Distraction: Who Am I?

*Sigh!*

The last couple of weeks have been very up and down for me.  My dad has been in and out of the hospital (currently in) and we've been very busy.  I spent the day at the hospital and I will do the same tomorrow.  There's definitely a part of me that wants to detail everything that's been going on with him, his health and his care.  However; there's also a part of me that just wants to think about something else for a bit.  So.....selfishness and my "it's all about me" attitude wins out and I'm going to blog about my personal little distraction.

Back to my Happiness Project!  I realize that this is only my second post of the month, but I have scrapbooked (digitally) three or four times and I went on a hike on Tuesday.  What I'm still so jazzed about is riding the success of last month!  I've been to the gym four times this month - which doesn't sound super impressive compared to last month, but I was out of town for four days, so it's a little impressive.  While I was out of town, I walked - a ton! - and I already mentioned my hike this week.  So the exercise is still going well.  But here's the amazing part.....

As I said, I was at the hospital all day today and I have to be back early in the morning.  Here's the strange part: at some point today, I thought, "maybe I'll work out in the morning before I come back."  So I checked the website and my gym doesn't open until 7:00am on Saturdays.  Bummer - I have to be at the hospital by 8:00, so that won't work.  Then I realized that it's open until 10:00 tonight.  Here's the stranger part: I thought, "I could go when I get home tonight."  Wait for it..... here's the strangest part: I actually went!!! 

Who am I???

I am not that girl!  You know - that girl that I make fun of and call a "freak" because she goes to the gym at 9 o'clock at night!  Well, hold onto your hats, my friends, because apparently I am that girl.  I got home, packed my gym bag and headed to the gym.  And just to put the icing on the cake - I got to see one of my friends there - woohoo!  I got in a workout, I soaked in the hot tub, took a shower and I feel great!  Physically, my body is relaxed, my mind is clear and I'm focused.  Mentally, I'm super proud - albeit surprised - that I went to the gym instead of plopping down in front of the TV. 

Of course, my dad is still on my mind, but I feel like I've cleared my head and can think even more positively for him and be a better support for my mom.  Someone should tell people about the positive effects of working out (haha).  And just to brag a bit more ('cause I'm on a roll) I'm on day eight without soda!  I was averaging about one every five days, but currently I'm at eight.  My dad's hospital stay will be a good test of my soda craving since it's definitely a comfort food for me.  But I didn't have one yesterday or today, so I'm feeling good about it.  And even if I do - it's one soda and I'll start again.  Again - who am I?

I'm a girl on a mission!  And I only have nine minutes to get to bed only one hour late, so I'm done for tonight.  Please send good thoughts and prayers my dad's way and hopefully soon I'll be able to give a good report from both of us!