Author Archives: Diane

About Diane

Ciao! My name is Diane. Welcome to this most precious place, where I offer myself a safe place to be vulnerable and bravely grow throughout the life journey.

I Just Did It and It Felt Awesome

I Just Did It and It Felt Awesome

The morning after my “pep talk” from Marathon Brian, the alarm went off at 5am, as usual, and I got up, got ready, laced up the sneakers and went outside for my 2 mile run.  It was a gorgeous morning, a little cool, still dark, and quiet.  Just the way I like it.  But it didn’t really matter if I liked it.  That was irrelevant today.  I was out here to Do a Job, and That Job Needed to be Done….No Matter What. Read the rest of this entry

Buck Up!

Buck Up!
Yesterday I called Marathon Brian, telling him “I need Help!”  I proceed to unload on him all my worries and self-doubt about not being able to run.  Worries that I’m not capable of the 26.2 miles.  He listened, asked me questions about how my running and interval training has been going.  I gave him a fair and honest overview…..a.n.d. as I was talking I kinda, sorta, began to realize what a Whiny, Baby I Was Sounding Like! Read the rest of this entry

Who You Gonna Call? GHOST BUSTERS!

Who You Gonna Call? GHOST BUSTERS!

Right out of the box, I head to the Dictionary, looking for a clear understanding of what a ghost is.  I mean, we all know what ghosts are, right?  We grew up fearing they took up residence under our beds and in our closets.   Grateful to grow up, to become an adult, so there was nothing to fear.  No chance of ghosts scaring us, controlling us, or haunting us.  Or is there?  Ok, so maybe they don’t wake me from my sleep anymore.  But maybe, just maybe…..there is an apparition living in my house.  And I need to figure out how to get rid of it, O.N.C.E and for A.L.L. Read the rest of this entry

Marathon Training Phase 1 Week 3 Update

Marathon Training Phase 1 Week 3 Update

I’ve been on a little stay-cation over the Memorial Day weekend.  Since the girls didn’t use any snow days this past winter, the EB school system extended their spring break in April by 2 days, and then extended the Memorial Day weekend by another two days.  With the girls out of school on Friday and Tuesday, I managed to take the days off from work also, so we could spend some family time together.  Its been lovely….and I took time away from posting too, just giving my mind, body and spirit time off from ANY and ALL obligations.  Wow, it felt good.    Sorry for the delay in my updates 🙁    But I’m moving back into the work frame of mind, since I’m due back in the office tomorrow morning, and I owe you a Week 3 update.  So here we go. Read the rest of this entry

Lucky Me

Lucky Me
This is a story worth telling.  So, a number of months ago I had lost enough weight where I crossed a celebratory milestone.  I no longer fit into Plus-sized clothes.  Nope.  Too Big.  Say WHAT??  Yea, you heard me – I was now a normal size 16!!  Oh yea, Balloons and Streamers are falling from the sky like confetti!!  It’s THAT big a deal!  You with me ladies??  Oh yea. Read the rest of this entry

Operation “No iPod” Commences!

Operation “No iPod” Commences!
Marathon Brian’s next Challenge to me is ….start working on making myself mentally stronger!   Build mental strength.  Build mental strength.   So, what he is NOT saying, but what he IS insinuating is this:  ….Girl,  – to run, jog, walk, limp, crawl  26.2 miles….You’re Gonna Need It!  <GULP>.  Yes, Sir!  I’ll put that on my list.  Like, Right NOW!