20 Miles? Easy!

I got my first real "adult" bike this past weekend. A Jamis hybrid with road tires. Isn't she a beauty?!

So, after a few rides this past week, I finally, despite my terrible cold (who gets a cold in the summertime?!) went out with J for a 20 mile ride on Saturday. Yes, you read that right -- a cool 20 miles.

Better yet, I was tired after the 20, but not exhausted and not in pain. I even went to bootcamp this morning and had no issue. AWESOME.

Looking forward to pushing a little further next time. LOVE IT!

Love assesment

"I believe there are two types of love. Healthy and unhealthy. Unhealthy love is being powerless, selfish, and enabling. It has no boundaries. Unhealthy love is unconditional and yet contingent. It is immature, irresponsible, and dependent. Unhealthy love is urgent. There is a desperation behind it which produces manipulation and compromise of self. Unhealthy love is a pissing contest, a tug of war, a mute silence, and a kick stand. It is obvious. Unhealthy love promotes the false self and stunts growth. It is a drug.

Healthy love is a choice. It is something you decide to give as a gift. It has conditions, that shape the self and strengthens the other. Healthy love is feeling powerful and independent. Is is grilled cheese and vegetable soup on a rainy day but not every day. Healthy love is patient, kind, and accepting. Healthy love requires a tremendous amount of responsibility which involves communication on all levels and constant reflection. It is building trust, having faith, and holding a commitment. Healthy love promotes growth and two strong containers. Healthy love is rare." -- Angry Therapist

Been a really rebuilding almost-year for me. Lots of news, lots of self reflection, lots of tears (I cry at everything, it's my fatal flaw).

Poland was a very illuminating trip and I think we're all now looking at the parts of ourselves that were lit to now reflect.

We'll see what we all learn and how we can grow through this.