Celebrate the Positive

Laying on the cold basement floor Monday night, unable to sleep, my mind starts to wander. Our power is out, phones are down, no internet, cell phone service not working...we can not communicate with anyone. What if the roads are closed in the morning because of downed trees? We are stocked with food and water, but what if I do need to get to the hospital? Hmmm....

These thoughts entice me to get up twice during the night, walk up a flight of stairs and down a bottle of water each time. Of course, this means I need to take a second trip about 20 minutes later up two flights of stairs to use the restroom. Lucky for me, all this work makes me tired enough to sleep in between.

So, we all made it through the night. By 7 am, I couldn't handle the basement floor anymore and the wind had died down, so I escaped up to my own bed. I slept soundly and gratefully for three more hours.

Hurricane Sandy did not wreck the havoc that was expected in our area, she just upset our routine. I am glad that we escaped the potential danger, and wish the best for everyone who did not. I still have to find a way to get updated on the status of everyone else.

We ate leftovers and non perishables for breakfast and headed to the gym where they had electricity that promised warmth, comfort, and hot showers. When we got there, I decided walking on the treadmill might be a good idea. I didn't push too hard, never went faster than 3.5 mph(not setting any records today). First, I walked a mile, got off the treadmill, drank water and sat down. I could feel the soreness in my legs, but I was ok. Then I walked 3/4 of a mile, same drill: off, water, sit. I can still feel it in my legs, but I'm still ok. I grab a couple of two lb weights and walk another half mile, laughing at myself for feeling the strain of two lb weights in my hands while I walk, but I do feel the difference. Ugh. This time I'm done. I finish off with stretching my back, legs and shoulders. I really feel like I accomplished something today. Yay!

I go to my favorite part of the gym next, the steam room, but only for a few minutes, got to watch out for blood pressure issues. Everything is fine there and I get the hot shower I was so looking forward to. We finish the trip off with a very salty meal at Fuddrucker's, and when we arrive home, the power is back on!

All in all, it's a pretty good day for me, looking forward to more days like this one.