot wrap my head around. I love the birthday wishes, the presents, and the love all together. Mostly because I feel on your birthday you should definitely celebrate YOURSELF. Looking back on the last 23 years of my life (from what I can remember) I can happily say i've seen great improvement in myself as an individual. When I look back at my running leading up to year 23 it's amazing how my body has been able to transform and preform at such a high level like it does these days. I ran my first ever 5k when I was in 9th grade and since that day exactly i've become about 11 minutes faster; ELEVEN MINUTES! My first ever 5k was done in about 31 minutes which is crazy now looking back at it... I've also conquered distances I never EVER imagined doing such as my 50k this past November. If you had asked me 2 years ago if i'd ever run over a half marathon or get to even that distance rather, I would have laughed in your face. Now this year alone i'm training for two half marathons like it's nothing! Besides my running, over these years of my life I have seen great improvement in myself as a human being. I've learned the value of life and i've also learned how to protect myself from disease and death through my diet. I've learned how to take care of myself physically AND mentally and to keep my self esteem high. I used to look down on myself, boys used to call me awful things, girls made fun of me, I looked in the mirror in disgust; I pretty much hated myself. Now? Now I am passionate, independent, fun-loving, empowering, care-free (for the most part), and I live my life the way I want to. I still put others above myself occasionally, but I never forget to think about ME and remind myself of my beauty inside and out without having anyone tell me that. I'm constantly reminding myself to make ME happy, to treat ME with respect, spoil ME, tell ME I am beautiful, and do things that make me and overall better person in society (i'm like the perfect significant other for myself). That's why I love my birthday; it's a day for me to feel great about myself and celebrate myself for all the accomplishments i've made in the years past, goals i've achieved, beauty that's grown, and strength i've acquired. My 23rd birthday in the sunshine stateThis year I was lucky enough to spend my birthday in the sunshine state (Florida) with one of my best friends Victoria. We left on my birthday (March 9th) and returned this past Wednesday and I can honestly say it was the best birthday i've had yet. We surely spent our time in the sun visiting different areas of the state such as Ft Myers (where we stayed), Siesta Key, and Ft Myers Beach. We did our share of sun bathing, consuming alcohol (which I don't normally do), eating some of the best food, dancing, sailing on boats, and exploring with the sand in our toes. It was by far the best $256 I ever spent and the cheapest flights i've ever had.... EVER. Not only was relaxing a great part of the trip, I also was able to get in some fantastic early morning runs which normally isn't like me. I was able to run everyday pain free, in the sun at 6:30 AM without any issues (besides getting lost). Luckily we stayed in a pretty decent sized gated development which was oddly enough kind of confusing to navigate around. However with it being confusing, I was able to run and not get bored during a long run because well... I was lost the entire time so the scenery always looked new. It couldn't have been more perfect, I was in paradise and so sad to leave to come back to New York which had just gotten a HUGE and I mean HUGE Nor-eastern snow storm.... Although we knew we were coming back to a plethora of snow, the best day I spent in Florida was the last. I was able to see my grandparents who I hadn't seen in so long. It was refreshing and heart warming to see my family -- it's what made it the best trip ever and I cannot wait to return.... So until next time... Stay Green, Amanda
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