The lesson learned in taking my time

This week I did not play tennis. I walked one day this week, so far. I did my arm exercise routine once this week. I live in a town that is going through some Water Company restructuring, which means that the water supply has been limited. It is ninety something degree weather and I don't know when we have water or not so I try to sweat as little as possible.

In essence, I had to take is slow this week. I needed that. It seems that even though I am not working right now, I am more stressed than ever. I am studying for a college application test, working on starting an online business, looking for part-time work, fixing my credit, fixing my car, fixing myself....doing, doing, and more doing. Where is the joy in that?

This week I had to take it slow because I had a bad wrist and the problem with the water supply. Today I realized that I have enjoyed this week more than most. I was able to go through my wardrobe and get ready for the season, I read some magazines, finished a couple of books and actually ate at home more often than not. Life has been good this week. Even with the short water supply, I have managed to wash four loads of laundry. I have done some things that I truly like and have made life changing decisions, like getting rid of a "friend" that was draining my energy or instead of pouncing on an inept Education Board member, write a letter, let it rest and now work on a strategy to improve my daughter's education system. Life is challenging, but if you don't take a step back every once in a while, you miss all the opportunities.

Oh, and by the way, I have not gained a pound this week. So the rest did not become a mayor setback, except for maybe my backhand. Keep trying.

Challenges are a part of life

Last week I hurt my left wrist. Not a good thing when you are left handed. I had to stop playing tennis and I have a hard time driving, writing or anything else. But I needed to keep doing what I love, so here I am.

Challenges are there for a reason, to test how much you want it. On Monday I walked for about 20 minutes. In the Puerto Rico heat, that was enough. Today I did a 15 minute arm workout. It might not seem like a lot, but I am trying to build strength in my muscles slowly, in order to make up for the lack of exercise.

Writing hurts a little though, so I might not do that as much for the next seven to ten days. But I can assure you, I will find ways to work out, because that is what I want, health.

Keep trying.