Despite the month of August being a smoke filled month (say hello to California wildfires and forest mismanagement) and the constant fill of farming and watering and working more than I care to think about, I was able to accomplish some pretty nice things this month and I thought I would share them. So drum-roll…… Well, you can add that in if you want. I’m doing it in my head….
- I started running again. Okay, so that might not sound like a lot, but I had to give it up for all of July because it was so hot I could not stand being out in the dark running. I just had to put it on hold until the evenings were cooler and not so intense. I do not do well in the 90’s.
- I ran three miles. Whoo Hoo! This is huge! I rarely can run more than a mile, mile and a half at at time. Last week I ran three miles, and two of those miles I ran in straight mile stretches. I hope that makes sense. What I mean is, most of the time I can only run a quarter to a half mile before I have to walk a while before completing the mile. Miles 2 and 3 were an entire mile before stopping. Again, this is huge. Granted, I hurt like crazy and my knees weren’t too happy, or my shoulders, but it felt so amazing. The endorphins high I got was incredible. And last night I did 2 1/2 miles pretty easy.
- I can fit into my size two Ann Taylor sheath dress. An LBD in some ways. Now, I’m not a size 2, but Ann Taylor dresses must have been invented with smaller sizes to give women a boost. Because I can say I wear a size two. Which is funny since my previous post was about not being a size two…..
- I wrote a short story that is semi flash fiction, but my parents love it! It was all inspired by Boris and his trip to Atlanta and I teased him about taking his xs-214 double barreled ray gun. The fact that this story has potential is just exciting. I’m going to need a couple beta readers, so if anyone is interested, drop me a comment with a valid email. I only need a couple readers since it’s so short. Just over 600 words, but it’s periodical/literary magazine worthy, I think.
- I finally solved the yeast infection in my dachshund’s ear after 11 years! Who knew that just plain povidone iodine swabbed daily could clear it up? I didn’t. My vet never said to do this. I gotta tell the vet. This has been something that has driven me nuts for years. My dog hasn’t enjoyed it too much either.
Okay, so maybe those are small accomplishments, but small doesn’t mean inferior or not important. It’s the little things in life that count, right? I have to take little things and enjoy or savor them. The running is huge. The short story is huge. So, I’ll go with it.
Anyone else have some accomplishments that made them want to dance around?
Signing off
Kate
Kate's Bookshelf 
Loved this post! So glad for all the positives. 🙂
I’m glad for those positives because all the other stuff sometimes gets to you. I’m glad you liked the post!