Checking in before bed. Long work day for me. It was a bit over 11 hours and I have a feeling tomorrow may look the same. I’m on the verge of getting a new tattoo. I have 2 ideas and I want both I just haven’t decided which I want to do first. Still looking at Pinterest to get my full idea before finding an artist. I’m really thinking of doing some hiking this weekend maybe towards Jemez or Albuquerque area. I would have to drive out Saturday and hike Sunday and drive back but it’s doable. I’ve seen some pictures on a Facebook group I’m on and the tree colors are flipping amazing.
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My grandfather lived in Albuquerque in the later years of his life (he died a little over 20 years ago now). He was a doctor who worked for the VA hospitals, he started his career in the States in New England and moved around the country, ending in Albuquerque.
The city is on my list of places to visit when I’m over in that part of the US. Send me photos if you can!
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I’ll for sure post pictures if I go there. I’ll have to look at the conditions since they vary by what part of the state you are in. Some of the trails are already closed but I’ll make it to Albuquerque eventually lol
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Checking in for the night. Yesterday would have been Shady’s birthday. He would have been 9
I still feel a certain amount of guilt or maybe shame about the situation. Like I didn’t try hard enough. Scott and I reminisced about him and it was hard for us both. He wanted to use yesterday but instead talked to me and I’m happy he did. He went to bed sober last night too.
Today was just a norm work day. I didn’t have to go back so that was nice. Only worked 9 hours. I did a workout and I think I might be overcompensating with my right shoulder/bicep during movements because it is hella sore but I still beasted out some burpees and it feels nice to not have many modifications anymore. Working on planning my hike for this weekend. It’s gonna have to be in the southern part of NM because I know they are already seeing snow in the mountains up north.
Edit- I had my first what do you mean you don’t drink happen. I was talking with my friend of like 25 years (we meet when we were in 4th grade) anyways just doing some catching up and at some point I said something about not drinking and she goes you mean not drinking crown or what? I guess I didn’t realize how hush I’m keeping it to the world other than here
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Glad your day went well & was constructive 
Hoping your hike goes well 
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Not sure what the hiking is like in the area, but I thought the Organ mountains in Las Cruces were incredible! Cruces in general was awesome in my brief time there. Think I’ll be going back there for a mini-vacation by the end of the yr.
I have had the same approach, and it helps me, personally. I don’t make a big deal about it or announce it. I just live this way, and I only mention it in declining an offer of alcohol, or if asked. I find if I don’t make a big thing about it, then others (generally) won’t either.
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I decided on Cloudcroft. I have some trails on my AllTrails list that are in las Cruces. Hiking season is almost over here or at least for me. I’m not for trying to hike and die in the snow. The weather is suppose to be in the low 60s in the area I’m going. I found a few trails that look interesting but the town itself is suppose to be really cute too!
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Looked up that town, seems like a cool little place! Very old-time Southwest feel. Enjoy!
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But sadly I won’t get to go this time around. I was doing a workout and my foot landed funny and my bad knee (have had 2 acl surgeries) did a little pop. 
have it wrapped in an ace bandage and some ice on it. Probably best to not go hiking on a sore knee. Getting old sucks
Ps I’ll be checking out lap swimming soon. I’ll let you know how absolutely boring it is
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Doing my checkin. Not much to report today except I worked a lot. Almost another 12. It’s mentally exhausting and I don’t mind most of the time as long as I have a break to get some kind of physical activity in. I’m mad about my knee but I suppose I just need to give my body a break and look into yoga and swimming. I’m not a huge fan of lower intensity workouts even though I know strength can be built with them. I think I might have to try to change my thinking on that. For so long I’ve focused on losing the weight and body fat I had and the focus on my nutrition this year has shown me I don’t need be full speed all the time. I’m gonna go check out the Rec center this weekend and see about a membership. They have a pool and a gym but also some classes like yoga. I’m pretty bummed about not getting to do my little getaway I was really looking forward to it but I’m trying to not let it bring me down to much
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It’s a change but it’s good to think about new fitness directions. Something about intensity feeds something in you. I wonder what it is? What is it about intensity that you respond to?
Maybe a slow burn is just as intense, but it’s deeper. This could be a new chapter for you maybe
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I guess the best way to explain it is the adrenaline. It’s like a rush of endorphins and I love it so much. With yoga it’s so hard for me to relax. It’s hard for me to just be. I’ve done hot yoga and I liked that but even then it was hard to still my mind. But a change is needed.
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Skydiving maybe? 
No!!! Not that kind of adrenaline lol I’d probably have a dang heart attack
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Yo, weights over yoga anytime and I also hate swimming and I have duff knees since birth, so I feel ya on this. 
I just wanna say that with the yoga, it’s perfectly normal you cannot still your mind, that’s what the mind does, it wanders! Don’t let that deter you. The goal is kinda to become aware of if and bring it back to your body and your breath. The movements, stretches and sensations in you body can help you anchor your attention. It gets a lot easier with more practice and is really not expected you already have yogi-mind when you’re starting out. Or ever, really. It’s always about this particular moment. And just to be with yourself. Sit/stand/reach/lie with it. 
Hope you find something you enjoy at the rec center! Keep us posted! There’s something good and broadening in any change, like Matt said.
Shame about your hike. But it won’t go anywhere. You’ll do it once your knee has recovered. (fellow mountain walker with intense knee pains here…)
Hugs kiddo!
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100% this!
I can totally relate to not being able to wrangle the mind doing yoga. I get antsy and bored. I’m the go-go-go kinda person, so slowing down like that is difficult. I don’t “do yoga” per se – I have before, though – but my 2x daily stretching routine involves probably 8-10 yoga-based poses…so maybe I do do yoga, lol. Just not in the formal way. Group fitness classes of any type generally aren’t for me.
I will say this. The yoga that I do is primarily focused on the back and hips, and although it hasn’t solved it, it has helped significantly decrease the frequency/severity of when my back acts up. 1 time in the last yr - and I could actually manage.
So as a fellow lifter and runner who deals with chronic injury – I think you’re making a great choice in trying yoga! It’s complimentary to any fitness routine. Strengthens a lot of stabilizing muscles that are important for joint health/preservation. It’s just a matter of practice!
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It’s a couch day. I’m not a fan of couch days. I suppose we can equate them with yoga lol I just like to be productive. Idle hands and all that, ya know. My sister has been wanting me to watch You, so I suppose I will. My knee is melon size which was expected with the fall I had. Other than the swelling and the soreness I think it will be fine after a few days rest. I remember the pain after I tore my acl and this doesn’t feel like that.
@Faugxh Sometimes I feel like you are in my head and just know what I need to hear.
@TMAC I never done a daily stretch routine 
maybe it’s a good time to start
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Okay, I’ll admit it, I don’t dig yoga. Pilates, however, is the bomb. Love your checkins, lady. Keep up the good work.
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Ooooh yes. The best advice I can give is to start stretching every day before you have to start stretching every day!
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Feeling pretty restless but also hurting so not like I can do anything I’m starting to feel the impact of the fall I guess. Pretty much sore from where I landed on my ass all the way down my leg. Annoyed at myself
So far You is interesting.
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