Bluebonnets, Law Breaker & Looking at the Positives

I wanted to chat about running, but first pretty bluebonnet pictures.

Bluebonnet Field

There is nothing like getting a toddler dressed up, driving to a bluebonnet hot spot, and within 5 minutes she says, "I've gotta pee!" We may have broken the law by allowing her to take care of business outside. After that mess, she says, "I've gotta poo-poo!" Umm, that's when I knew it was time to evacuate and find the nearest bathroom. 

Our bluebonnet picture taking experience was cut short, but I managed to get 3 "decent" photos. 

The sun was not working in my favor, but sometimes you just have to work with what you've got. I had a pretty model so we made it work. I would've preferred to stay longer, but at least we made it out there.

I may or may not try again.

Looking at the Positives
It's been about 6 weeks, since I ran. My last long run was the Cowtown Half Marathon (February 26th). A few days later, I recall trying to to run, but I could only muster out a pitiful 2 miler, due to pelvic pain. There are moments when I'm so frustrated because I can't run, but when that happens I try to point out the positives.

- This is my time to rest and recover..

- Cross Training: I can spend more time on the gym bike and elliptical. When I get into a heavy marathon/ultra training plan, I always want to spend more time doing these things, now it's my chance.

- For the first time in a long time, Saturday mornings are not dedicated to running long. This means I can sleep in, if I want. I don't have to worry about carving out a 2 hour block of window for running. 

- Saturday afternoons are not dedicated to recovery. After knocking out a killer long run, I'd spend a few hours in compression socks, nap, refuel and basically be non-productive. I would say, NOW I have more energy, but growing a baby is hard work too and tiring, most days...

- I miss running! But when I return in good health, I'll be ready and hungry for more. Right now, I'm hungry for another ultra, but the thought of training post pregnancy is enough to scare me. Who knows, what's next? I don't, but I know my journey back to running (post pregnancy) will be rewarding.

That Saying, "Half the Things We Worry About..."

I talk more about freelance work than my actual job. I just prefer not to blog everyday/every week about my job-job, BUT I thought I'd fill you guys in....
Today, I had my work evaluation. I was a little nervous, since I'm reporting to a "new to me" supervisor. This new superior doesn't work directly with me on a day-to-day basis, so I was concerned she didn't have enough information on me to do a thorough evaluation. Well, everything worked out and my review was OUTSTANDING. Yippee! Now, I feel silly for worrying. It reminds me of that saying, half the things we worry about, never even happen. Worrying is such a waste of time and energy.