Buenos Aires Bound

John Lennon once said "Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans".

Long story short the tides have turned and are sending me in another direction....

I am moving to Buenos Aires in July.

Around 3 years ago my cousin Chris, brother and I took a trip to BA and loved it. Chris loved it so much he returned to the US settled his affairs, promptly returned and has been living there ever since. It will be nice to spend more time with him and enjoy the "GOOD AIR"....

CIRCLE OF LIFE

On the same day a few weeks ago my 30 year old cousin Kelly passed away and her brother & wife welcomed into the world a new baby boy, Nathaniel. It also happened to be my grandmothers birthday.

This weekend we will celebrate both of the life of Kelly & formally bless & welcome Nathaniel into the world.

This is a wonderful poem that I am dedicating to Kelly:

Do not stand at my grave a weep

For I am not there

I do not sleep

I am a thousand winds that blow

I am the diamonds glint on snow

I am the sunlight on ripened grain

I am the gentle autumn’s rain

In the soft bush of the morning light

I am the swift bird in flight

Don’t stand at my grave and cry

I am not there

I did not die

-unknown Native American author

My charity of choice

If you want to support me as I run my 1st marathon in September and the education of children around the world please click on the link below to read more about E-learning for Kids and make a tax deductible donation.

Thanks for your support!


http://www.e-learningforkids.org/aboutus.html

RUNNING DOWN A DREAM

I have had running a marathon on my bucket list for awhile now...I figured before my body deteriorates anymore I should DO IT!!!

Now this is no easy feat so I decided to be strategic about making sure I accomplish this challenging goal.


1. I picked a picturesque location (Maui) and promised myself a vacation there afterwards
2. I booked the flight and registered 6 months in advance to make sure I wouldn't back out
3. I am running for a cause. I am making this achievement about more than me, its about helping others. When I am on mile 24 with 2 more to go and I consider quitting I will remember that I would be letting down the people I am raising money to support
4. I am broadcasting my goal here and telling everyone in my extended network, which will enhance my accountability
5. I am tracking my training both from a distance perspective and writing about the experience.

With all these strategies in place I am confident I will cross the finish line on September 17.