Turning Things Around

In the past week I have learned so much about myself and how this journey is starting to hint at happiness. I have had 2 appointments with a counselor and I couldn't have made a better decision to go. My life is full of uncertainty right now and just having someone that I can talk to about everything and them giving feedback and helping me sort through my thoughts is great! It's like a sigh of relief not having to hold everything in anymore. I have learned that it's okay to cry. I shouldn't feel like I have to be tough and just hold it all in. Letting all those emotions out is the only way I can sort through them and learn to handle them. It's okay to cry because sometimes that's the only thing that can help at the moment. I've also started a journal for my deepest thoughts, another way to get the emotions out. This blog has helped but sometimes there are just some things that I want to keep private, and the journal's for that. I'm telling you it feels great to not hold everything in. I still may not talk to people about what's on my mind, but putting it down on paper, just getting it out of my head, helps so much.

I've also started training for a 10K, The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) 10K to be exact. It's in Washington, DC and I could not be more excited! Accomplishing this would be something that I've only dreamed of. I have never been a good runner. My lungs kinda hate me and cause me to struggle a lot, but I've found a plan that eases you into it, so I know I can do this! I'm just going to have to start saving now to be able to get there! Here's a link to see the course:
http://www.marinemarathon.com/Assets/Maps/10K+Course+Map.pdf
It looks so fun and I can't wait to participate!

See, I told yall that I would have a happy post soon. I'm still going to have my bad days, but I know I'll always have my friends and family there to help me through. I love you all! Peace. Love. Semper Fi.