... and then things mellow out,

... a little.  But not enough to say I quit.
Wow.  The last 4 weeks have been ones for the record books.  Between the weather (snow, ice, and general nastiness) and my boss at work being first out of the country for 10 days and then a week later at a conference for 5 days, I'm pooped.  Couple that with an increase in gastrointestinal issues and I've not been in the best place physically and mentally.  But, I am doing one thing right.  I'm back at the Y a minimum of 3 times a week so at least I'm not sitting on my butt (ever widening butt) all the time.  The proximity of the YMCA in Raleigh to my office is just too good to pass up.  I can be there in less than 5 minutes after leaving work, so I couldn't rationalize not going any longer.  But geez, I don't remember it being this difficult the first time.  I'm sure I'll get back to where I was though.  Rome wasn't built in a day and after not doing much of anything for nearly 10 months, I can't expect to be able to do my previous hour of cardio with a snap of a finger.  I am back up to 50 minutes though.  My plan is to hang at that level for a couple of weeks and then shoot for the full hour.  No reason to pass out at the Y.  That would be embarrassing.

Today, Saturday, will be a slow one.  Yesterday I started coming down with a cold again, and this morning I am very congested with a head cold.  So today will be a couch day with some laundry thrown in.   I need to change the bed linens and maybe mop a floor or two...but only maybe.  That seems a little labor intensive.

Need coffee