As 2011 is on the horizon I'm sure it is to bring many great accomplishments for you and for me. I have been thinking A LOT the past few days about 2011 and what I really want to accomplish...... As most people do, I make resolutions that I probably have a 50/50 shot of keeping.....
I make more than I know is feasibly possible so when I cross off 50% of them on my list I can actually feel like I attained something...rather than making two and keeping true to one...make sense?
Looking backward in 2010 it was a significant year of growth for me; personally, athletically, and professionally.
Personally
Bill and I found our way back to one another, and all though, the road has not been "smooth" over the past 12 months it is sure to be paving out nicely now. Like every other relationship that is "rebuilding" we have our ups and downs - but we are in a good place and continue to grow together.
I continue to grieve the loss of my best friend, Jessica. She was truly my heart and soul...it may sound weird to say that about a best friend, but she knew me better than anyone. I miss her everyday and still cope with the fact that in our earthly world I will not see her again. It is a struggle every day when I think of her......but it also puts an enormous smile on my face. To have something make you so sad yet so happy all in one breath is something I can not explain.
My relationship with my family has grown tremendously over the last 12 months. I love my family and without them; well I wouldn't be here. They continue to support me in every decision I make and are always my biggest fan.
Of course, it wouldn't be a good post without mentioning all of you! My blog has been a tremendous avenue for meeting (virtually) new friends that support me and continue to be non-judgmental. It is a brave act to put yourself out on the web; and with that comes the opportunity for criticism. I think I have the best readers in the world..... you never judge, you always listen, and I appreciate all the sweet sweet comments and emails you send.
I know I have been horrible (HORRIBLE!) about commenting lately on YOUR blogs, but I do read every day and I promise to comment more in 2011 :)
Professionally
I changed careers in July 2010 and it was by far the best decision I have made in my professional life. The opportunities I have at my new company widely surpass those of the past. I found out today I am getting a bonus on 1.7.2011 - that can't come fast enough!
Athletically
Where do I start here? Although my race count isn't very high this year I have made LEAPS AND BOUNDS in endurance, stamina, and believing in myself. I never thought I would run a half marathon or have the desire to complete a Half-Ironman; but low and behold I have finished the half marathon and well on my way to achieving the half-ironman. I have met so many amazing people through my multi-sport lifestyle as well as my blogging, I'm so appreciative for each and every one of you. You let me share my neurotic, random, rambling stories - post un-Godly amount of pictures, and just accept this blog for what it is - me on paper.
In 2010 - I PR'd a 5K, 10K, 15K and a half marathon. I made huge strides on biking capabilities and even larger strides on my running.
I look forward to 1,000 mile challenge in 2011 with Tall Mom - Hoping I can get a jump start over the first 4 months with my 70.3 training.
All - in - all 2010 has been one HELL OF A YEAR.
What do you want your 2011 to look like? You can mold, shape, dream it to be anything you want it to be....
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Neti Pot......
That's not some Indian name for the wacky tobacc-y....
Have you ever used a neti pot? A sinus wash? Is this already a disgusting post?
I'm still sick as a d-o-g but am at work because I'm taking all of next week off on vacation and I'll be dammed if I do any work. So I'm sitting here bathing in hand sanitizer as to make sure I don't spread my illness to everyone. Good thing they put me in a corner..... almost at the 24 hour mark of the antibiotic so hopefully I'm not infecting anyone.... If I do, and you read this, I'm sorry.
My boss just called - I said "This is Allison" and he laughed..... he said he couldn't even understand me. AWESOME.....
Anyways - have you ever used a neti pot? I'm pretty sure they are the best thing ever.....
Over the last two days I've become seriously congested and it's moving into my chest which is never good. Bill had a neti pot from the last time he was sick and told me I should use it. I love him therefore it didn't bother me at all that I was inserting something into my nose that he had previously had in his. No worries - I scrubbed it down before hand.....
Anyways - the neti pot looks like this....
You fill it with warm water and saline (ours came with saline packets - if you don't have that salt is just fine)
And then do this....
FYI - It's kind of disturbing how many pictures there are online of people using these things.......
It has the potential to be rather disgusting..... I hit that potential like no one's business. It was like a cascading waterfall of sinus gunk...... I pretty sure Bill was turned on...I kid, I kid.
Anyway - I did it twice on Sunday, once yesterday, and today in a steamy hot shower. Nothing like a steamy shower to get the congestion out.
So I still feel like crap - hoping that it clears up by Friday - I hate missing workouts, I hate that I'm sick the week of Christmas, and I also hate that it is going to be 80 degrees here today. December 21 and it's 80 degrees.......such is Texas.....
In other news:
Training/Races/Challenges:
Lesley and Sherry are hosting a new fun challenge in 2011 - RUN FOR THE BLING OF IT!
Go visit Sherry and read her post with the details... I've already signed up - Will you??????? I think I've said it before that I only do these athletic events for the shirts and medals anyway :)
If you don't follow Jeff, you should, - go visit him and watch the Ironman Videos from 2010... I watched them all last night laying in bed and I cried - the whole time. Maybe I actually do have inkling of interest in a full Ironman one day......
Giveaway:
Don't forget to enter my key chain/Starbucks giveaway here
Random:
My friend Della is a sixth grade math teacher - she had her students work in groups to prepare a graph. This particular group graphed the historical temperatures during June in Bryan, Texas.... notice anything funny?
Have you ever used a neti pot? A sinus wash? Is this already a disgusting post?
I'm still sick as a d-o-g but am at work because I'm taking all of next week off on vacation and I'll be dammed if I do any work. So I'm sitting here bathing in hand sanitizer as to make sure I don't spread my illness to everyone. Good thing they put me in a corner..... almost at the 24 hour mark of the antibiotic so hopefully I'm not infecting anyone.... If I do, and you read this, I'm sorry.
My boss just called - I said "This is Allison" and he laughed..... he said he couldn't even understand me. AWESOME.....
Anyways - have you ever used a neti pot? I'm pretty sure they are the best thing ever.....
Over the last two days I've become seriously congested and it's moving into my chest which is never good. Bill had a neti pot from the last time he was sick and told me I should use it. I love him therefore it didn't bother me at all that I was inserting something into my nose that he had previously had in his. No worries - I scrubbed it down before hand.....
Anyways - the neti pot looks like this....
You fill it with warm water and saline (ours came with saline packets - if you don't have that salt is just fine)
And then do this....
It has the potential to be rather disgusting..... I hit that potential like no one's business. It was like a cascading waterfall of sinus gunk...... I pretty sure Bill was turned on...I kid, I kid.
Anyway - I did it twice on Sunday, once yesterday, and today in a steamy hot shower. Nothing like a steamy shower to get the congestion out.
So I still feel like crap - hoping that it clears up by Friday - I hate missing workouts, I hate that I'm sick the week of Christmas, and I also hate that it is going to be 80 degrees here today. December 21 and it's 80 degrees.......such is Texas.....
In other news:
Training/Races/Challenges:
Lesley and Sherry are hosting a new fun challenge in 2011 - RUN FOR THE BLING OF IT!
Go visit Sherry and read her post with the details... I've already signed up - Will you??????? I think I've said it before that I only do these athletic events for the shirts and medals anyway :)
If you don't follow Jeff, you should, - go visit him and watch the Ironman Videos from 2010... I watched them all last night laying in bed and I cried - the whole time. Maybe I actually do have inkling of interest in a full Ironman one day......
Giveaway:
Don't forget to enter my key chain/Starbucks giveaway here
Random:
My friend Della is a sixth grade math teacher - she had her students work in groups to prepare a graph. This particular group graphed the historical temperatures during June in Bryan, Texas.... notice anything funny?
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