My horoscope on TV has me just before the bottom of the lot. I hate that I actually watch it and, yes, must admit that it affects me. When it says I'm going to have the best luck of all, I feel great, optimistic that it'll be a great day. When it has me at the bottom, I feel apprehensive. However, one bright spot, it said that I would have a big fight with a friend too and I thought, well, seeing as I have no friends at work, it will probably not concern me.
Now, an email just popped in from a friend in Italy, from whom I haven't heard in ages. So, even if I have a lousy day, I will think of that. It was like yesterday. I was feeling so down, thinking of all the shite happening at work, but going out to see my horse I was so happy to see that a little neglected dog always tied on outside with little food, not much shelter, now has a new shade roof built over her. I was so happy. Even later when the owner of the riding club gave a characteristic snide remark, I didn't let it faze me, thinking of little Koro and how she has some protection from the sun now...what with temperatures far over 100 F here soon.
Ah yes, I am babbling...trying to hold on to my little successes, trying not to let life make little of them, trying to oh so stubbornly shout, "I will prevail!"
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dj -- Thanks for keeping things going here as I have been in a non-posting mood, with the lack of time not helping. You're doing great on your exercise challenge and I'm sure you can handle the rest of the calorie challenge if you keep up the kind of attitude I see in your last post. Looking at what got you into straits and planning how NOT to go there again is the key to success.
Great stuff.Pink -- thanks for the link. Although it's mostly irrelevant to me where I live I'm sure it'll be of help to many. You're really doing well with your multiple challenges. Keep it up!
Evie -- You don't "stink!" You just need to alter your challenge. Your challenge was for exercise and it sounds to me like you're getting a lot. The 21-day challenge is different from most in that it's about habits, not cracking down for a week or so but about doing something in the form of something that will move you to your challenge EVERY day. You are doing just that with all your walking. So stop beating yourself up and start helping yourself recognize that you are already on your way to your goals!
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Well, I gotta run...literally....lucky, trob, Sushi, mez!, jolly, Chic, hope you're doing OK out there. Best of luck and keep the power on!
off the balcony...
You wacky woman, you!! 
