I've been cooped up for the past 5 days. Correction... I boarded a plane Friday morning at 7 a.m. by the time I arrived at my layover in Atlanta I was close to passing out. Two hours later I finally arrived in Sarasota feeling like death warmed over. Luckily my two closest friends were there to pick me up at the airport. By Saturday morning I was in tears because my body ached so bad. After going to Urgent Care we decided to pack up the car and drive back home. I knew there was no way I could fly again. I then spent the next four days doing absolutely nothing. Not really the way I had planned my Florida vacation... or the ringing in of the New Year. So no matter how awful my weekend/vacation was..... None of this has gotten me down!!
I can't wait for this upcoming year!! I mean I am SUPER STOKED about it!!! Generally speaking I have always been someone who loathes the winter months. To the point depression starts to sink in, but I don't feel this way at all. And I really haven't felt this way in two years. Why? Because I made some major changes in my life. Choices. I choose to be healthy. I choose to be physically fit. I choose to hang out with some awesome people. I choose... no one else.
So what's on the books already for 2013?
January: Month of Crossfit!!... In addition to my usual workouts I have signed up for the Garage Games. Also during this month our gym has several teams competing in the Barbell Blitz. I will be heading down to Covington to cheer them on with some friends. We will also be measuring ourselves and taking pics the first week of January to measure our successes this year. I know, it's like I'm sick, but I seriously can't wait for this month to get started and going!
February: CRUISE baby!!!! I will be cruising with a few of my close friends to the Bahamas. We did this two years ago and let's just say everyone on that ship knew who we were by the time we departed. Not so sure if that's something to be proud of, but MAN we had a great time! Followed later in the month by Ladies Night at the house with the CCF Ladies (and now you all know this is coming).
March: Did someone say Crossfit Open?!?! The Open is five weeks of competing with fellow crossfitters in your gym. It is AH-MAZING! It doesn't matter what level you are, you can do this! Everyone cheers one another on and the excitement in the gym is like nothing you can imagine. And let's not forget my annual run in the Harrigan's 5K. Hoping to beat last year's time.
April: Hello Spring... nuff said.... and this leads into summer... boating... sunshine... etc....
As you can see, the months are jammed packed! But they will be so much fun and they will fly by. I can't wait to spend them with awesome people who are nothing but encouraging!! What does this mean to you? If you're finding yourself negative or down in the dumps - change your setting! You have the choice to choose who you hang around, where you put your energy, and how you feel. Only you. You don't have to do crossfit, but find that "thing" that gets you motivated every single day. Find people who encourage you every single day. Don't accept less for yourself. Now go out and be positive!!
