Oh Yeah, I Forgot What That's Like

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I may occasionally get on my high horse about exercise, specifically, the lack of it in people's lives. If something is important to you, like health, I believe you'll find a way to fit it into your life and hey here's a thought, why not turn the TV off and take a walk? 

See? High horse. 

This week ought to put me in my place. I'm on full day assignment for some stories for the Greensboro News & Record. Today, for example, I meet "the crew" at 9 am and we ride around in a van together until close to 6 pm, interviewing and photographing people. At 6, I have almost an hour's drive home with traffic, mail, dinner, etc. waiting for me. Only then will it be time to exercise. 

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Starting Tomorrow, I Will Be Perfect (kinda-sorta)

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Yeah, I'm in one of those moods. A "life is full of possibilities and if I would just stop watching Scrubs reruns and get out there and participate in it, anything is possible!" mood. 

You know what being inspired does to me - it excites me to write a list. So, starting tomorrow (it's always best to begin a "I will be flawless from here on out campaign" on a Monday) I will: 

  • Make sure I finish my water jug every day
  • Spend at least one hour on creative writing every day 
  • Start the Furman- First Run Less, Run Faster training for the Myrtle Beach Marathon
  • Stop making excuses why it's impossible to do a P90-X workout on the same day I do speed work or a tempo run
  • Spend at least one hour a day on book promotion
  • Clean out my closet in preparation for winter
  • Stop eating out and cook only healthy meals
  • No carbs after 7 pm
  • Clean my desk
  • Reorganize the bathroom shelves
  • Be a better wife, friend, daughter
  • Eliminate procrastination in every area of my life
  • Eliminate world hunger and/or cure cancer

Hey--if I'm going to delude myself, I'm going to delude myself big. 

I give it till noon tomorrow before I crack and it all falls apart.

Cheers,

Dena

Now Appearing...

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[We pause this blog for more relentless self-promotion.]

A few of you have been kind enough to ask if I have any book signings in the immediate area. I've got a link on the Who Moved My Mouse? website that lists Dena's Appearances. You can check there for updates but below I've listed a few area upcoming events. Book signings can be a lonely time. I myself have avoided eye contact with many an author in a bookstore who sat alone and uncomfortable amid their pile of "please buy me" books. Don't let that be me! Come out and support your favorite cat author! 

Purrs...

Dena

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