Direct marketing always works best, so here's the deal: I'm sitting at $475 raised so far. I think that's a good start. But I want more. If I have a certain amount in my coffer by March 7th, I get a little goodie bag of TNT things. Right now I'm short of that mark. How short? However much you're willing to give, $5, $2500 (lol), $100, $27.50...please?
Stella says it's the right thing to do!
This past weekend I went to Chicago to visit Annie at DePaul. Did I use the opportunity to take a few days off? Heck now! I decided to go for a run. I searched everywhere for a nearby gym with a decent guest rate. I couldn't find one. Nevermind, I thought, there's absolutely nothing wrong with the sidewalk!
Undaunted by single digit temps, I put on two pairs of tights, running pants, tank top, long sleeved t-shirt, Northface 1/4 zip, Northface Windstopper, gloves, and a hat. I strapped my iPod to my arm and took off. I was sweating like it was summer by the time I got to the front door. That was quickly resolved when the blast came through the door.
It took 30 seconds for me to realize that I left my inhaler in Annie's room. The wind siezed in my lungs. I kept going. I told myself that I'd survived 5 bouts of bronchitis while a smoker in Senegal, certainly a little cold air wasn't going to hurt for too long.
I ran for 30 minutes, meeting Annie outside the dorm. It didn't dawn on me to note my sighting of her roommate heading away from the dorm. I should have; she locked the door and we didn't have the key.
We slog to the Student Center and I am surrounded by clear-eyed, fresh as powder college kids, and me with my sweaty hair and bright red face. I took solace in my age and confidence.
After that adventure, I decided to leave the running until I came back to DC. It's hard getting back into the routine I had only just established. I'll be there by Saturday, no fear. The more motivation I have, the easier it is. The more donations I have, the more motivation I seem to find! Neat how that works huh?
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