My niece Arleigh has often been heard to say ‘a bit wobby’. A bit wobby is her version of a bit wobbly. The cutest possible version, mind you, I’m not biased at all. So why are we talking about Arleigh? Well, lately, I’ve felt a bit wobby myself. I’ve talked about it on this blog. More than I usually would, but I wanted to, so why not. I was frustrated that progress towards my goals had pretty much stalled. I had plans that were cancelled, hopes that were dashed and all in all I felt like I was treading water.
Then I started to swim.
Literally.
I followed the black line at the bottom of the pool, and I thought about things. I reminded myself that life doesn’t always go the way you plan. I set about constructing and re-constructing new plans anyway. I like a good plan, you can probably tell. I started to feel a lift. I put aside my disappointment at recent results with my weight loss and fitness goals. I’d been frustrated and stuck. I was in a rut. I needed to shake things up. So I decided, I’d shake everything up a bit.
Later last night I got home and after dinner plonked myself on the couch next to hubby. Tired but happy. I might get a full-time job, I said to Hubby. And we should have a baby. Maybe buy another house. He seemed okay with these plans. Reaffirming them with him made him smile. I should write about stuff that matters to me. I should get back out there and take more photos. Ones that aren’t of myself. I want to train 5 times a week and go big at every session. I want to enjoy my body and the strength it gains. He wiggled his eyebrows at me suggestively, and we giggled like teenagers. Perve.
Nothing has changed yet—nothing except my perspective. I’m optimistic and excited to try some new things, to enjoy the things I love again. Throw me into life and see what happens. Maybe the clouds are parting. Perhaps that’s the sunshine I see there. This little black duck needs focus and a plan. And once again I have one. It’s nice to feel like my feet are on solid ground instead of being a bit wobby.
More life coming right up. Anything you want to hear more about?
Hi! I’m Melissa Walker Horn. Around here, they call me Suger. I’m the Chief Blogger and doer of all the things here at Suger Coat It. Blogging since 1901; I love a casual ootd, taking photos, and writing about things that irk or inspire me. I love wine and cheese, long days at the beach and spending time with my family. I make stuff for the internet over at Chalkboard Digital. You know, living the sweet life.
I love this post and your focus 🙂 good luck with it all.
Thank you Carly.
Great post. I want to hear about all of it. I love hearing about YOU, what you’re thinking and feeling. Only as much as you’re comfortable sharing, of course. But I love the personal.
Loving the pervy husband too,lol. I have one of those. <3 They're the best.
Thank you Melissa.
Yes! The BEST.
Hey Mel, best thing about all this is you are looking ahead and not dwelling on things, and you are brave enough to put it all out there an be accountable. Keep going how your going and I hope it all keeps moving in the right direction for you 🙂
I am the opposite to you, I need to get out and do something where I need to concentrate and don’t have time to think, it gives my mind a break
Thank you Tony. All the very best to you moving forward in the way that works best for you. xo
I am proud of you x keep moving forward, everything will fall into place eventually 🙂 xxoo
Thank you. Me too. One foot in front of the other, for sure.
Such an uplifting post, Melissa. Made my day. Hit the pool and thought of you.
SSG xxx
Thank you. I feel uplifted for the first time in a while. Glad I could share it! I hope you enjoyed the pool. It really is the best.
So true Suger. Love when we have a light bulb moment changes life. I have told you about our ‘baby’ journey. We were so this time but yet all gone in a flash. I am not happy as I have put on weight – I don’t have the motivation to loose 10 kilos. So I am planning to keep healthy when I am pregnant. See if that works… Thanks xxx
You’re so welcome. All the very, very best to you.
Just you Hun, I just like reading and hearing about you and all the directions your life takes you in.
I’m so pleased to hear there is a shift happening for you. We are much alike Hun and I knew that it wouldn’t be far away and the shift would come. Sometimes you need to give yourself that grumble time, it helps reaffirm your heart desires up against the constrast of it all.
Go easy one thing at a time then consolidate and work on the next thing.
Wishing you love and happiness always.
T x
Thank you Trudie. As always your generosity is appreciated.