#becauseisaidiwould

6am in Charleston, South Carolina. Good morning and goodbye, coastline.

I am looking at this year as an opportunity of deep growth and experiences. I don't expect it to be easy, but my mind is focused on taking what I am given and taking advantage of every morsel of goodness!

Instead of taking the car to the Redbox I’ll go for a run. I appreciate everybody that gave some positive comments and encouragement and also some advice on how I can get better and be better. I appreciate y’all! #fitness #run #fitnessjourney #exercise #becauseIsaidIwould #houston #heath #accountability (at Jersey Village, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_liguzDQXY/?igshid=1dqh6978zadbe

#volunteering is a huge part of who I am. For those of you that know me, you're probably asking "where the heck does she find time to volunteer?!" You're right, I spread myself too thin, I do too much... but it makes my day to know I'm helping others even if it's in a small way. It took me eight months to rack up these hours, but it's official! This girl earned her #presidentialaward ! Now.... How do I get a previous president to sign my award?! #givingback #volunteer #becauseisaidiwould #lifetimeaward #imcomingforyou ! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpg5vduAdUd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ik3tw2c4w08e

#becauseisaidiwould and because I was avoiding another whiny companion...I did it and can mark it off the list. It was HOT but so grateful He sent me a breeze! #runforacause #runforwater #teamworldvision #hot #sweat #run #fitmom #melting #phytosport https://www.instagram.com/p/BnEvirCBSCa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n8hjyaopvzpf

Summer nights are my very favorite... I used to walk to the old ranch sign and back and sprint the last mile. Now I run by the river and remember those summers in North Dakota and the lazy days laying by the pool. It was dark tonight when I got back but the night air was perfect 😍 I remembered sitting on the front porch with my Dad waiting for my Mom to get home from work and hearing the car on top the hill turn the first corner and the dogs start to walk out to great run and greet her. The best days of my life and I didn’t even know it! #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #howyoudoanythingishowyoudoeverything #becauseisaidiwould #missyoudad #theoxranch #myfrenchlife (at Crescent bar)

This was EXCELLENT. Cried the whole time. #becauseisaidiwould #keepyourpromise #integrity #makeapromise #keepit