Oh Nuts!

So i had a great two days off- great weekend with family friends, took my grandmom to church, worked, worked out, slept, all the good things a day or two off should have. Sunday and Monday was my weekend, so I slept in a bit on Mondays, did work all day, cleaned, then Jen came over so we could work on our vision boards- what we want for the future. Had a great dinner, and then as I clean up the dinner table, I pick up a piece of bread and bite into it. CRREE-EEAAACK! goes this sound in my mouth. I spit out my veneer into my hand!!! My front veneer broke off my tooth!

after the initial panic passed, i made an appt for this morning, i am freaking- it will prob cost me what i've made so far this year, but oh well- my smile is my investment in myself!!

22 Days In

Feeling good today- Swam this morning, ran the other night. It hurt, but I am welcoming it. The pool felt good today- I just let the warm water rush over my muscles and that felt nice, plus a few mins in the hot tub. Tonight I'll do power yoga.

While at the Y, I spoke to an older gent in the hot tub (everyone in here always ends up chatting) and I told him I have been trying to be healthier and working out more, and he seemed surprised. When I asked why, he told me he used to work out a lot, and working out so much is kind of a waste, and aren't there so many more things I could do instead of working out for two hours.

Well, since I am a writer and spend so much time sitting with the computer on my lap and the TV on, um, NO. There aren't really too many other things I could be doing. Watching tv- no. Reading or sleeping? I do enough of that. I need to understand that to be healthier, doing a couple laps or walking for an hour isn't going to make me lose weight and get fit.

Making better meals, seeing my friends and family, taking my grandmom to church couple times a month, and stretching a bit outside my comfort zone- THAT is what's going to be good. So working out an extra hour each day- yeah, I think I can handle that and that there AREN'T many other things I want to do, b/c it usually equals SEDENTARY! More workouts also equals better sleep, and oddly enough, less of it. I am up after 8 hours and ready to take on the day! I also joined a group that discusses workouts and healthy eating.

Off to finish editing and reviewing a few press items, then to yoga! And then to see a friend!

Feeling good- 21 days in!

Ever since I saw Running the Sahara during the Philly premiere last week and met Charlie Engle, I have been energized. Meeting this man who has run the whole of Africa has been like a shot in the arm. I have been working out every day, running, even, swimming more, and eating better. I just have a better outlook and feel more hopeful.

After all, if a 10 -year crack addict can one day come clean and later run the Sahara Desert, then I can lose some weight become more healthy, and be the woman want to be!

newest articles

latest awesomeness:

http://www.workingnurse.com/articles/The-Painted-Turtle

http://philly2philly.com/entertainment/entertainment_articles/2010/1/20/22937/running_the_sahara_true_story_inspiration

RUNNING THE SAHARA

Check this out- movie premiere of Running the Sahara in Philly with Charlie Engle- the coolest guy ever!

http://philly2philly.com/entertainment/entertainment_articles/2010/1/20/22937/running_the_sahara_true_story_inspiration

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I must think long and hard about resolutions- I am excited for this new year and the first day is over already! Had a great night celebrating with friends, very low-key and nice.

Sooo... some of these overlap w 34 things to do before 34!

1: Get a great new communications job!

2: Write my book(s).

3: Get 4 new writing clients.

4: Save 5K

5: Pay off line of credit!

6: Start up yoga classes again.

How about yours??