Not sure

I look at the blank page in front of me, and I am not really sure what to write today.  I do know that it felt great to have a really calm work day yesterday.  After a week of feeling very stressed and volnerable it was very nice to be able to relax and focus on work in a good way.  It was a much appreciated way to end the week.

Then, when all the work was done I made it to my swim and gym as was planned due to rescheduling on Thursday. The workout was intense.  I made sure not to waste any time and to get a full burn with great emphasis on building muscle and core strength. I felt so good when I left the gym.

Today, I know that my workout targeted exactly what I was hoping to target because my legs were sore and tired, but in a good way. My belly and back are also talking to me, which means that the functional form movement for core develpment did what I wanted as well.

But do you know what I think the best part of this week has been?  It has been today. A day designed for rest and restoration.

I woke up early today, but without having to hear the alarm clock. I made a decision to learn from the rest of my week and to honour myself with a full rest day.  I went early morning grocery shopping with Alan which leads to smaller line ups, first dibs at sale items, optimum parking spots and over all way less stress. Then we came home and I headed out for a meandering 5km walk with Harley. Alan did some outdoor chores while we were gone, and when we got home, we settled in to eat brunch. Alan cooked and it was yummy.  Then we did a bit of house and fun shopping and came  home to settle in for the night. I made home made chicken soup (it's good for the soul) and we are in comfy clothes to watch movies, put up the Christmas tree, and chill.

Sometimes the best days are spent with family with no particular agenda or game plan. They are days filled with love not tasks or workouts, and they fill you up.  I have totally replenished my stocks of energy and I am ready for what this next week will bring for me.  It all starts with an 8:30 am 7km run tomorrow. And you know what? I am ready. Bring it on!