I had good intentions today. I had big plans to wake up early, get my exercise in, serve someone else, be productive.
Except none of that happened.
It started out by waking up with an upset stomach due either to a stomach bug going around or the fact that yesterday my diet consisted of straight carbs. I'm inclined to believe the latter but I'm not taking any chances.
After way too long perusing FB and playing Candy Crush I decided that the thing that would help was...a nap.
So two hours later I dragged myself out of bed, wandered downstairs and ate a sugar cookie while watching Dateline.
Yep. I'm not proud, just keeping it real.
I have been reflecting lately on how I can find joy in the midst of trials or stress. I know it's possible, I just don't always know how to achieve it, but I'm pretty sure more Pringles and Candy Crush aren't the answer.
So, I'm writing this post, digging out my work out clothes, heading to the gym, making dinner for once, and planning some sort of family night. I take inspiration from the amazing women I see around me who when things get tough, forge ahead, reach out to friends and manage to laugh in spite of their trials. I want to be that woman, that mother, that friend.
And it's starting now.
