Opposition already
Apr 1st, 2008 by Bethany
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As is often the case when one begins working on a new goal, I’m already facing opposition to my plans. I expected difficulties, but not quite so soon! I woke up this morning with a yucky sore throat, a post-nasal drip, a slight cough, and a bad attitude. I didn’t get up when the alarm rang, which means that I’m exercising at home instead of our apartment complex gym, probably during the kids’ nap time. It’s still raining outside and the kids are getting cabin fever–Degen has resorted to deciding it’s fun to pretend he’s crying or hurt, which drives me crazy! I don’t have enough carb-free snack food (read: vegetables) in the house, so I have a difficult time finding munchies between my “meals.” Thank goodness I bought that bottle of pickles.
On the bright side, Maggie’s foot is getting a bit better. I can tell because she’s willing to stand up and take a step or two at a time on her damaged foot. Yay! And my laundry is mostly done, so I don’t have to search for clean clothes. I did a load of dishes this morning and shined my sink. Colin upgraded my WordPress installation and my statistics are on my dashboard now. Yesterday I got to visit teach someone on my route who I’ve never been able to visit before. I’ve got a sticker chart up on my wall and get to give myself some stickers because I accomplished some of my goals yesterday. And I have all day to feel better and adjust my attitude!
I can use any encouragement I can get today. Leave a comment below if you think of any. Thanks!
And Colin has no food here at work, is stressed out like crazy, and the bank just retroactively put a hold on our last rent check (after telling us they wouldn’t, and which money we need to pay our mortgage)! The internet here at work is going slow–the last 2 minute song on the radio has been almost 30 minutes in playing. I woke up when the alarm went off and had to sit in a dark room for 2 hours before anyone else got up. And I’m old. j/k. Happy Cosmic Irony Day!
Go Bethany, Go! Go, Bethany, Go! I’m rootin’ for ya! Don’t let the adversary win! Know that you are not alone. I am so proud of how you are approaching your goals. For me it is always those first few days that are the hardest. I believe some of that is habit and some of the difficulty is evidence of the importance of what you are trying. It is only because having good health can add hours of productive time to each week and years of healthy living to your life that Satan bothers to take notice. You have set about to do a good thing. Know that you are supported.
Thank you for your comment Marcie, you definitely brightened my day. I love pep talks like that! Everything eventually got better and I ended up having a good, productive day despite myself. It’s really good to know I have friends cheering me on.