No Longer Swearing

Man, it helps to get things out in the open. After unloading on the Loop in my last post, my attitude adjusted itself a little. KRG had made a comment about the "last 10%" and how that helped put things into perspective. It IS that last 10% that I'm on and it seems to be the most high maintenance part of recovery, probably because I have daily life that is always getting in the way of things. 

I admit, I had been struggling since the time change to fit everything in. I'm one of those people that finds it really hard to be productive when it's dark, so when I get home at 5 and I already have to turn lights on ... well, it makes it so much easier to let things slide a little more than they should. I've also finally been brave enough to re-enter the dating world after 3 years of not really dating and that's taking up my time, too. 

I know, I know. #firstworldwhiteupperclassproblems

So, here's my promise. I promise to re-dedicate myself to getting to 100%. If this means getting my butt up earlier in the morning or working out at lunchtime, I will make the time for me and for my hip. 

My hip should really have its own name at this point. Any suggestions? Oh! Let's have a contest! Winner of the Name-Eliz's-Hip contest will get something in the mail from Kansas City. Have no idea what it will be. Doncha love a surprise?!?

Also, I had sent an email to my PT, updating him after my Turkey Trot and I finally got a response from him yesterday. He was congratulatory and reassuring and even asked if he could share my email with some patients that he thought needed extra motivation. I never thought I would say this, but I sort of miss my PT. Having that regular cheerleader who is also a medical professional was great for me. I guess now I have to be my own cheerleader, and I sort of forgot about that. 

No races scheduled for December, but in January, I'm signed up for a 1 mile run - yes, I know it seems silly to have a 1 mile race in January, it's part of a build up series from 1 mile to a half marathon. No, I'm not doing the series, but some friends are and this is one of the few races I'm able to do with them. 

For more motivation, I planned 2017 races and estimated costs. Right now, I'm looking to tick 4 states off the 50 state list, do one triathlon and maybe, just maybe, tackle 13.1 in the fall. But I really hate half marathons, so I'll probably use any twinge in the to-be-named-hip to not do it, LOL. 

Note: The hip naming contest is now closed. New entries are still accepted, but unfortunately won't be considered.