birthday bummer

So I was bragging just this Thursday morning about how great I felt. Then as the day went on my left side got more and more irritated. I had trouble getting up and down. Friday I couldn't move so I headed to see my doctor and await to see the results as to what is wrong. While there we decided to check out John's awful cough that wouldn't go away, he was put on a slu of medication for whooping cough.

We both felt awful all weekend and all of the birthday plans pretty much fell through. We did make an apperance at my shared birthday dinner with friends but I was so out of it due to the muscle relaxers I just remember being hot, uncomfortable, and feeling really really out of it.

As I sat in pain on my birthday, knowing I would be stuck in my chair all of the day, I looked at John with sad eyes and said, "go get me a chocolate crossiant" John went and got me a chocolate crossaint from Incrediably Delicious. It was yummy but not part of my diet. Atleast it was a local unprocessed crossaint. :) oops.

I instantly began questioning all of my athletic goals due this most recent injury. But then I realized how much I want this back pain to go away forever and I have to lose weight in order to do it. So It is going to take longer but I am going to reach the goals and I will ride some form of the centinial and I will run that princess half marathon. Most importantly as a friend of mine mentioned on facebook (thank you Megan F.) Yoga will be great for this condition.

After watching the golden globes last night I came up with a new goal. To look like Jessica Alba. Woah! John would be a happy man.

Speaking of goals and fancy dresses... I have another reason to try get in great shape! April 20,2013 is the First Annual Springfield Area Arts Council Adult Prom! I am so happy to be on the Prom Committee and every aspect of planning has been so fun. I can't wait to buy a pretty dress, dance the night away, take some prom photos, and see how much we raise for this worthy organization. I encourage all of you to keep that date in mind! Plus it is always nice to have a fitness goal so perhaps buying a smaller sized party dress or suit would be a fantastic reward/motivation. I will post details on Facebook as they become available. I probably won't be borrowing Jessica Alba's dress by then but maybe that million dollar necklace?

My back problems last year were a major reason i feel 2012 was so unpleasant. I hope as the week goes on I will be back at work, perhaps swimming and reading on how to naturally strengthen, and able to cook and prep for healthy goals.

I made a birthday wish for my 31st years. Gifts I will purchase for myself through the year. My Birthday List

1. Abe's Army

2. Vitamix

3. A few Yogo Classes

4. A smaller sized prom dress