Always remember 9-11

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Follow up... accountability...

Not much writing was done. However, I did sort through all my notes. I had no idea there were so many. I crossed things out that no longer fit with what is already written, after deciding I prefer what's already done. It needed to be done. Today, I'll tackle the writing again.

I also need to pick up work and do a bit of grocery shopping. Yogurt is on sale. :-)

Carpe Diem... The Chase...

NASCAR ~ As posted yesterday, Carl won!! Yes, still celebrating. :-) The pertinent information is: He's in the Chase! Go Carl!

What needs to be done today:

Writing.

Really.

No messing around.

I'm going to try something different, today, to see if it helps. I know routine is a necessary part of keeping me on track. Creating a writing routine is on today's table for revamping.

Thanks Goodness It's Sunday... #171...

~ Ron Perlman reciting Shakespeare. Sonnet 116 Thank you YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7ivj-UF2Zc

~ The love and support I receive from wonderful people.

~ Making it through the week. Some weeks are like that.

~ Blessed rain.

~ Carl won!! Woohoo!! Go Carl!!

My Heroes... Our serving military...

The Unknown Soldier blog is here again. This time they share a bit of inside perspective.

http://www.unknownsoldiersblog.com/2013/09/take-notice.html

I know several people who have served  and lived in the Middle East. Their perspective is not what I see and hear in the media. They know the local people, who are like most people everywhere. They want to live their lives in peace.

Then there are those who want power and are willing to go to any lengths to grasp it.

There are no easy answers. Anyone who says otherwise is pedaling their own agenda.

For my friends praying for the return of the Messiah, yes, His reign on earth will ultimately bring peace. However, I've read the scriptures and what comes before I would not wish for anyone. Instead, I pray God delivers us from the evil machinations of power-hungry men and courage to face an uncertain future.

Eating...

Well, Wednesday I did much better. I woke at 2am. Strangely enough, it was a better day. I took a short nap in the middle of the day. My eating was healthy all day.

Then there came Thursday. *pfft*

Hormones kicked in a week early! BAH! It does explain the horrible eating, moodiness, and trouble sleeping.

When I make it to the other side, God and I are going to have a very, very long talk.

Week 115 of REAL...

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

What Navy SEALs are required to do to make it into BUD/S:

http://navyseal.s5.com/requirements.html

http://military-fitness.military.com/2013/01/the-spartan-300-workout-and-new-variations.html?ESRC=sm_fit.nl

RIght up front: Never in a million years could I do what is required. However, I needed to start somewhere. Considering how fit the SEALs are, I figured it was a good place to start. So my SEAL puppy reps (SEALp) consist of girls' pushups, crunches, and flutter kicks, a SEAL training basic. I started with doing one of each. 

Hip lifts

PT ~ Physical therapy using 2-lb and 1-lb weights, alternating days.

UB ~ Upper body exercises

I've worked up to 50 and then 10 more.

BD ~ Belly dancing (my version of it, anyway)

The 30th: 2-mile walk. SEALp. PT. UB. BD.

The 31st: 3-mile walk. PT. BD. 1/2 hour of yard work. 

September

The 1st: Rest. 

The 2nd: 2-mile walk. SEALp. PT. UB. BD.

The 3rd: PT. BD.

The 4th: 2-mile walk. SEALp. PT. UB. BD.

The 5th: PT. BD.

The first picture was taken in February 2012. The second picture was taken in June 2012. Inspiration, at least to me:

Out of sorts...

I don't know why I'm out of sorts. I only know I am. I'm eating badly. Am I eating badly because I'm out of sorts, or am I out of sorts because I'm eating badly? I want to eat well, but circumstances make it difficult. I need a reset button. In the past, I would go to California and visit a couple of "stabilizing" friends. It's been a number of years since I could afford to do that. Part of it is playing catch up. Hate playing catch up. Hate more being behind.

Follow up on yesterday's writing...

Whoohoo! Who would suspect the last story, which is the second story in the series, held the key to all the others? I'm delighted!

I read. I unearthed a list of plans I created at the beginning of the year. Reading was on the list as part of my homework. I cleared more than a half dozen books from my Kindle over the last few days. Lest I become nervous about my TBR pile dwindling, I ordered several more. So many books. So little time.

I'm endeavoring to be more myself and less what I think people want me to be. Old habit.

Today has a full schedule of activities. I'm looking forward to it.

Carpe diem... Atlanta...

NASCAR ~ Alas, Carl came in 18th. Disappointing since he led 68 laps. He's now 4th in the Chase.

What needs to be done today?

Writing

Writing

Writing

Where is my concentration? I want it back.

Happy Labor Day!

Thank Goodness It's Sunday... #170...

~ Rain.

~ Friends who help me gather in my scattered thoughts.

~ Benadryl, helps my stuffy head -- all the mold brought on by the rain -- and helps me sleep through the night.

~ Inspiration from so many amazing people willing to share.

~ Making it through 100% of the bad days.