out of my comfort zone

I did it. It took a long time to write this down, but I am getting involved. My parents' 50th anniversary is July 31, 2011. I decided for a gift to start playing the piano again. My mother loves Chopin and I will be playing a Valse for the both of them. I have been taking piano lessons since September and just played my first recital yesterday(in over thirty years). I was so nervous, myhands were shaking. After I finished, I couldn't remember if I played certain parts of the music. I am now preparing to test and pass a grade level 5. I hope to complete my diploma in three years. I have much to learn.

I also took an instructor class for ESL (English as a Second Language). I facilitate a group of women in speaking, reading and a little writing. Classes will resume Jan. 10. 2011.

I also plan on taking some classes to help the elderly, the disabled, and low income families to prepare their taxes. I start classes Jan. 5.

Triathlon

June 19, 2010

I am jealous of my kid. I wish I could do what he is doing. He is entering the 6th grade and is self conscious about changing into his pe clothes in front of others. He is extremely muscular from the waist down, being an avid soccer player. But he feels fat. He isn't but he could use more cardio activity. He wouldn't commit to running over the summer, who could blame him in the south. He did agree to swim team. Neither one of us is experienced in this sport. But I am so proud of him he has improved immensely and it takes great discipline to get up three times a week and be ready to swim by 8am. He has taken one swim class and I taught him other strokes as best as I could from what I remembered ages ago. In three weeks he swimming with correct strokes and learned how to dive. He was awesome. I need to get out of my comfort zone too. I am working on my running in the morning. As soon as I can run for 45 minutes comfortably, I will start swimming and biking. I hope to do a triathlon in September. I don't think I am ready to rent a wetsuit and I also need to find some way to make some income. The registration fees are not cheap.
I am trying to be kind to myself and push myself when my body agrees. I usually have to get my workouts done in the morning when I have most of my energy. I hope to write down my progress. I am following a recommended training program from Runner's World. This next week I start run 7minute and walk three and work until 30 minutes. I have cut down on my strength training in terms of added weight. I am switching to lighter weights. More tomorrow to write about my run- 2mile walk and 2 mile jog.

No luck getting a job. Not even a phone call. I started reading career builder tips. I think I need to go back to school and get certified in something. I am looking into HR in the healthcare environment. The program is affordable and hopefully I can be employed within a year and a half. In the meantime I continue to read and I am trying to find my niche in writing.

Challenging myself

As with new beginnings, I am getting my bike fixed for mother's day. I also signed up for a class on bike maintenance. I hope to start riding my bike to go to all my local spots. My grocery store is only 2miles away. The gym is only 5 1/2 miles away. The library maybe seven. These are my regular spots away from home. I should be able to do this. The class is on 4/29. I hope it is a positive experience and my fear of mechanics is conquered.

A New Beginning

Is it possible to finally believe in myself enough to write. Who cares who looks at it but me. Express my anger, joy, sadness, etc. with words that are constantly swirling around inside my head. In the past, I have always convinced myself that whatever I say or think isn't worth noting. But now at the age of 47, I see the second part of my life and I don't wish to die and say I wish I did. At least I am going to try.