A higher bar doesn't daunt me.
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For Layne, who inspires me with her quest for balance. Keep calm and vault on! (nod to her friend for that one!) by Dragonflower in Six-Word Memoirs on Jan 24, 2013 | 
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accidentaltourist says,
A higher bar just means you need a bigger barstool. ;)Dragonflower says,
Yes! And bigger barstool helps me see my glass....and rejoice that it is still half full. !!!three-monkeys says,
Love it! Good for you.canadafreeze says,
Nicely done ...Layne says,
Autumn, words not even in phrases of six can say how greatful I am. You have helped me in more ways than you know. I cleared 6'6" at my meet last night, all by just calming down and going for it. I sure hope I can use this proven mentality in the rest of my life as I battle the urges of overachievement. This year has been tough, but I think I may be starting to figure out who I am and accepting that. I may stress out, but it's because I have the bravery to push myself. I may get funny looks from the guys in the weight room when I do my lifting, but I can compete side by side with the other girls, even beat some of them that I looked up to before. I may act like a goof sometimes, but it's because I've learned to enjoy the little things. Thank you autumn, and everyone for that matter, for helping me realize this. I've got a long way to go before the stress will be a distant memory, but it's a start. I think I'm going to be okay:)Dragonflower says,
You are going to be more than OK, Layne. Not to put overachiever stress on you, but you are already spectacular! You sound like a very fun person, and that will get better as you loosen up and let yourself out.My goal this year is to be physically strong and to stay balanced and that's why I am going to yoga class early in the mornings. I've meet my weight goals and drastically changed my nutrition habits. All very hard work, but the group exercise thing is hardest for me. You are my inspiration to try.
Congratulations on the big jump! That must feel great. I'd be walking around with a big smile! Hope that you are! Have a lovely, fun weekend!
jl333 says,
This is great!jl333 says,
This is great!jl333 says,
This is great!Loon says,
ride those wings