Prompt 11: Life Events
Did I tell you I’ve taken up running and am now following Hal Higdon’s Marathon Novice 1 training plan? My goal is to rise at 6:00 a.m., knock out my workouts first thing, and stick with it until I’ve completed the plan. Despite not being a morning person, a recent argument with my husband about how my poor time management was affecting my productivity made me commit to this new routine. Waking up early is a tough mental shift for a night owl like me, but after managing it for the past two days, it’s not as terrible as I thought. What really helps is drinking a glass of water right after I wake up and keeping my alarm out of reach, so I have to get up to turn it off. Plus, I make sure to be in bed by 10:30 p.m.—no exceptions. I will probably add ice rolling to my face just to shock myself out of grumpiness!
If seeds waited for perfect conditions to grow, there would be no plants in the desert. – Matshona Dhliwayo
Reflecting on a train journey from Bhubaneswar to Delhi in 2017, I vividly recall the frequent calls from my parents, checking if I had arrived safely, especially since it was late at night. During the ride, I shared my space with a fellow passenger. We engaged in conversations about life, jobs, and ambitions. Interestingly, this person was employed in the publishing industry.
Fresh out of university and jobless, I was on the brink of abandoning my civil services prep, a decision cemented by my solo travels, which made it clear that path wasn’t for me. Then, a conversation on a train ride opened my eyes to the world of publishing. I immediately searched for the best publishing degrees in the UK, leading me to pursue an MSc in Publishing at Edinburgh Napier University in 2018. It’s amazing how a single chat can alter your life’s course. Solo travel and meeting new people have been incredibly educational, and I’m eager to continue this energizing journey.
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