health and fitness | The Metaphor Girl

My name’s Matt. I’m a radar technician. #rundisney #darkside10k (at Walt Disney World Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon Weekend)

#throwbackthursday to when me and this beautiful girl waited in the cold to run the Princess 5k. I should probably go running now…in 51 days I’m running the Star Wars 10k! The big question is…do I run as Rey, Kylo Ren, or Matt the Radar Technician? #rundisney #rundisneyproblems (at Disney Princess 5k)

Obligatory “I ran a race and I’m wearing my medal to the parks” photo. #disneyprincess5k (at Magic Kingdom)

I’ve come a long way since I was the fat little girl crying her way through gym class. I may still be a fat little girl, but I’m stubborn and scrappy. Today I ran my first 5k and loved it. Now I’m ready to train for my next race- Star Wars 10k, here I come! (at Disney Princess Finish Line!)

So this is a thing that’s happening tomorrow. So nervous. (at ESPN Wide World of Sports)

Bought the tank and leggings for the base of my princess 5k running outfit! So nervous about this, you guys. Any pointers??

Random car selfie (from my Iron Giant movie night) to commemorate the end of the year. This was a year for me to be selfish, to do what I wanted without worrying about what people thought about me. And do you know what? People like me. Just because I’m me. It’s such a small thing, but it makes such a big impact. And this year is going to be a good one. It’s going to be the year I come into my own. I’m excited. (And if somebody wants to ask me out on a date this year, I may very well say yes.)

I know I’ve been posting a lot of planner related nonsense lately, but I have to say how great this has been for me. Setting aside planning time- usually with a candle, some wine, and an episode of Friends- is super calming and therapeutic for me. And it has the added benefit of keeping me organized, which is something that never happens with me! (Shops are tagged. And let me know if you want to see what the finished layout looks like!)