I like to think that I have lots of good qualities. Spontaneity, however, is not one of them. It’s funny; when I was younger whenever I was asked to describe myself, one of the first things that I always said was laid-back. But I’m not laid-back. Agreeable and even-tempered, yes, but laid-back, no way. I don’t know if it’s a control thing or what, but whenever my routine gets disrupted, it puts me in an awful mood.
Sundays are usually my day for grocery shopping. But yesterday we had several incidents that prevented me from going. One being that the air conditioner stopped working and the second being that we tried to remove a ceramic soap dish from the tile of the bathroom, pretty much destroying four pieces of tile by doing so.
I still had some food left from last week’s Trader Joe’s trip, so it wasn’t a big deal, but it sort of threw my week off. Then I remembered that I had to go to two Social Media events this week. One is fun; it’s sponsored by Mashable and I have lots of friends going. The other is for work, I have to go alone and it’s after work. I’m sure the material will be interesting, but the idea of going by myself, when there could be networking, is well, not the most appealing thing. But it was the change in routine really that had me all in a funk.
When would I workout? What would I eat? Would there be food and drinks at these events? Would I eat them and consequently, get upset at myself for eating them? I realize this isn’t the most rational way of thinking and that I’m worrying about really dumb stuff. I realize it, but I still do it.
I haven’t really been running much. I’ve been working out five days a week, but the running part of it has been sporadic at best. Tonight, however, I did a 3 mile run. And I felt so much better. It sounds cheesy to say, but I felt like I was literally releasing stress out of my pores.
(This picture is a lie. It’s hot as hell in Georgia. I ran on the treadmill.)
It’s weird how that happens. Sometimes I hate running. It physically doesn’t feel good to do. But then there are times when I remember why I love it. I’m not sure how it works, the physiology of it, but somehow when I’m in a funk, a good run is the only thing that can fix it.
Plus, the air conditioner has been fixed and did not need to be replaced (thank god!). Now the hole in the tile, we won’t talk about that.
I hate when my routine is thrown off, especially starting the week off that way. I felt sort of off on Sunday, part of the day too, maybe it was catchy?
I am glad you ran it out and feel better!! What social media events are you going to? wish I was going with you!
I wish you were going too! One is Mashable Social Media Day and the other is a social media panel hosted by the Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association.
I do the same thing. It used to not bother me at all to have a routine change, but now it annoys me. I’m going to be one cranky old lady.
According to my mother, I have been this way since I was a baby.
Sometimes when I’m super stressed I wish I kept my mileage enough to be able to run it out. I totally agree with you. Most of the time running feels awful to me, but there are those times when it’s magical and I miss that.
I’m glad it helped you. And I feel you on the routine thing. When mine is messed up, it ruins my day.
You get to work pretty late, right? Can you work out in the morning or are you not a morning workout person? I love getting it done first thing it in the morning as long as it’s later than 5 am. Anything in the 4:00 hour is just brutal.
I hate this about myself, but when I’m going to ANY event- or any place that what/when I eat isn’t completely under my control, I stress a bit. I always wonder “what and when am I going to eat? Is it going to be healthy?” And I wonder if I’m the ONLY one that stresses about that. I’ve learned to just carry some healthy snacks with me just in case, but I definitely still think about it every time!
Yeah, I don’t have to be at work until 9. I’ve tried the morning thing before and it just doesn’t work for me, but I’m thinking of trying it again tomorrow! Maybe if i do a workout at home, as opposed to driving to the gym, it’ll be easier?
In running, it doesn’t matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, ‘I have finished.’ There is a lot of satisfaction in that.
I would say on a scale of 1 to 1o I am probably at a 5 of rolling with the punches. I really like a routine but I am getting better about handling the situation when my routine needs to be altered. My husband is super flexible and nothing rattles his feathers…so I have probably gone from a 1 to a 5 just by being married to him and following his example.
It’s really hard to find the motivation to run during the summer. Good for you for staying active. Been thinkning about the People’s Health Day 5k, would you be up for doing it again this year?
Morning workouts are tougher than they used to be, but I feel good in the end knowing I didn’t miss my workout for the day. Maybe you can give that a try? At least you have your AC working again, so you can get a good night’s sleep
Is there one this year? I googled it and only came up with the 2011 one.
Admittedly I didn’t even check before proposing the idea. I just assumed they’d have another one.
There are some other 5k’s at Piedmont park in late July/early August, but the famer’s market is really what made that race.
Bummer.
Is a lunch workout manageable? Sometimes there are hidden pockets in a day, maybe you’ll find one for working out, and if not, what’s one week, or even just one or two missed days? In the grand scheme, it’s eentsy!
I can workout at lunch. I just don’t feel like I get the best workout when I do. But it’s definitely better than nothing.
I love that you including that running picture and then admitted it was a lie!
I always appreciate a good picture, feel free to thrown in pictures of other peoples feet too.
I hate when I can’t get to the store on Sunday. For some reason it always ends up meaning that I don’t go shopping for the whole week and eating weird leftovers/mismashes at my house. Why I just don’t go on Monday, I couldn’t say.
The same thing happens to me. I have to go on the weekends for some reason.
The picture was actually from when I walked the dog!
I always love the mental and stress release I get from running…although oddly enough running and theheat have been stressing me lately. haha. I too HATE when my routine gets all out of whack.
You made me LOL at work with the picture being a lie. (By the way, feel free to hit me for saying “LOL.”) I definitely love the stress release of running and there’s nothing better than a few anger miles.
I am with you on Sunday grocery trips!! Like Traci said- I always just end up skipping shopping that whole week. It usually helps clean out the freezer though…
I’m with you on the wonderful runs!! Sometimes they’re not so great but when you really need some stress relief, there is nothing better than a good run.
I also cannot stand when my routine gets messed up… I plan my workouts each week based on my other plans and when I have to skip or move one because of something it drives me nuts.
Love the picture being a lie. It sure is “hot as hell” here right now!! Thank GOODNESS your AC got fixed!!
Running always gets my mind out of a funk!