Support me as I Get My Plunge On for Special Olympics!
And join me Feb. 28 at
Tumbleweed on the River.
Click on the graphic below to make a donation!
And join me Feb. 28 at
Tumbleweed on the River.
Click on the graphic below to make a donation!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Polar Bear Plunge update
So, I have officially signed up to take the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics. I can't believe I am doing this! But now that I've signed up, there is no backing down. Originally, I planned for a $75 goal, since that is what is required to take the plunge. However, apparently when you sign up your minimum goal has to be $100. Ok, shouldn't be too bad. So there it is. The new goal is $100 by February 28, when I will jump into the freezing waters of the Ohio River.
Why am I doing this again???
I am going to try and post my goal "widget" thing on here, so everyone can keep track of my progress. I promised I would let you know when and how I prepare myself for the plunge. I will do that very soon. In the meantime, I have a lot of other things to take care of. So that is all for now. Check back soon for updates!
Why am I doing this again???
I am going to try and post my goal "widget" thing on here, so everyone can keep track of my progress. I promised I would let you know when and how I prepare myself for the plunge. I will do that very soon. In the meantime, I have a lot of other things to take care of. So that is all for now. Check back soon for updates!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Take the Plunge
While waiting for an old friend to show up for our dinner date, I sat in the restaurant's waiting area and spotted one of those charity event pamphlets. You know, the ones where you raise money and do some physical activity with a group of other like-minded individuals. This particular pamphlet was regarding the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics. Remember the life list? Taking this plunge is on it.
Now, not that there is anything wrong with the Special Olympics, by any means. But it's just not one of those "causes" that's close to me. I don't know anyone with special needs. So why do I want to do the Polar Bear Plunge? Because the truth is, I DON'T want to do it. I HATE being cold. I am skinny, and don't exactly have any blubber to keep me warm in the icy cold Ohio River. My hands and feet are sooo sensitive to the lower temperatures. And I am pretty certain I would shiver to death. I am terrified of doing it. I am chicken shit. I don't think I can do it. Which is precisely why I want to.
You see, in setting out to achieve my goals and live my life to the fullest, I've found that I am scared of a lot of things. But if I let these fears get in my way, I will never accomplish anything. Lessons from the past have taught me this. So in times when I feel myself uncomfortable, I'm starting to go head on into the circumstance and take on the challenge. More and more I can prove to myself how much I CAN accomplish if I don't back down. I don't want to be a coward.
If I didn't want to do the Polar Bear Plunge because I didn't have time, didn't care about the cause, or whatever other excuses there may be, perhaps I would be okay with it. But I never wanted to do the Polar Bear Plunge before mostly because I was too scared. And now realizing that as the reason, I say F you, Michele. I can do this. I WILL do this. I'll show you!
I have no idea how I will prepare myself for the challenge. But I know I must be prepared. I need a game plan. And I also need to raise the $75 required for participation. But I have until February. I don't know how I will do this, but I will do it. Believe me. Because if I don't, I might as well throw away the Dream Book and forget all my other goals. And I sure as hell am not about to do that. Aside from God or the Universe or some act of nature, the only one who can stop me from doing the things I want to do is myself. And I don't like people telling me I can't do something - even if it is my own voice inside my head.
So get ready for February 28, 2009 because that is when I WILL be taking the Polar Bear Plunge. And if anyone wants to join me, fabulous! Or, if you would like to donate to help me reach the $75 goal, I will get registered online officially later on and you can do so then. I would appreciate any help I can get, even just words of encouragement! And I will also keep you posted on how I will prepare myself physically and mentally for the challenge. That's all for now!
Now, not that there is anything wrong with the Special Olympics, by any means. But it's just not one of those "causes" that's close to me. I don't know anyone with special needs. So why do I want to do the Polar Bear Plunge? Because the truth is, I DON'T want to do it. I HATE being cold. I am skinny, and don't exactly have any blubber to keep me warm in the icy cold Ohio River. My hands and feet are sooo sensitive to the lower temperatures. And I am pretty certain I would shiver to death. I am terrified of doing it. I am chicken shit. I don't think I can do it. Which is precisely why I want to.
You see, in setting out to achieve my goals and live my life to the fullest, I've found that I am scared of a lot of things. But if I let these fears get in my way, I will never accomplish anything. Lessons from the past have taught me this. So in times when I feel myself uncomfortable, I'm starting to go head on into the circumstance and take on the challenge. More and more I can prove to myself how much I CAN accomplish if I don't back down. I don't want to be a coward.
If I didn't want to do the Polar Bear Plunge because I didn't have time, didn't care about the cause, or whatever other excuses there may be, perhaps I would be okay with it. But I never wanted to do the Polar Bear Plunge before mostly because I was too scared. And now realizing that as the reason, I say F you, Michele. I can do this. I WILL do this. I'll show you!
I have no idea how I will prepare myself for the challenge. But I know I must be prepared. I need a game plan. And I also need to raise the $75 required for participation. But I have until February. I don't know how I will do this, but I will do it. Believe me. Because if I don't, I might as well throw away the Dream Book and forget all my other goals. And I sure as hell am not about to do that. Aside from God or the Universe or some act of nature, the only one who can stop me from doing the things I want to do is myself. And I don't like people telling me I can't do something - even if it is my own voice inside my head.
So get ready for February 28, 2009 because that is when I WILL be taking the Polar Bear Plunge. And if anyone wants to join me, fabulous! Or, if you would like to donate to help me reach the $75 goal, I will get registered online officially later on and you can do so then. I would appreciate any help I can get, even just words of encouragement! And I will also keep you posted on how I will prepare myself physically and mentally for the challenge. That's all for now!
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