Category: moving forward

Happy Wednesday!! I felt much better today, so was able to get a great workout in after work. 120 crunches, 2.5 mile run (no walking!) and my daily plank.
I also made a yummy, healthy dinner of air frier asparagus, salmon, and brown rice/quinoa.
How was your day?

Also-this quote hit home for me today.

Cheers,

Michelle

I’ve been told that wearing cut off shorts isn’t acceptable for someone in their late 40’s…but shouldn’t you dress in what you feel comfortable?

At the age of 48, am I too old to wear these shorts?

I don’t think so. Working on my confidence means wearing what makes me feel good.

Thoughts?

Cheers,

Michelle

Happy Monday, my friends. I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately, and add on my crazy allergies and I’ll just say I’ve not worked out as much as I’d like to this past week or so. So today I did a good interval walk, weights, and my daily plank and felt immediately better.
How was your day?

Cheers!

Michelle

Happy Friday, everyone!! More storms coming through today in west central Florida, and that always seems to give me terrible headaches so I skipped my cardio today. I did light weights, core and my daily plank though-and finished the evening off with two of my favorite ladies enjoying a wonderful meal and conversation. How was your day?

Cheers!

Michelle

Happy Wednesday my friends!!! Ooof what a week it’s been, and it’s only Wednesday!! After a very stressful couple of days at work, emotions running strong at home, and WiFi/internet going out this afternoon, I am taking a much deserved rest day. Watching movies with my youngest to make the best of our time. How was your day?

Thank you all that took the time to wish my youngest a first day at school. First day of 10th grade was a great success. More to follow.

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Cheers!

Michelle

I’ve always thought I’m a hard person to love, and maybe that’s why I cherish those that haven’t given up on me.

In every day life, I tend to close myself off, without even knowing it. I long for closeness yet remain guarded. My daughter told me once that her friend had said I was intimidating and it totally threw me back. Me? I just don’t see myself that way. Maybe it’s just what I allow others to see vs. not see…not sure.

I’ve had a few great loves in my life. Some will remain in my heart, but two most prevalent in the last decade or so are my beloved dog Sammy, who’s now playing in heaven, and my youngest daughter, Sophia.

Sophia has been my partner in crime for the better part of the last ten years. My husband travels for work a lot, deploys, leaves for training etc. and my oldest daughter was a teenager at the time (now in her 20’s and still in IL) so was often with her friends.

Sophia has always had such a light around her, but then middle school happened and years of bullying has bruised her shine and it breaks my heart. It’s gotten better, but she returns to high school tomorrow for 10th grade and she’s anxious. So she says to me, “do we have to take the first day of school picture again,” to which I said yes, reminding her we only had to do it three more times.

And then I cried. Like nearly ugly cried, because I just can’t imagine the time when she’s not my partner in crime.

Because she’s loved me unconditionally even when I’ve not always loved myself. And for that I’ll be forever grateful.

Hang on tight my friends. And do my a favor, please. Say a little prayer that Sophia has a good day at school, and a good year.

Thanks,

Michelle

Cheers,

Michelle