The Long and Winding Road

Hello my Jeans and Tees and Travel and Cakes readers, hope this Tuesday is a wonderful one for you. This morning I enjoyed a cup of coffee with my Manfriend, we chatted while I was on the Staten Island Ferry and he was in our apartment in France, and even though we are thousands of miles away from each other, it's comforting to know that we can still enjoy some of life's little blessings and that's a delicious cup of coffee.

Today's quote comes from the Beatles song, The Long and Winding Road, off their Let it Be album. I love this song and it relates greatly to life.

We all have goals and dreams, we all picture our lives and what we hope will happen. Sometimes it seems like we are never going to get to that finish line, that next stage. The road indeed seems long and winding. I am beginning to realize more and more that life is more about your journey then the overall result. Life is about the experiences, some amazing ones, some shitty, these occurrences help make us who we are.

So again as I've said before, trust the process, enjoy the ride, there are most certainly going to be bumps and dips and turns, so if you suffer from motion sickness, bring a barf bag.(Haha.) When you get to your desired destination you'll see there is an even better one waiting for you up the road. Peace be the journey.

Enjoy!

Many times I've been alone
And many times I've cried,
Anyway you'll never know
The many ways I've tried.

And still they lead me back
To the long, winding road
You left me standing here
A long, long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here
Lead me to your door.
-The Beatles, The Long and Winding Road

Quote of the day. + A Nice Tune.

Hey there lovers, happy Tuesday! It's ridiculously cool here in New York, definitely not your typical June weather but I'll take it. Weather like this is perfect for running, the run I had last night was amazing and I finally feel like I'm in a great running groove. I have to thank my Manfriend for always motivating me to get out the door after a long day of work when all I want to do is come home and veg out. He knows the goals I set for myself can't be achieved overnight and that training is key. If it weren't for him I'm sure I be a little more lazy then I'd care to admit. 

I received some great news, because of the success of the first race I coached for Team in Training, they asked me back! I'm so excited to be coaching another event for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This will be my first time coaching men, and I am a little nervous, I want them to know that i mean business. The race is the inaugural Rock and Roll Brooklyn 10k in October, it's so great to be part of the first running of this race. I am hoping to get 60 people to sign up, train and raise money for LLS. So, if you are interested you can contact me at: JeansTeesTravelCakes@gmail.com . 

William Watch 2011: Day 2! This little guy is getting riper and riper as the days progress. Soon to be mommy Lia, is feeling great and soon to be daddy Brendan, is looking more and more nervous as the days tick away. I'm so excited for the two of them, who by the way are going to make amazing parents. 

Today's quote comes from one of my favorite Beatles songs, The Long and Winding Road. Right now this is my jam as I train for the Timberman Half Ironman. I relate the words to a dream I have and how it is a long and winding road to reach that desired dream. I guess you can also relate it to life in general. Life is a crazy path, there will be twists and turns and bumps and detours all together. But if you work hard, surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams, and really believe in yourself, that long and winding road will eventually straighten out and take you wherever you want to go. 

Enjoy!

The long and winding road,

That leads to your door,

Will never disappear,

I've seen that road before,

It always leads me here,

Lead me to your door.

-The Beatles, The Long and Winding Road

I also included the song for your listening pleasure. Have a great day!