Wednesday 16 May 2007

Not enough hours...

Where have I been all week? I don't really know. I have been so busy that I have hardly had the time to think, let alone write, which is a bit of a shame really. It seems there really aren't quite enough hours in the day at present.

This exercise thing has really given me an injection of something. I don't really know what, but I am feeling soOOoo much better. I almost feel like I have been in a cocoon for the last little while, and now I am breaking out. I have even had the nutty inclination to undertake a Nordic Walk, or even a regular walk, if that is not possible, in a more official capacity....say like a 10km walk or half marathon! Even saying that out loud seems a bit far fetched and ridiculous, but why not? The Terry Fox Run is coming up in September, maybe I should aim to do the walk in that. Or maybe I could actually take a serious look and see that there is a run/walk opportunity every weekend - yikes! No, I am not that keen, but it would be good to have something to aim for and train for. I haven't had goals for a long while, setting some out, is definitely well over due, and since I have finally set foot upon the fitness road, that seems to be a good place to start.



So what else has been going on? Well we are currently attempting to co-ordinate our return to Australia. I have contacted a realtor to sell the house; gotten a quote for an international removalist; started the ball rolling with the quarantine requirements for the dogs; looked into flights back; researched schools for Mister when we return, not to mention housing. There is so much to do, and yet nothing much to do, as it is too early; everything is in the research phase right now, but on top of all that, I still have the everyday stuff to contend with, and now the sun is out, the garden is growing wild. I am relieved about that. the garden wasn't looking too good, not so long ago.

While I am really busy right now, I have to say - I love it. I tend to get depressed when I can't find anything to do. I am not really one for sitting around, which is a statement that actually flies in its own face, because lately, I have been doing a fair amount of sitting around, much to my own disgust. Oh, and I did manage to take that swim I alluded to last week. I went on Sunday morning, and this time I managed to swim for 30 minutes...without passing out. Gee, I must be getting fitter.

6 comments:

Scotty said...

The joy of moving, eh, Strauss? If I can help in any way, a phone call here, some research there, lemme know.

Kathleen said...

Have you decided where you're going to live? With all your plans, no wonder you feel so motivated! Nothing like having a purpose to get one up and going. And the exercise is wonderful...good on ya! I need it so badly myself. It's really time to quit TALKING and start DOING.

Tracey said...

Go you! Even if I do miss your posts, I know that it is GOOD that you are busy AND productive! And all interlinked with the fitness.. all good, good, good. It will be important to feel on top of all the organisational stuff you need to do to move back... I'm so impressed that the exercise is helping.

Muse said...

I think the 10k walk is a great idea... Go for it.

A friend of mine had a goal to lose weight by her 40th birthday. She went at it great guns. Gyming it every day, on fire, etc etc etc.

Her 40th arrived she looked great, felt better than ever... but then she stopped finding the time to go to the gym, got too busy.

She had a achieved her goal and the fire had gone out a bit.

The every weekend thing, or even once a month is not such a bad idea.

Go girl!

Pendullum said...

Good on you...
10 k walk is totally 'do able'...
Especially if you have a friend who is willing to walk with you... You could take it as a social outing...

shishyboo said...

I don't envy you with the big move and I can see how much busier you're going to be as the time to go gets closer
All this fitness training is definitely putting you in good stead for the busy times ahead
PLeased you're feeling good!
x x x