Okay, so I just moved to Chicago about two months ago. I've met some new friends and rekindled with old. But I met this really cool girl named Julia in spin class. She just moved to Chicago too and is enrolled with Teach For America while going to grad school. She is teaching in Gary, Indiana which was once the crime capital of America. So I'm sure you can imagine what type of children she has in her classroom. She teaches 3rd graders and they have the education level of a 1st grader. It is her duty to bring them back up to speed, while they constantly tell her to $%#* off! Hmm...Difficulties, I think so. Back to my point. She used to be a competitive swimmer and rower. So I'm helping her train for a 10K and she's giving me new drills to use in the water while keeping me company.
My point is, finding a friends is always a rewarding experience, but find one that will keep you on track and motivate you as well. A training partner will typically keep you going even when you just don't feel like it. We all have those days and sometimes we need a little push. In my case, with Julia, it not only helps me meet new people in a new city, but it will give me an extra motivation to go to the gym and I can learn from her and she can learn from me. It's a win-win situation. So find a new friend or an old friend and try to make it a goal to meet on at least a weekly basis!
This is my Shout Out to you Jules! ;)
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