My workout and Haiti

I just got back from the gym and I feel exhausted! I worked out really hard...upper body ~ chest, shoulders and triceps. I feel good...it was a nice workout...I felt strong.

We walked home and I walked half way there and I walked at lunch....my hips actually hurt! lol That's alot of walking...I live on the edge of town so getting anywhere is about a 40 minute brisk walk.

My trip to the gym tonight was good in more ways than one. Prior to leaving for the gym I was watching the news...the news about the earthquake in Haiti. I felt an overwhelming sadness and uncertainty come over me. I feel for those people so much. And, in addition to the immense sadness for them, it makes me worry about me, my loved ones and what I would do if I found myself in a similar situation. It made me feel very unsettled. It was nice to go to the gym and remember that life is good...money is tight, but I eat well and have a gym membership...I'm completely in love and have the most amazing family and friends. Life is good and we are safe and warm and surviving...more than surviving...truly living. I won't take it for granted...I'll remember that there are others far less fortunate and I should be very grateful for all I have.

While I was pushing my body through a tough workout ~ I kept this in mind and it brought me back into my life again. The last time I felt this was during 9-11. The other thing that helped was just being around my husband and chatting with him...he made me feel so much better. I know this crisis in Haiti is not about me...not at all. I'm just saying it makes you stop and take stock...be grateful and even humbled.