Challenges-What Challenges?

This week was a productive one to say the least.  We ran for Boston in Clove Lake as a Staten Island community.  Some amazing people.  But I have been saying that forever, and especially, 6 months after Sandy I think we all believe that!

Then came some motivational running with the ladies.  Thank God for them!  A weekday night, after work, provided a run with Tara and Jen.  And what better way to pass the time but talk about guacamole, cupcakes and penis! And another example, on a slightly rainy morning at 5AM, I could have slept for another hour or so but, no, I told Jen that I would run with her!  And I wasn't the one who was going to cancel that running date!  And I am sure we both didn't cancel because we knew we were there for each other.  Just like our 5AM trip to the city on a Friday morning to take Spin at Revolve! So worth the sweat!

Then the team came together to take on a challenge this weekend.  And we conquered all around! And then we celebrated. 

And baseball season has started...little man is a cutie and he'll always be Dan my baseball man...but you have to love him picking flowers for mommy during his outfield position. He needs some obstacle course race training!

This week I was able to have mommy "mind and body" time and was able to experience the Danny extra-curricular activities.  I call that success!


The best part about challenges are they are not a challenge until you make it one.
BECAUSE THAT IS HOW WE ROLL!  

Who's ready for Cinco De Mayo?? 

Springing back from...

It's been almost a month since I have written???  Oh my.  And boy have I needed to write.  Maybe that's why I am locked in a mood.  But it's a new month.  And this too shall pass...

So...since my injury-that I can't explain-but finally am taking the time to care for it, I haven't worked out. GASP.  OH NO.  WTF?
Yes, working out really lifts those endorphins to a new level.

I passed up an interview calling...we will say.  I could be mad, upset, hurt, disappointed, frustrated.
Like I have said, opportunities don't just knock at your door.  You need to take every moment as an opportunity.  Every post on facebook, twitter, every sicker, laugh, slip of the tongue.  You can find opportunity in ANYTHING!

You just need not be disappointed if those opportunities do not work out. I repeat...Don't be discouraged...

And if you make something happen but something/someone undoes it, and it takes you double the time to make it happen again, don't be disappointed.  Be persistent.  Voice the vermin...

Installation went up in the house...nice start to Springing back from Sandy!

Hope everyone's holiday was pleasant and Welcome Spring!!!!!!!!!!  Kind of.

So the position of Staten Island Borough President is open...hmmm..who's behind me? 

Mulling over first Monday in March

It's usually after a successful weekend which brings a Monday full of thoughts.  I refuse, however, to boggle my mind.  I said in my New Years post that I will not question, I will have fun, enjoy those around me, and will not stress, so I will just roll with it and here I am...rolling. 

Can you imagine it's March? I did need to look at my list of things to do this year just to ensure that I was aligned with what I had stated. 

So let's say I am on track ...

I have some kind of normalcy back post Sandy and post a crappy year where I have found myself moving, but not obsessing.  Have tried to make two meals a week and one new one for little man to try.  Try, not necessarily like, but try... And I have tried to become more aware of what and how much I am eating.  So I have tried to clarify my food habits and it seems that I am on track.

I signed up for a writing course and I look forward to taking that to fruition. I also have been able to read a little bit more and take some time to watch some movies. 

And my experiences with little man require a lot of energy and a lot of communication.  I have tried to do what I planned with him yet some days we get derailed but this little man is one creative and loving child.

 I am so happy he chose me as his mom.
And I am so happy to meet the challenges that come at me, making me who I am.

And this too shall pass...

Last year on this day, last January 3rd, I ended my blog post with:
"But one last reflection question I must tackle: Do I believe in anything I do or say?
So my mantra this year is New Year New Thoughts.
I have chosen to create new intentions for the year and believe in them.
More Clarity and less Reality.

“Reality is merely an illusion, although a very persistent one.”  Albert Einstein"

After reading back my blog posts, twitter posts, and thinking about conversations I think I had with people (yeah I tend to forget a lot), I come to the resolution that I do believe in things I say or do.  I had to have believed in them at that moment in order for me to say or do them, right?  The intentions in which I had created in 2012 were brought to the surface, yes, but were they brought to the sky?  No, but I will work on that further in 2013. 

Clarity came with the sea waters of Hurricane Superstorm Sandy. The reality in which I thought I lived was an illusion.  Something that really wanted to push forward or backwards much of the time.  It was one that pushed me to limits; Pushed me to dive; Pushed me to soar. 

And out pushed 2012 and in has come 2013.

And my new Mantra is My Best Will be Good Enough.

I am a quote whore!  That's my literary side...feeling it? So these are some quotes that caught my eye to help me through this process:

 

Success lies not in being the best, but in doing your best. ~ Author Unknown

My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you I the best place for the next moment.~ Oprah Winfrey


Don’t waste your time striving for perfection; instead, strive for excellence — doing your best. ~ Sir Lawrence Olivier


With that said, I have a lot to look forward to in 2013.  A better, best me.  Only the best, my best for my little one. I ask you to help me in this endeavor as you are all amazing individuals doing your best! 
And with setting a mantra, goals need to be aligned ...to be announced shortly.

Happy New Year to you!

A little dity about Sandy, my Danny and me

Sandy can't you see I'm in misery...
A line from the Sandy song in Grease...branded my favorite movie (tied with Beaches) yet my least favorite song in the movie.  And now even more so do I hate it.

Hurricane Sandy, Sandy, why-yi-yi-yi-yi
Oh Sandy

We have lost, but others have lost too
We are safe and alive
We hit roadblocks every step of the way

Friends, family, and strangers
Some give time
Some give muscle
Some give money
Some give clothes
Some give toys
All give us support,
A shoulder to cry on,
An ear to vent

This road is not an easy one,
it is a broken one

Hurricane Sandy, Sandy, why-yi-yi-yi-yi
Oh Sandy

This road is being walked by a woman and her son
Who have been torn to pieces

A woman who has torn down the walls to their home
Her son who has been displaced from home and school
A woman who is working to rebuild
Not only the structure of their home but her family too

A woman and her son will make major changes, major improvements
They will walk the Staten Island roads
To strength lane
To thanks avenue
To hope court
To love way

Sandy my darling you hurt me real bad
But safe and alive forever and ever we will be