It's been somewhat a tough training week. Came back from Salt Lake, felt great for a few days then not so much. I've felt much worse before, but I've just been a little fatigued. Coach Todd says rest and recovery is better than putting in "Junk" miles. I'm sure he's right about that. Today I was in the pool and cut my workout short because I was just so tired and not swimming very well at all. Tomorrow I've got a 3 hour bike ride, most likely on the trainer. Mental toughness to get through that is all I can say. I'm going to do it though. It's been nasty and raining outside for a while now and I'll gut it out. I'm going to have a good breakfast and fuel myself and get it done.
Last night I was looking at some of my old race results. I was averaging 19mph on the bike in the past. I've gotta up my game. Now is not the time to work on strength in my training plan, but I think I've got my goal for next year. Going to do a few races for fun with a focus. Look at me already planning next year and this year isn't done yet. Gotta live in the present, but prep for the future I guess.
Training volume increases quite a bit this week and next. I am enjoying this training and hoping I come out strong tomorrow for my ride. I'm going to wear my race gear so it's simulation of race day. Continuing on with nutrition practices as well. Just like life and training you have set backs, just gotta keep going. Overall I'm doing really well. Ok time for a good nights sleep. It's about time! Been having a bit of trouble with that. Somehow wish I could make this more interesting, however it's life...and life isn't always interesting.
Love
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Proven Assumptions
So this is just a quick opinion on a previous assumption that I made years ago that proved to be true to me this week. Had a great day the other day. Sold our old phones and got some cash for them. It wasn't much, but it is better than letting them sit around the house. That was the good part. The interesting part is we ended up at Gamestop to do this selling. So probably spent an hour in there waiting, etc. So here comes my generalization. Adult men who play video games are losers! I very rarely have seen a very responsible, driven, successful ADULT man who plays video games. I'm not saying there can't be a possibility of one, but I'd say it's a very slim percentage of these gamers. I mean talk about the weirdos I saw in this place. First of all, they were all overweight. Can you say no social skills?? I wish I could describe the social interactions I witnessed. This one guy wanted to buy this game. You could have sworn it was going to explode in his hand. I actually interrupted my transaction to let this guy go because I thought he was going to go postal if he didn't get his game right then. When I did this do you think he said thank you? Nope, not even a response really, just "I must check out, I must checkout". After he was gone it was a little comical. Until then I was a little uncomfortable and hoping he wasn't armed. As for the other people in there....a few kids of course and all the other adult men in there were for the most part short, out of shape and sloppy looking. The whole time I was there I never saw a decent looking, well dressed man....oh wait those guys were probably at work.
So why did I pick this today? I have experience with an adult gamer in my past and I thought it was just my experience. You know how it goes...you come home from working hard all day and there is nothing done at your house, but there has been time to play hours and hours of video games??? What I realized by this is that many more people are living with overgrown children who waste hours of what could be quality family time, work time, even relaxing time playing expensive games which burn no more calories than sitting on the couch watching TV and probably kills more brain cells than we can count.
Games are for kids! I think kids can learn and develop parts of their little brains playing games occasionally. I stress occasionally!!! After the college years you should hang up the game controller. I think it's a super turn off too. I mean who wants to go out on a date with a guy and you talk about what you do in your spare time and he says "I play video games". I don't think I could hide the disappointment in my face if I heard that. Do any other ladies find this a big TURN OFF? Just a bit of advice to those guys. If you want to ever get a date or have a long term relationship with an intelligent woman you may wanna donate those games to some kid who won't look like an asshat playing them.
Ok I just couldn't help do this little rant. Definitely not my normal, but I just had to share this experience. This video pretty much sums up the cast of characters that were in the store. Enjoy
So why did I pick this today? I have experience with an adult gamer in my past and I thought it was just my experience. You know how it goes...you come home from working hard all day and there is nothing done at your house, but there has been time to play hours and hours of video games??? What I realized by this is that many more people are living with overgrown children who waste hours of what could be quality family time, work time, even relaxing time playing expensive games which burn no more calories than sitting on the couch watching TV and probably kills more brain cells than we can count.
Games are for kids! I think kids can learn and develop parts of their little brains playing games occasionally. I stress occasionally!!! After the college years you should hang up the game controller. I think it's a super turn off too. I mean who wants to go out on a date with a guy and you talk about what you do in your spare time and he says "I play video games". I don't think I could hide the disappointment in my face if I heard that. Do any other ladies find this a big TURN OFF? Just a bit of advice to those guys. If you want to ever get a date or have a long term relationship with an intelligent woman you may wanna donate those games to some kid who won't look like an asshat playing them.
Ok I just couldn't help do this little rant. Definitely not my normal, but I just had to share this experience. This video pretty much sums up the cast of characters that were in the store. Enjoy
Monday, September 7, 2015
Summer Trippin
Summer Trippin
This has been a pretty amazing summer. After the last couple years of work, work, work, it's been nice to be able to spend so much time together doing all the things we love. Normally we don't leave Alaska during the summer because really??? Where would we go! Alaska is the place to be during the summer months. Plus the airport is so much more crowded with all the tourists going in and out. However at the end of this summer we decided to take a trip. For several years I went to the AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists) annual meetings. The meetings are not only good for continuing education, but for networking, bonding with other CRNA's throughout the country, supporting our profession, finding out issues that are being dealt with throughout the states. CRNA's are a fun bunch who know how to have a good time. This years meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah was definitely an example of that. The meeting was so well done! This was my first year attending the banquet and it didn't disappoint either. Surely a good time!
Park City, UT
Prior to the meeting Todd and I spent a few days checking out Park City. Super cool little town! It was definitely our kind of place. I'd love to go back in the winter to ski. Todd said the snow there is amazing. We did so much there. One day I ran around town, we rented road bikes and did a 3 hour ride, went to the olympic park where the 2002 winter Olympics were held. So much to do and see there. The highlights were watching the ski jumpers practice, sliding down the ski jump hill on an tube and going down the bobsled course on wheels. Until the last olympics in Canada that bobsled track was the fastest in the world. It was 1 minute of pure adrenaline! You could feel the forces bearing down on you. So crazy and super fast.
All of the food there was good. Thank God for YELP which I've been using a whole bunch to find places to eat, drink and have fun. The reviews of others are so helpful. We have decided that traveling right when school goes back in is the best. Things are so much less crowded and enjoyable. We stayed at the silver king in park city and we were alone to enjoy the hot tub and indoor/outdoor pool every night. So damn relaxing and enjoyable!
Well, there you have it. The latest update. Now we are back and the leaves are changing. Soon the snow will be flying. It's back to hard core training for Longhorn Ironman and back to work. This trip for the AANA meeting was perhaps the best I've had. I really enjoyed seeing all the people I used to work with in Texas and it was great having my Alaska folks along. The people made the trip.
CRNA's are the future of America's anesthesia! It's an honor to be among this amazingly talented group of folks. Remember when you're having surgery, getting an epidural make sure you ask for a CRNA! They will take amazing care of you with that nursing touch behind the awesome skill!
This has been a pretty amazing summer. After the last couple years of work, work, work, it's been nice to be able to spend so much time together doing all the things we love. Normally we don't leave Alaska during the summer because really??? Where would we go! Alaska is the place to be during the summer months. Plus the airport is so much more crowded with all the tourists going in and out. However at the end of this summer we decided to take a trip. For several years I went to the AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists) annual meetings. The meetings are not only good for continuing education, but for networking, bonding with other CRNA's throughout the country, supporting our profession, finding out issues that are being dealt with throughout the states. CRNA's are a fun bunch who know how to have a good time. This years meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah was definitely an example of that. The meeting was so well done! This was my first year attending the banquet and it didn't disappoint either. Surely a good time!
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| CRNA's and future CRNA's leading the way for anesthesia care in the USA |
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| It was so good to reunite with these great CRNA's from Texas |
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| Again, good to see my coworker from Texas. Awesome people! |
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| AANA wellness run. So much fun to do with friends |
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| Utah State capitol early morning after our run |
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| We Alaskans don't clean up too bad |
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| The Alaska gang at the annual banquet |
Park City, UT
Prior to the meeting Todd and I spent a few days checking out Park City. Super cool little town! It was definitely our kind of place. I'd love to go back in the winter to ski. Todd said the snow there is amazing. We did so much there. One day I ran around town, we rented road bikes and did a 3 hour ride, went to the olympic park where the 2002 winter Olympics were held. So much to do and see there. The highlights were watching the ski jumpers practice, sliding down the ski jump hill on an tube and going down the bobsled course on wheels. Until the last olympics in Canada that bobsled track was the fastest in the world. It was 1 minute of pure adrenaline! You could feel the forces bearing down on you. So crazy and super fast.
All of the food there was good. Thank God for YELP which I've been using a whole bunch to find places to eat, drink and have fun. The reviews of others are so helpful. We have decided that traveling right when school goes back in is the best. Things are so much less crowded and enjoyable. We stayed at the silver king in park city and we were alone to enjoy the hot tub and indoor/outdoor pool every night. So damn relaxing and enjoyable!
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| Trail running in the Park City area. Elevation effects are real folks. I was out of breath all the time. |
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| Ate breakfast and dinner here one day. Good food, good service. Utah liquor laws are so strange. |
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| On our road ride. Again elevation effects. It was so nice to ride in such wide open spaces. I'd love to visit this town again. |
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| Todd Riding Utah! Beautiful scenery |
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| Really liked this place. The No Name Saloon. Great rooftop patio. This is a shot of Park City Main street. We had some really great weather for the most part. |
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| Almost to lake blanche. This was a great hike for sure. |
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| Todd and I at Lake Blanche. All up hill hike to the lake worth it for the beauty. Pictures just don't do it justice. We were pooped after this 8 mile round trip hike. Totally worth it! |
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| Me and my bud back in the anchorage airport. We look pretty good after a week of being busy and flying all day! |
CRNA's are the future of America's anesthesia! It's an honor to be among this amazingly talented group of folks. Remember when you're having surgery, getting an epidural make sure you ask for a CRNA! They will take amazing care of you with that nursing touch behind the awesome skill!
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Alaskan Summer Wonders 2015
There are so many wonders of the alaskan summer. This summer is particular has been completely amazing. Thanks to Todd, we've had so much time to play, family visitors, plenty of flying and of course triathlon training. It has also helped that the weather has been completely amazing. I'll hit a little recap of them all.
Training
Training is coming along well. I am officially discharged from PT for my shoulder. It's still bothersome, but now it's progress is up to me. In fact today we rode for a couple hours in absolutely beautiful weather. It's nice to ride in a place where you can see mountains, glaciers and just the best scenery you can imagine. Thanks to Todd for riding with me. It was actually our first time road biking together and was fun. Could not have asked for better weather. Rode the same place I crashed...felt good to make it back to the parking lot safely! Overall training is going well. I've learned that you have to adjust things sometimes. Just like anything you can't blindly follow the menu (training schedule) or you'll fail mentally trying to get it all done. I'm not saying I didn't get the workouts in, but maybe not on the day I was supposed to. Sometimes I had to adjust things for injury, sometimes for family visiting, either way I just didn't stress. I woke up a little earlier, stayed home when everyone else went on a little trip or did 2 workouts in a day if I needed the next day free. It can be done. At first I was nervous about changing things up, but life happens and you sometimes have to roll with it.
Visitors
Our first visitors were Todd's parents. We did some cool stuff. Of course they got to go to the cabin while I worked, we took a train trip and just enjoyed the fine weather we have been having. It was nice to have them up as the yard got weeded. Don't worry, we won't weed again until they visit next. A nice relaxing time!
Our next visitors were my sister and her hubby. They got to take their first trip to the cabin which I think they actually enjoyed a little bit. Don't get me wrong, maybe not enough to stay a 2nd night in the wilderness without creature comforts, but I think they enjoyed it for what it was and see what we appreciate about it. They got to go on a jet boat ride in Talkeetna and see that cute little town for the first time. It's a good day trip. They were also lucky with weather. Only one day of rain for them I think. Maybe the biggest thing is that we went shopping, or I should say I went shopping for clothes. It's probably been several years since I've actually bought new clothes. I mean don't get me wrong, I've here and there bought a shirt, shorts, and let's face it mostly workout clothes. I finally broke down and bought a few cute things. I think everyone was surprised. Let's just say I was ready!!! I should be set for the next several years.
If the fireweed is right, the summer is nearly over. If you haven't gotten out and enjoyed how awesome this summer has been it's not too late. Seize the day!
Training
Training is coming along well. I am officially discharged from PT for my shoulder. It's still bothersome, but now it's progress is up to me. In fact today we rode for a couple hours in absolutely beautiful weather. It's nice to ride in a place where you can see mountains, glaciers and just the best scenery you can imagine. Thanks to Todd for riding with me. It was actually our first time road biking together and was fun. Could not have asked for better weather. Rode the same place I crashed...felt good to make it back to the parking lot safely! Overall training is going well. I've learned that you have to adjust things sometimes. Just like anything you can't blindly follow the menu (training schedule) or you'll fail mentally trying to get it all done. I'm not saying I didn't get the workouts in, but maybe not on the day I was supposed to. Sometimes I had to adjust things for injury, sometimes for family visiting, either way I just didn't stress. I woke up a little earlier, stayed home when everyone else went on a little trip or did 2 workouts in a day if I needed the next day free. It can be done. At first I was nervous about changing things up, but life happens and you sometimes have to roll with it.
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| IT's always nice to stop for a breather and get a puppy photo op |
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| This is a special picture...This man sat on this couch and hung out with me for an hour and and 1/2, yes 1.5 hours while I rode the bike trainer. He's the best and I am a lucky woman for sure. |
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| Bike ride selfie |
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| you never know what you find on the trails |
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| Not only did he ride with me for 2 hours he cooked for us when we got home! Awesome coach and husband. Again, I'm lucky. |
Visitors
Our first visitors were Todd's parents. We did some cool stuff. Of course they got to go to the cabin while I worked, we took a train trip and just enjoyed the fine weather we have been having. It was nice to have them up as the yard got weeded. Don't worry, we won't weed again until they visit next. A nice relaxing time!
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| Once again nice weather |
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| a little hike |
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| Whittier, AK |
Our next visitors were my sister and her hubby. They got to take their first trip to the cabin which I think they actually enjoyed a little bit. Don't get me wrong, maybe not enough to stay a 2nd night in the wilderness without creature comforts, but I think they enjoyed it for what it was and see what we appreciate about it. They got to go on a jet boat ride in Talkeetna and see that cute little town for the first time. It's a good day trip. They were also lucky with weather. Only one day of rain for them I think. Maybe the biggest thing is that we went shopping, or I should say I went shopping for clothes. It's probably been several years since I've actually bought new clothes. I mean don't get me wrong, I've here and there bought a shirt, shorts, and let's face it mostly workout clothes. I finally broke down and bought a few cute things. I think everyone was surprised. Let's just say I was ready!!! I should be set for the next several years.
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| Amy getting to know a seal at the sea life center in Seward |
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| Amy's first flight lesson |
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| Amy ready to go |
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| What the city folk do at the cabin...should have told them phones didn't work. |
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| The girls after shopping |
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| yes, the shopping receipt |
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Hammerman & Inspiration
Inspiration can come from many places. Some get it from professional athletes, things on TV. I'm lucky to be able to get my inspiration from the awesome people I am surrounded by. I guess I'll recap the Xterra Hammerman race first. Since my shoulder injury I went from a solo triathlete to a team. Todd was our swimmer, a friend from work Nate Eastman was our biker and I did the run portion. We did awesome. Todd swam well, Nate knocked the bike out and I ran just ok. We ended up 3rd in our division. My highest finish ever. Kikkan Randall ( yes the olympic skier) was on the first place team, The bikers from the Trek store were on the second place team. So with those teams finishing in front of us I'm considering it a victory!
My good friend and coworker Sarah Moore won our age group! I say our because it's the age group I would have been in had I raced as a single. I'm coming for you next year Sarah! I'm so proud of her I know how hard she's been training. Our other friends did great also. It was so nice to have such a great turnout of folks from our team.
Another great happening is my friend Sara Sayre ran the Tahoe Rim Trail 100 miler. This is a 100 mile trail race. What an accomplishment. It's truly an achievement as not too many folks attempt this much less finish it! She'll now be sporting a new belt buckle that not many other people in the world have. Great Job Sara! This young chick has quite an athletic resume and is a great example to young runners everywhere. Oh and she's a pretty good little nurse too!
This was a great weekend. It is the first weekend I have not worked in a long time. Racing with my husband on a weekend I'm off is such a bonus. He's such an awesome husband, racer, coach, and my biggest inspiration and supporter. I can't say enough how great it is to have someone who truly believes in you.
Well, there ya have it. A recap of a lone weekend off! Quite eventful. It's back to the work grind next weekend.
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| Team Nateapodd! 3rd place coed team Hammerman 2015 |
My good friend and coworker Sarah Moore won our age group! I say our because it's the age group I would have been in had I raced as a single. I'm coming for you next year Sarah! I'm so proud of her I know how hard she's been training. Our other friends did great also. It was so nice to have such a great turnout of folks from our team.
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| The ANMC Crew |
Another great happening is my friend Sara Sayre ran the Tahoe Rim Trail 100 miler. This is a 100 mile trail race. What an accomplishment. It's truly an achievement as not too many folks attempt this much less finish it! She'll now be sporting a new belt buckle that not many other people in the world have. Great Job Sara! This young chick has quite an athletic resume and is a great example to young runners everywhere. Oh and she's a pretty good little nurse too!
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| Sara Rockin 100 miles! |
This was a great weekend. It is the first weekend I have not worked in a long time. Racing with my husband on a weekend I'm off is such a bonus. He's such an awesome husband, racer, coach, and my biggest inspiration and supporter. I can't say enough how great it is to have someone who truly believes in you.
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| Post Race hugs |
Well, there ya have it. A recap of a lone weekend off! Quite eventful. It's back to the work grind next weekend.
Friday, July 17, 2015
70.3 Training and Fishing Fun
Sometimes it's hard to balance life when you have a big race in mind. I feel this even more than normal this go around because it's a bigger race than I've ever done and I'm starting off with an injury. I think it's important to remain positive about the situation and continue to move forward with what you CAN do. What you can't do, you'll eventually be able to. It's all about having fun, pushing yourself and learning on the journey!
FISHING KENAI
Days off from training are important mentally and physically! After all, I do live in Alaska and there's a lot of fun to be had. This week was week 4 of my training plan which is a recovery week. So I had a little bit of reduced workouts and a couple days off completely. As an Alaska resident I am able to dip net for salmon on the Kenai river. I had never taken advantage of this Alaskan privilege and since I had a day off and a couple great friends who asked us to go fishing it was time. It was a little rainy (ok a lot rainy) at first, but it ended up being a great day. Not too much sun, not too much rain. Warm enough and super fun. Fishing was a little slow, but we still got a few fish to put in the freezer. Not only was it good to get fish to eat all winter, it was a great experience. As I was sitting on the boat waiting for the next fish to come aboard I was looking out at the beautiful scenery and thinking to myself that I'm so lucky to live here and be able to have these kinds of experiences. Some people wait their whole lives for a trip to Alaska and I get to wake up to her beauty and experiences every day. It was a long day on the river, but such an awesome day. Thanks so much to our friends Brad and Mary who asked us to go along. Here are pics from the day on the river!
TRAINING NOTES
On a positive training note for the week today I tried swimming for the first time since my injury. It went very well. I wouldn't say I'm able to fully extend and really pull a lot of water, but going through the motions isn't painful so I'm going to call it a success! Thanks to my friend DeAnn for asking Todd and I to go out there with her. Who knew it would be such a positive for all of us. Tomorrow will be DeAnn's first open water swim race. She's going to do great. A natural swimmer! Here are a few pics of us from the day. Fun times.
FISHING KENAI
Days off from training are important mentally and physically! After all, I do live in Alaska and there's a lot of fun to be had. This week was week 4 of my training plan which is a recovery week. So I had a little bit of reduced workouts and a couple days off completely. As an Alaska resident I am able to dip net for salmon on the Kenai river. I had never taken advantage of this Alaskan privilege and since I had a day off and a couple great friends who asked us to go fishing it was time. It was a little rainy (ok a lot rainy) at first, but it ended up being a great day. Not too much sun, not too much rain. Warm enough and super fun. Fishing was a little slow, but we still got a few fish to put in the freezer. Not only was it good to get fish to eat all winter, it was a great experience. As I was sitting on the boat waiting for the next fish to come aboard I was looking out at the beautiful scenery and thinking to myself that I'm so lucky to live here and be able to have these kinds of experiences. Some people wait their whole lives for a trip to Alaska and I get to wake up to her beauty and experiences every day. It was a long day on the river, but such an awesome day. Thanks so much to our friends Brad and Mary who asked us to go along. Here are pics from the day on the river!
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| Me fishing standing in the Kenai River |
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| Captain Brad |
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| Mary and Todd working hard |
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| Look at that beautiful meat. Thank you mother nature for what you provide |
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| The boys working hard at cleaning fish |
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| Todd Being Todd |
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| Last catch of the day. Mary's Baby Flounder...who was returned to the river to grow! |
TRAINING NOTES
On a positive training note for the week today I tried swimming for the first time since my injury. It went very well. I wouldn't say I'm able to fully extend and really pull a lot of water, but going through the motions isn't painful so I'm going to call it a success! Thanks to my friend DeAnn for asking Todd and I to go out there with her. Who knew it would be such a positive for all of us. Tomorrow will be DeAnn's first open water swim race. She's going to do great. A natural swimmer! Here are a few pics of us from the day. Fun times.
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| Todd, Myself and DeAnn Entering the water |
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| Me and DeAnn Post Swim trial |
Monday, July 6, 2015
Situations are what you make of them
An update handwritten at the cabin and now transferred here. A few thoughts...
It's been about a week since my shoulder injury. It's such a nagging thing. It aches, then sometimes is sharp. It reminds me every minute that I'm not much good with my left hand. I was able to do a brick workout on Tuesday normally though before we left for the cabin. It was my first attempt at running since the bike crash. It was really OK so I'm quite excited that the only thing I'll be falling behind in is swimming. What's the point of all this? Situations are what you make of them.
It's Wednesday and we're out at the cabin since yesterday 6/30/15. Last time we were here it was 80 degrees, not a cloud in the sky. We swam, built the deck, etc. Probably one of my favorite times at the cabin and in Alaska period. This trip, it was really windy leaving lake hood. Let's just say Todd got to swim in Lake hood again. His favorite thing! He was right though, once we were airborne we were good to go. Yesterday was good. Overcast and 60 degrees. Just did some relaxing since we got here in the afternoon. Had a nice steak dinner. I mean steak perfection...it was good! Today it's overcast and about 50 degrees. Todd went for a swim, started to cut the grass and noticed one of the tires was pointing in the wrong direction. Short mowing session turned into a pain in the butt. Thank God Todd is so handy with things and is good at almost everything! Now it's 40 degrees and raining. So we decided to nap, sleep in, and read books. Gotta adapt! :) The nap was so awesome and much needed for me at least. Then, we put on our rain gear and went fishing. My hands got cold, but we caught some fish for dinner. We came back and while Todd filleted the fish I cleaned the kitchen up and made some peanut butter cookies for dessert. Ok so many details, but again, what's the point? Situations are what you make of them. For instance...
Injury
Yes, it happened on day 2 of my training plan. After having to drop out of this very same race before. I haven't been able to go about training as I'd like, but I'm doing what I can. Yes, it hurts, but it's going to hurt anyway, so what...go to work, work out, and do what I can. Focus on everything I can do vs. what I can't do.
The Cabin
Last time was amazing, this time it was cold, rainy, etc. It's STILL GOOD! I'm here with my dogs and a man that loves me more than I could ever imagine...it's not all bad people. Plus, sometimes it's nice to just relax, catch some fish in the rain and nap. Things changing keeps things interesting. It's what life is all about. It constantly changes. I think you have to make a conscious effort to decide to be happy no matter what's going on . Don't get me wrong, it's ok to be sad, mad, frustrated at times in certain situations, bad things will happen. I think it's when you start living like that is where it's toxic. Not only to you, but everyone around you. Make a choice to always make the best of things and you'll be happier for it.
At one point in my life, for quite a while someone in my life made me think my positivity was a negative thing. I'm so glad I didn't let that person completely drag me down. Although they did succeed for a while! It can happen to anyone! Now, I'm amazingly happy, back to who I really am and who I've wanted to be and that person is probably still searching for some sort of utopian life that doesn't really exist. My life is not perfect, but I'm pretty darn content.
Once again, what's the point?? Be happy! Quit waiting for certain things in your life to happen, or a certain date, to marry someone, divorce someone, etc. Choose to be happy where you are now. We only get this one life. It's too short to spend it any other way.
A few pics from this cabin trip.
It's been about a week since my shoulder injury. It's such a nagging thing. It aches, then sometimes is sharp. It reminds me every minute that I'm not much good with my left hand. I was able to do a brick workout on Tuesday normally though before we left for the cabin. It was my first attempt at running since the bike crash. It was really OK so I'm quite excited that the only thing I'll be falling behind in is swimming. What's the point of all this? Situations are what you make of them.
It's Wednesday and we're out at the cabin since yesterday 6/30/15. Last time we were here it was 80 degrees, not a cloud in the sky. We swam, built the deck, etc. Probably one of my favorite times at the cabin and in Alaska period. This trip, it was really windy leaving lake hood. Let's just say Todd got to swim in Lake hood again. His favorite thing! He was right though, once we were airborne we were good to go. Yesterday was good. Overcast and 60 degrees. Just did some relaxing since we got here in the afternoon. Had a nice steak dinner. I mean steak perfection...it was good! Today it's overcast and about 50 degrees. Todd went for a swim, started to cut the grass and noticed one of the tires was pointing in the wrong direction. Short mowing session turned into a pain in the butt. Thank God Todd is so handy with things and is good at almost everything! Now it's 40 degrees and raining. So we decided to nap, sleep in, and read books. Gotta adapt! :) The nap was so awesome and much needed for me at least. Then, we put on our rain gear and went fishing. My hands got cold, but we caught some fish for dinner. We came back and while Todd filleted the fish I cleaned the kitchen up and made some peanut butter cookies for dessert. Ok so many details, but again, what's the point? Situations are what you make of them. For instance...
Injury
Yes, it happened on day 2 of my training plan. After having to drop out of this very same race before. I haven't been able to go about training as I'd like, but I'm doing what I can. Yes, it hurts, but it's going to hurt anyway, so what...go to work, work out, and do what I can. Focus on everything I can do vs. what I can't do.
The Cabin
Last time was amazing, this time it was cold, rainy, etc. It's STILL GOOD! I'm here with my dogs and a man that loves me more than I could ever imagine...it's not all bad people. Plus, sometimes it's nice to just relax, catch some fish in the rain and nap. Things changing keeps things interesting. It's what life is all about. It constantly changes. I think you have to make a conscious effort to decide to be happy no matter what's going on . Don't get me wrong, it's ok to be sad, mad, frustrated at times in certain situations, bad things will happen. I think it's when you start living like that is where it's toxic. Not only to you, but everyone around you. Make a choice to always make the best of things and you'll be happier for it.
At one point in my life, for quite a while someone in my life made me think my positivity was a negative thing. I'm so glad I didn't let that person completely drag me down. Although they did succeed for a while! It can happen to anyone! Now, I'm amazingly happy, back to who I really am and who I've wanted to be and that person is probably still searching for some sort of utopian life that doesn't really exist. My life is not perfect, but I'm pretty darn content.
Once again, what's the point?? Be happy! Quit waiting for certain things in your life to happen, or a certain date, to marry someone, divorce someone, etc. Choose to be happy where you are now. We only get this one life. It's too short to spend it any other way.
A few pics from this cabin trip.
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| ranger and bree headed out for an open water swim..chasing Todd who's way in front. |
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| ranger helping me fish |
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