May 22, 2010
What a wonderful day, through and through. And not because anything particularly amazing or exciting is happening. Life is happening all around me today and I'm seeing it all. The puppy and I went for a hike this morning in Sibley. The sky was that bright blue color that movies are made of. The clouds stark white. And both being the backdrop for the forrest and trees. The drive up to Sibley is winding and beautiful with sweeping views of the entire bay. I could see three bridges, San Francisco and the East Bay. On the hike, Coach stayed close. If we got too far apart, he'd come back and find me, a bit of a game of hide and seek with me ducking behind a tree to see how long it would take him to sniff me out. He found some dogs to play with, but none that distracted him too much from our journey together. When we got to the peak of this hill I took a moment to really enjoy what I was seeing. The tall grass swaying in the breeze, the meditation labyrinth down below that I had never seen before, the running kids with their parents, the rolling hills ahead. And Coach stayed right by my side. I was so proud.
Now I'm sitting on the couch with Coach to my right and Phoenix right in front of me playing, petting Coach, and bouncing around. Life everywhere. The trees are moving. The wind is dancing. And I got a pup and a kid to keep me company.
Yesterday my challenge was to handle the bookcase and I have to admit that I did nothing on that front. My day just took off and much more exciting coaching things filled the spots that that task was going to take, so I didn't feel too bad. It's still on my list, however.
Today, I want to finish reading the instruction manual for this new practice I'm learning. It's all about how beliefs create your experiences and how limited beliefs can really prevent you from having what you want in your life. I'm learning to become a practitioner of this cool process that is supposed to get rid of limiting beliefs and replace then with new beliefs. Interesting stuff!
So I want to finish the reading and set up a meeting with my partner to practice.
Challenge 131: Finish Belief Closet reading
131 down. 234 to go
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Challenge 130: Get rid of bookshelf
May 21, 2010
My favorite thing to do in the morning is cuddle with everyone in bed. I so much enjoy this time, with coach snoring, cuddled up next to me in the bed, and Bucket crawling around us both. They are so sweet in the morning, and I always try to take a few minutes to enjoy that before I get. This morning, 7:30 came around way too early. It might have been the couple glasses of wine I had last night, or my later bed time, but I just couldn't get up, and didn't really HAVE to so there wasn't anything strong enough motivated me to push through it. So I invited Coach up on to the bed, and we rested until 8:30. He's now sprawled out across the bed as I write this.
Yesterday my challenge was to get to this city for my sister's fundraiser. I had had an 8 hour coaching day, so I knew I would be pretty exhausted by the end, but decided to go anyway. And I'm so glad I did. I got Lily to come with me and we got ready together just like in the old days when we lived together in Santa Barbara. Then we headed to the city. I don't think me and Lily have gone out like that since she moved here, so it was just so much fun to hang out sans our men, sans our puppies and baby. Just the girls. When we got to the fundraiser, there was no one at the door collecting money, so we decided to post up there. It felt really good to be able to be part of helping my sister raise money. I'm so glad we were able to be there to support.
Today is a fairly relaxed day, although I'm filling it quickly with things to do. I promised my coach I'd go to the gym MWF, so I have to do that, and I have some work for my boss, client stuff, etc. Later, I'm hanging out with my girl Erica. Not exactly sure what challenge to give myself except there has been this book shelf in our laundry room that is literally right in the middle of the room. It's been there for months and it is starting to really bother me. Vaughn is gone so I can't get him to help me move it, so i think a good challenge would be figuring out how to get rid of it.
Challenge 130: Get rid of bookshelf
130 down. 235 to go.
My favorite thing to do in the morning is cuddle with everyone in bed. I so much enjoy this time, with coach snoring, cuddled up next to me in the bed, and Bucket crawling around us both. They are so sweet in the morning, and I always try to take a few minutes to enjoy that before I get. This morning, 7:30 came around way too early. It might have been the couple glasses of wine I had last night, or my later bed time, but I just couldn't get up, and didn't really HAVE to so there wasn't anything strong enough motivated me to push through it. So I invited Coach up on to the bed, and we rested until 8:30. He's now sprawled out across the bed as I write this.
Yesterday my challenge was to get to this city for my sister's fundraiser. I had had an 8 hour coaching day, so I knew I would be pretty exhausted by the end, but decided to go anyway. And I'm so glad I did. I got Lily to come with me and we got ready together just like in the old days when we lived together in Santa Barbara. Then we headed to the city. I don't think me and Lily have gone out like that since she moved here, so it was just so much fun to hang out sans our men, sans our puppies and baby. Just the girls. When we got to the fundraiser, there was no one at the door collecting money, so we decided to post up there. It felt really good to be able to be part of helping my sister raise money. I'm so glad we were able to be there to support.
Today is a fairly relaxed day, although I'm filling it quickly with things to do. I promised my coach I'd go to the gym MWF, so I have to do that, and I have some work for my boss, client stuff, etc. Later, I'm hanging out with my girl Erica. Not exactly sure what challenge to give myself except there has been this book shelf in our laundry room that is literally right in the middle of the room. It's been there for months and it is starting to really bother me. Vaughn is gone so I can't get him to help me move it, so i think a good challenge would be figuring out how to get rid of it.
Challenge 130: Get rid of bookshelf
130 down. 235 to go.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Challenge 129: Get to my sister's fundraiser
May 20, 2010
I may have gone a little overboard with my waking up experiment. I set the alarm for 7:30 this morning, and that felt...tired. BUT, when I tried to go back to sleep until 8, I couldn't. So I just stayed in bed cuddling with Coach and Bucket. And now I feel good. It's 8:30 and I've already called my step-dad to wish him a happy birthday, eaten breakfast, had tea, checked all my emails and Facebook, AND checked Perez. My morning routine, minus dog walk and shower, is already finished and it's not even 9. And THAT feels good. I decided to hop back in bed, under the warm covers and with the puppy, to write this. Having this extra time is so relaxing.
Yesterday the challenge was to get to the gym, and a challenge it was indeed. I had to get my car from across town, and then drive to downtown Oakland in traffic in order to make it. But I did it! And I'm so glad I did. One of the first steps in my new health plan, and I think it's (along with the sleep thing) going to make me feel a lot better. Other than the gym, I had a busy coaching day. Coaching call, certification call, supervision call. All good stuff. I'm loving being in certification and am sad that it's almost over. BUT, I'm learning this new thing that I think will really add to my coaching, and I can continue that even after certification is over.
Today is another big, long coaching day and I'm really excited. I have some things I need to do to follow up with clients, emails etc. But I'll do those anyway, so I'm not going to put it as a challenge. A big challenge for me would be getting to the city tonight for my sister's fundraiser. I'm not sure I can swing it with my clients, but I would really like to be there for her and support her, so I'm putting it on the list.
Challenge 129: Get to my sister's fundraiser
129 down. 236 to go.
I may have gone a little overboard with my waking up experiment. I set the alarm for 7:30 this morning, and that felt...tired. BUT, when I tried to go back to sleep until 8, I couldn't. So I just stayed in bed cuddling with Coach and Bucket. And now I feel good. It's 8:30 and I've already called my step-dad to wish him a happy birthday, eaten breakfast, had tea, checked all my emails and Facebook, AND checked Perez. My morning routine, minus dog walk and shower, is already finished and it's not even 9. And THAT feels good. I decided to hop back in bed, under the warm covers and with the puppy, to write this. Having this extra time is so relaxing.
Yesterday the challenge was to get to the gym, and a challenge it was indeed. I had to get my car from across town, and then drive to downtown Oakland in traffic in order to make it. But I did it! And I'm so glad I did. One of the first steps in my new health plan, and I think it's (along with the sleep thing) going to make me feel a lot better. Other than the gym, I had a busy coaching day. Coaching call, certification call, supervision call. All good stuff. I'm loving being in certification and am sad that it's almost over. BUT, I'm learning this new thing that I think will really add to my coaching, and I can continue that even after certification is over.
Today is another big, long coaching day and I'm really excited. I have some things I need to do to follow up with clients, emails etc. But I'll do those anyway, so I'm not going to put it as a challenge. A big challenge for me would be getting to the city tonight for my sister's fundraiser. I'm not sure I can swing it with my clients, but I would really like to be there for her and support her, so I'm putting it on the list.
Challenge 129: Get to my sister's fundraiser
129 down. 236 to go.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Challenge 128: Get to the gym
May 19, 2010
It was as I expected...I think I've been getting too much sleep. Or rather, that the hours I have been choosing to sleep aren't ideal for my body. I naturally woke up before 8 this morning, feeling pretty good and clear headed, but decided to go back to sleep since I didn't really have to be up until around 9. Well, when 9 rolled around, I woke up out of a deep dream sleep, groggy and heavy. Lesson...wake up earlier. I'm going to keep trying different times out until I get one that feels good. I'm also implementing a new exercise/health routine with my coach that will get me out of bed earlier anyway. So we'll see how this all goes!
Yesterday I had a lot to do in an hour and I got it all done! Even though I had no idea how I was going to, I did it. I even took the dog out for a walk and was right on time picking up Isabel from school.
Today is another busy day. I've already had a coaching call and I have my certification call and then a supervision call, as well as an agreement to my own coach to go to the gym. I have a million excuses why I can't get there, mainly because our car is in the shop, but I have to figure out a way.
Challenge 128: Get to the gym
128 down. 237 to go.
It was as I expected...I think I've been getting too much sleep. Or rather, that the hours I have been choosing to sleep aren't ideal for my body. I naturally woke up before 8 this morning, feeling pretty good and clear headed, but decided to go back to sleep since I didn't really have to be up until around 9. Well, when 9 rolled around, I woke up out of a deep dream sleep, groggy and heavy. Lesson...wake up earlier. I'm going to keep trying different times out until I get one that feels good. I'm also implementing a new exercise/health routine with my coach that will get me out of bed earlier anyway. So we'll see how this all goes!
Yesterday I had a lot to do in an hour and I got it all done! Even though I had no idea how I was going to, I did it. I even took the dog out for a walk and was right on time picking up Isabel from school.
Today is another busy day. I've already had a coaching call and I have my certification call and then a supervision call, as well as an agreement to my own coach to go to the gym. I have a million excuses why I can't get there, mainly because our car is in the shop, but I have to figure out a way.
Challenge 128: Get to the gym
128 down. 237 to go.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Challenge 127: Clients, and paperwork, and cover letters and emails (Oh my!)
May 18, 2010
Today started out with an eerily familiar foggy and groggy feeling. It used to be how everyday started for me. Waking up from a deep and heavy sleep, with deeply heavy eyes and a foggy head with a headache. I hadn't felt this way in a long time, but lately, it's how I wake up. I wonder if I'm getting too much sleep? Although 8 hours doesn't seem like too much. Or maybe my diet is affecting it. I don't know but I don't like it.
I quickly got out of it, thanks to a cup of tea and some breakfast and had a coaching call that has energized me for the rest of the day (hopefully). I have a lot on my plate today, and most of it needs to be done before I head out to work in less than an hour. How to get to all of it?!?! Just buckle down and do it.
So this post is going to be short. I must get started.
Challenge 127: Clients, and paperwork, and cover letters and emails (Oh my!)
127 down. 238 to go.
Today started out with an eerily familiar foggy and groggy feeling. It used to be how everyday started for me. Waking up from a deep and heavy sleep, with deeply heavy eyes and a foggy head with a headache. I hadn't felt this way in a long time, but lately, it's how I wake up. I wonder if I'm getting too much sleep? Although 8 hours doesn't seem like too much. Or maybe my diet is affecting it. I don't know but I don't like it.
I quickly got out of it, thanks to a cup of tea and some breakfast and had a coaching call that has energized me for the rest of the day (hopefully). I have a lot on my plate today, and most of it needs to be done before I head out to work in less than an hour. How to get to all of it?!?! Just buckle down and do it.
So this post is going to be short. I must get started.
Challenge 127: Clients, and paperwork, and cover letters and emails (Oh my!)
127 down. 238 to go.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Challenge 126: Clean
May 17, 2010
Ahhh Monday mornings. Not my most favorite morning of the week. I think automatically I feel a bunch of pressure, even though I don't have a ton on my plate. I hate waking up with that feeling. On a cuddly note, the puppy was very cute and sweet this morning, cuddled up in a little ball right next to me as we snoozed on and off for a half hour before getting up. Something is up with him lately. He's more needy than usual and he just got into a fight at the dog park. Hmmm. I'm sure it's nothing. I just worry a lot.
I've been feeling nostalgic lately. Remembering the days in Santa Barbara, working at True Grit, hanging out with bands and having the time of my life. Although I'm really happy now, I think back to those times and feel a bit jealous of myself! HA! Don't know if that makes sense. I know there is a general progression of life and times, and I'm excited for what the future holds, but there was a sense back then that I could do anything. Technically, I guess, nothing has really changed and I'm sure I could still do anything, but nothing compares to being 25 and sassy.
Today. Work.
Challenge 126: Clean from this weekend
126 down. 239 to go.
Ahhh Monday mornings. Not my most favorite morning of the week. I think automatically I feel a bunch of pressure, even though I don't have a ton on my plate. I hate waking up with that feeling. On a cuddly note, the puppy was very cute and sweet this morning, cuddled up in a little ball right next to me as we snoozed on and off for a half hour before getting up. Something is up with him lately. He's more needy than usual and he just got into a fight at the dog park. Hmmm. I'm sure it's nothing. I just worry a lot.
I've been feeling nostalgic lately. Remembering the days in Santa Barbara, working at True Grit, hanging out with bands and having the time of my life. Although I'm really happy now, I think back to those times and feel a bit jealous of myself! HA! Don't know if that makes sense. I know there is a general progression of life and times, and I'm excited for what the future holds, but there was a sense back then that I could do anything. Technically, I guess, nothing has really changed and I'm sure I could still do anything, but nothing compares to being 25 and sassy.
Today. Work.
Challenge 126: Clean from this weekend
126 down. 239 to go.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Challenge 125: Homework and puzzle
May 16, 2010
The end of a really great and full and fun weekend with my friends. We just had so much fun. A lot of laughing and girl time and painting of nails. We watched the first three hours of the very first season of 90210 last night. If that doesn't scream girls weekend, I don't know what does. The thing that strikes me, every time I get together with my friends, is how incredible they all are. So smart, interesting, talented, creative. It's like they are each so uniquely cool that I feel so lucky to know them. I'm so glad we could all get together.
As for my challenge yesterday, I was able to get the house cleaned before bed. The dishes were done and things (that weren't actively being used) were straightened up.
Everyone is now gone and the remnants of the party are still here. Nail polish on the table. Beer in the fridge. Coffee still in the pot. But it's quiet. And I have work to do. First, lemon pepper salmon and asparagus for dinner with my honey.
Challenge 125: Coaching homework and puzzle
125 down. 240 to go
The end of a really great and full and fun weekend with my friends. We just had so much fun. A lot of laughing and girl time and painting of nails. We watched the first three hours of the very first season of 90210 last night. If that doesn't scream girls weekend, I don't know what does. The thing that strikes me, every time I get together with my friends, is how incredible they all are. So smart, interesting, talented, creative. It's like they are each so uniquely cool that I feel so lucky to know them. I'm so glad we could all get together.
As for my challenge yesterday, I was able to get the house cleaned before bed. The dishes were done and things (that weren't actively being used) were straightened up.
Everyone is now gone and the remnants of the party are still here. Nail polish on the table. Beer in the fridge. Coffee still in the pot. But it's quiet. And I have work to do. First, lemon pepper salmon and asparagus for dinner with my honey.
Challenge 125: Coaching homework and puzzle
125 down. 240 to go
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