Looking up.

Here's an update:

Jack's adopter said she needed more time (we give 24 hours when there are other applicants - which I told her multiple times WITH an explanation of why).  I said NO, she got MEAN.  I stopped and breathed through the annoyance of all evening texting and set-up an appointment with the other family on Friday.  I was breathing, she was burning bridges.  I got the better end of that exchange.

Hair is good.  Remember my months of drama about going blonde?  It's so relaxing now that I'm blonde and I have my CERTAINTY back.  Variety and hair aren't a great match for me.  Although, I still have the DryBar on my radar to try a new style look ... once the humidity goes down (wishful thinking).

Tonight my kids (youngest, oldest + girlfriend) and 3 dogs (Jack and my grand-girls) are going to a Releash fundraiser at a restaurant patio.  Tons of dogs, order dinner/drinks and part of the proceeds go to the dog rescues (2 of us).  I don't get dinner because I man the booth with Jack, but it's still fun. I think my ankle can handle it.

Speaking of ankle, I'm going to try a treadmill power walk today.  I MUST sweat!!  I won't push if it hurts a lot.  The swelling is down, some pain, but I think that will last for too many more days so I want to give it a try now.  I don't want to do anything where I can easily twist it (because just a little twist hurts like a witch) ... boxing, outdoor run, etc.  I hope it's a go.

The book, You are a Badass, is really good.  The reviews were mixed with many saying it was simplistic and nothing original.  I agree with that EXCEPT, for me, that's a positive.  The solution to most of my crap IS simple.  Hearing it again, in a different voice is a good thing (Tony Robbins, Jim Rohn).  I'll hit some highlights in a later post.

Project Healthy Body is gearing up and I'm MUCH happier with the app and the exchanges.  I'm getting excited about the start in a couple of weeks.  It feels DIFFERENT and I need something different.  The same-same has gotten me here, but I want to continue.

I was early for my hair appointment so I sat in the car and meditated for 9 minutes.  Yep, WHO AM I?  Meditation with some affirmations.  So many of my gurus, so many books, so many regular peeps suggest a longer affirmation (mantra?) that gets you into the moment.  Like a prayer.  Something repeated.  Tony Robbins has a long one that was cool to do at the event, but not what I'm looking for as an everyday mantra.  This morning I'm going to sloppy-copy write one for my meditation start - get me in the zone mantra.

One of the peeps I follow on Instagram is Tara Hueson.  She an influencer, mormon and the most positive person with happy messages.  She has an online clothing business Poppy and Dot.  I ordered 2 fun shirts today - for hanging out, walking dogs, etc.  I'll post pictures when they come.  I love a shirt with something on it!!

I'm doing better with my healthy eating, but still not back the entire way.  Too much fruit yesterday, too big of a dinner and my meals were at wonky times.  Correcting that today.

This week is looking up.  I don't know if that's eating better, doing the work (i.e. evening routine, meditation, feelings equations) or PMS over LOL.  Probably a combination of it all, but I'll take it.  I feel lighter this morning.  Nothing heavy hanging over me.  (I know - sounds a bit corny, but it's true.)  I missed that feeling the last couple of weeks.

Maybe after PHB, I will have become the sit-in-a-love-circle-crying-with-friends-singing-Kumbaya kind of girl.  If I do ... give me a slap or two because the brainwash is real!  Just kidding.  It's not my thang ... but I know peeps who feel good doing that kind of group feelings stuff.  Never say never.

Last little updates, my StitchFix should come today.  Fingers crossed for something to wear for pictures or I'm screwed (or I'm heading to the dreaded mall - same thing really!!).  My clinking finger nails get clipped tomorrow.  I don't know how anyone types with long nails.  Mine are are just over my finger tips and I'm mis-typing all over the place (and clicking them on everything - driving the family and dogs nuts!!).  I'm banned from long nails and chewing gum and I have to agree!!

Later gators.