Mushy Gushy Time!

There's so much to share! Man...not that a whole lot has been going on in my life, but every once in awhile I just get a high on life. Even if the day didn't contain anything real exciting. Sometimes, I just have enough time to myself to reflect, take a deep breath, and know that even though I'm not out scaling mountains every day, or competing in major events, or traveling around the world, there is still so much to enjoy and take in right here at home.

Alright, so here's what my day consisted of just to give you an idea:

At around 5am, my husband woke up and went out with a buddy to set some crab pots in the hope we could have a fresh and delicious (also classic NW) meal. (and he has 5 he is bringing home right now!) When he came home, around 7am, I woke up and kind of milled around the house. Got online, checked the required social networking sites, and then got an awesome text from my best friend and cousin, Blaine. It was very simple too. Just a pic of how he is pushing himself to get better mentally and physically with a message that said, "Thank you for keeping me motivated with your workout pics and comments, cuz." That was it. That's all I needed to say to myself, "Hey, you make a difference and maybe you aren't so crazy for posting your personal progress online all the time. Haha" Yeah I laughed at myself.

After that I had a doctor's appt about my toe. Still have 4 more weeks to heal before I can run. Went grocery shopping, got home, did the dishes, ate a snack, made a kick ass letter to my friend Ashley Charters, ate lunch, walked my dog, talked to a fitness coach, met my husband at home, spent some time with him, did the dishes, worked out, and now I'm here. Just relaxing.

See? Didn't really do anything! But I thoroughly enjoyed my day! Love my dog, LOVE my husband, and love that the sun was shining! The success, happiness, and constant moving and constant smiles are largely dedicated to that one little text message from my cousin. Who is, by far, one of the best motivators there is for me as well as my best friend.

I'm not saying my husband doesn't make me happy hahahaha. He is flat out amazing, EVERY day. I can write more about him later, ;) Yet, do you ever have those days, where you aren't in a bad mood but you feel like it's "just another day", until someone completely flips it around with just one word or sentence? For having the goals that I do right now, I sometimes catch myself wanting to take a day off and I always find a way to never do that. So a day like today was perfect to just keep me going without missing a step!

If you have someone in your life that is that motivator for you. That voice of persistence and the will you sometimes need to push on, tell them thank you. Tell them how much you appreciate their support, whether or not its vocal. My cousin and I don't always talk, and we go in spurts of talking all the time through FB or texts, but we know that in the end we will always be there for one another. If I need advice he's there and vice versa.

That is your challenge! Tell that inspiration in your life THANK YOU! Never give up. Because every day you don't challenge yourself you take a step back. Keeping stepping up!

Thank you, Blaine!

* I definitely have more posts coming soon! Amazing food recipes I recently found and love! Maybe a photo challenge to share and some updated info on some up-coming events!