Down Time

Some days a person wants a little down time.   Time to deflate, regroup, and set a game plan for the upcoming week.   That's what I wanted today, but haven't gotten.  Yet.  

Slept in until 7:30 am,, which is HUGE for me.  Normally my internal body clock has me up and going by 6 am on my off days.  I forced myself to sit, drink coffee, read a chapter in my book (I know!!  I'm trying to get my mind to quiet down enough to read again!), then hit the ground running at 8:30.  Cleaning, laundry, organizing, put a roast in the crock pot then set out to the gym. 

Ya, I drove in to town to hit the gym...in sub-zero temps.  Either I'm committed or crazy.   Well, it's one of the things that I promised myself for 2016 - Step up the game at the gym and start taking better control of my health - physically as well as mentally.  For you blog stalkers, I'm doing much better on the mentally part - still have my bad days, but once more, they're getting less frequent.  (Thanks to the aid of 5-HTP, fish oil, Vitamin B-12 and water!).  I hope that trend continues.  I'm keeping the S.A.D at bay the best way I know how and so far, so good.

The gym time was welcomed. I've always been able to zone out any problems that I have on my mind and use that anxious energy towards my workout.  It's a much more productive way to deal with things, I'd say.   I didn't stay a full hour, but I made good use of the time I had there.  I put on my Ipod to the kick ass play list and worked off some calories.  Yay me!  Rewards:  Quieter mind, worked off calories, renewed energy!

The rest of the day is going to be spent working on getting my laptop up and running again, working on my January 16 schedule (I know...I'm late!), then sitting down to get ready for the work week.  It's a full 40 hour week this week and that has me a little bummed.  But that's ok...cuz next week Monday is a holiday and I have the day off!  

Tonight, I'm going to have a glass of wine (or two), pack my yoga bag for tomorrow night, pack my lunch for work and get the mind geared up to hit it hard at work (again).  I was kind of quiet last week and everyone was wondering what was "wrong with Sherry."   Guess I talk too much, huh?  lol.  It's alright though.  I was in my corner focusing on work and got a lot done.  I'm hoping for more of the same this week.  

Hopefully my blog stalkers out there are getting some much needed down time and enjoying your day. 

Today

Today's post in summation : thank gawd it's Friday tomorrow!

Back At It

I had high hopes that 2016 would arrive and people would want to start the new year in a better frame of mind.  Boy, was I delusional!

My resolution for 2016 is to lighten up and not worry so much.   One day back at work and already I can tell that it's going to take a lot of self-talk, each and every hour of the work day, to make that happen.  That, and going to the gym to relieve stress.

I went to the gym tonight and felt like a newbie.  Good lord, I felt like a weakling after having a week off.  As usual, I was a little hard on myself and upset that I couldn't lift 30# on my last set. Nick was amazing and told me to "put it in perspective." 

So here I am, day 5 of 2016 and I can honestly say, "I wish I was still on vacation."  :)

On our way back

I'm writing this up on the plane.  Donna and Vickie are sleeping ..ok...theyre both awake and saying "we're not sleeping!" Geeez! Lol 

And I'm reflecting on my trip with these two wonderful ladies.

Our spirit guides definitely brought us together for this trip.  We had some amazing time together.

We shared amazing food, drink, gambled, laughs and some tears too.

The bond of our friendship was strengthened as we opened up with each other. 

The experience of Las Vegas was only enhanced by the presence of these two ladies.

I look forward to many more good times with them..be it monthly get togethers or bigger trips. 

And let me not forget to say thank you to Char Schmitt.  I'm sure she's up in heaven saying "Well done, ladies."