Venting

Sometimes I think all I need to do to feel better is to vent a little and get it out of my system. After posting the other day I did a couple of things that have been pretty good for my overall attitude. First, I had my annual exam with the OBGYN. It may seem odd, but it made me feel so much better to have my concerns about my health validated, and explored. We'll do a couple of tests to be sure everything is okay and I won't have to worry any more. That is such a good thing. For any of you who have had a rough time with health - whether its crohns or some odd feeling here or there, it is always so much better to get it checked quickly and avoid anxiety. MOst the time, its nothing, and if it happens to be something, at least you caught it early and its probably going to be easier to deal with.

I also decided that I was going to follow the training from CCFA as a top priority, rain or shine. I was going to picture myself on the streets of NAPA making my goal a reality and I was going to like it. Well, guess what... Last night I had a great run. I got a late start but Monty and I drove a five mile route and then i just decided I was going to do it and like it, and I did. I felt great, managed to finish in 55 minutes and 40 seconds and exceeded my expectations. I finished in the twilight with a light rain and feeling like a million bucks.

This morning I woke up in the cold and snow and decided straight away that I would fit in a workout at the gym, regardless of how busy work got and that was just the way it was going to be. So I did! I got my four miles in on the treadmill, picturing myself in sunny California, in shape and looking good. I didn't "race" really and finished my four miles in 43 minutes - an improvement in my pace of the day before. I am officially back on track!

Of course, since I took time at the gym instead of working, I'm sitting here at 9:00 with a couple of projects left to do... but I know that they'll come out better and probably take less time than if I had made myself sit at my desk and felt bad cause I wasn't getting in a work out.

SO the moral of this post...JUST DO IT!! If you have to pout, do it and then get on with the good stuff. There is too much good in life to waste time feeling gloomy.

Have a great evening and go get your goals. You CAN do it!