So I've already hit a snag. The last week has been a complete write off. Last Wednesday I came down with some kind of killer cold, and nearly lost my lunch when I did my first 20 push-ups. Thursday I never moved from the bed (except to adjust the heat according to my hot flashes) and Friday I dragged my butt and probably caused more headaches than I attempted to solve. I was not over my cold on the weekend, but at least I was mobile. So, in short, the last few days I haven't done a single physical task. The only thing I've kept up with is the Acts of Kindness, followed with a sniffle. Today, I'm feeling better, still sniffling but capable. And now, I'm lacking the motivation I had at the beginning of the month. I remember feeling great, but I feel craptastic now. Geez, its only the 14th and I need a boost.
Any time I get into these moods, I always relied on my classes in Onoway to get me back on track. I don't have that now, since I'm sitting in a motel in Wainwright, and won't make it back tomorrow. Yeah, I know I'm wining, but this is my online journal, and its my birthday and I'll cry if I want to (kidding, my birthday is in May). I'll give you five bucks if you can tell me the exact mileage from Edmonton to Wainwright. I'm kidding again.
The only things that are working for me, as I sit here thinking about it, are the comments I have been receiving from those closest to me about how insane I am for agreeing to the UBBT, and more specifically the look on their faces when I answer no to the question "do you have to do this?". Ha. I think only my fellow fanatics understand.
So, my fellow fanatics, this is the first of many pleas you'll get from me. I'm writing this publicly so everyone knows this isn't all sunshine and lollipops, that there is a lot of backaches and kleenex involved sometimes.
Hey, I think this worked somewhat. I'm back in the game, fellow fanatics! (cough)
2 comments:
I'm going to personally kick you in the butt on Friday... really, you got sick, like I got hurt. It's not the end of the world. You've got 16 months to make up your physical tasks... do a very small amount extra and you could be caught up in a month really. You can do it, we can all do it. This is about changing your life, not about how many pushups you did... that's part of it, but keep the big picture in mind and it doesn't seem so crazy. This morning I wasn't in the best mood and I stumbled about the blog of Tom Callos. I read it and it made me remember how special I am to be a part of this in the first place. We are a very select few! If you're feeling unmotivated or uninspired try to remember that, and call me. If you can reach me at a free minute I'll be amazed, but I'll always call back :P
Thank you for sharing your stumbling block. It often looks like people who achieve great things, do so with a great deal of ease. It is nice to know that you are human too. And there is no doubt in my mind that you will achieve great things.
You are an inspiration to me.
Sihing Kichko
Now I have to go finish my push ups!!
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