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Life and a Photo Challenge

Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are. Bernice Johnson Reagon

First, thank you for the emails and messages when I first mentioned xrays and an MRI. In the past week I went from an xray at this appt

to an MRI at this appt

to this lovely Fall ensemble

and one last shot just because it's so much better to wear this than my new pair of boots (NOT!)

A few sleepless nights. Throwing my crutches on the floor out of frustration. So disappointed I can do nothing but cry. I needed a plan. I needed direction. A friend said I needed "control" over a situation that made me feel helpless. 

My Plan...

1. Buying a boot and crutches. I saved money because I can use my daughter's boot and crutches.
2. I can't do the full P90X. Modify and do what I can.
3. No impact cardio or more importantly no running. Start swimming to maintain cardio.
4. Gain the weight I've lost in the past 30 days. Adjust caloric intake to "injured" level of activity.
5. It takes forever to go down the stairs in our house in a boot. Sit. Hold the booted foot up and slide down on my butt.
6. Recovery delays. As much as I will want to push it with workouts remember...don't take any chances. 
7. What to do with the extra time on my hands. Read. November and December scrapbooking projects. More photography time.
8. I didn't get to complete 90 days of the full P90X. Start again.
9. I'm 143.53 miles from meeting my goal of 1000 miles in 2010. Set a swimming goal for the remainder of 2010. Move on. Set a new goal for 2011. 
10. It seems like showering is going to be a dilemma. Yes. It is possible to take an entire shower standing on one foot.
11. This just sucks. "I'm glad it wasn't something worse." Yes Chad, although it probably didn't seem like it at the time, I was listening. Thanks.

I also realized I needed an attitude adjustment. Not only for myself but also for the people that have to live with me. So I'm focusing on the positive (most of the time).

Positives

1. With P90X I've lost 4 pounds.
2. With P90X I've lost 4% body fat.
3. With P90X I've lost 3 inches from my waist.
4. With P90X I've gained 1 inch in each bicep.
5. With P90X I have muscle definition in my back.
6. With P90X my abs are more defined than ever.
7. Paper Heart Camera featured one of my photos.
8. I won a pack of Chica Bands at Running Diva Mom. I get to look forward to these coming in the mail. 
9. I will get back to this. 
   

 

 

Looking back at Goals 2010

One of my goals for 2010 was to run 500 miles. Chad said 500 was too low but after not running very much for 6 months due to an injury I was a little hesitant. I guess he was right.

 

I know it's already September and a little late in the year but I have since changed my running goal to

 

And not only have I changed my goal I also joined Mel's Tall Mom 1000 Club  at Tall Mom On the Run. 

 

A fun way to be inspired, share accomplishments and meet other runners as they log the miles. I'm hoping Mel will continue the club, or something similar, in 2011.

To date I have run 775.68 miles this year! You can see my log here Was 500 and Is Now 1000 Miles in 2010.

Love this!

 

 

 

 
A glimpse of 2010 Project 365 (a work in progress)

 

Keeping up with the photos and making a few changes on the final project. Although I thought I was keeping it simple it needs to be more doable. Looking back over the photos of the first half of the year is the motivation I needed to see this through to completion. The little things remembered. The little things that you think you will never forget but often do.

 

2010 Goals Mini Album

My visual reminder throughout the year...

 










 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 

 

One Little Word and A Photo Project

 
Image: VisualPhotos dot com

 

 Inspired by so many aspects of my life right now. Connections. Creating. Meaningful. Relationships. Past. Present. Future. Friends. Family. Documenting.

Documenting my connections to the past. Building connections that have been lost and those that never were. Efforts to not one day look back and think "I should have..." Keeping the connections I have with my children and realizing the changes our connection will go through as they get older but nonetheless just as important. Keeping my connection with my husband and  making sure he knows he is a priority.

 Also for 2010.

 

After much consideration I have decided to combine Project 365 and Project Gratitude for 2010. Of the 365 photos one photo a week will be specifically dedicated to gratitude. Note to self: Keep it simple!
 

2010 Goals

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2009

 

Now planning for 2010...
 
My 2010 Goals

1. Complete the following projects: Yesterday and Today, Album Magic, Week in the Life (2) and 2010 December Daily
2. Run 500 miles
3. Read 75 books
4. Conquer a particular hill (running)
5. Learn PSE8
6. Year-Long Photo Project (not quite sure yet if this will be a P365 or another year of Project Gratitude)
7. Finish putting all layouts into albums (Big Picture reorganization) and label with circle tags 

This week I'll create the 2010 mini to document my intentions.

What are your goals/intentions for the new year?