An Update
Well, a lot has happened since my last post…which was what…just over a week ago? Life just doesn’t stop, does it?
Sadly, I had to make the toughest choice in life last Friday…and had my dog put down. She was about 12 years old, and suffering from diabetes and cancer (we were pretty sure.) It got to the point where she wasn’t eating for roughly 4 straight days…and constantly throwing up. Just by looking at her, you could tell she was suffering. As much as I didn’t want to do it (and spent DAYS crying over the thought) I made the appointment and went through with it. I selfishly wished she would just go on her own, but she was hanging on…for us I’m confident. She went very peacefully, and she’s in a much better place now…without pain. I like to think she’s hanging out with my Mom now…something I’m sure she’s thrilled about. I miss my “kid” more than words could ever explain (the house is eerily quiet…and my cat thinks she OWNS the place now!)…but there’s a sense of calm now. RIP Scruffy…we miss you baby girl!
So I had a birthday this week…the big 2-7 on Monday. And what did I do to celebrate it? (And partially drown my sorrows?) Eat. I spent 3 solid days eating cake…like the frickin’ ship was going down. By Tuesday evening I pretty much burned myself out on it…and I vow from now until Thanksgiving (right around the corner people…can you believe it?)…NO MORE SWEETS! I could actually feel my loose jeans a bit tighter yesterday…so I got my ass back in gear and started moving again. (I’ve been on a two week hiatus…which is unlike me…but I suppose I let life get the best of me.) I went for a 30 minute walk at lunch yesterday, and then woke up early this morning to do a Power 90 toning DVD. It’s amazing…you stop your training for a few weeks, and something that used to be so simple can completely kick your ass! But it felt good. I needed that. Tomorrow I’m meeting with a co-worker to play racquetball before work…which is a lot of fun…and burns mega-cals too! (Yeah…there’s a racquetball court in the building where I work. How bizarre is that?)
I fell into the infomercial trap over the weekend, and found myself ordering The Firm: Wave. Has anybody ever used this? Any thoughts? It looks like a fun, thorough workout…and easy enough on my crapped out knees that I won’t quit halfway through. I owned the original Firm years ago…but it was too much for my bad joints. I just received an e-mail that it shipped…so I’ll be sure to let you all know my honest opionion. God knows I’m all about honesty.
Alright kids…homework is calling my name. I’m 75% back on the wagon, and hoping to make it a full 100% soon.
Life doesn’t stop when things happen…I guess you’ve just got to work around the obstacles, eh?
I should be a frickin’ poet!
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I’m sorry you had to go through that. I had a hard time making that decision for our little Princess. She suffered so, the vet told me that if she could speak she would thank me for helping her out of her misery. Him saying that was a comfort. I have her picture sitting right here by my computer and I feel her love still. (it’s been 9 years) I just ordered a workout DVD yesterday. Don’t laugh, it’s Sweatin’ to the Oldies… Richard Simmons. I think it will help me through the winter when I can’t get out to walk. I know I’m nuts, but I love Richard, he makes exercise fun. When I was young it was Jack LaLane. I used to watch his show every morning.
I’m so sorry to hear about your losing your pet. I know how hard that is. I don’t have kids and my animals have become my children. Losing one of them is so hard, but it sounds like your dog had a great long life with lots of love.
I too have been slipping off track and am trying to get myself back in gear. Good luck with your new workouts and eating. It sounds like you have a great plan. And Happy Belated Birthday!!!