Weekend Update

I often get in the habit of only updating with silly information, or more often then that, not update at all! I decided I should commit myself to blogging on Sundays. Sunday is a day that I like to use to relax, reflect, and reorganize, so what better a day to sit down and share a few thoughts with the world? So today it begins... my weekend update.

I have realized that while I am good at multi-tasking, I do not like to have too much going on at once. In college, it was a thrill. After graduation, it was necessary. However, I feel that now I very much prefer a simpler life. I like to keep myself focused. This has definitely helped with my anxiety and health issues I developed a few years ago. It is a shame that my body had to go to such extreme measures to get my attention, but, thankfully, I have finally learned. I am currently making efforts to keep a "healthy soul", as I learned about in my disciplines course. My areas of focus:

Physical: physical health has always been a struggle. I am finally in the habit of prioritizing rest. That's right people, I sleep! :) ha.
I have found a massage clinic that gives 1 hour massages for $25, so I will finally be able to partake in that portion of my recovery. My muscles are so tweaked from the crutches that I can not even attempt the lightest of strength training without feeling every inch of my body pinching. I am so thankful for massage therapy! I will start my sessions next week and begin light exercise in between. I should be back to a regular routine in February. Also, James and I have decided to start training together. Thanks to Couch to 5K, I feel that this won't be as scary as I have found it all before. :)

Spiritual: We are in the process of church hunting. This is often a frustrating time for me. I still am sorting out my feelings about church, and what I think that should be. However, I do feel it is somewhere that I need to be to even have a chance to find my answer. So the quest continues...

Social: I am far less social here but am finding it so much better for me. James and I put each other first, and we are having such a good time. He is my favorite person in the world, so this has not been too hard. :) I enjoy my time with new acquaintances, chatting with other families and nannies, and seeing my family. I am lucky to have friends who are so committed to staying in constant communication. I do not even care to make new friends right now. Life is quiet, and those still in my life are loyal and uplifting.

Mental: I am spending more time reading books, listening to NPR, and catching educational specials. My french program is on my laptop, and while I do not listen to it enough, it is a start. :) ha. I am also signing up for a prerequisite for a nursing program here. I will be taking 1 class per sessions (spring, summer, fall) to see how I do. If I still am interested after that, I will be applying for a Nursing degree in the fall of 2011. :) I am attempting to keep creativity alive and enjoy the beauty/joy of the everyday through my next 365 photo project. My brain is happy!

Emotional: This moved provided me with space and clarity. I have the opportunity for healing, and am taking it. I also feel that everything I have mentioned above has brought me to a place where I feel stable emotionally. (deep sigh).


Looking over this, it feels like a lot. However, for those who knew me well before, this is a huge step back from the fast paced life I was caught up in. I feel balanced. I feel free.