I almost forgot what it felt like to run outside... until two days ago. One of the requirements I have to pass before I can go to Depot for the RCMP is... I have to run 1.5 miles in 12 minutes and 3 miles in 24 minutes which I am not worried about... But I was unsure about my 5 miles run because I can honestly say I have never tried to run that far and on top of that I had to do it in 40-45 minutes! Well I was dreading it because I'm really not a fan of running long distances... at least I thought I wasn't.
I started running at the crosswalk... my marked out starting/finishing line... I was going strong. By my house they took away railroad tracks and built a path for people instead so I ran most of it on there... I had this amazing cd playing "How Great is our God" and some songs I found myself running faster just because I loved Him so much!!! I ran and ran and made it to my halfway point which was Talbot street. I turned around and knew this would be the hard part... I started to cramp but I didn't want to stop I wanted to keep going... I leaned forward and kept running... I was just thinking about the finish line and how good it would feel to cross it... the wind was very strong but I loved it because it kept me cool... Once I reached my home stretch I ran as fast as I could (realizing if it had this much energy I could have probably gone another mile or two) I crossed my finish line and it felt so great. I did it... the longest run of my life!!! I came home and realized I did it in 45 mintues...
I could have not put my shoes on and sat at home thinking this run was too long for me... I could have shortened my run because I was afraid I would fail the 5 miles... but I didn't. I went the whole way... this was such a small goal for me in my life but the reward was great. It's showen me how far I've come to be able to run that distance. It gives me confidence to dream bigger and make the goals larger...

I can't believe it's already August 14... it's crazy!!! I guess an update is in order!
As for my RCMP recruiting... I just finished a polygraph last week which is step 6 or 7 out of 9. It was good yet very mentally exhausting and pretty intimidating! The whole process took about five hours and I felt like a vegetable the rest of the day!! Now I have to wait three to four weeks to see if they want my application to continue! It's getting so close to this whole dream being a reality. The wierd thing is all of this doesn't kick in right away... for example, after my selection interview I didn't realize I passed for about three days although they told me the day of! Now I am running lots!! I have to be able to run certain distances in a short amount of time. The smaller distances like 1.5 miles in 12 minutes and 3 miles in 24 minutes are not hard to complete... the 5 miles in 45 mintues I'm a little nervous to try because I know it will be very hard and I just hate running long distances!! But I guess I should suck it up or someone might call the WAAAAmbulance!!!
Work is going pretty good! When I moved to Winnipeg I was lucky enough to get a position at work and it was great. That position is ending next week so I'm not sure where that will take me. I will get more work I'm just not sure what hours or what floor I'm going to be transfered to. This whole process can be really sticky but I hope it runs smoothly. I know God will have me where I can make a difference so I'm not worried!
I have had an amaing two weeks. For most of it I was at my Aunt's pool along with Rosa and her girls! I love them all so much! With those ladies you can be exactly who you are and they love it. Infact, they bring out the best in me and that is why I love them so much! Anyways I got some good quality family time in there while working on my tan!! I am proud to say this summer I am darker than I have ever been... Don't be fooled... I actually don't tan. It's almost like all my freckles turn into one big freckle which appears to be a tan!! I'll take what I can get!
Oh well!!! Life is good!!!