Be There

Before I get to studying my life away, I just wanted to post some thoughts that have been rolling through my head all last week.

Two words: Be there.

In SOS, we have four "FISH" philosophy's  we are suppose to implement in our orientation sessions.  Well I must say, they need to be applied in our everyday lives as well.  The four philosophy's are: Play, Make Their Day, Choose Your Attitude, and Be There.  We have had exercises on all of them but last week we did activities related to Be There and they really stuck with me throughout the week.

Being there for someone is so much more than physically being there.  We have to be there mentally as well.  Someone mentioned in SOS "Being There" reminded them of the theme song of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. That show was my Mom's favorite and I grew up watching and listening to that song all the time and really had no idea what the words of the song were.  As I've grown up and actually learned the words to the song it really is a fantastic theme song for that show and our lives.  We cannot just be independent and hope to get through this world.  It's brutal out there.  Knowing that there is someone in your lives day to day that cares about you, supports you, wants to know all about your day, and will be there with you through the thick and thin is so comforting.  Being there can mean sending them a note, calling them, asking how their day has been and really listening to what they have to say, giving a compliment, sharing something in common, or spending your precious time with someone who may need it more than you do.

This week was my second week of training.  I hit some major goals and could not have done it with out the support of my friends, family, and all you guys who have read this blog, commented on my status', and texted/called me with encouraging words.  I have never ran 7 miles together in my entire life.  I couldn't believe I made it through with out stopping and only three blisters (haha).  I also completed my miles in 10 minutes which has been my goal throughout training. I want to finish the half-marathon in 2.10.00.  I know that's a high goal to shoot for so I'm thinking of raising it to 2.30.00.  That way I won't be completed disappointed when I get no where close to 2.10.00.  This coming week I am going to hit some more major milestones in my training.  I hope to go home on Saturday and my run that day consists of 8 miles! Hopefully I can find some where in my 5-mile span of a town to run 8 (haha, joking about the 5-mile town).

In conclusion,  I have realized this week that I give up on people when they don't give 100% or at least I don't think they do.  I am hoping to turn this around.  I can be there for someone when they need someone the most, even if they think they can go through the world with as little people as possible.  I am still going to be there.  This blog has taught me a lot.  The people that have read my blogs have been so encouraging to me and I just hope that this cyberspace thing is as encouraging to them/y'all.  Have a fantastic week and make sure you "Be There" for someone this week to help them with whatever may be going on in their lives even if you have no idea what that something may be.

Kayla