Three for Five

Most of today was lazy and pathetic on the couch again. And I wondered why I constantly make choices I know are stupid, that fly in the face of everything I want for myself, that make no sense, and that are infuriatingly lazy.

I woke up from yet another couch nap just in time for Oprah. Today it was about healthy aging, and the "Blue Zones" of the world where people live the longest. The common keys to their lifestyles were so seemingly simple: healthy (mostly plant-based) diet, regular exercise integrated into daily activities, frequent and loving social contact, and having a purpose in life. Making all these things into rituals and regular parts of daily life... that's what it takes to live a long life and feel good about it.

I'm 28 now. If I don't push myself to create good habits now, when will I get around to it? If I don't take advantage of my youth... and put rituals into my life that will lead toward longetivity, health and happiness... what's the point? Right now, most of my habits are about disappearing... no, not like dying or something... but my regular behaviors involve being alone or blending in, for the most part. What good is that? Definitely something to consider further.

And it was the kick in the pants I needed today. Got off my ass and went for a walk - despite the cold. I even tried jogging for a bit of it... but that lasted all of a few minutes. I think I breathe wrong or something... I don't know what it is, but I clearly do something wrong when I change from walking at a good pace to jogging, because I get winded so quickly and my throat and nose get dry and cold. Very odd.

Anyway, good walk. Check. Pilates/yoga dvd when I got home. Check. And I made a haircut appt during Oprah - for next Tuesday morning. I've told myself that if I skip any days of working out between now and Monday, I have to cancel it. I did not finish the job applications I've already started. What's the deal on that? They're so close... just need to type in the changes and send. Stupid. And I didn't do any Office tutorials, but I did toy with Outlook's calendar functions for a bit.

Tomorrow:
1) Walk 45ish minutes
2) Pilates/yoga dvd
3) Finish those apps! And send them!
4) Hit up the grocery store for delicious salad fixin' stuff.

And I know I won't sleep in too late... 'cause I've got an appt at 11am.

And tomorrow, I'll try to actually follow through on that "less rambling" thing I said yesterday. Heh.