Day Fifty-Two - When a Week Seems Like a Month

Wow!  So much has happened since last we talked.  We registered Faith for Paradigm HS, had a huge Valentine's Day party with my writing group at Classic Skating (we did bouncy toys and laser tag, as well), I had my 38th Birthday, I went to a writers conference @ BYU entitled:  "Life the Universe and Everything:  29" (by the title you could guess that it was a science fiction/fantasy writing conference), attended the Provo Temple with the Lord family and saw the Carl Bloch exhibit at BYU and CW was put in the Bishopbric.  And through it all I was able to run/walk at least 3X. 

13 of These Fine Kids are in TIWALC (Tewie's Intensive Writing and Literature Class)

Can you name them?

I have a theory about this time of year.  People are couped up and don't see the sun or move as much as they should.  That contributes to SADs.  I don't know it it's just me but, it seems to be that, there are more domestic issues on the news and people's tempers flair and get the better of them.  I am a firm believer in learning how to handle stress -- your own stress.  I destress with exersize, writing/reading and Vitamin B. 

If I can get on my soapbox I'd say:  I think that it is imperative to find the ways in which to destress and then do those things.  Carve out the time that you need and put your "systems" in place.  What I mean by "systems" is:  Do you have a system for the housework?  schoolwork?  work?  making meals?  personal improvement?  spiritual strengthening?  What other issues does your family need examined?  These are your systems.  Eveyone has 24 hours in a day.  Are yours run by your children, soap operas, the latest style.  We need to take control of our time and prioritize what is important and get those who love us in on our goals (so that we can be accountable).  I am so thankful for my family.  They are my support and strength.  They all bring something different to our family dynamic and I love them all individually.

OK - I think I'm done.  Here's my list for The Daily Mile.

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Day Forty-Four - Ran 1 1/2, Walked 1 @ Rec Center
(Valentine's Day - I also roller skated 1/2 hour - legs hurting!)
Day Forty-Five - Ran 1 1/2, Walked 1 @ Rec Center
Day Forty- Six - Nothing
Day Forty-Seven - My Birthday - I ate Pie and Chinese
Day Forty-Eight - Ran 1 1/2, Walked 1 @ Rec Center (with Faith)
Day Forty-Nine - Nothing - Saturday
Day Fifty - The Sabbath
Day Fifty-One - Ran 1 mile, Walked 1 w/ CW @ Rec Center (President's Day)
Day Fifty-Two - Ran 1 mile, Walked 1/2 mile, Sprints 1 mile @ Rec Center