The Miss Elaine-ous Life

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Serene – You Capture

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When I think of the word “serene” I think of still waters. Like a lake, with mountains behind.

I also think of quiet and calm.

Which, if you’ve been to my little spot here on the interwebby before, (and many of you have) you probably know “quiet and calm” don’t fit into my vocabulary too often.

Three kids. All in different stages. Two boisterous boys. One toddler girl. You get it.


Anywaysies,

One place I find quiet and calm? While running. Okay, so there is usually music playing in my ears but that’s okay. It’s my music. Music of my own choosing. Yes, “music to my ears”…


And I as I run and focus on my breath – in and out- and even as the sweat runs down my elbow, I find calm in the fact that I CAN do this. I CAN run.

I’m doing my first 10K this weekend, on Saturday morning and I’m both excited and anxious but I’m also just happy to find my quiet and calm place even if it is with Lady Gaga pounding in my ears. My own serenity.

And sometimes when I’m running, I even feel a little like I’m flying. Like the angel above.

I love this spot, near one section of the river that runs through this town. That’s where the statue is. I love the fact that “she” is a mother like me. And I also find serenity there…

*This post was inspired by one of my biggest running inspirations, Lisa at Growing Up Mo. Love you girl. May we BOTH have good runs this weekend. xo

And thank you Beth, for inspiring me to write what I feel, along with my photographs…

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Comments

  2. I love those pics. It was actually very calming reading how you described your runs and how they make you feel. I wish I could run – I would only end up falling over (dislocative knee). Not so relaxing 😉

    Great post and love the pics! Good luck for the run. You can do it 🙂 Take care, Kate xx

  3. OMG, I got to where you mentioned me and I burst into tears. Thank you so much- I am running non-stop (literally and figuratively) and although I know people have been inspired by me, it feels weird to think of myself that way so I don’t. I am going to be an emotional mess on Sunday. Good luck to you as well- I know you will rock that 10K!

  8. So beautiful, Elaine. I love your photos but your narrative is even better and I got a whole new serene picture when I read it.
    Good luck this weekend to you and Lisa. What an amazing thing you’re about to do!!!

  9. FLY, Elaine!!!! (do you follow @thegrasshoppa? she tells me that all the time, and now I’m telling you). You will fly on Saturday. So excited for you!!!! CONGRATS! and love the photos.

  13. Good for you doing a 10K run! I confess I hate running and am totally hopeless at it, so anyone who can run 10K has my total admiration.

    Good luck and I hope you have an amazing race.

  15. Running like flying. Yes yes yes. I don’t know why it’s hard to get my butt out the door, but when I do my face breaks into a smile as the earbuds go in and my feet start up.

    Here’s to a successful 10K. Good Luck!