k, shoot maybe thatsmy problem I need to learn how to play chess;)

and run. always run. but run for you and not the competition.

the food thing.... well hell if its questionably edible I'll eat it, so, yeah thats all german to me


anywho..... stopped by to say hi

Hi, Cassie! Many interesting thoughts; I think I'll address the running issue.

Since childhood, my brother, my sister and I have all been musicians. But each of us took different paths as adults. My brother became a professional musician (as well as a computer programmer! what a go-getter), my sister quit playing entirely, and I'm a casual player with professional aspirations. But look at our outlooks: my sister agonizes over the loss of skills she adored, my brother hates music as it is a chore he must complete to make his bills, and I play as much or as little as I wish, dreaming and working to at least SOUND professional. Who do you think is happiest? Right - I am VERY happy regarding my music; neither of the other two can say that. Hope this helps; love ya, Cassie!

John

This is BRILLIANT! First, it makes me really want to learn to play chess now because it sounds so interesting and focused...second, I had a very similar experience with marathon training and having to admit I wasn't enjoying that anymore and my whole goal had been to do it all with joy. So I backed off and just listened to my body, and all of my physical woes went away.

And I totally agree about the living foods integration (love me some fish and sweet taters too!) and the yoga...soul sisters indeed and a fabulous blog!

Tony -- haha. well, chess rules, you should check it out! thanks for stopping by, have you seen Anchorman? Cuz that would make that comment way funnier. Hope you're doing well, glad you're back!

John - yes that makes perfect sense! I should write about music as well. I grew up playing it and I am longing for a piano again so I can write more. John (my John) plays his guitar and we have been working on some songs together as well. Music is always inspiring and refreshing. I am glad you have the thing in life that makes you happiest and I get your point. Do what we love.

Maddy - well, you know I wrote this blog because of you! Pretty much all of the above (ok minus chess and STARTING running at least) would not have existed in my life if it weren't for you. So, hats off to you, my soul sister!

While I don't understand your running, I definetly understand your chess theory. And your yoga.

Now go be Queen and tell the world "check mate".

Yup, John said it, "Many interesting thoughts!" I love the chess analogy! I've been thinking about giving yoga a shot lately too. Hmmmm...lots to think about here.

I use to play chess as a teenage and understand the game well. For me I always took my finger off my piece without a thought as to whether I really wanted to move there. I am a risk taker and it was the reason I started my own business. It's your move young lady :)

Hmmmmm, I think I need to start listening to my body and cut down on my caffeine intake! In both coffee and chocolate! Hmmmmm.... :)

OH!! Kaybee how can you say cut down on CHOCIES. no way well vegrunner I don't know about chess, but I know that good food will not harm you as I'm a vegetarian, and I have lots of greens as they have iron,which your body really needs.

and for running not yet for me, but I do lots of walking and climbing steps to keep fit.
Kaybee this is for you as well (steps)you know the ones I mean

God bless you

Raymond

I'm with TONY .. I have NO IDEA how to play chess, maybe if I did I would've planned so much better! lol.

Cass I think you are doing a fantastic job and I think you'll get to where you want to be whether you do it thinking strategically or do it sub consciously.

I'm with you though with keeping your options open, that's just smart

one of my colleagues is doing that lemonade only diet - i think she's nuts!! :)

sounds like you know what your body needs!!

I think you should listen to your body about the running. Besides, if you train too much, it might affect the duration of your running life. One of the reasons I don't kill myself training for a marathon is because so many people who train really hard wind up injuring themselves and not being able to run anymore or else they continue to run through pain. I enjoy the feeling of running too much that if it became painful or I couldn't do it anymore, it would drastically reduce the joy in my life.

D - Risks are essential to living and breathing. And as a hopeful future business owner, I am quite sure I will begin to understand the risks you had to take in your past. They are almost always worth it. I say "never look back!" just do it and go on.

Raymond - I hear ya on the Veg thing. My body loves me not eating meat!!!

Jaded - try not to think she's nuts, if she can do it good for her. Our bodies are all different and respond to things like that differently. There is a lot of research out there that shows that fasting is good for our bodies, it allows them to heal appropriately. I can understand your side of the token, I for one have never fasted I don't know if I could handle it to be honest. HAHA. I just love food. But to each their own right!

Mere - yes. I love your reasoning's, I think I'll steal them. ;-)

I may know chess, but I am still a rook-ie at the game:P The knight is my favorite. I have a giant one in my bedroom.

If I looked at life like chess, I'd never make a move and be sweating always:P I can't think in such structured ways.