Day 18 of 21DSD

Aug 26, 2013 - Day 18 of SD: I worked today so that one of my coworkers could see her sweet grandsons off to their first day of school, and it was a great day! I love being able to work with so many people I am crazy about! We got to pick colors for our unit's remodel, fabric for the chairs, and even started a 40-day squat challenge! When I say "started," I mean STARTED!

My sweet friend and colleague, Kristen Ayres challenged me to do this with her, and I accepted. Now that my knee is doing so much better, I am ready to tackle this fitness thing. For whatever reason, several of us decided to take about 5 minutes and complete day 1's squats. Only 6 reps of about 5 types of squats, I think. NO BIG DEAL! Unless you're as out of shape as a couple of us are! Nicole and Nita were just counting those suckers out like they were standing still! Heck, Nicole was even charting while she did hers! Kristen and I hung in there with those two, but were both a little wobbly-legged afterwards!
I think the point of telling this story is that, even though our little "workout" was just that...little, it was a start! I've always had a tendency to think I had to dive headfirst into whatever I was starting. The problem with that is that sometimes, you hit the bottom of the pool, and it knocks you a little goofy! Then you just give up because the pain of a bad dive is too much to bear. (If you only knew the irony of my use of a diving analogy when I can BARELY swim!) Back to the point...it's all about taking a step forward. Whether it's a baby step or a giant leap, as long as you're moving forward, it's the right step.
Tomorrow, our squats may not be as deep, and there may be a little more groaning, but we will be taking the next step!
Blessings!