What a crazy mess I've gotten myself into!!! I wanted to do this. I gathered the crew, helped set the day, and now look at me. Out of shape, overweight, and 40 days left to make this happen!!!
Date: May 15, 2010
Crew: Dianne and LeCreshia
Mission: 40 miles, from Weatherford to Mineral Wells, and back on mountain bikes (I've named mine Farfalla Viola - purple butterfly in Italian - see pic of bike)
Honestly, this has now turned into a mission of resurgence. The return to life comeback tour. To briefly sum, I have been sort-of tucked away from living life since my mom passed away 4 years ago. I had my Christmas season comeback tour this past Christmas, and WOW how that was hard. Surprisingly, harder than hiding from it. I went to the parties, mingled in "happiness" with friends, watched Kevin decorate the tree, and pushed myself harder than ever to not give in to tucking myself away somewhere until it was over. The result: I have a new Christmas ornament, a new Christmas dish towel, memories with my family and friends (that strangely includes an Elvis performance and pics of my dad trying to "drop gang signs"...), and a new tradition. Not too shabby :-)
This is my next phase. Adventure!! I tried to tuck away (even though I started this whole thing), however my crew is thinking I'm going to be there ready to go. So, with my again grumpy attitude (like Christmas) and desire to continue stay tucked away (like Christmas), I forge ahead. I will find it strange if I see Elvis performing during this adventure, I will have to say. The hopeful result will be that I will be in better shape, will have lost some weight, and will have had an awesome experience with two of the most grounded people I know. The saga begins...
Hooray! You can do it Joanna!!! And, I think one of your crew members should dress up as Elvis, just for inspiration! LOL!!!
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