I’ve mentioned how May is really the busiest time of our year, and that continues to hold true. From all the events, to the last day of school, and the oncoming hurricane season, it’s been something.
For this month’s trip to the runfessional, let’s join up with Marcia’s Healthy Slice…
Let’s Start By Runfessing…
That we got A’s senior photos done, and I was not ready. We will do some more, school-specific, ones, but I just can’t believe we’ve reached this point. He is so ready for his senior year: his sights are set way in the future, and it’s truly a privilege to watch it all play out.
Next, I’ll Runfess…
That I am incredibly overwhelmed. We are working through all the busy-ness and I just need a day of nothing. Things are too loud, too bright, too crowded, and moving too fast, which, for me, leads to functional freeze. It’s a terrible feeling, and it’s makes me just want to tuck up in bed in pajamas and not move.
My Next Runfession Is…
That this heat is absolutely doing me in. I know it’s hot every year, but this is wet, humid, sunny 90s. Some mornings, I leave the house at 5AM and it’s already in the high 70s. I’m tired, cranky, and over it. The worst part is that I used to not have to leave the house in the middle of the day, but now I have clients that needs to go out when it’s hot (quickly and safely – they still have to potty when conditions aren’t good). Yuck.
I Runfess…
That I got an invitation from a brand I’ve worked with in the past to join them in a future endeavor. On the one hand, it’s always nice to be included and asked. On the other, we weren’t in alignment towards the end of the relationship, and I prefer to work with people with whom I sync. That being said, it’s been some time, and new leadership is in position. What to do, what to do?
Finally, I Would Runfess…
That I have missed out on two entire months of races and I hate every second of it. It’s been a combination of unfortunate events, and now it’s just oppressively hot and humid, so my motivation is low. I’m juggling a lot of responsibilities lately, but it will all even out soon enough and we will get back to more of this.
Do you get overwhelmed and need quiet to function?
Do you have any May runfessions to share?
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I’d say go with your gut on the brand thing – and since you’re really busy it may be better to skip it.
Those photos of A are awesome! Saw them on your socials. They’re great!
You’re right and I was leaning that way!
I love how they came out. I can’t believe we’re at senior year already!
A is very handsome!!
I really don’t have time for any brands… it’s stressful when you have additional responsibilities. But the decision is individual.
We do not have worry about heat but even 60s often has me huffing and puffing.
I do need races in my life so I get it. Your winter and fall will be busier in that respect than mine. We have so many races in the spring and summer.
Thank you!
Absolutely! I think I’m going to take a pass. I really don’t have space for nonsense right now.
I desperately need some race interaction but it will come.
I’ve passed on SO many (most) things lately because I’m not feeling it. I can so relate to all the busyness and overwhelm. I cling to my quiet early morning time and try to stay present as much as possible. These past few months that’s meant cutting way back on social media. Cheers to senior year!
the heat bothers me so much more now than it used to. Not sure how you do it year around. I’ve passed up a few opportunities lately as well as they just seem too much work for the reward. I am asking myself why more. Your son is so grown up!! High school flies by in a minute!