Move along now, little doggy. Move along.

As quick as the summer has gone by, this past month feels as though it crawled. I would be kidding myself (not to mention lying!) if I said I completed my monthly goal ending August 12 (I can't believe that's tomorrow!). The actual going to bed by 11:30 p.m. has not drug me down a bit. I just can't get out of bed by 8:25 a.m. Within the last 2 weeks, this task has gotten harder every day. The only thing I can attribute to this issue is that I am still having a hard time falling asleep quickly. With that said, I've been plagued by this problem since I can remember. One of many biological issues I can attribute to my granny (also, anxiety and mild depression, oh and writing poetry). I can say with much certainty, though, my not falling asleep can be chalked up to the increased stress over our current finances.

Moving along. Moving along. I know I said I was ready to add another day to my weekly workouts. I was thinking the other day that I should probably go ahead add one more 5 minute increment before moving up to 5 days a week. It would lesson the burden, I think.

Week of 8/10-8/16: Complete 30 minutes of continuous activity 4 out 7 days.

Month of 8/13-9/12: Consume absolutely no fast food, what so ever. Even if others offer to purchase it for you. I have a feeling this is going to be a hard task to complete. But I'm up to the challenge. If you remember right, I have completed a similar goal at the beginning of this quest. I need to one up myself!

I'm so glad we bought those bikes. As badly as our finances are this month, I feel it was worth the price. Saturday we went on an evening ride, taking the bike loop west, towards down town. On the way back we stopped to pick wild blackberries, which grow in overabundance in these parts. I'm still not riding far, but I feel awesome afterwards. I bet it will be easier once I get a more comfy seat on there. But that isn't going to happen any time soon. With that said, I am thoroughly enjoying the variety of workouts I'm able to complete now. No getting bored over here!

Now I need to drag myself away from the couch (love love love the Olympics!) and do some work around here!




(Anyone else notice I'm parenthesis happy today?)