Well, I have been slow at updating, but that's because I've been busy with (as usual) work, working out, and sleeping. ALL OF WHICH ARE VASTLY IMPORTANT! But this week, I am on VACATION! Love and I went with his family to Holden Beach again (it's a small island just north of Oak Island, which is just north of the NC/SC border). This is year 3 for me to go with them. This year, it is a little different feeling, though I'm not sure how. It has been pretty enjoyable and I actually got in the water yesterday! I may have had a few minor freak-outs because of stepping on things that were not sand (nor shells, from what I could tell)...and who thinks that when I step on something slimy, an appropriate response is "oh, that's probably just a jellyfish..."?!?!?!?!?! Does that really seem like the best answer?!? And then, AFTER that, of course tendrils of "seaweed" (in quotes because I still don't fully know) like to wrap around my ankles. I decided that I need water shoes. While shopping last time, I forgot about that need, but if we go today, I MAY just get some!!
What else has been going on? I injured my back this past Thursday, again. I was in Zumba, apparently moving and shaking too much. This is, of course, after I already had to back down from weight training classes because of my shoulder. Now I have to take it SUPER-DUPER easy with working out. Zumba, Yoga, Pilates (if I can), and maybe some other cardio-based classes. I am kind of disappointed because I was feeling and seeing results from all the working out I was doing. Maybe I wasn't giving myself enough recovery time or something like that. I don't know, I was feeling stronger, but my body finally gave up. I am going to try to do Yoga and Pilates more so that I can stretch, strengthen gently, and build my core up. I just have to adhere to my body telling me what is too much and know that I can't push myself as far while I am still healing from my back injury. It's okay, though. I will be okay, even if it takes a while.
Oh, so I will be starting school again in the fall. I got accepted at both places that I applied to, but I don't think that I want to drive super far to school every day...though the drive will either be far to school or far to work. I have signed up for orientation at one school already, and I think that I can finish in 2-2.5 years. 5 semesters approximately, and I'd really like to knock out some classes over the summer, too. I am excited, though the selection for classes this late in the summer SUCKS, I do know that every class opens up the first week of school. Speaking of school, Love applied to graduate in the Fall! I am so excited, but he hasn't been able to register for any classes yet. After the next round of registration, we're going to email his professors to see if they can put him in the classes. Not sure how that'll go...but we'll see.
Might be going out on a boat today. Fishing or just boating. I am super excited. Haven't been fishing on a boat in forever! Hopefully we'll be catching up a feast!! :) Anywho, I need to run and get ready for the day...take some medicine and wake up Love. :) Hope all is well on the main land!
Aloha
Aloha
