What inspires me?

Things that inspire me:

Running 

When on the road for long enough, you definitely start thinking about anything and everything. Seeing certain cars, the different postures and biomechanics of other runners, the smell of the sea air, the wind on my face, anything can spark a memory. You know when you have a passion for something when you are inspired by it. What am I inspired to do? I am thinking about the idea of running for “team diabetes”, to raise money for an amazing cause and running a marathon in Iceland. Sweet idea right?!

Family

I am such a family girl. My Mother is and will always be my best friend. My Father was my soccer coach for ages and I will always be his little “jenn-a-bunny” (stop laughing at my awesome nickname, jerks). My brother was always my favorite team mate, we would play baseball, soccer, hockey and many other sports for hours! (I still feel bad about the time I hit him with a golf club at the driving range... oppsies. LOVE YOU JOSH!) I know 100% they will ALWAYS be behind me with what ever I choose. I cannot thank them enough for the endless support they provide me.

Friends

There was a point in my life where I felt like I had lost a lot of friends. I had come to the conclusion that not only did I let my friendships lay wayside, I had let my relationship with a previous boyfriend define who JENN was and become the only part of my life that I thought (at the time) was key. Boy was I wrong. Where the heck did feminist Jenn go? I lost who I was, but that is why I say lost. When you lose something, you usually find it again, no? And sometimes when you lose something, you find better things that were hidden along with that object you initially lost.

Finally I reconnected with the friends I used to hold so dear to my heart. I also found friends through individuals I thought of as acquaintances (I also found friends through twitter and youtube! God bless social networking!). Before everything, I will be completely honest. I thought the world was a colder place then what I believe now. The world and the people in it really are amazing. 

Boyfriend

I remember for years I had told myself “Jenn, they always come when you least expected it.” This is so true. I met Matt at a playoff party for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals. Once he arrived I thought “well, look at this strapping young lad”... okay no I didn’t think that..but I thought he was extremely handsome though. There was something extremely warm and positive about him (if that makes any sense). From the first time I met him, I had such a good feeling about him. As we talked, we realized we had a lot of the same views and he had also gone through a complete transformation himself.

We talked for a few weeks, over the phone, text message, email, and IM. I don’t think I had that giddy feeling in my belly, like the feeling I got from him, in years, if ever. I had such a good feeling about him. The fact we both are so proud of each other accomplishments, we want to do nice things for each other just because we feel like it, and we are best friends, makes me ponder “hey Jenn, is this what they call.. a healthy relationship?” What I love most, is that we don't feel we have to take over each others life, we are just good things in each others lives. I am in love. He is the most amazing, funny, handsome, sweet, romantic, gentleman I have ever met. I did not think it was possible for a man to have a romantic bone in their bodies, but apparently Matt has 206 romantic bones in his body ;).

For example, the other day I had a long day of work, then a session with my trainer and then had to run 26 km. I was not looking forward to the 26 km what-so-ever. I gave Matt my keys and 2 hours and 40 minutes later I came home to a hot bubble bath, with a running magazine and gatorade for the bath. I also came home to a handsome man making me a salmon dinner and dessert! AMAZING RIGHT?! He even had ice packs ready for my knees! (oh and yes he tried to put my compression socks on but I don’t think he knew what he was getting himself into...When I say my compression socks are VERY TIGHT and hard to get into.. I mean it..)

Matt inspires me to do my best, to be my best and strive for the best of anything. With him on my mind, I know I can be the best and what ever I want to be the best at. Matt, I love you so much.