Beg, Barter & Steal

I'm back.  It's been a month, to the day since my race.

I haven't been out for a run since.  My blisters have finally healed... but really,
I didn't have the time or space to run as Jeff moved to Texas right after the race,
and the kids were still on summer break. 

So now that they're back in school we're getting back into our routines. 
Including eating right again, juicing, and running!  Today I put in 3.5 miles in 28 minutes.
Not too bad... considering it's been a month since my last run.  I felt great out there,
a lot better then I was expecting to feel taking so much time off!

In addition, I took my iodine that I mentioned in an earlier post!
It's kind of gross and chemically tasting going down, but WOW!
What a difference in my energy level and overall health!  I feel SO much better!

I've got a 15 year old girl that contacted me requesting vocal lessons and so I'm
BARTERing a swap for childcare for my youngest on Tuesday and Thursday mornings,
while the boys are in school.
This way I can run solo, and/or work without interruption on packing and cleaning!

In addition, we have new neighbors across the street now and one of them just happens
to be a fabulous gay man, who has many talents! 
Including (but not limited to) housecleaning, laundry, doing make-up,
making me laugh until I pee... and sorting out life! 
We've become fast friends, Alex and I!

The universe always provides just who and or what you need when you need it, don't you think so!?
So while I didn't BEG Alex for help cleaning my kitchen today... as the title might suggest... I did accept
his offer to help!  If you know me, you know how bad I am at asking for or even accepting help!
But like he said "Girl, you need the help, I'm offering the help... accept it!" 

So I did. 
And I'm so glad I did... because it turned out to be just what I needed in more ways than one!
I haven't laughed until I cried in I don't know how long!?

Other than that, I've been STEALing my moments to myself whenever I can gettem!
I'm technically a single Mom here now with absolutely NO family near by.... so I need to get creative with this! 

But what I have learned from the last month off, is that I can't possibly accomplish this great feat before me
if I am not, first and foremost continuing to take care of myself!! 
A common sense lesson, but really something I need to constantly remind myself of!

I thought I might put this post out there today in case you too, needed the reminder? ;)
Now get offline and go baby youself a bit! 
Me?  I've got a bubble bath with my name on it! ;)
There isn't much in life that can't be eased with the 3 B's I always say...
Bath, Bubbles and a Beer!