My last day of work for the school year was last Friday. I gave myself Saturday to just do nothing. But that's it because we are moving at the beginning of July and I have a lot to do between now and then.
I also made a promise to myself that I would make a very real effort to get back into the regular routing of exercising. That I would make it a part of my normal day again.
Today is Thursday and I have done some activity every day since Sunday. With all these different things I did I have been remembering a few things.
Sunday I hiked with my husband and my puppy.
Monday I did a short bike ride in the sunshine.
Tuesday I ran around the neighborhood where I will be moving to and explored.
Wednesday I swam with my coach in an outdoor pool.
Today I did an Open Water Swim with my friend at Foster Lake.
I am sore.
I am tired.
I have a lot of ground to make up.
But I am remembering why I started in the first place and why I kept going.
There are a lot of things out of my control right now.
This is something I can do for myself and I have complete control over.
I am remembering that I am a Badass with Sparkle. Even if it's not as bright as it has been,
It's good to see that sparkle again.
I also made a promise to myself that I would make a very real effort to get back into the regular routing of exercising. That I would make it a part of my normal day again.
Today is Thursday and I have done some activity every day since Sunday. With all these different things I did I have been remembering a few things.
- I remembered that I can do hard things.
- I remembered that being tired from working out is much better than being tired for no reason at all.
- I remembered that I actually like being sore because I'm pushing myself.
- I remembered how much fun it is to play on my bike.
- I remembered how much I love swimming.
- I remembered that I do actually know how to run.
- I remembered how much exercise helps my mental health.
- I remembered that even though starting over isn't very fun, I know I can get back to where I was. As long as I don't give up on myself.
My first week back to taking care of myself better was busy with a lot of shorter activities. Best part was being out in the sunshine!!
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| So many daisies! |
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| Following my hubby to the top of Bald Hill. |
Tuesday I ran around the neighborhood where I will be moving to and explored.
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| Can we go yet Mom? |
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| Worth the drive to Corvallis to be able to swim outside!! |
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| Adventures with Pote. 💜 |
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| Foster Lake. No wind and the water was warm. Great day for a swim! |
I am tired.
I have a lot of ground to make up.
But I am remembering why I started in the first place and why I kept going.
There are a lot of things out of my control right now.
This is something I can do for myself and I have complete control over.
I am remembering that I am a Badass with Sparkle. Even if it's not as bright as it has been,
It's good to see that sparkle again.
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