Change....

I feel that I am at a real crossroads with multiple "key" events rushing at me. I feel myself digging in my heels against the pressure. Over time I have learned that control is an illusion. I want to stay flexible, yet don't want to be swept away. 

Like a boat in rough seas, I want to stay the course while still actively navigating around the "worst of it". I don't know if I know how. 

Today it begins...

So I have been talking about getting into better shape for YEARS. I am not getting any younger and my metabolism has slowed to nothing. It has come time to actually do something. As my best friend is fond of saying "You got the talking part done...".

I have procured the "Power 90" program. It is the predecessor to P90X and a good start for those of us that may fall into the "badly out of shape" column. Today is Day 1. I'll post my starting stats here later and periodic progress notes. I might also Tweet my progress, although I have no followers on my Blog and only one Twitter follower. LOL. Oh well...confession will be good for the soul!

Here we go...I will let you know how it goes!

Thanksgiving & Change

Here we are on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. My sons football team did not make the state finals, so no trip over the Thanksgiving weekend. Maybe next year!! Looks out, here comes basketball as the sports change.
This is my first Thanksgiving not spent with my family. It is not "bad" necessarily, although there are many things I miss. Change is hard, no doubt.
I start a new career next week and there are lots of scary things that go with that change. I am confident in my abilities, but so many people are counting on me. There are still so many things I want to do in my life and so for those around me. Will I be able to accomplish any of it? Yet another change to deal with.
Growing up I was all about control. I had the "illusion" that I could control it all. Life, family, career whatever. When did I finally realize it was not possible? Have I really?
Oh well, I am thankful. Thankful for what I have had and for what I have. Thankful for good friends and great family. Most of all I guess I am thankful that I am am still in the game.
Happy Thanksgiving...I'm going for a turkey sandwich!