Almost there

I love a good countdown. Actually, I don't know if I love them, but I do know that I am constantly using them. For example, as I ran the half marathon last week...or "running" may be a generous term. Trudged along the course is more accurate. I counted down each and every mile of course and tried to determine halfway points along the miles as well. I made it, but probably could have worked on my mental stamina - countdowns probably weren't helping.

And for school - almost there. 2 more weeks of classes and 20 days until my final assignment is due. I've been counting down like crazy - and I'm going to be so very happy to walk across that stage (23 days).

BUT, I can't help but think that maybe (and perhaps this is the 30 year old speaking) I should stop counting down. What's the point of only focusing on getting things over with? What good is it to always be focused on making it through another point. What about that quote where it's all about the journey. Are my countdowns keeping me from really just being? Enjoying the present? Part of me thinks probably.

That's all I've got on this for now. Maybe when school is done I can dedicate more brain cells to this though...ha! There I go again.