On my long run this morning (first long run of the year), about 12 miles… I ran with Oakley the first 6-7 and then dropped him off and decided to try running with my little red nano. Not being one to listen to one while running, afraid it would be too distracting and I wouldn’t get my “mind” time of thinking through my day, I never took the time to even try. Back when I had a running partner (Tina – i miss you!) I didn’t want to miss out on our morning conversations.. but now… this long run… I was afraid the ear things wouldn’t stay in, but after a while they did (maybe it was the sweat in my ear). I need to get my Nike plus in action again – but need a holder for the NB and Asic sneaks. Because I LOVED it! I listened intently to the words and the music beat helped me keep a pace, a strong pace. I ran my second 6 just as fast as I would if I ran it fresh! Negative splits is what we all work for right? Well, there was no Oakley to stop for his pit stops too… but still at the same pace felt great considering it is my first long run!
So I was listening to my new album I bought off Itunes… Natasha Bedingfield “Pocket full of sunshine” and just truly got into every word and the beat was so perfect! My new fave music. This song “Freckles” reminded me of me… kind of… but also was thinking about my neice and god child Becca – she would like this one and I need to share it with her. I thought you all would enjoy it and internalize it like I did this morning – great for all us “girls” where ever we are in life – finding ourselves, becoming stronger…
Natasha Bedingfield – Freckles lyrics
Lyrics: Natasha Bedingfield – Freckles lyrics
Album: Unknown
(hum, hum, hum…hum, hum)
I used to care so much about what others think about,
I almost didnt have a thought of my own.
The slightest remark would make me embark on the journey
Of self-doubt, but that was a while ago .
This girl has got stronger – and if I knew then what I know now,
I would’ve told myself don’t worry any longer – it’s ok…
(refrain):
Cuz a face without freckles is like the sky without the stars.
Why waste a second, not loving who you are?
Those little imperfections make you beautiful, loveable, valuable –
They show your personality – inside your heart,
Reflecting who you are (whispers: who you are 3xs)
[ Freckles lyrics found on http://www.completealbumlyrics.com ]
Whoa ooh whoa ooh whoa
I wondered if I could trade my body with somebody else in magazines – with the whole world full at my feet
I felt unworthy and would blame my failures on the ugliness
I could see, when the mirror looked at me
(sometimes I feel) sometimes I still feel like that little girl who doesn’t belong in her own world …. I reminded myself that –
(refrain:)
A face without freckles is like the sky without the stars.
Why waste a second, not loving who you are?
Those little imperfections make you beautiful, loveable, valuable –
They show your personality – inside your heart,
Reflecting who you are
