Back to Basics

Thirty-two years ago today, I came into this world screaming with all my might. I had a lot to learn and have been doing it one step at a time. I think I was on to something then, so I’m going back to those basics (except the screaming will be a little more controlled this time). Run with Rob has not received the attention I had hoped entering this year, but to be fair to myself I did get engaged, planned a destination wedding, have embraced changes at work, etc. Even though I’m a planner, I had to accept that goals and priorities have a way of surprising you.

I recently received a comment from someone who follows my blog which grabbed my attention, so I’m determined to do more blogging before the year is out. I love to write and help others and figured today was a good day for a re-birth of my blog (pun intended). If you got here because I blocked wall posts, then my strategy worked.

So where do we begin? Let’s just go back to the basics. Why this blog? I think I have a way with words and decided to start sharing that gift with others through various blogs more than four years ago. If you haven’t read the original post to this blog and wonder about the title, it’s simple. As much as I turn to writing to organize my thoughts, I use running to clear my mind. So, this blog combines my strengths and passions in a variety of areas to help those around me. If you dig back through previous posts, you’ll see motivational stories from when life was tough, career advice, and other life lessons.

Here we go! Are you ready? If you have any topics that you’d like to hear about, then post a comment or send me an email (robpapandrea@gmail.com). As for my birthday, I’d like just one present. Look to the right of this blog post and you’ll see “subscribe via email.” If you’re more of a twitter person then follow runwithrob. Go ahead and sign up. I promise I can inspire the uninspired.