3 of 100 ... Pushing On

I know it's only the third day, but knowing that I'm not the only one reading is certainly a feeling of pressure to not give in, to stay true to the goal, and to keep on going.  Today wasn't hard (as I'm thinking days in the future would be), but the feeling to 'just skip tonight' definitely was felt.  Instead, I'm pushing past that thought and making my entry.


Part 1 - Gratitude Moments in my Day.
1.  Today, I am grateful for: not washing my car when I wanted to do it the other day.  With the rain and messy conditions on the street, not only would it be wasted money, but also wasted time.  Shall hang in there a few more days; they say nice weather is coming.  They said it would be today, but they lied.  Oh well ... into a long weekend with crappy weather ... at least I didn't wash my car!!
2. Today, I am grateful for: finding out that one of my favourite performers is about to release a new album and I listened to a song off the album!  Jill Barber is a different kind of jazz singer, kind of music from the 1940s, sultry, sexy, fun.  I have two of her recordings, I don't have her French CD, but a new one is coming out in June!  She is also coming to the Calgary Folk Festival this summer, but I'm not sure I want to spend a day's entrance for the one concert.  Maybe, I'll find someone to go with by then?  Keeping that door open for now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikFDpYcAkRs to hear the song. 
3. Today, I am grateful for: my little heating pad.  I miss my cute electric blanket that I got before Christmas ... today would have been the perfect day to come home and snuggle under it.  However, since I don't have it anymore (blame WestJet! ... will replace it this coming October), I was so grateful that I had a little electric heating pad and my little feather blanket.  It kept me toasty on the sofa!
4.  Today, I am grateful for: the free lunch.  When we order catering from Quiznos, they include a free sub for the person who ordered ... so, a nice treat for lunch!
5.  Today, I am grateful for: the long weekend ahead.  I did some dreaming today about the goals to add, and am looking forward to a weekend to get some things done for myself and for this endeavour of mine.  I don't have many plans for this weekend, but that's ok.  I am going to enjoy it on my own!


Part 2 - Steps out of the Rut
6 Cups of water a day - I loved that RA asked if I had drank any water yet when she texted me around 9:00 AM!  And ... I had.  That was a wonderful feeling!  I did get all my water drank today, but was scrambling to finish the last bit about an hour ago.  A good thing to note:  I think I'm sensing a bit of a balance beginning in me.  Maybe it's just that I'm becoming more hydrated and my body is responding to that, and that's a good thing!  So far, I'm not only achieving my goal, but am starting to see a small change! ... very soon will be ready to add another step!! (Excited about that!  oh, which one to choose??)


So ... now going into a weekend.  I've found that in some ways, it's easier to stick to a plan when I'm at work, but when I come home, it often goes out the window.  I'm determined to continue this throughout the weekend; maybe I can set the stage for continued success as I add more steps?