Back in the swing of things...

I decided at 9:30 last night that it was time to get back to "normal" - so I started emailing clients, checking unanswered email, and getting my schedule for the week sorted out... I know, at 9:30pm? That's just silly. But, it's hard to get things going again so I figured I should use the motivational streak while it was there. You know, put in a little time while my head was in the right place. It's funny how you really have to talk yourself through transitions sometimes, like I feel as if I have been preparing myself all week for the reality that it would be back to work soon. I even worked out on Tuesday for the first time in 8 days (yes, even trainers need a break) and I was SO sore the next few days... in fact I think my hamstrings are still barking at me. And, although this morning (it's Saturday) was my first workout since then, I feel good for at least doing something, not beating myself up for taking so many days off (you know you are all saying it, "I'm so bad, I haven't done anything in forever!"). Remember that murder is bad, a few days off of your normal routine is "life". So, as we all prepare to wrap up the holidays, put the decorations away, and ramp up our schedule for 2009 - lets remember to take care of ourselves. Ease yourself back into things, one hour here or there to think about the week ahead, send a few emails, go for a short walk, do a mini workout... instead of shocking the body back into reality at 7am Monday morning.

Here are a few pics of my 2-week vacation to share:

Jake and I at a Christmas birthday party, we had a GREAT time



Christmas morning at Mom's



My mom, sister, myself, Jake, and our dogs + a friend's dog



Sunset on my trip to Carmel with my best friend Nicole



Nicole and I on New Year's Eve (I got great use out of my $12 dress!)