I am the claw...
I dislocated not one, but two fingers at the game on Tuesday. Fortunately, we won. But this damn finger - my left pinky - and now my ring finger too. I set it back right after, but it still hurt like a mother. Went to see the doc and he said that I set it back straight and to be careful, because I'm getting close to needing fusion surgery - which does not sound like something I'd want to have. Finger is pretty purple, so at least it's Laker-colored, he he he. I hate dealing w/ injury...always sets you back. But at least it's not on my dominant hand, cuz typing is already tough enough as it is...
I have always been a staunch supporter of the idea that not all people are meant to be leaders. You cannot force just anyone into a leadership position, regardless of how smart or brilliant or intiuitive they might be. I've seen it done so many times; placing someone into a position of leadership that either isn't capable of it, or worse, doesn't even want it, you're just gonna end up in a bad situation. However, one thing that gets to me is being satisfied with mediocrity...I just don't get it, and I see it all the time. Maybe I have too high expectations? I don't know...just venting. That's all...
Check out this e-mail Jos got from London's VAST coaches. (VAST ia London'a track team)
Subject: VAST London is FAST!!!
Hey just wanted to tell you London is doing very very very well. She continues to excel and perform at an abnormal level. What does she eat for breakfast, I need some:) Who ran in the family, she has got talent!
-Sherman and Adia
Pretty sweet. She runs w/ the big kids now - so happy my track genes helped her out so much, he he he.
20 Things I Wish I Had Known When Starting Out in Life con't
19. Yes, you can do a marathon. Don’t put this goal off — it’s extremely rewarding.
Running a marathon had always been a dream of mine, since high school … something I wanted to do but thought was out of reach. Or if I ever did it, it would be years and years later. Well, I learned that it’s not only achievable, it’s incredibly rewarding. I wish I had started training when I was young and light and fit … I could have had some good finishing times!
Yes, you really can. I ran the LA Marathon in '05 and it stands as one of the most challenging and difficult, yet momentous achievements in my lifetime thus far. It is just as rewarding as he says it is. The feeling of accomplishment I felt after crossing that line at mile 26.2 is undescribable. You gotta check it out for yourself. I'm hoping to run at least one more, because I didn't finish in the time I totally wanted to, because of a knee injury I sustained during training. The feeling is awesome though. It takes a lot of hard work and mental strength, but when you do it, it ends up being worth every minute of hard work you put in.
For a few chuckles...
I have always been a staunch supporter of the idea that not all people are meant to be leaders. You cannot force just anyone into a leadership position, regardless of how smart or brilliant or intiuitive they might be. I've seen it done so many times; placing someone into a position of leadership that either isn't capable of it, or worse, doesn't even want it, you're just gonna end up in a bad situation. However, one thing that gets to me is being satisfied with mediocrity...I just don't get it, and I see it all the time. Maybe I have too high expectations? I don't know...just venting. That's all...
Check out this e-mail Jos got from London's VAST coaches. (VAST ia London'a track team)
Subject: VAST London is FAST!!!
Hey just wanted to tell you London is doing very very very well. She continues to excel and perform at an abnormal level. What does she eat for breakfast, I need some:) Who ran in the family, she has got talent!
-Sherman and Adia
Pretty sweet. She runs w/ the big kids now - so happy my track genes helped her out so much, he he he.
20 Things I Wish I Had Known When Starting Out in Life con't
19. Yes, you can do a marathon. Don’t put this goal off — it’s extremely rewarding.
Running a marathon had always been a dream of mine, since high school … something I wanted to do but thought was out of reach. Or if I ever did it, it would be years and years later. Well, I learned that it’s not only achievable, it’s incredibly rewarding. I wish I had started training when I was young and light and fit … I could have had some good finishing times!
Yes, you really can. I ran the LA Marathon in '05 and it stands as one of the most challenging and difficult, yet momentous achievements in my lifetime thus far. It is just as rewarding as he says it is. The feeling of accomplishment I felt after crossing that line at mile 26.2 is undescribable. You gotta check it out for yourself. I'm hoping to run at least one more, because I didn't finish in the time I totally wanted to, because of a knee injury I sustained during training. The feeling is awesome though. It takes a lot of hard work and mental strength, but when you do it, it ends up being worth every minute of hard work you put in.
For a few chuckles...
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