E chords

I started 2011 on January 12th. I've been very successful in sticking to my new years resolutions for the last 4 days. :) I ran 6ish miles today. On the treadmill, at a snail's pace, but I did it. I was glad to be done, but I wasn't even close to max exhaustion. Maybe a 7 out of 10. Good news! Perhaps I won't have to walk at all in February at the 1/4 marathon Angela talked me into. But I do like running inside where it is warm. Plus watching old episodes of GLEE (perfect running program btw). And Tulsa will be cold in Feb. Gulp!

I also dusted (literally) my guitar off this morning. And with the help of Garage Band I got it tuned and even practiced a basic E chord and strumming. It is really fun and addictive. Even though my fingertips hurt so bad. I just keep stealing away 5-10 minutes to practice some more. I really really want to stick with it. So do me a favor and ask me frequently how it's going.

In the last couple days, I've also reminded myself that it isn't always about me. So if someone I love dearly is grumpy, it doesn't mean you did something wrong. Let it go! I have a tendency to want to please people. This doesn't always work and can definitely put a damper on my joy. So I'm learning again (always) to just be happy, loving, and supportive. If someone is having a bad day or month, don't absorb it for yourself. Let your joy spread!

Today I feel joyful!