Perspective

Weight: 213.5, Exercise: 60 mins, Calories: 1840

It turned out to be a stressful end of the day today. It seems that my Impala has some indeterminate issues with the traction control/computer and could be a costly repair. Also, it seems that the cost to remodel our deck into a nicer, more enjoyable space will be far more than we bargained for. So, on the one hand, we have a definite need to spend money, and on the other hand a nice home improvement that's just not practical. I have to say that it kind of made me want to curl up with a nice basket of chicken wings, french fries and beer.

On the plus side, I got in a great workout and the 1993 classic film Gettysburg came. I got to enjoy Martin Sheen as Robert E. Lee while working out longer and harder than I have to date. That really helped the other frustrations of the day go away. It continues to amaze me how the other frustrations seemed to go away as I was working on that. Also, Abbie gave E half of an ice cream sandwich to eat and play with. Honestly, that girl makes me laugh so pea-picking hard. She had ice cream everywhere but paid it no mind because it was yummy.

I think the thing that I learned today was to focus on the good. I'm certain we need to fix the car, but at least it's a doable fix. I'd love to have a deck project start, but I'm comfortable with not having it done, and that's OK, because a lot can change between now and spring. Lastly, I got to enjoy a good workout with one of my favorite movies after enjoying a great dinner and laughing my head off at one beautiful daughter. Life may, in fact, be good.