Ending strong...

So, October 1st officially marks 7 weeks since the "gettin'-dumped-over-the-phone-by-your-serious-boyfriend" fiasco of '09. (BTW, when a guy says "this relationship isn't serving either of us", what does that actually mean? Whatevs...)

In any case, October 1st also marks the beginning of the end of 2009, and I can only hope that all the struggles both at work and at home are behind me now. Life has been throwing me some curveballs of late, and though I feel kinda beat down, I'm determined to go out on top this year! Time to make some goals for Q409 and make 'em happen! I need accomplishments under my belt. So here goes:

• Still left with ONE item on my list of '09 goals set in January: run a 10k. Ack. I know, I've said it a million times - I hate to run. Running just doesn't work with a short-legged, big-chested, lazy girl. But, I'm determined. There are quite a few races going on in CA in December, but I think I've settled on the Angels 12k run in Tiburon on December 12th. No guarantees...but I'm gonna go for it...shoot...what's 7.5 miles, right? (LORD HELP ME!!!)

• Lose 10 lbs. I think I can do this...in 3 mos...not a problem, right? Ok P90X-still-in-the-box...time to do this thing.

• Go to the doctor for a full physical. I've been meaning to do this...for like 3 years now. But, its time. I want blood work done. I want everything tested. I want a clean bill of health or I want to know what ailments I need to tackle. I'm not getting any younger.

• Adopt a dog. I wanted to this past weekend, but it didn't work out. And I'm determined...1)because I know I'd be a great dog owner and there are so many out there that need good homes, 2)because my house is too big for just me...it needs another resident, and 3)I need a companion and an excuse to get off my butt and run (er, walk) around the neighborhood.

• Date. Yuck. Yes. I must. I don't want to. I actually hate dating. But, I'm going to do it. I don't know how many or how often, but I'm gonna take down the "do not approach me" sign and try to force a welcoming smile. We'll see what happens.

Yup, looking over the list, I'm feeling confident...all of it will take some effort, be a bit of a challenge, but that's what makes the accomplishment feel that much greater and more satisfying.

As always, I'll keep you posted...

PS - There was a great piece on one of the NFL shows this past Sunday on how Mike Singletary brought in this hill to the 49'ers training camp to use to help w/ their conditioning. He used to do hill training w/ Walter Payton back in the day. Ladainian Tomlinson also is known for hill conditioning. Q409 is my hill...and I'm charging at it, conquering it, and being stronger in the end for it. Woot!