inspiration

They always say "Keep your eyes on the prize."

Here are a few things inspiring me these days...

Kara Goucher - A freakin' rockstar of a runner 

and one hell of a role model. 

I only hope that one day

I can be half the runner she is!

(not to mention her amazing abs!)

She's amazing!

I can't believe that I've become

utterly sucked in

to this series.  

It's totally not my thing:

wilderness, blood, guts, loneliness.

But it's got a tough girl power heroine

who I simply adore.

And that's why I can't put the book down.

The love of my life.

 Enough said.

Yeah,

I know they suck.

And I know it's not 2002.

But I love them anyway,

and I get verrrrry grumpy

when I miss watching a game or hearing it on the radio.

Go Kings!

The best job in the whole world.

They say, if you find a job you love,

you'll never work a day in your life.

Well, I guess I'm not really working then, am I?

Don't get me wrong, there are definitely days

I come home exhausted.

But I love my job!

I love my kids; I love my coworkers;

I love my boss; I love my 4/5 team.

I love my job!

And last, but not least,

my dear ol' Dad.

Better known to me as "Daddy-O."

The best guy in the whole wide world.

The biggest Steeler fan you'll ever meet!

I can hear him halfway across the soccer field cheering,

and outside the house on a football Sunday.

A pro at a crossword puzzle,

an encyclopedia of useless (but useful!) sports trivia,

a heart of gold and an positive outlook for every situation.

He's the greatest! 

Always remember:

"Keep your eyes on the prize."