Fresh starts and new beginnings....
So, going back to work last week was HARD! Having been off for a month and therefore moving slower than a fat snail, I didn't fully appreciate how hard it was going to be to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in about a second and a half. Anyway, I got through it - but it wasn't pretty.
Chalk the experience up to a transition week.
With week two upon me, I am all charged up about my goals and plans for a healthier life: I have the right groceries in the house (even cucumbers, which for me is unheard of); I have worked out this morning and have a sketch of a workout schedule in my head all ready to be put on paper and then put into operation; I'm organized at work (OMG, while I was away, we got these sweet plasma quality computer monitors that are like 36" wide... it's a tough job but in all honesty, they give us all of the best toys); and although I have a couple of HUGE deadlines between now and the end of September, I'm optimistic that I can get them done after I have put my health first.
On a spiritual level, I want to throw out a request to lift up my sister W. and her husband D. who are both dealing with difficult challenges in their lives. As well, I finally spoke on the telephone to a man that I met online and with whom I have been communicating by e-mail for a couple of months. Who knows?
My workout this morning: 18 minutes on the eliptical, bicep curls and shoulder presses; stretching. Tonight, I am planning to power walk about 7km.
This week's video clip features highlights from the cross-country jumping at the Badminton Horse Trials in England. I am going to a similar event just outside of Toronto at the end of August (though not Olympic level). When I was in my early teens, I dreamed of being a three-day event rider at the Olympics - my idol was Princess Anne.... lol... I competed at the pony club level but for various reasons was not able/did not pursue my dreams.
Chalk the experience up to a transition week.
With week two upon me, I am all charged up about my goals and plans for a healthier life: I have the right groceries in the house (even cucumbers, which for me is unheard of); I have worked out this morning and have a sketch of a workout schedule in my head all ready to be put on paper and then put into operation; I'm organized at work (OMG, while I was away, we got these sweet plasma quality computer monitors that are like 36" wide... it's a tough job but in all honesty, they give us all of the best toys); and although I have a couple of HUGE deadlines between now and the end of September, I'm optimistic that I can get them done after I have put my health first.
On a spiritual level, I want to throw out a request to lift up my sister W. and her husband D. who are both dealing with difficult challenges in their lives. As well, I finally spoke on the telephone to a man that I met online and with whom I have been communicating by e-mail for a couple of months. Who knows?
Maybe this go around, I can get the loving thing right... do you hear me God?
My workout this morning: 18 minutes on the eliptical, bicep curls and shoulder presses; stretching. Tonight, I am planning to power walk about 7km.
This week's video clip features highlights from the cross-country jumping at the Badminton Horse Trials in England. I am going to a similar event just outside of Toronto at the end of August (though not Olympic level). When I was in my early teens, I dreamed of being a three-day event rider at the Olympics - my idol was Princess Anne.... lol... I competed at the pony club level but for various reasons was not able/did not pursue my dreams.
posted by Scott at 6:38 AM
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oh oh oh! you might want to try this salad (Clifton's chopped salad). you make heaps of it and because there's no lettuce, it lasts all week. lots of good veggies and you just go by colour. the cranberries make it so yum. i am on my 3rd day of it. i love it! and if you do it on a sunday, you don't have to worry about anything but the protein during the week. great time saver.
just sharing.
it's hard coming back to work after a 3-day weekend. i can't imagine a month.
just make sure the man isn't an aussie. they talk funny.
My therapist, Jeannie (WWJD? is my mantra these days, conveniently), told me just today that slow growth relationships are the key to life. Just remember to keep yourself at the forefront. I'm so glad you're so up!!! Keep the momentum...
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