Less is More

I've come to the conclusion that I need to simplify. Trying to keep up with everything is just too difficult, especially with Scott gone. What is it "they" say? Do one thing and do it well. I can probably add a few more things to my plate, but my priorities need to be straight before I start my next semester.

Simplifying means organizing this house. I had to let some things go in order to take care of more important things during my semester. It was a constant battle to get more than 4-5 hours of sleep at night. Now that the semester is over, I need to kick it into gear. Those who know me well know that I am a fan of the big black trash bag. Unlike the rest of my family, I am not a fan of clutter. I am very selective about what I keep. It serves me well since we move every few years. Today feels like a big black trash bag day.

Another aspect of my life that needs to take more precedence is my health and fitness. I stepped on the scale for the first time in over a year. Now there's a number to accompany the my discomfort with my appearance. I realize that I will never again have my "before the twins" body, but I have put too much in front of my SELF these last few years.

It's my time, and now there is really no excuse. I'm working better hours. The kids are going to Indiana to visit my parents for the summer. Scott is gone. It's just me and the dogs (who love to run). I am no longer the "back burner" wife. It's now a matter of motivation and I think stepping on the scale today tipped my motivation into the right direction.

I can do anything that I put my mind to. I got a 3.8 last semester under excruciating circumstances--carrying 15 hours, working every day at 3am, kids, husband, animals, oh yeah, and MOVING 2500 MILES, making our new house into our new home. After the disappointment of missing my first 4.0 by getting a "B" in one class, I was determined to kick ass this semester. I did it. For the first time in my life I got a 4.0. I guess it's a matter of wanting it bad enough.

I am at the edge of something great. I just need to take those initial steps.