It's been an interesting year as I reflect back. Since my grandmother passed away I have repeatedly seen the number 11. On clocks, the time of emails, the gondola, we picked up our trailer on the 11th, my hospital appointment was on the 11th....all good has come in hand with that number. It's been like a signal that I am on the right path and I've felt the presence of my grandmother right there along the way. Additionally it's been interesting....I've seen Canadian Geese, but after our dear old Thunder left us I see them constantly now in two's. Maybe that's always been how they are but life just comes to my attention now. Stop and smell the roses right? New appreciation.
My week has been all in all great. It started with Monday night out with my mother, her friend and my aunt for an evening of painting. FUN! I love to paint, but what was better was the company and atmosphere. It's something I could do more often in the company of my mother, friends or anyone for that matter.
I'm on day 3 now of the 21 Day Fit program. Eating has been simple. I am still following the cleanse diet as that agreed with me exceptionally well. The only thing I have really added into the diet has been a small amount of fruit...1/2 a banana and a couple strawberries. They are not unhealthy choices so I do not feel badly. Now...the eating has been a slice...again no cravings....well I shouldn't say that, I actually crave vegetables. Interesting eh? The work outs...haha...well the cardio kicked my butt something fierce and my legs have felt like crap. Yesterday was upper body which wasn't too bad, mainly core and arms. I had to modify a bit for my right arm and I did not use the suggested weights. I did it all with 3lb. I will get 5lb but I do not want to push my arms too much and cause anything that could trigger a migraine or issues with my TMJ or nerve issues that would bring on loss of use. I know my limits and what I can and cannot do, anything past and I pay dearly. Today is lower body...yup...more legs. They haven't even recovered yet....so this should be fun!
Above are a few of the yummy lunches and dinners I have had. The amount of energy I have had in these last few weeks is huge. I am so driven, motivated...energized. I am seeing more done, feeling much more capeable to conquer anything. It's good. Especially good because I have lots of to do's planned for the weekend.
This weekend is Easter and it will be my first ever time cooking a Turkey and making Easter Dinner. I know it will be good. Don't ask me how I just know. I've turned into quite the little Betty Crocker. I love to cook...bake...Dinner will be healthy, that way I can eat a bit of all of it. Dessert on the other hand I can't say I will touch but that's only because I am being so careful about what I eat. I'll be sure to post a picture of my first Easter Supper.
Tomorrow my oldest returns from out East. Time has flown by...we've filled each day up with lots! She has had a blast...and I am anxiously awaiting her return and hearing about everything. It's been a year now since my Grandmother left us and I thought it was especially touching that my daughter lit a candle for her in Notre Dame. The count down for me is on until she returns... One more work day and after work we pick her up!!!! Then thankfully she has the following day off...we all do, so it will be spent doing family stuff, like the traditional Ukrainian eggs.
We've done Ukrainian eggs every year since I was bitty and now since my girls were able. The eggs always look amazing and each year holds a new look or story to the pictures that make their way onto the eggs. I miss the Easter egg hunts and chicks and bunnies at Police Point in Medicine Hat and fun games and walks and adventures but we just don't have time to get down this year between my oldest daughter's trip and leaving for Florida. Too much to do, and not enough time.
The count down is also on until we leave for our trip....we leave in 12 days!!! Whoop whoop!
Lots on the go lately and hopefully the weather once again warms up. I think Mother Nature needs to change her meds...her mind sure isn't made up. Loving life in the moment...living presently...
Today My Name Is...Energized.
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