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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