Living with unsettled areas, projects, and feelings..

Exactly a week ago yesterday, I was up until close to midnight and I finished moving.  A week ago tomorrow, I bought a lawn mower and cut the lawn.  If you look at my house, however, it appears extremely unsettled.  In fact, you might question if I have done anything at all.  The answer is not much.

Right now, my office is filled with projects in an unsettled state and most of them are due within the next two-and-a-half weeks.  These days and times happen.  For someone, who loves to announce "it's done," these times are trying.

Living in a messy place did not use to get to me as much, which means I will be tackling at least one area tomorrow in an attempt to make it feel "settled."  A week ago my stitches from a dental procedure were removed and I resumed eating normally.  It still does not feel normal and pain continues to emerge, but I am taking it a day at a time.

Running - last week - did not go as well and so my coach and I planned for me to do a repeat week.   I am happy to announce that Running is being completed.  Running is getting done.  It gives me greater satisfaction than you can possibly imagine to say this.

If you are a fan of podcasts, I recommend Running4Real with Tina Muir and a new one, which I am enjoying, is by Ali Feler called, "Ali on the run."  Also - don't forget Carrie Tollefoson (www.ctollerun.com), whose podcasts are as enjoyable and informative as her videos were previously!  All of these podcast hosts are active on Instagram and I just happen to love the quote Ali posted below:

Just a little reminder that sometimes you just need to go for it. (Whatever "it" is for you.) Less planning, less worrying, less waiting until the time is right or everything is perfect or things fall flawlessly into place. Do that thing you want to do or always said you'd do or wish you could do. Sometimes scrappy reaps greater rewards than perfection. (Trying to implement this more in my own life lately, so I figured if I made a little image of it and put it out there, I'd HAVE to practice what I Insta-preach, right?) This and other mantras that get me through rough runs and tough times on Episode 18 of the Ali on the Run Show. The link is in the bio, but listen on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Overcast, or Google Play. (And always looking for more mantras, so hit me up with your favorite go-to phrase!)

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Happy Friday - If you are also in an unsettled state, just remember that it will fade with time.

Exciting times and Deadlines!

Hi All,

Not quite a week ago, I got some extremely exciting news!  You would think finalizing a move, closing on a house, completing the move, getting running shoes, purchasing a mower, and then using it would be enough.  Nope - I got some news that beat all of that and I am still in shock about it.  As it relates to my professional life and not to running, I am going to keep the news quiet yet.  If, however, you notice me bouncing more than usual, this is probably part of the reason.  Come November, just ask and I will happily share it.

The next 6 weeks are full of fun but stressful times.  Deadlines are imminent and I am doing my best to meet them all.  Focusing on it a day-at-a-time is my survival mechanism at the moment.

Meanwhile, you can expect to hear about my return to running after a few ways away and see pictures of the house changing into becoming a comfy place for me.

Happy Monday!

Few things are more fun than appreciating what a bit of sweat, effort, a handy tool will give you. The first mowing of the lawn is complete.

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Almost done relocating (2x in 8 months - not a record) and...Wednesday Happenings

Hi All,

The past almost 10 weeks have been filled with lots of stress and some good things along the way.  Today, after the second chat in a couple of days with an awesome co-worker, I decided to push out of the muck and refocus on the good and joy.  It exists, even on the days we have trouble spotting it.

So what good has happened in the last 10 weeks?  Here are just a few:

• I relocated and I am sleeping better than I have in 9 months.
• At work, by connecting and being open to possibilities, I finagled a first time opportunity in a program, which has existed for 20 years.
• Running wise - I am choosing to listen to my body over pushing to race.  It's kept me healthy.  I sure have missed consistent running.

The next few weeks are sure to have tough spots, but I am going to really focus on finding the good each and every day.

Be Happy.  Smile.  Believe me - it is worth it.

Happy Wednesday!