Remedie for cold days and dark mornings::Salsa

Getting into my car at 5:30am when it's dark and cold is just...not fun. I can feel the winter months creeping up on me. Longing for the warmpth that summer offeres I pop in a Salsa CD. Magically I am teleported to a warm destination, my hips start to to move and suddenly the heat from the music invades my whole body. Folks Annette has left the building (do not fret I still have two hands on the wheel and eyes fixed on the road:)

Arriving at my destination I am thankful for the 20min fiesta! I feel awake, pumped and happy to be alive (all at 6:00am in the morning, with out caffeine I might add).

This morning I salute the countries and cultures that have brought us Northerners the gift of warmth and love that Salsa offers . I encourage those of you who are mourning the change of seasons to take a dose of this live giving stuff. Go take a class, hit up a club or simply enjoy on your Ipod. This time of year (well anytime of year actually) it's guaranteed to put a warm smile on your face.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv1ZsSrE03o

Muchos besos,
Annette

The Fight

This morning for the first day in a while I awoke and felt depressed. Don't get me wrong I have fought this battle many times before, but for some reason I thought I was out of the woods. I didn't want to get out of bed, I didn't want to read and do my daily devotions, I didn't want to eat healthy or exercise. Can anyone feel me on this one? It seemed like there was something at war with me, something that didn't want me to do anything that might make my situation better.

O.K so million dollar question....What did I do?

Eventually I got up, did some reading had a some what healthy breakfast
-Yogert, honey, oats
-Bran, rice milk, w too much brown sugar
-tea

Then I did it...what I really REALLY didn't want to do.

I ran. Some hills, some sprints, walked when I needed to and talked to and cheered on others who were also out and about on this blistery day.

Ask me if I feel better now?
Yes, yes I do. Not perfect, there is still "stuff" going on. But the positive thing is that I am not a lump on my bed feeling sorry for myself.

Why am I sharing all this with you?

In hopes that when you wakeup and are hit with one of these days, that you will take action, happen to life and get out there. It's a fight and sometimes you have to grit your teeth bear down and JUST DO IT. FIGHT.

Here's to a great day.
Peace and love.