A few years ago, I started an unexpected journey. Sparked by cute accessories and a whole lot of other people celebrating their own successes, I decided I wanted to become a runner.
I have lots of previous posts that document the beginning of that process, but due to some pretty big life changes, I abandoned my blog and sequestered my experiences to friends and family.
At one point, I stopped running altogether. I told myself I didn't have time, energy, skill. I started to feel isolated, like I'd lost my place in the running world, and I didn't know where I belonged.
I focused on work and got moved into a new department and position I deeply love. I focused building the business my husband and I started.
I began writing again, but was so focused on "being a writer" that I spent fewer words on subjects that enraptured me, and more on competition requirements and "literary" endeavors.
I dealt with some difficult times, grieving the losses of family members and a friend, and spent some time working through depression and anxiety.
I had a lot of joy, too. Time spent with loved ones and learning about myself.
Ultimately, I guess that's my (long) way of explaining where this blog has been, though I doubt anyone wondered. More importantly, though, I think this is also my way of explaining why I'm back. Over the next few posts, I plan to talk about part of that journey. I hope others will find value in my words, but, either way, I'm excited to share my steps and my missteps, and go the distance while, always, running like a princess.
With love,
Krystina
Krystina
