It is going to be heck of a ride in 2014.

The ride starts with my job.  The company has sold off the division I work in and waiting to hear where I am in the grand schemes of things.  At first I was nervous about this but I now see this as an opportunity.  When I first started with the company I was in my early 30's and was so very excited.  It was my dream job - seriously it was where I wanted to work.  It is time for a change & this forces a change otherwise I would continue down the route of better to have a bird in the hand then two in the bushes.

Of course there is Ironman.  August 17th seems far away but before we know it we will be lining up in our swim wave and off we go.  I am feeling extremely thankful I chose this year to do this.  Some of my training partners are new to this distance, like me, while other are Ironman.  A good group to be with.  The newbies will bring an air of excitement and fear while the seasoned Ironmen bring words of wisdom and stories of conquering the training & race.   Coach is working hard to help us all cross the finish line and make our dreams come true.

My grandson, Levy, is making a huge difference.  Being part of his journey of life is very exciting.  With no Aunts and Uncles (my parents were/are only children) my brother and I grew up without babies/children around.  At our holiday celebrations I was the youngest, then came my brother & then Mom.  It is said my brother and I are old souls.  Just a product of growing up with older people.  As Levy becomes more of a person, okay he has always been a person but a person who one can interact with more, I look forward to showing him how to play the piano, ride a bike, bake, cook etc.  I guess he won't get excited about riding an escalator - me the country kid going into the city.  All the things I experienced and still appreciate today my Granny & Great Aunts provided me.  I hope when he is in his 40's he can remember fondly all the experiences his Grandpa and "Grandma" have provided.

I will leave you with a video of Levy playing my Granny's piano.  And as always a wish for you to get out enjoy the day & take a step in your journey of fitness.