ruminations

now i feel lazy. check out this article:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/28/AR2005122801369.html

once again, i <3 the washington post. HOORAY, washington post! anyway, reading this article makes me think about the differences between the united states and other countries. here, i've never had to worry about being forced into marriage or anything like that, and i've had the freedom to go get whatever education i've wanted. but in ethiopia, i might be considered an old maid at 26. and what about running? what kind of *thing* is it for me? what place does it have? i was getting excited last night about a bunch of races, but sometimes, it's a chore and something that worries me and gives me some anxiety. for these girls, it's literally a path to freedom and a better future. now, i will say that i wouldn't trade the liberties that i have here for anything, but it makes me think about how i much i take certain things for granted. how can i transform running into something more meaningful? any ideas?