Morning

This is what I saw when I stepped out of the house to go to work last Friday morning at 7:15. This picture doesn't even do it justice.

I pulled over as I passed the temple because the view was so gorgeous!

Comment Window Tidbit: I only have 2 days of work this week so I've been thinking these days would be calm and easy...they're not.

Back in the Saddle

"Desire is the starting point of all achievement,
not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating
desire which transcends everything."
--Napoleon Hill

After basically taking the summer off (not what I had planned) I finally went back to the gym this morning! The hardest part was getting out of bed at 6:18, but everything after that went well. I hadn't been to the gym since June 11th (that's worse than I thought) and feared I would have to lower my weights because of summer atrophy, but I'm happy to report that I did not have to do that. I was able to lift the same amounts as before (perhaps with more effort). I know I'll be sore tomorrow, why oh why did I let myself down like this?

I'm disappointed in myself for breaking my momentum and for taking all this time off. What did I gain from not going? Weight. Some sleep. Perhaps I took for granted how great I was feeling and thought it would last. Well it didn't. Yesterday I slept in and then read in bed for a couple hours (delicious) reading Sarah's Quilt (I finally finished), but by last night I felt headachey and just not good. I'm sure it's because of my wonky sleep schedule and poor eating.


So today I'm starting over again, and rather than continuing to dwell on the time I have lost (those first two paragraphs will be the extent of my dwelling) I am choosing to move forward with anticipation to feeling so good again. It's deeply satisfying to know that I can push through the pull of the cozy to do something for myself (and for my family as well).

There are always motivational quotes at the gym and there were several great ones today. Of course I couldn't write them down, but I remembered the name Napoleon Hill so I came home to try to find the quote I'd read from him. I didn't find the same one, but it turns out he has tons of great quotes (so I linked his name to those quotes). You might want to check them out.

Being up and going so early also meant I had more time to spend with the kids this morning and time to have our family scripture time and family prayer. It's a great way to start the day and I'm so thankful now that Randy has his own car so that he doesn't have to leave as early so that we can do this without discomfort. Blessings, blessings everywhere blessings!

Happy Birthday Elisa!!

**Do you have a hard time starting over
with big goals like I do?
Do you love quotes?
Are you an early riser?
What are you doing today?**