Wednesday, February 8, 2012

looming race

Well I did something stupid...what's new?!? I signed up to run my first 5K on March 10.  I am well aware of and know my faults.  I know I procrastinate.  I know I love to wait till the last minute.  There is a big BUT here...I can't train in two days and be ready.  I've been treadmilling every morning but only as long as I feel like it...not pushing myself.  I have added Richard Simmons once a day and this morning I added Rodney Ye and yoga. 

I've done yoga in the past and it makes me feel really good and loosens me and all of my joints ...so I'm thinking...it can't hurt.  So I pop the tape (yes tape) in the VCR this morning and start.  I can't help but laugh...he is so pensive, calming....breath, he keeps repeating because he knows I am there straining and holding my breath.  He will say "relax your neck" at the exact time I am straining mine...how does Rodney know these things? Of course the dogs are looking at me like...what are you up to now!! Why does she do this stuff! Be like us...just chase each other and smell butts and you won't need all of this.

So I am in downward facing dog and my mind is thinking...the carpet doesn't smell as bad as I thought it would with five dogs wiping their feet and other parts on it...this is why I am no good at exercise...my mind wanders.

So I now have 31 days to get in shape and get ready to run 3 miles...anyone can run that far...right? I think I'll take a break this afternoon...I'll let you know...

Monday, February 6, 2012

rules of life

At the beginning of January, I resolved to write more....blog more....first resolution...broken.  I haven't written at all since that first time...what has happened to time?  It has flown, no zoomed by. I keep telling my kids I'm in la la land.  Being with Dave has made me dingy.  I don't remember things...I don't do things...I forget birthdays and Christmas...Wow!

One of the great things Dave has given me...other than the obvious is his "rules to live by".  He has three but once in awhile another one will pop up and I'll ask if this is a rule, too.  Rule number one is my favorite and the most important, I think.  I use it often to evaluate a situation. 

Rule #1...It's not about you...never was...never will be.  WAIT!! I thought the entire world revolved around me...you mean it doesn't?  Well, how do you like that! All he has to do is look at me and say...Rule #1. 
Shucks, I have to re-evaluate! 

The next time something comes up and you need to make a decision think about Rule #1.  I guess with this dating thing also comes someone who helps me become a better person.  Wow, two for the price of one!  Thanks Dave.  Come back for rules 2 and 3!