We had a fantastic weekend celebrating Jord's birthday at TLee's and Jonboy's. (No time for pictures today. Maybe later.) There was cake, there was a horde of kids, there were party games, there was Ninja Destruction. One of my kids barfed in bed, 'tis true, and another one of my kids screamed the night through, alas, but, all in all, it was a great getaway with some of our very favorite people.
Yesterday was March 27. My birthday is April 27.
That gives me a month.
A month to finish my semester. A semester which is going well, but getting old. My dedication is waning and I am, for the first time, behind.
I need to kick things into gear. Get back on track. Discipline myself for one more month.
One of my goals for the next month is to swear off sugar and refined grains completely. No candy, cookies, cakes, pies, white bread, Cheetos, chocolate, etc. for exactly one month. (Naturally occurring sugars, like those found in fruit, are okay.) I can totally do it. Writing it here solidifies the commitment. I have reached an imbalance regarding the types of things I'm putting into my body, and I need a big change to really turn those tables.
I am also going to begin training for a 5k to take place on June 11. I would encourage anyone who is interested in joining me to register at this site and take a look at the cause this run is supporting: helping women in Congo. It is something I feel strongly about. My goal is to be able to run the whole thing, a feat I have never even come close to accomplishing. The furthest I have ever continuously run is 2.2 miles. This will be a real achievement for me if I can do it.
So, I'm hitching up my skirts, girding up my loins, setting my jaw, standing a little taller and all those other metaphors that mean its time to get crackin'.
My mantra is, "Got things to do before 32!"
Tally HO!
4 comments:
Way to go, girlie. You sound dedicated and strong and ready to take on the next month. Good luck with the sugar and refined-stuff. It's honestly life-changing. At least, it was for me. I'm not perfect (sometimes a girl's gotta have a bowl of ice cream!), but we eat a crap-ton of veggies, fruits, and whole grains, and I know I'm healthier than I've ever been. Can't wait to hear how your month goes.
You are going to rock it!
Thanks for all the fun memories this weekend!
Go, Joni! I'm with you on the end-of-the-semester blahs... nothing to do but get through, I suppose.
And way to rock the 5K prep! I need to do something like that.
Right on! You can do it. Running a 5K is a great milestone. Some people say "Nah, no big deal". Well poo on them. It IS a big deal. Let me tell you, it's an amazing feeling once you finish it. My advice to you: When you feel like you want to stop running and just walk "for a little bit", DON'T! Even if you have to granny-run (You know... where you're running slower than the walkers) keep it up. It's all mental. As long as YOU believe you are still running, you'll eventually get your second wind and you'll cross that finish line before you know it :)
I'm doing a Mud Run in 2 weeks. I'm absolutely terrified. But man, what a great feeling it will be when I finish... even if it takes me all day! (more on my blog)
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