Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Start #1: Gifts 468...

468. Our first wellness lunch n' learn at work today - Fitting in Fitness - by Scott Crawford.  He is one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met when it comes to nutrition, what to put in your body - or more importantly, what NOT to put in/on  your body, being a healthier person, and exercising.  As he said today, "Don't let life get in the way of living." 

I gained a completely different perspective on making time for fitness, especially if we want quality of life as we age, more time with those we love, and to not force our children to have to take care of us at a younger age than necessary.  I am completely inspired and motivated. 

If anyone is interested, follow Scott on Facebook at Crawford Training and Consulting.  Scott will be the first to tell you that his page is scary and sometimes depressing, but being aware of what's happening with our food and learning how to make positive changes (i.e., the beginner's gardening class I just found a link to on his page tonight) is eye-opening; life-changing.

469. Shopping at Sprout's today after work by myself, sampling coffee and singing to some great songs being pumped through the store. 

470. Discovering the loose spice wall at Sprout's today for the first time while on the hunt for garam masala.  Having all these choices, colors and scents right in front of me made me feel like I was traveling the globe without even moving my feet.


471. Watching Emmy at the dinner table tonight, just the two of us remaining at the table, as she tried to make me laugh just by being her goofy self (and how she succeeded every time in getting a genuine belly laugh out of me).

472. Lily, Emmy and I talking through our challenges of the night together and ending with hugs.

473. The cutest pair of Converse tennis that I just got for Lily that work!  Finding shoes is one of her biggest sensory challenges and we fail more than succeed when it comes to footwear.  So happy that she loves them and that her feet are safe and happy (and fashionable too)!

474. Having some time to catch up with Andy tonight to iron out details and plans for the next couple of weeks - the kind of talking we rarely make time for during the week in the blur of routine.

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