The year ahead...

OK, so I know it's already nearly the end of January already, but I didn't really give myself much time to think about resolutions and things towards then end of last year.  Then it was getting Jake (and myself) ready for the start of big school.  Since then, I've had a little time to ponder about what it is I want for the year ahead.

Firstly, let me say that I don't do resolutions.  I think they set you up for disappointment and, let's face it, waiting for the new year to arrive to start that diet/exercise routine/eating or drinking programme (or whatever else you chose) is just an excuse to continue with a bad habit until the new year starts.  And once we break the new routine, we are left feeling guilty and despondent with ourselves. So, I don't have any resolutions for 2011.

That said, I'm a planner.  I like knowing what lies ahead in my life.  I like structure.  I want to know when I'm going on holiday; where I'm going and for how long.  I love researching places and things to do at my destination.  I also like having goals and I like working towards them.  I love having that something special to look forward to during the year ahead.  This year, I don't a holiday booked and planned for the a year ahead (probably because I've just come home from one).  I don't even know if I'll be going anywhere or just spending time at home, enjoying our own city.  To tell you the truth, I'd prefer to have that holiday to look forward to.

All that aside, I've decided now that we're well into 2011, that this is my year to get fit.  I feel sluggish and lazy and I would like to shape up and get more energetic.  I want to bring routine exercise into my home, that Jake & I can partake in together.  So...  I've started walking with a friend, with a view to building it up to jogging over the next few weeks.  I'm SERIOUSLY unfit, so this is a huge thing for me.  Jake & I are also riding our bicycles most afternoons, probably just doing about 5km, but in my opinion it's better than nothing.  It's been a mission getting my butt (and head) into gear for this, but it's something I really need to do.  I can't believe how much more alert and awake I am feeling, so for now it's all going well.  Now, I just need to motivate Danie to get going with his cycling again.  Working through the holidays has forced him into a bit of a slump and I just hope that he picks it up again soon.  The fact that he loved exercising and taking care of himself was on my list of why he was so nice...  And maybe one day, I'll be fit enough to run with him in the evenings too.  Maybe...

Sue X