Therapy, or fighting the beast
It’s funny, human behavior.
Since I quit drinking, I have discovered several other distractions. I guess one habit has to be replaced with another, or in my case, multiple.
I can’t believe I’m actually writing this, but one of them has turned out to be jogging. Yeah, me…the one who is allergic to exercise. Since I started jogging in the early morning because of the heat, it’s been extremely therapeutic mentally. Bonus. I look down at my shirt while I’m pounding the pavement and marvel at the sweat spreading across my chest like it’s a badge of honor. Sure, it helps to also know that I’m doing something good for my physical well-being but it’s great to listen to my iPod and let the music take me before the distractions of the day begin. I actually dread not being able to do it in the winter (hey, I’m not THAT good). I’m not a treadmill/elliptical/etc. type person. Believe me, I’ve tried. I’d much rather get out of the house. I guess that’s why we started mall walking last winter. At least it’s visual stimulation.
Did I mention I get bored easily? In fact, that’s exactly what prompted this blog post.
Football season has started (if you consider preseason actual football). I love football, but it’s gonna be a major test of willpower. Just think of all those beer commercials calling to me like a siren’s song. Did I mention Oktoberfest coming up?
I feel another online Sephora or M.A.C. order coming on. I will not be defeated. That is all.
Oh Gosh! I wish I could get motivated, just to walk. It’s SOOOOO hot!