Wednesday, December 3, 2008

The more I'm around people, the more I like dogs!

Well... today is a special day! It's Hattie's 3rd birthday. I have had such a great 3 years with her and this sounds silly, but I can't imagine not having her. She continues to be such a blessing in my life & I am very thankful to be her owner!! She has been an angel to me in a lot of different little ways. After the loss of Wrigley, I have been even MORE aware of how much I enjoy her. Even when it's annoying to make sure she's gone out enough, make sure she has food & water, etc.... it's still fun. It's fun because I love her. And isn't that what life is REALLY all about? I enjoy loving. It's just me. It gets me in trouble sometimes because it isn't always reciprocated back..... and that's when another life lesson is learned. At the end of each day/week/month/year I think the pro's of this "hang-up" of mine should probably outweigh the cons. So, I'm just gonna keep on loving. Cause that's who I am. Right or wrong, different or indifferent, painful or easy, strong or weak - I can't change who I am. How's that? :-)
So, I'm starting to notice a difference in the lifeguards when I walk into the pool area. They don't seem so stressed and worried anymore. Today is the first day that the lifeguard did not put on his/her whistle, grab the enlarged hotdog looking float & climb up in his chair. He actually sat in a regular office chair in front of the office & didn't seem to be in the "ready" position! LOL. That means somebody must be makin progress!!!!!!!!!!!! Woot! Woot!! Why can't I have this lifeguard? I bet I'd never get any better because I'd be so distracted. LOL.

Monday I ran 4 miles on the treadmill, then swam for 25 minutes. This was my best swim so far. Not that any of them are worth saying I am actually continuously swimming, but as far as me surviving - my survival rate was highest on this day. Tuesday I slept a little later and got my workout in at lunch. I ran 6 miles in 51:48 at an 8:38 pace. This morning I got up at 4:50, got on my trainer and did a tough 1 hour ride, then threw on my swimsuit, packed my work clothes & headed to the pool for a 30 minute swim. I only swam 700 yards, BUT I am getting more comfortable each time. I am not scared to death anymore & I am actually anxious to see improvement. Still..... stopping between each lap. :-( I've got to figure out a way to swim the RIGHT way to where I am not smoked after 50 yds. To the best of my knowledge, there is no triathlon with just a 50 yard swim!

Tomorrow I plan to do a 5 mile run & then on Friday I want to do nothing but a 1 hour swim before work. This may be where I see great improvement! Well - that's what I'm hoping for!

9 comments:

Missy said...

I'm just home sick waiting for someone to post something so I can comment on it, ha! Well, I'm a sucker for a pup, I swear. If I didn't have pitter patter of eight paws on hardwood, I don't know what I'd do with myself...OR their profound ability to snore like a human. Love them pups!

Ron said...

I don't know how things here would be without Peyton. Pisses me off when the kids egnore her. Someday when she's gone and they are older they will realize what a great dog they grew up with but it will be to late to show their love.

Bethany said...

Hattie is a special girl! And she has a special momma... You are wonderful just the way you are and you will be blessed with someone who can appreciate the love! On another note, you have had a really good week. I really hope you do the swim class, it will be hard and frustrating but I really think you will have it down once you get all of those kinks out! Good Job :)

Lisa said...

Hattie has the sweetest face ever...no wonder you love her so much! Makes me miss my Foxxie. :(

Great job on your swims!

Afternoon Tea With Oranges said...

I like that philosophy...just keep on lovin'!

I love it that the lifeguards have relaxed now!!

Jill Ann said...

Dogs (and pets in general) are often better than people (and kids) they love you unconditionally and they don't talk back!

Yes, keep on lovin' and if it gets you in trouble - there's a book out there "women who love too much." Read it...it's stupid. We're right, the authors are wrong! Ha ha.

Man, I gotta GET in the POOL!! The one week I didn't bring a suit and the pool is right out my hotel door...go figure.

Tim said...

I can't help but think of the quote "Dogs are a mans best friend".

I am proud of your progress in the pool. You will be way ready before TRI season gets here.

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Lisa said...

BTW, Happy Birthday fellow "Sag"! :)