Dare I say - Feeling GOOD?!?

I slept so well last night.

But full disclosure, I took Benadryl to sleep.  Haven't done that since my injury, but I feel like I'm tossing and turning all night.  It worked.  I don't want it to become a habit (as it can mess with sleep cycles and possibly have dementia risks in elderly) but I feel rested this morning.

My neck and head are MUCH better today.  Still some muscle soreness and fatigue in my neck, but it's a relief to be mending (again).

No return to work without a bunch of exams, forms, etc.  So it will be at least 2 weeks off, maybe 3.  I handled it with no big emotional response this time!  Could my concussion be over??!  Please, please, please.

I want to take advantage of the time off to get myself back together.  Back in shape, back to healthy diet, back to sanity.

Starting over, pulling myself up, wiping off the grime.

I'm going back to listening to my TR CD's today.  I have 6 left.  I'm not quite as thrilled with the program as I was initially.  Still good, still learning ... but I'm ready to take a break for a little while.

I signed up for my first barre class on Saturday (Dr. Sun cleared my workouts).  I usually like to feel my "best" before I try something new.  This time I'm starting at my less-than-best (aka pretty bad) but what the hell.  I need to get over myself and my ego.

I'm dying to have an outside run but probably still too soon.  I think I'll try a treadmill "run" this morning.  My neck isn't completely ready for muscle exertion but easy running should be fine.  I love zoning-out over repetitive movement and music (sometimes I listen to the same song on repeat for the entire run).  I don't use music when I run outside, so it's a treat saved for the treadmill.

Speaking of treats ... (who doesn't love to speak of treats!!?!)

Sometimes when I need a big re-do (like now!) I like to reward myself with little things as I begin (again) ... just a little non-food pleasure to get me through the tough beginning days.

new music
pedicure
movie
book

You get the idea.  It's fun.  I'm going to think of some good ones today.

The next couple of weeks are a bit boring in terms of friend-fun.  Most are traveling (school is out today) or have company.  So the pickings are slim.  Good time to focus on me.

Oh and tomorrow is my hair appointment.  It's even better than a Monday as a ceremonial start to the quest for the BEST me!!  (Of course, I'm starting today ... but close enough!)  Later gators.