Writer’s Workshop: Vying For the Prize
Trees framing a pathway
It is official I’m on a race. Tick-Tock the count down has started and every second I get near and nearer the dateline. There is no way of backing out and I need to keep the pace.
365 days is the time frame that I have been given to reach the target. The stakes have been upped and there is now a really attractive prize to look forward to if I manage to reach the goal which was set.
October 7th 10.23pm
That was the date and time the challenge was accepted and declared. It has been inked in cyberspace (Via a Facebook Status) and there is no turning back. Life style and personal routine changes have been made and I’m counting on GOD as my pillar of strength to help me make it through this challenge.
Actually this goal has been on my list for the longest time. I had worked at it and failed before however this time I’m really going to make it work. There is no room for procrastinating and giving excuses. I have been lax for too long and I certainly wasn’t being fair to myself.
I deserve better and I know that I am fully capable to work towards achieving this goal.
Achieving it would certainly make me feel happy. I will be able to finally cross it off my ” to achieve ” list. I can imagine me looking more radiant then before and in much better shape.
I’m looking forward to seeing the Autumn leaves, soaking in the romantic sunsets and tasting Sake. To be travelling with my own personal guide sans kids and getting to eat all my favourite foods.
Enjoying nature in it’s finest and trying and visiting the places that I have always wanted to go to. A fully sponsored trip to Japan which I have the liberty to set my own itinerary.
Now I just have to lose the 10 kg to be able to claim the prize.
What are you vying for?
October 16, 2014 @ 7:41 pm
What a worthy goal. And the incentive is even better. Good luck!
My youngest daughter was much like you, but she always wanted to do a triathlon. The year her sister was killed, she made a commitment to train and participate in a Triathmom in honor of Shaniel. She did it! Even with three small children. And yes it was the best feeling ever and she was able to check it off her list of life-time goals. You will no doubt feel the same way.
October 17, 2014 @ 3:54 pm
@Carol,
thanks for your positive vibes. I’m really looking forward to checking it off my list 🙂
October 16, 2014 @ 7:43 pm
You can do it,Dominique. I hope to lose my 10 kg, too.
October 17, 2014 @ 3:55 pm
@Chin Chin,
let us work towards our goals together. Will be rooting for you too!! 🙂
October 16, 2014 @ 8:43 pm
I like this writeup! Very well written and may you reach your goal!! 🙂
October 17, 2014 @ 3:55 pm
Thanks for your support!!
October 16, 2014 @ 9:49 pm
You can do it Sis, no doubt! I love reading your blog post. It give me inspiration to be more healthy. Good luck Sis:)
October 16, 2014 @ 9:56 pm
For someone eyeing the marathon, I understand. I read your post on the goal. Not throwing in the towel – how difficult and how rewarding it is!
Keep it up 🙂 and good luck!
October 16, 2014 @ 10:17 pm
Hoping that you will be celebrating victory soon ~ Great photo, also!
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
October 17, 2014 @ 2:27 am
Good luck on the challenge 🙂
October 17, 2014 @ 2:57 am
All the best in achieving your goals! Sounds like you are off to a great start!
October 17, 2014 @ 8:56 am
Good luck reaching your goal. Keep us posted.
October 17, 2014 @ 10:04 am
Good luck! And I love the photo attached to this post! Beautiful.
October 17, 2014 @ 10:08 am
This sounds so exciting! I hope you meet your goal.
October 17, 2014 @ 12:30 pm
I too hope you make it, Dominique. It sounds attainable (for you, it wouldn’t be for me).
🙂 What am I vying for? Not a whole lot more. Probably to live as long as Mrs. Jim is able to do things and get around. Longer than that would be nice.
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October 17, 2014 @ 2:42 pm
Who is giving the prize? I want that challenge too! Good luck, Dominique! Give me tips on how you are going to do it. I am currently challenging myself to lose inches.
October 18, 2014 @ 8:50 am
Good luck sis! We can do it. We are also on our way to staying fit. Next week we will have our 3-day detox and soon we will join the race too.
October 18, 2014 @ 9:24 am
Wow, that’s quite a prize. You can do it!
October 18, 2014 @ 10:46 am
Cool! Goodluck and I hope you keep the pace. It’s really hard at first but soon you’ll be able to finish it in no time. 🙂
October 19, 2014 @ 2:05 am
Good luck Dominique and love the incentive! Time will fly and you’ll love your new look. Looking forward to your success.
October 19, 2014 @ 5:04 am
Jia you Dom! 🙂 Cheering you on!
October 20, 2014 @ 3:07 pm
I’m cheering for you sis! You can do it!
October 21, 2014 @ 9:22 am
Good luck on achieving your goal! I also had an unfulfilled goal – and that is weight loss. Hope to achieve it before the year ends
November 1, 2014 @ 5:47 pm
I want to loose 15kg! need to set up a goal and be committed to it! 😀