Titlow Park

Today after work, I went for a run at a local park/beach called Titlow Park. It was maybe a mile and a half long but it was very peaceful and I rather enjoyed myself.

This is a picture of the small pond that part of the trail is around. There is a bridge that goes right through the middle and splits the pond in two. As you can see by the slight sun breaks, it wasn't raining which made ideal jogging weather :)



Prior to getting on the trail, there were multiple of these little stone towers that jutted from ground. There were rather peculiar but caught my interest.




















A cute little creek that ran into the pond; the only one I saw on the path unfortunately.




















Probably the most intriguing aspect of this trail were the many "fitness stops" along the path. I passed about 4 which included a leg stretch, pull ups, vaulting, and some tires that were laid in twos on the ground in a row. With each stop was a little sign that explain the workout and "proper work out procedure". Here is a picture of the pull up bars.



The last picture is of the beautiful tree canopy that shaded a section of the pat, which was towards the end of the trail before hitting the main road.




















As a whole, this was a very enjoyable jog and if the weather permits, I will be doing it more often :)

Thinking Positive

After having moved in for only4 days, I am back in a position where I potentially need to move again /heavysigh

My current roommate is moving down to Las Vegas for work as her company's Tacoma office was shut down on Wednesday and everyone was laid off. I have 4 words for that "I hate this economy".

I am very mixed on this situation but hoping for the best. I am going to see if I can get approved to be on the lease on my own (although my credit is not great). That would be ideal so that I wouldn't have to move and finding another roommate would be a cinch.

If I am not approved, I do have other options available for a new living situation, which is a relief to know. My goal is to stay in Tacoma, that would be ideal.

But regardless of what happens, I will try to make the best of the situation. I believe that everything happens for a reason and when a trial comes along, we have an opportunity to learn and grow from it.

On a side note, I have a 4 day weekend this weekend. Yay me!

I love fall

This is by far my favorite time of the year.

Nature is putting on it's own fireworks display with all the vibrant reds and oranges and yellows in the trees!

I am starting to love my drive home out to Buckley because my last mile is down a road that has many different trees along each side and I love see them all fly past me in a blur of color as I pass them in my car.

The wind is picking up. That fierce wind that bites through clothes. Although it may not be ideally comfortable, it brings along an atmosphere and emotion with it. I crave it.

The next thing I am really looking forward to is a LOT more rain :)

More pictures to come as well!

"Autumn; the year's last, loveliest smile." - William Cullen Bryant

An October Change

"Each choice we make causes a ripple effect in our lives. When things happen to us, it is the reaction we choose that can create the difference between the sorrows of our past and the joy in our future."

My life is heading in a new direction. I am making the move to a new place filled with new people, new ambitions, and new experiences. I have a strong desire to return to school and finish my AA. I plan to meet many new people and build lasting friendships. I hope to have trials and struggles that I have never encountered before that will challenge me and help me grow stronger as an individual. All in all, I am almost ready for a fresh start.

I have a new sense of hope and adventure about me that I have extremely missed. In my current living place, I feel trapped and unmotivated. Granted, a good portion of these feelings are internally changeable. However, I am in an atmosphere where I feel I can't grow or be myself. One of my favorites sayings is "If you don't like something, change it". And that is what I am doing.

There is a certain individual who I cannot express enough gratitude to for helping me and being amazingly supportive and considerate for my well being. He has been a solid rock of comfort and support in my life for over the past year now. His insight and caring attitude has been the backing to my recent ambitions to change my life and improve it. For that, I can't thank you enough, Adam.

I have experienced so much in these past two and a half months after my move back to Buckley and I honestly wouldn't go back and change anything, if I had the opportunity. The good and bad times are all important to me. It has really helped me realize what I do and do not want in my life. The quote I referenced at the beginning of this entry is very gripping to me. You and only you can choose how you react and respond to the good and bad things that life throws at you.

I have my aspirations and dreams set high and I intend to follow through with them in the near future.