I’m in pain. I can’t lift my legs. I’m so unfit.
But don’t care. I’m going back.
I’m capable and strong and brave enough to jiggle in front of all the gym bunnies.
Remember brave? It’s my themeword for the year. Yikes.
My hips were killing me last night when it came time for bed, I probably should have had pain relief . That injury is still making itself known. It’ll pass though.
Anyway, I went in for my scheduled appointment on Monday night but apparently they messed up and booked me with a trainer that was finishing work at the time I was meant to be seeing him. So I had to work out on my own. I wasn’t too impressed. I’d juggled the schedule so that my hubby would be able to watch the kids at that specific time and I wanted to start the whole gym thing on a positive note, knowing exactly what I could and couldn’t do from day one.
Never mind though! I rescheduled for last night and got my butt kicked. I have to lunge up the stairs. Twice. I hate the stairs. If you don’t hear from me again, it’s because I’ve died on those stupid stairs. The lunges are only 1/4 of the workout I used to have to do on the stairs. That’s horrible to know! I’m happy to be back though. Got to start somewhere.
Life is busy at the moment, I’m preparing a few bits and pieces for a show that I’ll hopefully drop off tomorrow – all going to plan, I still have a clingy baby who refuses to nap and it’s my daughters birthday this weekend and today is the only day I can get out to get her birthday presents. So much to do, so little time.
Happy hump day!
We’re only 3 months into the year, barely that, and so much has happened already. It really makes a person sit and think about things. I went to bed last night, still anxious but overwhelmingly happy. I felt good feelings and let them consume me. I focused on the positive and shoved the niggling little negatives that were trying to consume me to the side. I decided to fight the nerves and just get on with it! That’s all I can do right? I also spent a few hours lying there amazed at just how lucky I am to have so many people supporting me. It was really nice to hear from you all.
As I lay down it dawned on me that I’d been picked from over 350 other people to take part in a task that’s a little strange but nonetheless a really amazing opportunity. Remember my theme word for the year? Brave. I knew I’d need it. Now’s the time. Hopefully one of many more to come.
Today was my last quiet day for a little while. I’m still sick so I’ve used the terrible weather as an excuse to stall all the little things I have to do and stay home where it’s warm until tomorrow. My day consisted of lots of phone calls with the gallery manager, fiddling around trying to fix files, last minute emails to ensure all details were correct for hanging day tomorrow, a fussy baby (dang), oinking like a pig for hours on end because I found that it makes my baby throw his head back in laughter which stopped the fussing and in turn made me crack up because it was so cute, a little bit of laundry, incredibly irritable children – I blame the weather, practicing pronouncing the letter P (speech therapy for a little man of mine), an over the phone newspaper interview, stories from the kids, homework and Chinese food for dinner for us and a friend that spent the evening hanging out.
Tomorrow is hanging day at the gallery which I’m actually looking forward to. I cannot wait to see the gallery when it’s done! The gallery manager has picked up organising the drinks and nibbles for me so all I have to do is arrive a little earlier to help set up on Friday night and we’re good to go! I am SO happy this show has come together without any hiccups, lets hope opening night goes well and the sales roll in for all our artists.
Sunday is one of my little guys birthday. He’s turning four and is VERY excited. We’re just having a quiet dinner at home (maybe we’ll head out, still thinking about it). Then we all know what happens next week starting Monday… I hope you’re ready! Ok no, I hope I’M ready hehe.
So here’s to embracing new opportunities and pushing past our fears. The future is a bright place and life an amazing journey with lessons to be learned around every corner. I’m glad I’m around to welcome them.
