Important Things I Have Learned This Week.

This week has been challenging: physically and mentally.  That said, I feel like I am pulling through like a champ!!  I have had a series of mantras, so to speak, that has helped this rookie upgrade her status to... intermediate.

1. Old McDonald had a farm - not french fries.
2. Put your feet on the floor; get your butt out the door.
3. You may take extreme solace in a piece of gum.  It's totally normal.
4. It's yogurt time, and that is the best time, hooray for yogurt time.
5. Sugar, is what we call the husband, not something to eat.
6. You are more than your mileage.
7.  It is not important to be the fastest on the track, but lordy it feels good!!
8.  All the people on the street that smile as you run past are your cheerleaders, make them proud.
9.  Cupcakes are for quitters.
10. We do not put cheap fuel in expensive cars.  Translation - No Twinkies.

Alright!  WE have made it through week one with flying colors (well - except for the pepper incident).  Looking forward to next week!  I'm going to be on the road, so please, send me fun words of encouragement, kind thoughts, and many prayers.

May your day lack temptation.

andrea