I am having a good day

[Marigee]

I started running at the beginning of August (instead of my usual 4 miles walking .) I had put on a little weight this summer and being of a certain age - my metabolism needed a jump start to help me drop the pounds. I began with just running down the hill, then the flat areas, slight inclines and finally a few weeks ago I was running the entire 4-5 miles. Today I was able to run close to a 10 minute mile. I know that's not fast compared to how fast many ski divas run- but for this middle aged mom - it's a fast time. Particularly since I have never before done much running. I still have a few pounds to go - but since I now enjoy running I'm hoping it won't take too long. HMMM - maybe there is a 5K/10K race in my future!

To make today even better, I found out today that I passed the Virginia Bar Exam. The last time I took a Bar Exam was right out of law school in 1990 (in Alabama.) I wasn't sure I had it in me - and it made for a very looong summer (now you know why I gained weight!) My husband and boys kept telling me they were sure I passed - easy for them to say! Tonight we are going to go out and celebrate - no cooking dinner for me!

 

[ski diva]

Hey, Congratulations! First on the running, and second on the bar! Seems like you're on a roll! Woo-hooo!

 

[Lilgeorg]

Wow!!!! Congratulations on passing the Bar. That is a real acheivement at any stage of life. :cheer:

 

[SnowHot]

I can't say enough how I admire people who "do it!"

Congrats on a great end to the summer and a profound accomplishment.

 

[Jilly]

Round of applause please for Marigee Congrats

 

[skigirl]

Great Job!!

CONGRATULATIONS on ALL of it!!! :cheer:

 

[ski now work later]

To make today even better, I found out today that I passed the Virginia Bar Exam.

Congratulations from a member of the Massachusetts Bar!

 

[abc]

GREAT!


that's fantastic!

 

[Pequenita]

Congrats on both accomplishments! Actually, three if you count the not having to cook dinner. I've been wondering where you disappeared to.

 

[num]

Congrats! Sounds like you've been majorly productive, and the running sounds like it's been fun too. Productivity, fun, and a nice dinner, that's the life

 

[IntheClouds]

Congratulations !!!!! After the years off (not really) & a change of locals, that must have felt just a bit daunting. But to someone who passed their bar the 1st time, you did it again ! :cheer:

 

[Ski Spirit]

Marigee - That is fantastic! You must feel great! Congratulations on all fronts!!!!!!!!

 

[Marigee]

Many thanks for all the kind words. The support from other Ski Divas is what makes this forum great.

 

[volklgirl]

That's fantastic! Congrats!