Sitting outside my door...

I’ll be honest: I was a big cranky girl today.  I woke up, went to the gym and felt great.  I got to work and somehow only a couple hours in and I was losing my grip so fast that I had trouble wheeling myself back in.  A few hugs from friends and another viewing of the Jimmy Kimmel Halloween Candy skit and I had smiles on my face, but for whatever reason it couldn’t bring me back in enough and the cranky mood would return.

I got home from work an hour and a half later than I should and any desire to cook dinner was out the door (thank you popcorn!).  But what was sitting by my door was a box with the brand new shoes I ordered from Finish Line only 2 days ago!  This made me so happy.

I have an early morning tomorrow (3 am wake-up call!) so I pulled out my clothes for tomorrow and sat the shoes by my purse ready for when it’s time to leave.  I’m excited to wear them tomorrow and I hope my feet will be as happy as I hope they’ll be.

Sometimes it’s the little things that can pull us out of even the deepest hole.  And tonight, I couldn’t be more grateful for that.

Aren't these cute? Nike Free - Livestrong!

**After reading my good friend’s blog the other week, she decided that for the month of November, she’s posting something she’s grateful for; something as simple as a picture or quote or possibly something lengthy.  In the month that we come together and share what we’re grateful and thankful for, there seems to be no better way.  And it’s with that that I have decided to join her.  Will you join us? #gratefulseason

Steps 1 to 7

The goal for today is to not allow myself into a complete tizzy while imagining the worst case scenario.  Being prepared for all potential outcomes is good; allowing yourself to freak out when you can’t do anything about it is a waste of energy.

Step 1: There’s no crying in the weight room - so STOP!

Step 2: Just breathe.  Then do it again.  And again.

Step 3: Drink coffee, light candles, relax

Step 4: Talk to friends, family and those who care

Step 5: Get in a sweaty, heart pumping, stress relieving workout

Step 6: Read more Harry Potter

Step 7: Enjoy an evening with friends

You got this.  You’re strong.  Why are you worrying?

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Livestrong

I had one post all typed up and ready to go and last minute, I decided to change it.  I had this fear that I would worry everyone too much, though I was ready to start taking bets on how much time would go by before my family started flooding my inbox with emails about how much I need to go to the doctor.  Let’s just say that after the chest pain I experienced today, the “make doctors appointments” that’s been on my To-Do list for the last several months, is getting moved up with top priority!

And while I don’t have cancer (at least I hope not), the whole thing got me into thinking about the overall health of not only myself, but everyone.  I’m a 24 year old who eats well and stays active and despite having a few health issues, I still consider myself a healthy human being.  Today I was reminded that despite my best efforts, I still need to make it to the doctor more often than I do and at least have a doctor on hand in LA as my go-to for days like today.

While it may seem like a long shot, all of this made me think of Livestrong, a company that fights to help people with cancer.  I just love companies that are based around helping others and their health.

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