My Life's Agenda

1.  Train for and complete the Vulcan Run 10k .  Also on my plate, the Race for the Cure in October as well as the Mercedes Marathon in February (probably I'll be doing the half marathon).  Julie and I have been running pretty much every day at either 6 in the morning or 6 at night.  We are actually being coached as part of Danny Harrelson's Run University, Running 101.  Tonight, we are putting ourselves to the test by running 2 miles straight, no walking at all!  Might not seem so bad to a lot of people, but it sure seems pretty rough to me.  I think, I know, we can do it.  So far, I am very proud of Julie and I for the commitment we have made to ourselves and one another to start and finish this program.  And, to tell you the truth, I am getting to the point were I actually like the running.  It's a challenge to ourselves and one that I am looking forward to us completing!  I have decided that if I am able to complete this, I will be joining a gym.  

2.  Become involved in politics starting at the local level.  Contemplate my quest to run for City Council.  Really, I could go on and on about the politically charged notions in my brain, but I am refraining at the moment.  That's a whole other post on it's own and one that will be very well thought out and written and passionate!  Suffice it to say, I am definitely a BRITE BLUE DOT IN THIS REALLY RED STATE!

3.  Donate my time and money to two different organizations that help the greater good of this world.  After watching the show Dogtown: Saving the Michael Vick Dogs on Nat Geo last Friday, I was completely blown away by the organization, Best Friends in Utah.  They run a animal sanctuary that takes animals in from across the country that are being faced with beintn euthanized.  To see what these loving and kind people were able to do with the Vick pit bulls brought so much emotion to me.  I couldn't believe how courageous and patient these people were.  To take such a sad situation and turn these dogs into loving and loved animals was amazing.  This is definitely the organization that will be the "donate money" portion of my quest.  I am still looking for a local charity that I can donate my time to.  I would like to somehow be involved with children and making a difference in their lives.  I would love any suggestions about local charities that any of you or involved with or have heard of.