April Showers/Just What I Needed

This March was a rather rainy--and snowy--month here in Wisconsin. Shoveling snow any time of the year sucks, but especially so in March. With so many showers/snow storms in March, I really worried what April would bring (March showers bring April sours? glowers?) Now, April is nearly through and we're finally getting the rain our fields and flowers need.

Unfortunately, I had outdoor plans this afternoon. This weather made me think about how rain can literally dampen plans and spoil fun.

Sometimes what we need changes our plans. Sometimes what we need isn't fun. Sometimes what we need isn't anything we would choose. But once we are given what we need (or finally do what is needed) we can flourish with new life and new growth.

I'm still working on finding what I need, and it does sometimes feel like a storm. But I'm taking the opportunities to metaphorically dance in the rain. Enjoying the journey, as they say. Quitting my job has changed the stress in my life, and I'm eager to find out how these new challenges will pay off.

The Struggle is Part of the Story

I enjoy reading other people's health and fitness blogs. I struggle with writing posts because I don't feel like a strong writer, and because I'm a little insecure about putting so much of myself out there. But I care less about the latter the older I get. 

Quick update on my life and possible future post topics. I had my ACL replaced this January. My husband and I vacationed in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with another couple last month. I re-joined Weight Watchers. I'm no longer vegetarian. I recently began my PT-monitored "Return to Running" program (and now couch to 5K). I quit my job. I'm in the process for getting a substitute teaching license and will give teaching a try, and maybe go back to school to be a teacher. I once again participated in the World's Largest Trivia Contest last weekend. I'm recommitting to treating my body and my mind correctly.