Livestrong

Anyone who has known or seen me in the past several years knows that I regularly wear one of those little yellow rubber wristbands by Lance Armstrong that says "LIVESTRONG". I never go anywhere without it.

Especially lately.

With everything I've been through, it's a daily reminder that you are a stronger person than you give yourself credit for. I feel it helps to remind me just what it takes to get through life on a daily basis.

I started job training Friday night and felt that it was innappropriate to wear at work, so I took it off and set it on my nightstand.

This morning I picked the bracelet up, looked at it briefly and decided not to put it on because I was going to the gym to sit in the sauna and steam room. I thought perhaps all the sweat might break it down a little, so I set it back down.

After steaming for a bit, I felt like a drink of water, so I left the steam room and stopped at the water fountain. Turning around, I see a tall man, maybe 6' 6'' or so leaning against the wall behind me. I see that on his right wrist he is wearing the "LIVESTRONG" bracelet.

Then I look up at the man's face...HOLY SHIT!!! IT'S LANCE ARMSTRONG!!!

Now, I'm not one for hero worship, but I think this guy is one cool character.

Then I look down at my wrist...

FFFFFUUUUUCCCCCKKKKK!!!!!

I politely introduce myself and he very nicely responds and shakes my hand. I tell him "You won't believe this, but..." He smiles at me and we part ways.

I've been wearing that damn bracelet religiously forever. The ONE TIME I actually get to meet with it's creator...