Kelly Gibbons, artist and writer, about me

Sunday, May 16, 2004

Sometimes you can't do everything. That used to bother me, but I am learning to like it. There is only so much I can do in a day and I used to go crazy when I couldn't get everything I wanted today. But somewhere along the line, I learned that there is always tomorrow. You do what you can do and that is enough. Trying to do to much will make you crazy.

I have also learned that I like to be busy. This might sound odd, but I am calmer when I have more things to do. I can schedule my time better and get more things done.

I know I have been quiet here this week, but I have continued to get the things done that I needed (and wanted) to do. I finished my work deadlines, I also wrote, painted and continued my running schedule. And in addition to all of this I had an extremely busy week with the kids. This included 2 volleyball matches (one 4 hours long), a chorus concert, track practice, district track meet, and the "big" dance for the girls.

Even though it was hectic, I felt calm, productive and happy. The more I did the more energy I had to do other things. This made me think how little I accomplish when I sit and worry about it instead of just getting up and doing it.

I sometimes forget what a simple concept "Just do it" is. I spend so much time worry that I am not going to have enough time to do everything that I forget that the best way to get things done is to JUST DO IT!

Running Update:
I finished week 3 (4x 5 min. run, 2.5 min.). Out of 30 minutes I am running 20 and walking 10. I didn't think I could do it. I worried as I started the week that I would never be able to finish this schedule, but I kept reminding myself that this wasn't a race. I needed to go slow and finish. I didn't need to worry about how fast or far I went. There will be time for that later.

I also ran with Ray once this week and ran at a park in front of strangers. These are two things I would not have considered three weeks ago because I was so self conscious. The physical strength was expected, but the mental strength is a bonus.

posted by Kelly @ 5/16/2004 03:48:00 PM

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