So, I finally got in the pool. I almost didn't. My husband was late getting home (good excuse number one), my baby was really cranky (good excuse number two- she needed me!), I left my goggles at home (good excuse number three), and no close parking spaces at the gym (great excuse number four). Unfortunately or fortunately, however you look at it, as I was leaving the gym parking lot (yes, that's right, I was leaving without swimming) three spot almost in front of the door openned. What could I do? I had to swim. The water wasn't as cold as I thought it would be. It was as chlorinated as I thought; I was blind by the time I left (15minutes later- yes, that's right I only swam for 15min.- but that's all the time I had, and in my defense I DID swim.). Here's what I learned: I can swim, I need practice (I'm slower than a turtle.), and I should always go back for my goggles.

Short updates on other goals:
Financially:
I have spent the bank this week. NO more Fun money left. Poop! I bought ABC supplies to continue teaching my daughter the letters of the alphabet, a swim cap (necessary), and a valentine's for my hubby- oh, yeah, and lunch with a friend. I wasn't prudent when buying the art supplies; I had three coupons which I forgot to bring.
The bad sign:
I am already figuring out how to borrow money from the food budget. Next month should be better. Why? Because I have more consciousness about spending, less birthdays (none), and....hopefully no more physical therapy and dr. visits.

Community:
? Still posting- anyone is invited to comment. Oh- yeah and I think we are playing games with friends at our house Saturday! Yeah!

I haven't posted in a bit. I have found it difficult to make time to do so. But let me catch up everyone up (is anyone out there?) with where I am. I registered for the triathalon. I've been running and biking despite feeling sick (sour throat) and a stiff neck. I feel really nervous about it still, especially when it's a running day. Running is so hard for me. I don't run really fast, so running any distance takes time. Plus it's cold out, and I don't think it would be great to run my daughter outside with me (I hate running, but why not push a 35 pound kid in front of my while I do it. Doesn't sound like my cup of tea, even though I do enjoy her company.). So it's a tredmill at this point and I am struggling. My head starts spinning through my options: how far can I run before I have to stop, what speed, should I increase it, how slow should I allow myself to go, can I walk? It's like I am trapped and I'm finding ways to get out. What am I so worried about? Why can't I just say I"m going to run and run. Today, I was running and it was like I was running uphill through water with bricks tied to my thighs and, man, the mental game was rough. I did walk for 2 min. but I didn't get off and I did run farther than I thought I would. But running is hard.
I have yet to swim. I know I have to swim, no way around it, and I like swimming once I'm in the water, but I have a million reasons it's a bad idea. It's cold, I already have dry skin, my hair is already dry, BUT I have to get there. I bought a warm sweatsuit so I won't freeze in and out of the gym on my way to the pool. Something about getting in a cold pool when I'm already cold doesn't appeal to me. Now I just have to plan the time to swim. Let's hope by my next post I have been in the pool.

Financially:
Decided not to buy the Annie tickets. My daughter is only 21mo. and even though she loves the movie, she won't remember the play. I think I'll wait until she's old enough to remember it. I've been a spending freak on her. One book here, one book there, a horse, two stuffed animals, 4 pairs of tights- it must stop. I think I need to set a weekly limit. On the up side, I was under my food budget last week by $50. Yeah me!

Community:
I need to get my daughter baptized and join my church.

Business:
My website is coming along! I'm so excited to see it finished, then I have to start advertising. I ran into someone I used to work with who makes beautiful bows and headbands for girls, and she said she could help me figure out which craft shows will make the most sense for my product. I really have to contact her when the site is finished.

So that's it in a nutshell. I think it would be interesting to think more about why I am so afraid to run. What holds me back there?

A Beginning

I thought creating a blog would be good for me and help me reach my goals. It's the New Year and I always find myself making resolutions- like everyone else. This year I would like to: get my business going, be financially responsible, be physically fit, be more inviting, and be more of a part of my community (church, neighborhood, and groups). So, in that vein, I am signing up for a sprint triathalon, starting this blog (instead of buying theater tickets for my 1/12 year old- ANNIE's at the local dinner theater), and inviting anyone who reads this to make a post.

I haven't registered for the triathalon yet, but I will this evening. I am scared about this goal. I'm not so much afraid of the sprint as I am of making a commitment to prepare for it and take time away from my daughter. I'm lucky our gym has kid's club, and she loves it, but it's hard for me to put her in there day after day. I thought a good compromise would be 4 days a week for an hour each day, but I'm not sure if 4 days a week is enough time to devote to training (I ultimately want to complete a half ironman triathalon). But here I am- doing it anyway.

Yesterday, I started my training. BAD DAY- I woke up barely able to swallow but I made to the gym for a small workout. 15min. bike and 1 and 1/2 mile run. Today- I haven't been at all- but have made plans to work out tomorrow.

In terms of my other resolutions:
Financially: I spent 40 bucks at Bed Bath and Beyond buying hand towels, kitchen towels, and bathtub finger paint (which I didn't need and wasn't on my list) and forgot to buy wash cloths. BUT on the upswing, I used a coupon.


So- let's see what I can do.