depression, moving forward, running

Throwback Thursday

I started long distance running back in 2007, but have been running since my track days in junior high and high school – 35 plus years. Running has always been my therapy, so the lack of running has started to affect my mental and physical health here lately. I’ve been fighting some demons I thought I let go for some reason, so wanted to share a throwback picture of one of my strongest half marathons in Chicago IL, 9 years ago.

I miss feeling this strong-and pray I can get back to this place someday. Can anyone relate?

Cheers,

Michelle

moving forward, Recipes

Lack of sleep

Today was my first physical day back at work since I was sick last week. Add in the fact that I only got four hours of sleep, equals a perfect rest day tonight. I did make a yummy dinner-panko crusted pork chops, brown rice/quinoa blend with scallions and sautéed asparagus. Yum! How was your day? #tuesday

Simple but so good!

Cheer!

Michelle

moving forward, real life adventures

Sparking joy

I was able to spend the day with my daughter today at the pool again. She’s always been obsessed with mermaids, so when she was able to use the mermaid tail at the pool today, she was elated. And to see an almost 15 year old smiling from ear to eat like a little kid, truly made my day. She told me it “sparked joy” in her life and it just warmed my heart.

I’m going to take a cue from her, and do more things that spark joy in my life, too.

Who’s with me?!

Cheers!

Michelle

moving forward, real life adventures

Saturday

Today was my first day out of the house in a over a week, and it was glorious. I’m still not 100% but feeling better. We decided to skip the beach as the St Pete beach coast line is filled with red tide and I didn’t want to aggravate my cold. We spent the day at the pool and then went to dinner with my daughter and my friend Kandice. I also took my daughter shopping and I have to say how nice it was to see people’s faces. I’ve really missed seeing the expressions on people’s faces. 🤩

How was your day?

Cheers!

Michelle