Carpe Diem

You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted.

~Ruth E. Renkl

 I thought I would start of this post with a quote because not only do I find them inspirational, I really think that they teach important lessons. This week in camp we have a guy here that was born in 1919. That's right my friends, he was born just after WWI (making him 91). He is in the best shape I've ever seen and he can withstand an entire day out on the water. I talked to his guide yesterday who mentioned he is always talking about how beautiful it is up here, and how lucky he is to be here. It really got me thinking.....we are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place, have such amazing people in our lives, and we all take it for granted- at least I know I do sometimes. I want everyone (at some point this week) to go out and do something for themselves that will make them happy. Whether its something subtle like sitting outside for half an hr to read a book, or going shopping for a new pair of shoes- make sure you spend as much time as you can being "Happy"! This summer I am truly realizing how lucky I really am to not only have the opportunities I do, but to be able to sit back and enjoy them. Last night I saw a gorgeous sunset and a glimpse of the northern lights- I'm living the summer of my dreams.

Anyways, enough of the inspirational words by sarah......another day off- and this time it's ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS outside. I am sitting here in shorts and a tank top just waiting to get outside and enjoy the SUNSHINE! Missy mentioned that jess and I should take the kids to blueberry lake (a lake 20 min down the road) that is a lot smaller and warmer, so it is suitable for swimming! I am pretty excited and I think Jess and I will plan to do that this afternoon.....other than that- not much is new with me. I received two packages from Auntie and Jenn containing lots of sweets so I am trying to ration them out so I do not overload all at once.......

I have some big news regarding my running schedule....yesterday I ran somewhere between 5-6km straight without stopping. I don't know exactly the distance because they are just roughly marked on the roads by landmarks but I am still very impressed with myself. That is the furthest I've ever run. My goal is to run about 6km every 2 days....we'll see if that happens. Amber is trying to convince me to start interval training so we'll see where that goes. So far, I've sworn off of cookies, which is SO HARD since I am sitting in the lodge and sherry just made a fresh batch.....ha ha I live such a hard life :)

Anyways, this is a really long post...and I am itching to go outside so I'm going to end this now :) Have a wonderful Wednesday! Cheers!