Remaining Flexible

I hate when things get in my way, life unexpected, especially when I'm already having a hard time keeping it together. Must expand mind, straighten up, spread out, remain flexible, or I'm going to explode. Be warned, Little Bug: next time I come at you with a tension band - RUN.

I slept in until 6:00 a.m.: it's July 5th, Monday, almost no one on the road as I speed off to the Y. ARRGH. I get behind a drunk - weaving all over the place, driving 30, 35, 40, 30 again, in a 45 zone. I was going to take my time and amuse myself by watching him go into the ditch, but instead I passed him doing 65 illegally over two turn lanes, which was great for the heart rate. No time for this! I make it through the yellow light (small victories!) and finally get into the pool. Ahhhhh. It's already 80 degrees out and the water feels SO nice.

Only now I have to deal with The Talker. NOTE TO SELF: Don't get him started. He told me about his vest (even though I didn't ask about it) - it has a built in heart monitor that will help to maximize his workout. When I suggested that it would probably also warn him of a pending heart attack he didn't really get it. I think he repeated himself twice, started into bragging about some competition, sometime, somewhere as I sweetly tuned him out. I really needed this swim. Now. Earplugs in, cap on, goggles squished in place, 80 laps and I didn't need to share my lane. Sweet. No one got in my way.

I had to take a break from swimming, and some weight lifting moves, for over a month earlier this year because I injured my shoulder. I decided to spend extra time focusing on flexibility, figuring more time running or biking would probably kill me. Reach for toes, touch toes, head to knees, head on floor, pull on those hammies. I can do stuff now that I haven't been able to do since Middle School, plus I can drink. Being older certainly has it's benefits. But the trick is to Remain Flexible. Should that be so hard?

That's the problem: so much to do, so little time. I try to stay organized, plan my workouts (with time now also for stretching), my outfits, my work schedule, big projects and routine tasks, my dinner plans, my weekend, an excursion, and Life decides to try and trip me up. I always think it's the measure of the person how s/he deals with problems, conflict and crisis, and I try to Remain Flexible. But wait! WELCOME TO MENOPAUSE. Sometimes I can't shut it off, I toss and turn, I get so mad I stomp around, or so sad I just can't shake it. At least I didn't force buddy off the road but I might the next time.

Friday July 2: 4th of July long weekend approaching and a friend of my husband died suddenly in Nova Scotia, so he (husband) drove up for the service. Left behind with no company - just alot of chores to do on my own. An Aunt died on Saturday. Ugh. More sadness. But I'll try my best to Remain Flexible and enjoy the time off, think of old friends and family and the good times, relax in the hot weather, admire the gardens, and read a good book. I also look forward to My Time at the Y again tomorrow where I can leave my troubles outside that door.

But today I might go buy me one of those crazy vests and go for a drive, see if I can find my heart and get it going again. If you want to come along just let me know! Might be fun.