Andi's Movement Towards Change

2009. A year of renewal, a year of growth. This video shows why I can't help but be active with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I'm thankful to be able to help this awesome cause once again. In 2009, one of my resolutions once again is to raise $5,000 for everyone who is fighting blood cancers. My intention is to reach this goal by my 40th birthday (March 5). Please join me in my quest by donating directly to LLS on my personalized web page -- it's a great way to start the new year right. On behalf of all of those who have fought blood cancers and for those who are just starting the battle, THANK YOU. Your help DOES make a difference!

When it comes to physical beauty, everyone has a unique attribute about them that sets them apart from the pack. Some people are blessed with beautiful hair. Others may boast about their great smile. And then you have the folks that rake in the dough as a foot model by having beautiful feet. I'm not one of those people. Those who know me have certainly heard me make a comment or two about my glorious feet. Ok, I'm blessed to have feet, not to mention the ability to actually use them. I accept that and am grateful. However, the genes don't work in my favor when it comes to these ole boats of mine. Here's a "run-down" on the history of my feet. At the age of 5 -- I already had a hard time finding shoes because my feet were so wide. At the age of 10 -- I had the feet of an old lady. My bunions were already forming and looked strikingly similar to those of my 80 year old grandmother. At the age of 15 -- I was fit with custom orthodics in my shoes. I had to endure ...

There comes a time in one's life when there is no sense in trying to hide the obvious. As hard as I've tried to suppress my feelings, I cannot go on without shouting this news from the rooftops. I'm having an affair. You should have known it by all of the signs. I've left the house as early as 6am; I venture out to various locations, enjoying the variety of each scene; I enjoy dips in an nearly secluded body of water; I regularly buy new clothing to look good; I watch what I eat to help increase my performance; I enjoy the fact that I have built up endurance; I complain of being sore after a long ride; I take a shower soon after I get home... Somebody stop me. I must give in, I must confess. I am in a full-fledged love affair with the sport of triathlons. I tried to cut ties with this relationship when I trained for a marathon, but all throughout the time I was running for the Dublin Marathon, I couldn't wait to go back to my true love. Triathlons are my drug, my ad...