Dude, Where's My Awesome?

I'm feeling foolish.  I've been reconnecting with some of the things and people that helped me on my journey when I first started in 2008 and I feel like I've been looking everywhere for my keys when they've been in my hand the whole time (I hope this happens to other people...). 

Back in the day my rock was a friend of mine, Megan.  Megan and I worked out consistently together and formed an alliance we called "Team Awesome."  Team Awesome wasn't about just working out. We were dead-set on really improve how we felt, looked, and where we were in life.  It paid of in spades to have a partner! We completed 5ks together, lost over 100lbs between the two of us and we spread that inspiration to other people.  Megan's schedule eventually grew to the complete opposite of mine and Team Awesome slowly went the way of the buffalo.

Lake Murray Trail
Photo Credit to Wilson's Walking Buddy

Today we reunited over a four mile brisk walk around Lake Murray.  We talked about how both of our lives have changed since the hiatus Team Awesome took. I missed our determination and "no-fail" attitude. About half-way through I realized that I was looking everywhere for what was in my hands this whole time.  I have the resources and the ability to do this.  I was one half of the greatest team ever formed! This isn't an "attempt" to change my life!  This is it, it is happening right now. Thank you, Megan, for reminding me of who I can be.  

If you google "team awesome" it isn't us, by the way.  Yes, we're in San Diego.  No, we're not a Pop band.  We're also not in any roller derby leagues. We don't make videos (yet?). We might, however, be some of the things listed on Urban Dictionary (Not the tool one.  We're both rad people).  

Team Awesome is always accepting new members.  You don't have to try out; you just need to try hard.