I should look so good at 70!

My Mom and Neice M.

The surprise party we had for my Mom's 70th was really nice and we managed to pull it off without her suspecting a thing. The food was delish and the wine did flow..... The bling we bought her wasn't too shabby either but I didn't think to take a pic. My Mother takes no issue with the saying that diamonds are a girl's best friend.

I worked out this morning on the treadmill - 3.5 miles with some hand weights and elevation thrown in for mile 2. I was feeling great. For the first part of the workout, I listened to the soundtrack from Brokeback Mountain which I recently downloaded to the IPod but hadn't yet listened to. Lilting and beautiful to be sure but not workout music - pass the hankies please.... So anyway, I went to one of my favourites, the Soundtrack from Rent. GOD, I just wanted to fly.

Then... against my better judgment, I tried to run but alas, I couldn't and knew that what I was feeling was not 'good' pain. Damn.

But here's the thing - I still had a great workout. And I proceeded to have a great day.

I have to hold on to that at all costs. There is value in whatever I do on the physical/workout front. It may not be the marathon today, but it might be (will be?) someday.... (btw - I'm getting very excited for all of you who are running Boston - I can't even imagine the rush).

Thanks to all for your kind comments and feedback about my work situation. I'm waffling back and forth between leaving and staying. I'm afraid I have a bit of a history of running away from relationships (I hate conflict - especially if I can't control the situation) when the going gets a little tough... maybe this time, I need to stick it out? It's also about gaining self-confidence in myself which is easily eroded where I work. It doesn't need to.

Finally, thanks especially to Spence for her breathing suggestion. I swim tomorrow and can't wait to try it out.