Happy New Year! Incredible how one simple day can inspire the turning over of a leaf, the starting anew, and start so many on their way towards dreams and goals. Ahhhh, resolutions- I don't know anyone who hasn't at least once in their life set a goal or made a resolution at the start of a new year. My goal has been in process since October, but a new year certainly provides extra incentive to buckle down and get moving.
I doubled up today, getting in two runs. Both felt very good, although I was definitely stronger on the first run than the second. One thing I need to focus on doing better is hydrating myself. I suspect that this is why I am having a difficult time managing my heartrate in the later day workouts. Perhaps this could be a resolution. :)
This, however, is indeed what inspired the title of this post. Tonight after dinner I needed water, I knew it, but it was the last thing that I wanted- would have preferred a margarita, the country time lemonade that hubby was sipping on, anything. I had a hard time talking myself into it, but then poured ice water into my flip-flop wine glass- and waaalaa! I sucked down that first glass and am well into my next. I think things just taste better out of a wine glass. Have you had the mashed potato bar yet? I had heard of this, on pinterest of course as I was planning the wedding, but had never partaken until a few months ago when we were invited to the hospital's gala. Everyone at the table had a wine glass or a martini glass with potatoes in them- and soon I did too. And somehow, they were some of the best mashed potatoes I have ever had. I'm beginning to notice a pattern- this will need further investigation I think. :)
More importantly than all of these ridiculous ramblings is that I need to renew my dedication to raising money for St. Jude's. I have allowed it to go by the wayside in an effort to not pester those that I love. That being said, this is a cause that I believe in, and I hope that you will donate to this incredible group and help these kids and their families who are fighting a bigger fight than anyone of us could probably imagine. What could their resolution possibly be? Stay positive I imagine is among the biggest resolutions- as I imagine not much else matters. Make your resolution to make a difference in someone's life. Whether it is by making a donation, a random act of kindness, volunteering your time to a worthy cause- help someone who is struggling.
Here is my page:
http://fundraising.stjude.org/goto/krisironmantexas
I know that resolutions often involve stopping doing something or losing something, this time, do something more. Consider supporting this cause, or another (I won't hold it against you). Thanks for considering everyone! Good luck on the remainder of your resolutions!
Mine by the way
1) complete Ironman Texas
2) Swear less
3) Be able to hold a five minute plank
4) Try and develop some sort of schedule for keeping the house clean- without having to pay someone
5) Remember what is most important in life, spend less time plugged in, and more time with family and friends- giving them my full attention and not drifting off into the land of phones, computers, etc
6) Give back and do random acts of kindness frequently- nothing makes me feel better!
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