Kicking Some Booty

Well peeps, it's time to kick some booty. Looking back on the past month, I realize I do not like the person I am becoming. Yes, the meds are necessary, but I do not enjoy taking so much. And I especially do not enjoy the side effects, most especially the constant sleeping and lethargy. I decided that I needed to jump start an action plan. I started today.

After getting up and getting child #3 on the bus for school, I went walking. It was a short walk - 20 minutes, and it only covered about a 1/2 mile, but it was a walk nonetheless. And let me say, it was tough! I am so much slower than I used to be. And it seemed the road got longer and longer on the way home. My leg was so tired!

Got home, showered and moved my work laptop from the bedroom to the kitchen (we don't have a study per se). Turned on the iPod and started working. After about an hour, I did get really tired, so I napped for an hour and worked until DH got home to take me to radiation. Got home from that and worked while helping child #3 do his homework. And I was productive!

I didn't realize how motivating music is. In the workplace I listen to my iPod virtually the entire time. I chair dance and work, and I get a lot done. Today was the first time I listened to music while working - at home. It was great!

DH had a softball game tonight, so child #3 and I went with and it was fun! His team lost, but it was so nice for Gabe to play with other children his age and just to be out.

I did have to take some pain meds. The walk really worked my leg and I didn't realize it was such a workout until I could hardly bend it. So, yes, pain meds to the rescue. But the good thing was I only took them once today, and that was intentional. I have to wean myself off all the meds. But I know it will be a daily process.

So, now on to day #2! Gotta do the same tomorrow. That is what will be the hard part. Keeping it up. But I'm determined to do it. It is midnight and for the first time in weeks I'm sleepy - from activity and not drugs. So, nighty-night! : )