I finally saw a decent size alligator! There have been baby alligators and turtles sunning themselves, but this 4 footer is the largest I've seen that I could take a picture of. There is a 7 footer that you can see across the lagoon sometimes by the front gate. It's massive and scary! There are signs all over the island reminding people NOT to feed the alligators. Tonight at dinner I told a newbie that the alligators are so cute cause they'll eat right out of your hands. They didn't believe me. HAHAHA. Who would?
Here we are causing a scene in our matchy match shirts. It was fun looking like a team and everyone was asking about the shirts. They say 'Go Out And Get Active' and every time we wear them to work out at home we can remember our support system.This morning I got up with the intention to work out really hard this week, burn as many calories as I can and train real hard to run the 5k on Wed. even faster than last week. I figured with 2 days, basically off my knee, I'd be able to use it again. Wrong. It hurts even more than Friday. Between the disappointment of not being able to run, the frustration of my knee, and generally just ready to head home, I got depressed today and had a little break down. I cried and my friends and a staff member helped me get through it. I took the last 2 classes off and did soduko instead of treading. I really honestly wanted to get on the treadmill but every time I get on and start hurting and I get even more frustrated. They also put in perspective why I'm here. Not to injure myself or burn as many calories as I can, but to learn a new lifestyle and I can do that without my knee. I wanted to go eat to sooth my emotions, but worked thru that as well.
That's my day in a nut shell. I'm very anxious for Justin to get here and spend some time with him (away from here) and then home to my lovely life and kids and friends. Tomorrow is a new day and I'll wait to see what it brings me.
Tomorrow will be a fresh start, you can do it, just keep focused on why you are there and don't mess up that knee to bad. After a few days of R&R your knee will have some time to heal and we can continue to train for the 5K.
ReplyDeleteHere gator gator gator... you stay away from them and they will do the same.
You look so good in that picture, Wow I cant stop staring. All that hard work is paying off. Love and miss you
Oh Karen, I am soooooo sorry you were so disappointed and sad. But I am so happy you remembered that this is about lifetyle change. Your attitude is so inspiring-turning your negative into a positive... I struggle with this attitude-of-mind every day. I almost started crying when I read your post. I am so proud of you and this break-thru (Yes, I'm calling it a break-thru.... because if it was ME, that is what it would be.)
ReplyDeleteI know your last week there will not only be about working hard (in ways that you can with that knee), but also about counting down the minutes until you get to leave.
Know that we are counting it down too (GO 3-DAY TEAM B.A.W.!!!), and we will be supportive in this new lifestyle and attitude towards healthy-living!
Hang in there, sista! XOXO
CUTE WORK OUT TOPS!! You look GREAT!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait till you get home!
Be kind to your knee, it will come back and
you will get right back to the work outs.
Be patient with yourself.
Hi KareBear ! OMG Girl you look fabulous! I am so proud of you! I had to go back and read all of the blogs I missed and I tell you everytime I get a little weepy eyed. You are such an inspiration to me and everyone else obviously from reading all their posts. I love your new workout shirt, how cute is that! Not much is going on with Jason and I besides the same ol same ol. We cant wait till you get home though I can guarantee you that! You lied to me though on your last night here when you told me that the time would fly by for me, and it HAS NOT, it seems like I have not seen you in forever! We miss you and Love you! Ill Check in tomorrow! g-night
ReplyDeleteHoly Crap ! You have freaking alligators in your back yard! Geesh! How cool but a little intimidating as well, I would guess. Reminds me of when I lived in Florida though we had them all over our neighborhood. UGH =0)
ReplyDeleteLove ya
So first of all, you look amazing and the shirts are sooo cute! I want one! :) Secondly, like you said, just remember why you're there and that you dont need your knee to create a better you. Love and miss you!
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