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February 9th, 2010
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I chanted: Iwillgetupinthemorning. Iwillgetupinthemorning. Iwillgetupinthemorning.

 

I got up on time.

 

I did not go back to sleep. (Monday is easy, surprisingly.)

 

I left on time.

 

I did not freeze in the 45 degrees.

 

I pushed.

 

I coached.

 

I encouraged.

 

I praised.

 

I wondered where the Drill Sergeant was.

 

I looked for the coyote I've seen three times.

 

I was surprised my muscles didn't ache.

 

I praised.

 

I encouraged.

 

I walked for the first time in two weeks.

 

I breathed the cold air in deeply.

 

I pushed.

 

I kept moving.

 

I felt almost numb from autopilot.

 

I just kept moving; my legs knew what to do.

 

I encouraged.

 

I think I surprised myself.

 

I... was alive.




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