The trip
Was amazing. I have never felt, seen, swam in, lounged near blue and warm water. That in and of itself was enough to make the trip a dream. But more than that was the opportunity to see my children enjoy it. They have no idea the value of the trip or what it took for their parents to get them there and keep them comfortable and happy while they were and that's ok. It MAY be the start of some travel dreams for our family. Not necessarily the all inclusive type again - but something - someday.
John and I were able to reconnect and it was good timing. The new stress of the changes in our day to day will be hard and it will be better to go through it as a team.
We escaped some of the christmas madness but were quickly thrown into the resort/tipping/buying madness. I think we did alright though.
Diet/Exercise
Well it's still on the back burner. After today I have a new appreciation for full time work and training. It's going to take some extra planning on my part. Some early mornings and lunchtime runs too.
What concerns me is the current lack of balance in my new job apparent from day 1. I plan to stay true to myself and my family. I hope to lead by example even though I am the rookie. I am sure to be tested so I need to be fiercely strong in my convictions. It's a test and I accept. It looks like I will not be able to get time off in August for Ironman so I am curbing my expectations for qualifying. In fact I am re-thinking my year in triathlon and will aim only to finish Great White North and a few other running events here and there.
Work
Wow. What can I say. I am overwhelmed at present.
Thoughts
I am scared that by going to work full-time I am letting my children down in some way. I am trying to adapt to this and accept it. It's what I wanted all along but I continue to be scared.
That's all for now :)
3 comments:
:0) This is a great post! I'm happy you took the time to understand your values and prioritize your time accordingly. I did try to post a comment to this effect a little while ago but it didn't show up anywhere.
Triathlon and athletic goals give you amazing confidence. I believe your IM finish actually helped you get this job because you exude confidence. You can set goals for yourself and feel great when hit them in lots of aspects of your life. Your new job can fill the role triathlon used to fill for you. Races will always be there.
Happy New Year!! I'm glad you had a great trip. Love the photo of you with the boys!
Best of luck with your new job. Hopefully I'll see you out at GWN again. One little tid bit of knowledge regarding IMC...they had spots available online when I got home on the Monday night. They don't last long, but if you move quick you may be able to get a spot that way.
Nice to hear from you!
Honestly, I read this post immediately after you posted it. I was bummed at the fact that you couldn't get the time off for the Ironman....I thought about your Ironman experience the year before and how it very likely assisted in attracting the job you're in now...
And then, I got caught up in my own world...I thought I was on the path and had it all figured out. Some doors are closing some are opening and some seem to flapping in the wind....Detours in the road perhaps, but, are they actually a detours?
Sometimes it is very hard to find that balance b/w goals and letting the universe guide you. I am confused...
I really am drawn to your blog and your thoughts. :D
I'm very curious how life unfolds for you.
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