I didn't work out today...but it's OK!!!
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I didn't work out today...but it's OK!!!
| Sun, 11-16-2003 - 1:21am |
Hi everyone,
well, I don't know if you've heard, but exercise can be a wonderful way to boost your mood naturally. But, today here in Sunny (and Over-Priced!!! LOL) San Diego, it rained, so it was my excuse not to work out. Truth be told I wish I had; I could've. But, I won't dwell & I do forgive myself. I also ate a donut today (but did not throw up...yea!!!). It's funny how I sometimes give paramount importance to petty things...a habit I am trying to change as stoping that will lead to my greater happiness and growth as a person (a noble goal if I do say so myself...LOL). Today I found out that someone I have known for half of my life (since I was 11), has been given a terrible prognosis on her cancer. It's my best friend's Mom, like a second Mom to me. This is the third time her cancer has come back in three years. She's just 45. I feel so weirded out by it. I have never known a living person that has died, I have never been to a funeral (all 4 of my grandparents died before I was born, unfortunately). No one I have ever loved has passed on. So I feel frozen; a little numb. I am not crying because I don't think it's sunken in yet. But, the point of it is finding out that news today makes me not care that I ate a donut (usually it would have been the Cardinal Sin or something!!!)...makes me thankful for what I have that really matters (my Mom (and my LIFELINE), 44, had Breast Cancer 3 yrs. ago but has been cancer-free ever sine...Thank GOD!!!), like family and friends and a working body and shelter and health care...and all the other great things we can easily take for granted in day to day life. OK everyone...have a nice night. Be thankful for what you have (focus on the positive), and don't be too hard on yourselves. Just love yourselves : )
well, I don't know if you've heard, but exercise can be a wonderful way to boost your mood naturally. But, today here in Sunny (and Over-Priced!!! LOL) San Diego, it rained, so it was my excuse not to work out. Truth be told I wish I had; I could've. But, I won't dwell & I do forgive myself. I also ate a donut today (but did not throw up...yea!!!). It's funny how I sometimes give paramount importance to petty things...a habit I am trying to change as stoping that will lead to my greater happiness and growth as a person (a noble goal if I do say so myself...LOL). Today I found out that someone I have known for half of my life (since I was 11), has been given a terrible prognosis on her cancer. It's my best friend's Mom, like a second Mom to me. This is the third time her cancer has come back in three years. She's just 45. I feel so weirded out by it. I have never known a living person that has died, I have never been to a funeral (all 4 of my grandparents died before I was born, unfortunately). No one I have ever loved has passed on. So I feel frozen; a little numb. I am not crying because I don't think it's sunken in yet. But, the point of it is finding out that news today makes me not care that I ate a donut (usually it would have been the Cardinal Sin or something!!!)...makes me thankful for what I have that really matters (my Mom (and my LIFELINE), 44, had Breast Cancer 3 yrs. ago but has been cancer-free ever sine...Thank GOD!!!), like family and friends and a working body and shelter and health care...and all the other great things we can easily take for granted in day to day life. OK everyone...have a nice night. Be thankful for what you have (focus on the positive), and don't be too hard on yourselves. Just love yourselves : )
Cheers,
~Janine~

Ally xxx
Hi Janine,
Thank you for sharing that with us. I am sorry about your Mom's friend and I pray that she will be able to beat this cancer. Keep us posted and make sure you talk about your feelings. IT's good to get them out.
Way to go on the donut and exercise. Sometimes it takes baby steps to get to our goal and that is fine. Keep focusing on the progress. You are doing great.
Love & hugs, Kristina
Love & hugs, Kristina