Travels

So its Saturday and almost Christmas. I decided last minute to give my daughter the rocking chair I used to rock her in when she was a baby.  (Yes, 42 years ago!) Now she can rock her granddaughter in it! 

But I couldn't get it in my little Cruze. So I opted to rent an SUV for the trip. When I arrived this morning, they didn't have one. The guy offered to upgrade me no charge if I would take the Tacoma. 

Looking at it from across the parking lot and I said Sure! But when we stepped out and walked toward it, I was like whoa.  Mom's never gonna be able to step into it!  It must have had some kind of upgrade to handle huge knobby tires and such.

I loaded it up, drove over to get mom and I was right. She couldn't get in! We had to get a folding chair to take with us to help her get in and out.  lol. It was hilarious!

Glad to have the chore done!  ✔ Another commitment to family to remember.

PS: it was a good ride, smoother than I expected, pretty easy to handle!

New Job

Today is the first day, but not my first time, picking up Mr Z from school.  This is my new job.  The pay is $0 but the reward is better.  Seeing his smile when the bell rings is priceless!

My nephew starts his academy training today, and sent me a text with his new badge.  My sister would be so proud!

I made arrangements to see my daughter and family on Saturday.  I'm renting an SUV to drive, just because I can.  

And I cooked all morning, prepping meals for myself for this week.  Pasta, veggies, chicken and beef.  I may have to pick up some fruit, I wasn't concentrating when I shopped for groceries!  Maybe I should start making a list!

Another commitment checked off ✔ Happy Monday!

An Early Start

Once deciding "commitment" was going to be my word for this next year, I got an early start.  I decided to tackle my kitchen cupboard ... the one I use several times a day.  

It has been my goal to stop using plastics and stick with glass.  I've slowly transitioned over, and took the final step to ditch those plastics.  I did keep 6 squares with lids in case I'm sharing meals.  That way if I don't get them back,  no biggie.

Why is it so hard to part with things that we no longer need?  I grew up with a mom who always saved everything because it might be useful at some point.  Guess that rubbed off on me as I tend to do the same, but with less guilt about tossing things.

I was going to post a before then after photo, but my pride wouldn't let me.  Haha

Just as an added note, I cleaned out two closets and took two garbage bags and a box to Goodwill.  Sometimes its nice to lighten the load!

Commitment

In 2022 my focus word for the year was accountability.

In 2023 my focus word for the year was purpose.

In 2024 my focus word for the year was intentional.

Now I need to choose this year's word. 

And I'm choosing commitment. 

I sometimes struggle with making a commitment, even to myself, because I often fall short of following through. In order to make this choice a success, I plan to start with smaller commitments. The first one being to myself in going to the gym.  Because its needed. And because I feel better when I go. I will struggle, and won't beat myself up for it, I will just renew my commitment.  

For me, choosing a word, rather than a new years resolution, works better.  

The Gym

When you know you should go to the gym but are able to make excuses because there are other things to be done, why is it so hard to get back to the gym????

I watched Mr Z quite a bit last week as my nephew is working and also interviewing with local PDs - which is quite a process.  I know because my ex went through it. 

I finally just smacked the excuses this morning, jumped out of bed, and headed over.  38 minutes and 10 miles on the bike.

So I'm doing my happy dance!  Here was today's motivation: 

When's lunch?????