Quote “The sky takes on shades of orange during sunrise and sunset, the colour that gives you hope that the sun will set only to rise again.”  Ram Charan

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Episode 75!  Wow!  What a great trip it has been.

I’ve been reflecting on a closeout episode for this season of Sensory Strides and I have been struggling with what that should be.  I have come to realize that Sensory Strides where it is now is not where it started. Growth in different ways than expected. I had been considering sunsetting this podcast. 

I listened to episode 260 of the Bib Rave podcast and they announced that they are going to be ending their podcast after five years.

BibRave

This seemed to be a sign to confirm that my thoughts on sunsetting Sensory Strides and allowing myself to focus on some of my other projects. Especially those that are Girl Scout related like my Hearts of Gold podcast and the work I’m doing with Badgerland council to improve and encourage more girls to earn their Highest Awards is likely the better place for me.

I’m recognizing that my mental health is just as important as my physical health, and I have been spreading myself thin. I need to focus on that which improves my mental health and that which gives me the strength and energy to be encouraged to pursue new interests.  Working with these amazing young women in Girl Scouts feeds my soul in that way.

The new house is amazing and watching both the sunrises and sunsets each day have helped to allow me to relax in a different way than I have these last few years.  I look forward to the summer and sitting outside watching those amazing sunsets.

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Quote “If the plan doesn't work, change the plan, but never the goal.” 

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I can’t believe it has been six weeks since I recorded an episode!  I have had a lot going on, but all just normal busyness, nothing special.

I was well into my training plan and things were going really good.  Then last week I had a very sore back.  I went to the chiropractor and I am feeling much better I think it was the worst my back has ever felt.  I had to interrupt my training because I could barely move for a couple of days.  What I realized is that my whole body was aching.  I had noticed it before, but I just attributed it to the training plan and my focus on doing well.  I think it is more than that.  I haven’t run for almost two weeks now and my caves are still tight and sore.  My glutes have finally loosened up a bit.  I think I’m going to skip my race I had planned for the end of October.  I’m sad because I love trail runs, but I need to listen to my body.

I am going to be super busy the next couple of weeks anyway.  We finally got possession of our new home this past weekend after waiting seven months without a firm date in sight.  I have been packing and moving what I can and we will move the big stuff after I come back from my vacation in a couple of weeks.

It is time for Craft Camp, something my mom and sister have been going to for years and I started going to about ten years ago.  We are going to be making baskets this weekend.  I am so excited!

Then I am home for one day and I get on a plane to head to Arizona for She Podcasts Live!  I am even more excited about that!  Jessica has planned it so that it is a combination retreat and conference.  It is at a resort with multiple pools.  I am so looking forward to it!

Illinois Homemakers Camp

LIVE • She Podcasts

When I come back I think I am going to go back to my video workouts – I’ll have a great new space to workout in and perhaps I can focus more on the strength training and build my frame back up.

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Quote “Sometimes I try to be normal but it gets boring so I go back to being me.” Mediaweapps.com

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I started training for the end of October 10k this week!  It feels great to be following a training plan again, although I really miss sitting on the couch doing nothing.  I’ve pushed myself to actually run doing the workouts.  While I can’t run for a full mile yet, I look forward to continuing to push myself.  I was inspired by a recent Another Mother Runner discussing racing mindset to push a bit harder than I have historically.  For me, it has always been about finishing.  I think I may use this fall’s race to push myself and challenge myself to not be the last one in.

AMR Trains #38 How to Get Into a Racing Mindset (anothermotherrunner.com)

It was a busy Girl Scout week.  Tuesday, I had a meeting with council, then I got in my car and had a troop meeting while I drove to a Gold Award project ribbon cutting.  After the ribbon cutting on the way home I had a highest awards sub committee meeting.  Then Thursday it was our council’s annual meeting.  Council just moved into a new building, and we were able to tour the building before the annual meeting.  It is going to be a great programming space.  End of August is also a busy time for Girl Scouts as girls are submitting their final reports prior to school starting.  We’ve had an influx of proposals too.  Looking forward to growing our Gold Award class for next spring!

We also went to the La Crosse Area Parade of Homes.  Very excited to find a house that was painted a grey we liked.  We also found a cabinet color we like and decide white trim will be the way to go. I am getting so excited to move into the new space.

La Crosse Area Builders Association - Parade Of Homes (labaonline.com)

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