I am running in the Ie Island 2012 Marathon! The island is about 30 minute ride by ferry of the northern coast of mainland Okinawa, Japan. During the month of April there is a festival and marathon. The festival begins around the end of April through beginning of May it is said over one million lilies blanket the small island during the Ie Lily Festival. During our last visit we toured the island on bikes and stayed at the Ie Club Resort.
So much has been going on since last year it's been hard to find time to update this space,but I am hoping to start documenting more as I feel sadly our time on island is coming to a close. The year started off great, enjoyed the holidays, my weight evened out and despite treats and lazy days I was able to maintain a solid routine. I didn't do the "New Year Resolution" thing but, I proactively dropped several bad habits and stressors that I felt were holding back my happiness. This has been my time of "letting go" coincidentally this is the title of the new book I'm reading by Bishop TD Jakes Let It Go Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven my new personal mantra.
So far it has been a powerful lesson, I've applied it to many areas where I normally struggle with difficult family members, draining friendships or toxic relationships. Anything that I felt has dragged me down into a depressive infinite loop, the kind where there is no easy way to break the cycle. I usually let the situations become bigger than they are and lose focus on what's real and what's important in my life.I am still reading but I definitely recommend for anyone that has been holding on to stress, unhappiness, conflicts that seem to go on and on and on, and the emotional drain that brings with it.
So happy..... to say I completed my first half-marathon January 2012, this month I'm running in the 20th Ie Island Marathon. It is a really small event and the the island is tiny but beautiful and so peaceful. I've had plans for one additional race off island this year, but may have to opt out. I've decided to return to school this summer part-time. Before going all in during the fall I'm really excited about studying Japanese, and Asian Studies here in Japan I just wish I had taken advantage of the opportunity much sooner. But there is no time like the present.
I have several pics from my last visit to Ie Island before I even knew they had a annual marathon. After the race I should have some nice shots to share.
So much has been going on since last year it's been hard to find time to update this space,but I am hoping to start documenting more as I feel sadly our time on island is coming to a close. The year started off great, enjoyed the holidays, my weight evened out and despite treats and lazy days I was able to maintain a solid routine. I didn't do the "New Year Resolution" thing but, I proactively dropped several bad habits and stressors that I felt were holding back my happiness. This has been my time of "letting go" coincidentally this is the title of the new book I'm reading by Bishop TD Jakes Let It Go Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven my new personal mantra.
So far it has been a powerful lesson, I've applied it to many areas where I normally struggle with difficult family members, draining friendships or toxic relationships. Anything that I felt has dragged me down into a depressive infinite loop, the kind where there is no easy way to break the cycle. I usually let the situations become bigger than they are and lose focus on what's real and what's important in my life.I am still reading but I definitely recommend for anyone that has been holding on to stress, unhappiness, conflicts that seem to go on and on and on, and the emotional drain that brings with it.
So happy..... to say I completed my first half-marathon January 2012, this month I'm running in the 20th Ie Island Marathon. It is a really small event and the the island is tiny but beautiful and so peaceful. I've had plans for one additional race off island this year, but may have to opt out. I've decided to return to school this summer part-time. Before going all in during the fall I'm really excited about studying Japanese, and Asian Studies here in Japan I just wish I had taken advantage of the opportunity much sooner. But there is no time like the present.
I have several pics from my last visit to Ie Island before I even knew they had a annual marathon. After the race I should have some nice shots to share.
Ie Club Resort we stayed at
Biking in Mokumao forest just near this beautiful beach.
Ni ya-thiya Cave
Mt. Gusuku view from ferry
There was a goat tied to the tree hear earlier in the day -_-
Couples cottages are huge. Suites had massage chairs, washer & dryers, and Jacuzzi baths.
