So, I had a situation the other day that sort of threw me.
I was at a meeting last week and committed to heading up a project this week. The day before the event, I received an email asking if I still planned to take care of it. I responded with a “Yes.”
The next day I was at the event and had everything under control and the same person called to make sure that I was there. This was about 20 minutes after the start time so, of course I was there!!
I know it shouldn’t have bugged me but it did. I have lots of short-comings and make many mistakes but I do keep my word and when I commit to doing something I do it!
Would it bother you if someone checked not once but twice to make sure you were doing what you said you would do?
Lately I’ve felt a little stumped when it comes to writing my posts – weird because for over a year I wrote every day and rarely struggled to come up with a topic.
I think it’s because for some reason several of the things floating through my mind right now feel like they might be too much to share here.
I’m not trying to be super vague but feel like I am because I can’t really put my thoughts into words.
I do have a couple of topics that I have debated writing about for a long time and lately they just keep coming back to me but I’m struggling with knowing what is too much to share here.
Do you ever question if what you are writing about is too personal?
Have you ever noticed how much your mood can affect those around you?
I know that just with my family if one person is cranky it can bring everyone down in a hurry!!!
I think that it is even more like that around groups of people – for some reason one negative person can get the entire group down!
I truly think that sometimes we can trick ourselves into being in a better mood than we really are just by smiling.
The best thing about smiling is when others return your smile!! It’s amazing how good the simple act of being smiled at can make us feel.
This week I’m going to play a little game (because I’m competitive and games make me happy!) and see if I can smile first at every single person I encounter!!!
So, if you’re reading this, know I’m smiling at you even though we might be far apart!!!
Happy Monday – I hope your day is full of smiles!!
This week the daily 44s were all about my favorite piece of equipment –
BOSU
Sunday 4/13 – 44 curtsy lunge on upside down BOSU.
readydown
After 44 on my right leg, I had to switch feet and do another set!!
2nd sidedown
The pictures were actually after Hunter and I did his first 60 minute run!!! We ended up doing 61 minutes so we could do an even 6 miles!!! For the run we did a 5 minute run/1 minute walk cycle and he did great!!!
Monday 4/14 – 44 tricep dips on upside down BOSU.
readydown
By the 25th rep my arms were shaking – 44 of this move was no joke!!!
And, I decided to run a marathon!! Actually, I wanted to get in a long run of 2-3 hours. When I got close to 3 hours I thought I would keep going to 25 miles and then I decided to just go to 26.2!!!
26.2 miles – 3:40.57 + 0.8 easy miles
Tuesday 4/15 – 44 push-ups with one arm on the BOSU.
left armdown
And, of course, I had to do 44 more with my right arm on the BOSU.
readydown
(I know I have on the same clothes from Monday’s pictures – Chris took the pictures on Monday morning before he left to go out of town for a few days!!)
I only did 22-24 on each side on my toes and the rest were on my knees.
I wanted to do an easier workout since my legs were tired from Monday so I did Poise-Core Training. It was a lot like pilates and a nice 45 minute workout!!
After school, I ran with the boys – 30 minutes (we did 3.25 miles) and then walked 0.25 miles. The first couple minutes were rough and I almost stopped but by the end I was happy I had gone with them.
Wednesday 4/16 – 44 side leg abduction on BOSU.
readylift
This was another one of those moves that I had to do one set of 44 and then switch sides to do another set!
side #2lift and hold
I tried to hold each lift for a couple seconds and then control my leg on the way down – my base leg was shaky!!!
And, since the week was already about the BOSU, I did a couple of BOSU DVDs – BOSU Balance Trainer and BOSU Reactive Strength & Power. Both of these workouts had a mix of cardio, strength moves and some core work!!
Thursday 4/17 – 44 crunches on BOSU.
in position
The start position was nice because it was a good back stretch!!
crunch
It wasn’t a big crunch (otherwise I would have rolled off!) but it was very effective!
And, I ran again!! 8 miles (63:03) + 0.5 easy miles.
Friday 4/18 – 44 BOSU butt bridges.
down (butt slightly off ground even in this position)squeeze and lift
I liked this move – I don’t think I work my hamstrings as much as I should but this move definitely did the trick!
I did a fun DVD – Cross Training for Fitness. It is a lot of kickboxing with some great core work thrown in.
Hunter and I also ran. It was a 35 minute run but we ended up coin 36:51 so we could finish our 4th mile. Hunter is doing a great job with his training – so far he is still enjoying it and I love the time we spend running together!!!
Saturday 4/19 – 44 squats with a twist (holding a medicine ball) on upside down BOSU.
readydownside view
I did all 44 to the right side and then switched and did 44 more.
twist to the left
You can look back at the week and see that I did several moves with the BOSU upside down. If you have never tried using the BOSU this way, you should!! The balance challenge is incredible!!!
There are so many ways to use a BOSU – I think I will have to pick another week soon to focus on it again!!!
Weekly mileage 47.45 + 1.55 easy miles for a total of 49 miles.
This week has been a different kind of week for me.
I started the week running a marathon on my treadmill since I had extra time Monday morning and needed to get in a long run!!
Chris had to leave for a few days of simulator training so it was just the boys and me. When they boys were little and Chris had a trip it was always rough but now the boys and I have a good time together because even though I’m their Mom, I’m also their friend!!!
Tuesday I had a work meeting and then I got to meet Amy (Run | Write | Hike) and Shrek and Zoe!!! She was driving through on her way back to Colorado after spending the weekend in Pennsylvania and let me know that she would be passing through. We met at a park with a nice dog park so the dogs could run while we talked – awesome to meet her!!
my poor attempt at getting a picture!
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between working out, being with the boys and doing stuff for work (showings and cleaning/set-up), I have spent a lot of time with a friend who is going through a really rough time right now. Usually I see her once a week in the evening because she is at work during the day but this week has been different and we have spent lots of time together – lunch, the mall, just hanging out!
Yesterday evening, Chris and I got to meet up with some other good friends for drinks (and dinner) – it was super fun to catch up with them again before we had to run off for evening activities (getting Hunter to cello group and PTO).
Today the boys are out of school (Monday, too!) so that will be nice to have them around more!!!
The local YWCA is having their big fundraiser for the battered women’s shelter tonight at our venue – an art auction. And we get to go!!!
so maybe not quite like this but….
Tomorrow will be another cleaning/set-up day since we have a super cute couple getting married on Easter Sunday!!!
And we are having some good friends over for dinner – steaks on the grill!!!
So, this week I haven’t spent nearly as much time reading blogs (and I really do love reading and commenting on all y’all’s blogs!!!) but I have spent time with friends and my family doing….
I love spending time with my blog friends and it was a little odd to not read a single blog yesterday. (I’m sort of scared to open my BlogLovin this morning!!!)
Some days the most important thing is just being available for someone who needs you – maybe it’s a family member, a friend or even a blog friend – we just have to do what matters most each day!
