37 Days Till WDW2.0
So last week I decided to go full out, and make every single day of my last week count... So I made the goal to go every day that week; and I did! I felt very proud of the fact that I got through something so challenging. I just didn't realize how harsh it was going to be on my knees. I pulled back (or so I thought) but apparently not enough... I can't help it I'm competitive as heck; even when the only person i'm competing with is my unrealistic expectation of myself.
#sweatyselfie (selfies at crossfit! super sweaty!)
After an entire week of crazy CrossFit and lots of Lunges and Squats my knees were in lots of pain over the weekend... Lucky for me, I had a chiropractor appointment this morning. FYI, my Chiropractor hates... I repeat hates that I'm doing CrossFit. He'd rather I do any other kind of working out. He's a really nice though, I like that he cares so much.
Anyway, after my adjustment he suggested that we try acupuncture for my knee pain. Anyone that knows me, knows that I hate needles (almost as much as I hate spiders... almost.) Granted my ability to deal with needles over time has increased out of shear i-gotta-be-an-adult kind of way. But still the idea of having needles stuck into me isn't the most appealing thing in the world.
But I was in a lot of discomfort and thought that I'd give it a go. I mean, what could it hurt right?
It was uncomfortable, I couldn't move, and I so wish i'd relaxed more before he put the needles in... There was definite discomfort, but my knees were really inflamed so I suppose I should have expected it... I've got to say though, That i'm impressed. I feel like it actually worked! After it was over I stood up and I'm pretty sure could feel a difference. I really do think so! So maybe this hokey chiropractor isn't so hokey after all. Who knows? I seem to be at the point of trying things that I might not have considered doing before; add acupuncture to the list.
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So... I wore my blue dress to work today, did my hair and felt pretty good. It's funny how people at work freak out when I wear a dress! It's like they think the same thing, no matter what... That i've got an interview and that's the only reason i could have to be looking so awesome! PSHhha! Nah, I just look good because i'm feeling good. :)
Thanks for all the nice things everyone has said about my new Facebook profile pic. I figured it was about time to change it since my face looks so different! Yay! Bonus because i felt pretty today. Thanks for the love and support, it means the world to me really!
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125 Days till Italy! Woot! Passport is officially off and pending approval. Fingers crossed that nothing goes wrong. Airline Tickets are booked and this thing is happening! I couldn't be more excited or nervous. What an adventure! Ahh!
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Busy Busy me... Work has me going crazy. I've been put in charge of art directing this massive catalog, and coordinating among a lot of departments is stressful and not nearly as easy as putting together the past Pet catalogs that i've done. But I'm hoping that things turn out good and that I can ensure a great catalog! Being in charge causes me stress, I'm trying not to stress as much and to enjoy it. I can still learn new things... but golly it makes me miss Holly Pocket! I miss my old work friends. Sigh!
Onward and upward... every day is another chance to do my best, and forget the rest. Got to learn I can't control everything... and that sometimes I have to be kinder to myself when i'm not at my very best, perfection isn't obtainable even though I have the habit of beating myself up for not being perfect. <3 Heaven have patience with me lol ;)
I think it's so cool that you do CrossFit! Every time I go by the gym in my town I think to myself that I would like to try it, too. But I get scared and think that I am not strong enough. But you were able to power through and even go every day!
ReplyDeleteMark Wallace @ Chiropractic Memphis