Over the weekend a former classmate of mine from graduate school was in my store with friends. She is a member of the area chamber of commerce, so I deal with her from time to time. I went over to say hello...(names have NOT been changed...there are no innocent). "Hi Karrie," I said. She turned and said, "Oh you're still here." I told her I was and smiled.
When you are in grad school, you have ideas of where you would like to be. I had hoped to be working for a non-profit in Africa at this point, but life has a funny way of leading us around. I was even approved for the Peace Corps, but in the end decided not to go at this time. Instead I work at Fleet Feet Sports.
Now, I should say I am in no way ashamed of what I do. Evidently Karrie is a bit ashamed, but not me. Running is my passion. Every day I get to talk to people who share my passion, or are about to, if they are new runners. I love talking to people about their running and fitness goals. I love seeing how animated they get when they talk about their latest race, or how training is going. I also love the folks who just want to be fitter.
All day, I get to live with my passion. For some this would be overwhelming, but not for me.
In time I have an idea that my non profit ideas will be rooted in running, and why not?
So Karrie, while "I am still here," just know I am living my passion....what are you doing?
Charlie
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