Let Them Eat Cake

I did not eat birthday cake this year. (There are several reasons for that.. the main one being that cake in Japan just isn't that good.)

So while I didn't eat cake, I did run a 10K on my birthday. If you had told me a year ago that a running event was something I would actually look forward to participating in.. especially one held on my birthday, I'd call you absolutely crazy yet there I was on December 1st.. ready to Run for the Cure. I had a group of friends with me (that's dedication.. to either breast cancer, running or.. me?) and we were ready to take on the challenge. It was mentioned at one point that maybe we should have just gone for pancakes but overall, it was a really fun time. Happily, I beat my secret goal of running a 10K in less than an hour.. so happy birthday to me! It was a good good morning and it was cool to do something active with my friends. 

Starting off the next year of my life in such a healthy way sets the tone for the kind of year I want to have. It also gives me hope for the year ahead on a physical level and otherwise. I like running now and I'm getting better at it. I can actually have fun at athletic events! This is new and this is good. This is also something I plan to do regularly in the coming year. 

So bring on the running, bring on the healthy choices, bring on the races! I have a feeling that this is going to be one of my best years yet! 

Stay tuned... 

p.s. Before you feel too sorry for me and my lack of cake.. rest assured that what lacked in cake was made up for in champagne...