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Commandments

- Value my body.

- Don't waste calories. Eat wholesome foods that make me feel great.

- Say "No" once in a while

-Make a game plan before tough situations.

- Run! Train for first full marathon!

- Some sort of exercise every day.

Bittersweet Goodbyes

Last night I said goodbye to my job, my little apartment and everything I had come to love over the past year. I've got to admit- it was sad.

As I watched the Tampa skyline fade in the background I drove toward my new life. My life with David- and with Dixie and Jack and Kitty. I drove with hopes and doubts about my new ambitions bouncing around my mind.

I am exited to be following my heart and taking risks for me.. but I am still scared silly!

This week I will get caught up on life, start my marathon training, blog and look for part-time jobs I can do while I work on my NASM CPT course. It will be good.

Life is still so so sweet.
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25 comments

  1. nibblesandwiggles on July 2, 2009 12:31 PM

    Woot! Wishing you the best! Lots of good things in store for you.

     
  2. livinghealthyintherealworld on July 2, 2009 12:51 PM

    So exciting! You're going to have amazing adventures :)

    - Sagan

     
  3. Maggie on July 2, 2009 1:14 PM

    Good luck ashley!!! This is definitely a great time for you :)

     
  4. Val on July 2, 2009 1:15 PM

    So are you back in Chicago? Endings are sad but summer in Chicago is such a lucky thing to be able to experience! The best of luck with everything! :)

     
  5. Diana on July 2, 2009 1:57 PM

    Congrats and good luck in your new (and improved!) life! What an adventure - enjoy the ride. :)

     
  6. Anne on July 2, 2009 1:58 PM

    You're going to have so many great adventures :D It's scary, but so exciting!

     
  7. Bec on July 2, 2009 2:30 PM

    good luck with the future, I am sure lots of good and exciting stuff is coming your way! Also that photo is gorgeous I love it!

     
  8. Girl on Top on July 2, 2009 2:41 PM

    Good luck!

     
  9. Kimberly on July 2, 2009 3:09 PM

    I know that you will do great and wonderful thigns in the next phase of this journey called life.

     
  10. Andrea on July 2, 2009 4:11 PM

    Change is hard but also so exciting! :)

    I wish you the best of luck with everything!

     
  11. A on July 2, 2009 4:21 PM

    Beautiful picture. You are starting a NEW CHAPTER!! How exciting! Good luck and keep us posted!!!!!!!!!
    -A

     
  12. THE ACTORS DIET on July 2, 2009 4:26 PM

    Congrats! What a beautiful picture.

     
  13. Carolina John on July 2, 2009 6:30 PM

    Good luck in orlando! you're going to love it there. I'm about to embrace some big changes too, and i've been thinking about you all week.

    i remember feeling the same way after i sold my business and took this job nearly 2 years ago. i had to make that drive home from the office with over 4 years worth of business crap in the van. It feels good to be starting something new. a different reason to get excited.

     
  14. Elina on July 2, 2009 8:49 PM

    It's sad but so brave! Congrats on following your dreams!!!

     
  15. Mia {runs and rests} on July 2, 2009 8:57 PM

    Go on and follow your dreams! :D The best is yet to come!

     
  16. Lori on July 2, 2009 9:02 PM

    Good for you for taking this next step. You should be so proud. So many people let that sad, scared feeling overpower the hope and potential happiness and never take the step. You have some great times ahead of you. Enjoy the experience!

     
  17. ttfn300 on July 2, 2009 11:47 PM

    i love this picture! GOOD LUCK, keep looking forward my dear, there is so much in store for you!

     
  18. Alison on July 3, 2009 11:11 AM

    Good luck! I'm sure the change will be hard but good things usually come with big life changes.
    I love that picture.

     
  19. hungryhungryhippie on July 3, 2009 1:01 PM

    you are such an amazing person for going forward into the (somewhat) unknown with such positivity and optimism. im sure you will be rewarded with nothing but the best. good luck ashley!!

     
  20. lilveggiepatch on July 3, 2009 4:28 PM

    Best of luck in your new life! I'm excited to see where it takes you :-)

     
  21. fittingbackin on July 3, 2009 7:01 PM

    Best of luck to you - definitely a bittersweet time for sure. That picture is amazing!

     
  22. traveleatlove on July 4, 2009 9:34 AM

    Best of luck to you! I am sure there will be ups and downs, but hang in there!

     
  23. felishdadish on July 4, 2009 10:51 AM

    Awww.... I know exactly what you mean, having just packed up my entire apartment. You will have so much fun in your new life, but it's nice to treasure the memories from your old one too. Have a good move and enjoy settling in with all your loved ones!

     
  24. Trish on July 4, 2009 5:03 PM

    Best of luck! I hope there's tons of goodness waiting ahead. :-)

     
  25. Stacey on July 5, 2009 11:08 AM

    Good thing you are following your heart even though it is scary, great things are waiting for you out there! I wish you the best and can't wait to read more about how you are adjusting :)

     


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