I feel like I've been apologizing a lot lately to many people for my workout schedule. It is intense, yes. It's more than most people do, yes. And it even is taking a major priority in my life. I am not able to do everything I would LOVE to do because of it. However, I am not going to apologize anymore!
There are some people who won't understand what it's like to be passionate about anything. I feel very sad for those people. To not have anything to wake up for in the morning, or get them through the day. I've even had someone say "you've only been doing it for three years, it can't be THAT important." Well to those people I say "your child is only three years old, it really can't be THAT important!" Exactly, you know how, well, mean it sounds!
Working out has quite literally changed my entire life! The way I feel about me has done a complete 180! And now I have a goal! A goal which includes an incredibly hard diet (especially when going to numerous Twins games and the State Fair!) and a very rigorous workout routine.
It's funny, I had a good friend of mine say to me last night "ya know, we thought you would get down to your weight and size and say, never mind." I thought that was odd, because that must have been who I was at some point! Not saying it's a bad thing, but the type of person who gets to somewhere and says "well, that's enough!" What working out has taught me, just as a person and about life, is there is ALWAYS one step more.
No longer is there a "oh, I'm there, that's enough!" Nope. I am going to be going to bootcamp. I will be an Officer in the Army. Once I'm in, that won't be enough either. I'll have new goals, new challenges and who knows, by the end of THIS journey, I might come out with a Ph. D. or maybe the Presidency...I guess we'll just have to see!!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Whole new starts, then and now.
Can you believe it? The State Fair is already here, which means school is starting just around the corner. One of my favorite things to do this time of year is go to Target and walk through the school supplies! I love the smells, seeing the fashions of notebooks (Yeah, they are fashionable, don't lie! I know you spent an hour trying to find the coolest one when you were in school!) and trying to find the best looking and functioning pens (I always got stuck with boring BICs!) Do you remember the anticipation of your first day of school? Whether it was elementary, middle or high school! Not knowing what was going to happen was both the best and the scariest part of all. You never knew who was going to be in your class, what your teacher was going to be like, and best of all, what you were about to learn!
What makes me smirk is the fact that, in my life right now, I am in the exact same position. I'm at a point where, I'm about to have a whole new start! I don't know who I'm going to meet at basic and through my journies. I have no idea what my Drill Instructors are going to be like, or how they'll change my life! I'm going to learn things, see things and do things, that I never thought my life would lead me to!
How exciting?! It's that same feeling of the first day of school all over again. You can feel something about is going to change, for the better! Each year and each step through those hallways is one step closer to the future!!
What makes me smirk is the fact that, in my life right now, I am in the exact same position. I'm at a point where, I'm about to have a whole new start! I don't know who I'm going to meet at basic and through my journies. I have no idea what my Drill Instructors are going to be like, or how they'll change my life! I'm going to learn things, see things and do things, that I never thought my life would lead me to!
How exciting?! It's that same feeling of the first day of school all over again. You can feel something about is going to change, for the better! Each year and each step through those hallways is one step closer to the future!!
Friday, August 5, 2011
How can I not share this??
Can you believe it?! It's been almost three years. Three long, grueling, crazy years!! Initially, I got the idea to join the military right after college in 2007. However, no matter how hard I tried I never could quite get below that certain mark (if you must know, 220 pounds...I know...crazy!) Well you know the rest of the story, I met the people that changed my life!! They effected my everyday.
Let me rephrase that last statement...you know the rest of the story, up until now. Sometimes when you're so strong for so long, it's hard to relax. About one month ago, we decided to make the date of my measurement August 8, Monday. Well the anticipation was quite literally killing me inside. These last 6 days I've been on a no carb, low fat, low sodium diet. I couldn't sleep, was making myself sick, and every thought of "what if" went running through my head. If they could use how I was feeling as torture, it would be illegal.
So, Kelly, my bootcamp instructor, sent me a text last night at about 9 pm saying "let's do a preliminary measurement!" At that point, I did cry. I don't think I could ever hear "You're SO close" again. If I did hear it, my sympathies to that punching bag I got ahold of! Anyway, so as I was sitting there, crying, nervous as all hell, I turned on John Denver. Why? Because I'm sorry, who has a more soothing voice than that man? Exactly, no one.
My alarm goes off today at 5:00. I wake up, look at my ceiling and say to myself "this is it, do or die." Up and out the door I go. I walk in and holy buckets, there are A LOT of people there. Greeted warmly Kelly asked if I wanted to do it now, or after. Well, of course I said after...I gotta get every inch possible off me! :)
So we complete a faboo bootcamp (per usual!) and everyone heads out, and there I am...me, Kelly and the measuring tape. She measures my neck, waist and hips. She measures my waist and says "let me check again!" Of course I'm thinking "oh crap, it went up!" Down 3/4 of an inch!! Then my hips. Oh my dreaded hips! Down an inch and a quarter!!! That's two inches gone...I only had to lose one to pass!!
My friends, I am no long "SO DANG CLOSE" No, I AM THERE! I'm going in Monday to the recruiter's office to get my "official" measurement. Don't worry, I used the official Army measurement AP on my phone, the same one the recruiter uses! :)
So there we go people. What more can I say?! It's time to get studying for that ASVAB again.
If there's something I hope people get from anything you've ever read in this blog, is that, no matter what your dream is, no matter how crazy people think you are, it is possible! ANYTHING is possible. Just put your head down, blinders on, and focus on that goal, because at the end of the day, if you did everything you could do, you're always going to be a success!!
Let me rephrase that last statement...you know the rest of the story, up until now. Sometimes when you're so strong for so long, it's hard to relax. About one month ago, we decided to make the date of my measurement August 8, Monday. Well the anticipation was quite literally killing me inside. These last 6 days I've been on a no carb, low fat, low sodium diet. I couldn't sleep, was making myself sick, and every thought of "what if" went running through my head. If they could use how I was feeling as torture, it would be illegal.
So, Kelly, my bootcamp instructor, sent me a text last night at about 9 pm saying "let's do a preliminary measurement!" At that point, I did cry. I don't think I could ever hear "You're SO close" again. If I did hear it, my sympathies to that punching bag I got ahold of! Anyway, so as I was sitting there, crying, nervous as all hell, I turned on John Denver. Why? Because I'm sorry, who has a more soothing voice than that man? Exactly, no one.
My alarm goes off today at 5:00. I wake up, look at my ceiling and say to myself "this is it, do or die." Up and out the door I go. I walk in and holy buckets, there are A LOT of people there. Greeted warmly Kelly asked if I wanted to do it now, or after. Well, of course I said after...I gotta get every inch possible off me! :)
So we complete a faboo bootcamp (per usual!) and everyone heads out, and there I am...me, Kelly and the measuring tape. She measures my neck, waist and hips. She measures my waist and says "let me check again!" Of course I'm thinking "oh crap, it went up!" Down 3/4 of an inch!! Then my hips. Oh my dreaded hips! Down an inch and a quarter!!! That's two inches gone...I only had to lose one to pass!!
My friends, I am no long "SO DANG CLOSE" No, I AM THERE! I'm going in Monday to the recruiter's office to get my "official" measurement. Don't worry, I used the official Army measurement AP on my phone, the same one the recruiter uses! :)
So there we go people. What more can I say?! It's time to get studying for that ASVAB again.
If there's something I hope people get from anything you've ever read in this blog, is that, no matter what your dream is, no matter how crazy people think you are, it is possible! ANYTHING is possible. Just put your head down, blinders on, and focus on that goal, because at the end of the day, if you did everything you could do, you're always going to be a success!!
HOOAH!!!
P.S. The final stats: 80 pounds gone and 65+ inches off!!
Friday, July 22, 2011
My rolls
You know what I love about my bootcamp class? Not only do I get an amazing workout, I learn something new about me. Either that it's I can push myself to new limits, or even if it's something about my personality, that, I knew was there, deep down somewhere but it was hiding.
Well this morning, standing around chatting, a wonderful fellow bootcamper brought up rolls. She basically was saying how, we, as women especially, seem to take on a lot of them. I'm not saying just doing chores, I'm talking about who we are in life.
Contemplating on the way home (on my quick five minute drive) I thought, I should figure out just who I am. Well, unfortunately that seems to take longer than five minutes. But what better way to figure that out than here, where the whole world can see my most inner thoughts, eh?
So here is a list of who I am. Some are "well, duh!" and others may require a bit of explanation.
1. Wife to the most wonderful, caring hubby and soldier a girl could have. He has allowed me to live my dreams, and never once said "maybe you should just go get a 9 to 5er." He knows I couldn't be happy with just doing that. No matter what, he stands behind me!
2. Daughter to two parents who taught me to be who I am in life. They taught me to always stand my ground, speak my mind and to always be who I am.
3. Mother to my two puppies and one lizard!
4. Strong shoulder- Maybe this includes being a friend, but whenever someone needs a friend, I'm there for them (and I hope all my friends know this!) So many times people ask me "how do you do it?!" Whether it's referring to going through two deployments, or working out like a mo-fo, but again, no matter what, it's just being strong for the people around me. Someones gotta, right? :)
5 .Bootcamper- Three days a week, I'm up at 5 am, ready to go get my bootcamp on. It's helped me become what I am now, and I will always say it has!
6. Future soldier- While "soldier" is not an option, YET, I still try to train everyday, as hard as I can, to be the best I can. Whether it's exercise or daily tasks, I believe a soldier should be strong in everything they do.
7. Boxer- I've found a new love. Whenever I put on those gloves, I feel like a new person. Someone who I've never been before.
8. Fighter- Seriously, don't get in my way! :)
9. Runner- Each time I run, I go for something new. Whether it's a distance or time, I have to push to new limits.
10. Friend- I'm ashamed that this is so far down the list. I have the most supporitve and wonderful friends a girl could ask for, and sometimes I feel like they come, well, 10th in my life. That's not a good thing. I can see now it's time to prioritize a bit!
11.Inspirer- Every day someone tells me "Cara, you're such an inspiration!" Well, I'm just a person and to have people say this constantly, believe it or not, can be very stressing! I love that I can help people reach their goals, but then I feel, if I don't meet mine, that others are going to lose hope. And that's something I really don't want to have happen.
12.Dreamer- Sounds like a McCartney song, eh? Well, maybe I am. Whenever I'm driving down the highways in the morning, no cars around, I dream of just keeping on going. When I go past the airport I think of just getting on a plane and flying to an exotic destination. I love to live vicariously through people who get to go places, see things do things I've never had a chance to do.
13. Politicizer/Justice Seeker- POLITICS. Especially lately. Everywhere I look I see politics. On the
street, on Facebook, in yards, on cars, and boy does it make my blood boil. I clump these two together because I feel like our politicians on both sides, are screwing over the little guys. I know of people working four jobs, and currently seeks another two. The bible says to love each other, and help others, and I'm sorry, that means everyone, not just the people on the same side of the isle.
Okay, so that's a list of 13 things I am, and that's just off the top of my head!! As I was wraping up the list, I realized there are three MAJOR things not on there. Number one, a sister. My sister and I don't always see eye to eye. Okay, the only thing we see eye to eye on, is literally, eye to eye. We are the exact same height. Maybe I'm a bad sister, I dunno. I'm not always the most supportive in the world. I also have a big mouth and WILL say what I think when I think, whether it's appreciated or not! We are total, 100% polar opposites. I don't make an effort like I should. I can use distance as an excuse, but then she comes to town and I still don't see her. Maybe as time goes that will change, I hope it does.
The next thing I'm missing on there is being a Christian. I believe in God, I believe in heaven, I believe in (most) of the bible. However, it's not something that happens in my everyday life. (Let's hope my pastor's don't read this!) I have friends who live their lives around God. Awesome! That's not who I am. I struggle with the existence. If God controls EVERYTHING, why is there famine? Why is there hate? Why is it we aren't helping everyone? Why are there natural disasters that kills thousands? Why are there some people who get looks, money, personality, love and fame and others who have to work their butts off just to get a third part time job as they come home to an empty house with no love? I would think God would be an equal opportunity god...
Finally, the last thing on my list, which should definitely be on there, is Cara. I am who I am. All these things shape me, day in and day out. While I'm not the best at being everything I am the best at being Cara. Whether that's being a shoulder to cry on, or punching a bag as hard as I can, what more is there, except being me?!
Well this morning, standing around chatting, a wonderful fellow bootcamper brought up rolls. She basically was saying how, we, as women especially, seem to take on a lot of them. I'm not saying just doing chores, I'm talking about who we are in life.
Contemplating on the way home (on my quick five minute drive) I thought, I should figure out just who I am. Well, unfortunately that seems to take longer than five minutes. But what better way to figure that out than here, where the whole world can see my most inner thoughts, eh?
So here is a list of who I am. Some are "well, duh!" and others may require a bit of explanation.
1. Wife to the most wonderful, caring hubby and soldier a girl could have. He has allowed me to live my dreams, and never once said "maybe you should just go get a 9 to 5er." He knows I couldn't be happy with just doing that. No matter what, he stands behind me!
2. Daughter to two parents who taught me to be who I am in life. They taught me to always stand my ground, speak my mind and to always be who I am.
3. Mother to my two puppies and one lizard!
4. Strong shoulder- Maybe this includes being a friend, but whenever someone needs a friend, I'm there for them (and I hope all my friends know this!) So many times people ask me "how do you do it?!" Whether it's referring to going through two deployments, or working out like a mo-fo, but again, no matter what, it's just being strong for the people around me. Someones gotta, right? :)
5 .Bootcamper- Three days a week, I'm up at 5 am, ready to go get my bootcamp on. It's helped me become what I am now, and I will always say it has!
6. Future soldier- While "soldier" is not an option, YET, I still try to train everyday, as hard as I can, to be the best I can. Whether it's exercise or daily tasks, I believe a soldier should be strong in everything they do.
7. Boxer- I've found a new love. Whenever I put on those gloves, I feel like a new person. Someone who I've never been before.
8. Fighter- Seriously, don't get in my way! :)
9. Runner- Each time I run, I go for something new. Whether it's a distance or time, I have to push to new limits.
10. Friend- I'm ashamed that this is so far down the list. I have the most supporitve and wonderful friends a girl could ask for, and sometimes I feel like they come, well, 10th in my life. That's not a good thing. I can see now it's time to prioritize a bit!
11.Inspirer- Every day someone tells me "Cara, you're such an inspiration!" Well, I'm just a person and to have people say this constantly, believe it or not, can be very stressing! I love that I can help people reach their goals, but then I feel, if I don't meet mine, that others are going to lose hope. And that's something I really don't want to have happen.
12.Dreamer- Sounds like a McCartney song, eh? Well, maybe I am. Whenever I'm driving down the highways in the morning, no cars around, I dream of just keeping on going. When I go past the airport I think of just getting on a plane and flying to an exotic destination. I love to live vicariously through people who get to go places, see things do things I've never had a chance to do.
13. Politicizer/Justice Seeker- POLITICS. Especially lately. Everywhere I look I see politics. On the
street, on Facebook, in yards, on cars, and boy does it make my blood boil. I clump these two together because I feel like our politicians on both sides, are screwing over the little guys. I know of people working four jobs, and currently seeks another two. The bible says to love each other, and help others, and I'm sorry, that means everyone, not just the people on the same side of the isle.
Okay, so that's a list of 13 things I am, and that's just off the top of my head!! As I was wraping up the list, I realized there are three MAJOR things not on there. Number one, a sister. My sister and I don't always see eye to eye. Okay, the only thing we see eye to eye on, is literally, eye to eye. We are the exact same height. Maybe I'm a bad sister, I dunno. I'm not always the most supportive in the world. I also have a big mouth and WILL say what I think when I think, whether it's appreciated or not! We are total, 100% polar opposites. I don't make an effort like I should. I can use distance as an excuse, but then she comes to town and I still don't see her. Maybe as time goes that will change, I hope it does.
The next thing I'm missing on there is being a Christian. I believe in God, I believe in heaven, I believe in (most) of the bible. However, it's not something that happens in my everyday life. (Let's hope my pastor's don't read this!) I have friends who live their lives around God. Awesome! That's not who I am. I struggle with the existence. If God controls EVERYTHING, why is there famine? Why is there hate? Why is it we aren't helping everyone? Why are there natural disasters that kills thousands? Why are there some people who get looks, money, personality, love and fame and others who have to work their butts off just to get a third part time job as they come home to an empty house with no love? I would think God would be an equal opportunity god...
Finally, the last thing on my list, which should definitely be on there, is Cara. I am who I am. All these things shape me, day in and day out. While I'm not the best at being everything I am the best at being Cara. Whether that's being a shoulder to cry on, or punching a bag as hard as I can, what more is there, except being me?!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Rambles...with a purpose!!
Oh...my...gosh! So this weather is just killing me! It's now been in the 90's for the last few days, and I'm ready for it to break! Part of the hardest part is that I'm sitting at home, looking out the window and dreaming of being out, and being active!
What's worse is that the boredom takes over and I get into my grazing modes. Rather than eating the small five meals a day I should, I just kinda dig through the cupboards thinking "Oh...this sounds good!" Then I eat it and think to myself "Oh, that wasn't as good as I thought!" Then I think "Oh crap, why did I just eat that?!" *sigh* I'm telling you my friends, this needs to stop (the weather and the grazing!)
But, as many of you know, when you're bored, it's SO hard to say no. It's hard to grab that chicken rather than the simple bowl of cereal. Or, the chicken rather than that big, juicy, delicious hot dog, right off the grill!!
HOWEVER, I DID go running today, in about 90 degree weather! Can I just tell you, when it's that hot out, you can go about half the distance and get, what feels like, just as difficult of workout! Fhew! My shirt changed colors in only 20 minutes!!!
Anyway, yes, this was just a bunch of ramble, but it help me let my frustrations out, and this damn grazing habit of mine needs to stop! SO, now that you all know, I can move on and once more get back to that thing I like to call AWESOMENSS!!!
What's worse is that the boredom takes over and I get into my grazing modes. Rather than eating the small five meals a day I should, I just kinda dig through the cupboards thinking "Oh...this sounds good!" Then I eat it and think to myself "Oh, that wasn't as good as I thought!" Then I think "Oh crap, why did I just eat that?!" *sigh* I'm telling you my friends, this needs to stop (the weather and the grazing!)
But, as many of you know, when you're bored, it's SO hard to say no. It's hard to grab that chicken rather than the simple bowl of cereal. Or, the chicken rather than that big, juicy, delicious hot dog, right off the grill!!
HOWEVER, I DID go running today, in about 90 degree weather! Can I just tell you, when it's that hot out, you can go about half the distance and get, what feels like, just as difficult of workout! Fhew! My shirt changed colors in only 20 minutes!!!
Anyway, yes, this was just a bunch of ramble, but it help me let my frustrations out, and this damn grazing habit of mine needs to stop! SO, now that you all know, I can move on and once more get back to that thing I like to call AWESOMENSS!!!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Terrified
So, there are very few things in life that TRULY scare me. I don't like horror movies, but I can close my eyes and it's gone. Not a fan of tight spaces, but I know I'll get out of it soon. I want to jump out of planes and I'm working on other little phobias. There's one thing, however, that every time I think about it, I start doubting everything about life and start shaking in my shoes a bit.
About three weeks and some odd days, I am going to get the measurement. Not just any measurement, THE measurement. The one that will make me go to the recruiter or not. Again, I know with the 1% over I'm good to get in, but I want SOOO bad to meet those damn standards.
Part of the reason of this new found fear, is for some reason this past month has been a lot of extra stress. Colin and I had to move, which means we ate out A LOT!! We cleaned our fridge out and discovered that Shakopee had many yummy restaurants. On top of eating out, because I lost my job, I had to take a whole month off bootcamp. That was harder than anything I think. Not only did I not have my butt kicked three days a week, but I got VERY used to sleeping in until 8:30 every morning. Well, when you have no job, I felt I had no reason to get up. This in turn lead to more laziness and drowsiness. A vicious cycle. The whole month was just off!!
So to make up for a BAD month, I've upped the exercise. I've added a lot more running into the program again, I'm back to Gorilla five or six days a week, and best yet, I'm back at my bootcamp. I did start the 28 days diet again, but for some reason, my body did not take well to it this time. I think with the stress of all these changes plus then adding a whole new diet, just was too much at once!
Anyway, so maybe it's just a whole bunch of excuses, but all I know is I am so nervous. August 8th is going to be my official measure date. If all goes well, I'm heading to that recruiter's office August 9th.
Breathe in, breathe out. Everything WILL happen when it's time. Now I just have to convince myself of that...
About three weeks and some odd days, I am going to get the measurement. Not just any measurement, THE measurement. The one that will make me go to the recruiter or not. Again, I know with the 1% over I'm good to get in, but I want SOOO bad to meet those damn standards.
Part of the reason of this new found fear, is for some reason this past month has been a lot of extra stress. Colin and I had to move, which means we ate out A LOT!! We cleaned our fridge out and discovered that Shakopee had many yummy restaurants. On top of eating out, because I lost my job, I had to take a whole month off bootcamp. That was harder than anything I think. Not only did I not have my butt kicked three days a week, but I got VERY used to sleeping in until 8:30 every morning. Well, when you have no job, I felt I had no reason to get up. This in turn lead to more laziness and drowsiness. A vicious cycle. The whole month was just off!!
So to make up for a BAD month, I've upped the exercise. I've added a lot more running into the program again, I'm back to Gorilla five or six days a week, and best yet, I'm back at my bootcamp. I did start the 28 days diet again, but for some reason, my body did not take well to it this time. I think with the stress of all these changes plus then adding a whole new diet, just was too much at once!
Anyway, so maybe it's just a whole bunch of excuses, but all I know is I am so nervous. August 8th is going to be my official measure date. If all goes well, I'm heading to that recruiter's office August 9th.
Breathe in, breathe out. Everything WILL happen when it's time. Now I just have to convince myself of that...
Friday, June 24, 2011
I DID IT!
For about two years now I've been thinking "what am I going to name my post when..." well, this is it! For the first time since I started my journey, the head of MEPS (military entrance processing station)...not just a recruiter, no the HEAD of MEPS said that I, Cara Ann Berg Rainey, am eligible to enlist!!!
Let me start at the beginning. We have a good family friend that's a Colonel. He called me the other day when I was out with my family and told me to call a certain captain. However, before I called, the Colonel warned me, I had to ask Colin what a Silver Star was. Fortunately I knew. A Silver Star is one award below the Medal of Honor. It's a rare and very important award to receive. Well, this Captain who I was supposed to just "give a buzz to" is a Silver Star recipient!!!! Talk about a man to be honored to know. Anyway, so I jingled this Captain, and he asked me what my body fat percentage was. I told him, and I said, "I know it'll turn at 27, so I'm where I need to be at the age of 27!" Well, when he said "unfortunatly the age doesn't change until 28," my heart SANK! Then, he tossed in the word "HOWEVER!" and my heart was enlightened once more. He said "HOWEVER, you are eligible, due to MEPS allowing 2% over the Army Regulated body Fat."
Okay folks, I do not cry, when I hung up the phone I CRIED! For the first time since I started this journey, I AM ABLE TO ENLIST!!!!!
Ideally, he said, I should lose about 1% more just to be safe, so I am. I'm going to do the 28 day takedown then get my arse into that recruiting station!!
I cannot begin to explain HOW excited I am. You guys have certainly been reading this through my ups and my downs and now, thanks to all your love, support and encouragement, I'm finally going to be making my dreams come true!! So, with all that said, what more can I say but..."I DID IT!"
Let me start at the beginning. We have a good family friend that's a Colonel. He called me the other day when I was out with my family and told me to call a certain captain. However, before I called, the Colonel warned me, I had to ask Colin what a Silver Star was. Fortunately I knew. A Silver Star is one award below the Medal of Honor. It's a rare and very important award to receive. Well, this Captain who I was supposed to just "give a buzz to" is a Silver Star recipient!!!! Talk about a man to be honored to know. Anyway, so I jingled this Captain, and he asked me what my body fat percentage was. I told him, and I said, "I know it'll turn at 27, so I'm where I need to be at the age of 27!" Well, when he said "unfortunatly the age doesn't change until 28," my heart SANK! Then, he tossed in the word "HOWEVER!" and my heart was enlightened once more. He said "HOWEVER, you are eligible, due to MEPS allowing 2% over the Army Regulated body Fat."
Okay folks, I do not cry, when I hung up the phone I CRIED! For the first time since I started this journey, I AM ABLE TO ENLIST!!!!!
Ideally, he said, I should lose about 1% more just to be safe, so I am. I'm going to do the 28 day takedown then get my arse into that recruiting station!!
I cannot begin to explain HOW excited I am. You guys have certainly been reading this through my ups and my downs and now, thanks to all your love, support and encouragement, I'm finally going to be making my dreams come true!! So, with all that said, what more can I say but..."I DID IT!"
Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that all was vanity; but the dreamers of day are dangerous men, for they act their dream with eyes wide open and make it possible. - T. E. Lawrence (of Arabia)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)