I did it.

Yesterday I ran 1.56 miles in 20 minutes. I felt on top of the world. I even got to the mile mark at 13 minutes but then i started dying off. Oh and just so we're clear 20 minutes includes 2 minutes of warm up and 2 minutes of a cool down. Then afterwards I stretch it out watching old Disney movies. Then I went in the shower and the hot air, just felt good. Real good. I've been doing good.
So today on the news they were talking about Chinese New Year and I figured hey since I've been doing so well maybe this is the year. Ma and I used to go to the Chinese celebrations all the time. I don't remember how many times I've been, and we'd just chill out in Chinatown. The year before she passed away she said the next year we'd go to the church where they have the full out celebration and buy ourselves outfits, but they unfortunately never got to happen. But I know she always wanted me to keep doing everything so I really wanted to go this year but instead we'll be spending the weekend in Edmonton with other family, which is just such a lovely reminder. So next year it is I guess. I've been saying that a lot lately next year... Some days you should just do it. Impossible is nothing after all.
I forget a lot about Connections. When I was there I gave it such a negative attitude but looking back it challenged me a lot and it was a very positive experience. I got to experience so many things I may not ever have the chance to again. The Native American day is one I'll always remember, or when we got to put the head wraps on. The whole week was so beautiful. I've noticed that I may not be using words such as gay, fag, or retard doesn't mean they're still not happening around me. There are several things I want to work on to stop too. But I feel like I need to start talking about it with other people, because they don't always understand. I feel like I've been surrounded by a lot of racial negativity lately, but I don't want that anymore. Its a new life, a new era.
I've been watching Obama news for the past two days and I really do feel that pure happiness that many Americans are feeling. It's unfortunate that some people have the need to voice their negative opinions.
It's a new life people. What are you going to do with it?
Love,
"Keep your coins, I want Change."