I did NOT want to wake up this morning. My alarm interrupted a wonderfully deep sleep and a really good dream (that I don't remember, dangit!). I lay there for a few minutes, trying to come up with the perfect reason for why I couldn't go running. Why staying in bed was actually the right thing for me to do. I muttered a few curse words. But I knew that I would be far happier if I went running. And I love beginning my day with a major accomplishment. For me, that results in more good choices (usually) and a healthy feeling of pride. It becomes a powerful weapon in my fight against my propensity to doubt my self-worth and think negatively about myself.
About to head out the door, and still not very happy about running. Doesn't it look like there's a goose egg on the top of my head? Like I'm a cartoon character that just got hit. :)
After a quick one-minute walking "warm-up" (it was pretty cold outside!), I started running. Within 30 seconds I was so, so, so happy that I decided to run. It was spectacularly gorgeous outside and I felt happy and light. The stars were bright and crisp, and I ran under The Big Dipper and Orion (and other constellations that I can't name). My iPod decided that it would immediately play my very favorite songs and I felt like I could run forever. Running felt easy and natural, which isn't usually the case. By the time I came home (4.5 miles later), I felt like this:
After stretching and talking for a bit with Tyler and Maia, I decided to do some planks. They make me feel like this:
After my first 100-second plank (with toe taps).
Mid-plank. You can't tell, but Maia was really making me laugh, which was fun, but made planking much harder. So, I both curse her and thank her. :)
My sweet plank-timer. Maia has to get up at 6 to be ready to catch the bus at 6:55. She is a true morning person, though, and usually moves through her morning with a smile. Lucky me since she's my first teenager! Maddie is another story when it comes to waking up...lots of growling. :)
Enjoy your day! Choose to do something that will bring you real, lasting happiness. You won't regret it!
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