If that ain't a sign...

Here ...... We ....... GO!

I am SO ready for this.  So ready to be living a healthy lifestyle again.  I must admit that yesterday the thought did cross my mind to have a "last meal" before I banished that list of forbidden foods for the month.  But I mostly restrained .... other than a few sticks of red licorice (my nemesis).  As of today, there will be no candy, no chips, no cookies, or any of that other crap I listed in my last post - for at least the next 30 days!

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Yesterday the weather was not as predicted in the morning and when I awoke to sunshine I packed up and biked to work.  It IS Bike to Work Week here in BC.  However, as is normal in my world, the weather Gods revolted.  Halfway through my ride home, wearing a white tank top, the rains came down and I was soaked and dirty.  I hope my top comes clean. :(  Near the end of my ride I could barely see from the water in my eyes.  Of course, almost immediately after I got home it stopped or only lightly sprinkled.  I'm coming to expect this - grrr.

Just love the mud on my legs.  The water bottles fared much worse.  Nothing better than sucking on a water bottle smothered in road grime.

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You know how sometimes there are little signs from above that are trying to tell you something?  No, I'm not referring to my rainy ride telling me to stop riding.  I don't mind getting wet on a ride home, just on a ride in.  What I'm talking about is a few weeks ago I had a rather tragic event that left me quite upset.

I was getting ready to leave for work when I felt something funny on my neck.  I looked down and noticed that my necklace had popped open and was hanging half off my shoulder.  This is the necklace that my dear blogger friend Syl gave me when I did my half marathon.  I cherish this necklace and was devastated.  The charms were gone.  Completely gone.  I searched the entire house, emptied the laundry basket, I looked everywhere.  I even refused to vacuum the house for about a week hoping I would find them.  But no luck.  Not only did I feel super sad about losing something that was so special to me, but it felt like a sign.  With my lack of running I have not been feeling like a runner anymore.  This necklace was an expression to show the world that I AM a runner.  I was so upset about this, and felt guilty, I didn't even mention it to Syl.  I held out hope that one day the three charms might show up.

Last night, I'm thinking about June and my 30 Days of Activity starting in the morning.  I was feeling hopeful and determined, knowing that I'm going to be making some great changes.  I'm going to bring back that runner in me, that healthy person within.  I walked into my walk-in closet and noticed something shiny.  Wouldn't you know it .... one of the charms!  After a brief search I found all three charms!!!  If that ain't a sign that the tides are changing, I don't know what is.  I'm so happy to be reunited with this symbol that means so much to me.

Heidi

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