What is your normal?

  Happy Tuesday!  Congrats to the 501 Brewers and their success with Ales for ALS fundraiser at Dugan's last night.  Sold out 66 pints in one hour and 15 minutes!  Excellent.  We had a great time and raised money while having some good beer.  What more can you ask for?  Here is part of our crew from last night.  Told you it was fun!

  I am a creature of habit, especially when it comes to the day to day routine.  I have a morning routine that I rarely change, when I take a shower, I wash myself in the exact same order, every time, I get ready the same way, I have a work routine, etc.  Now, I am not this way in all aspects of my life, but when my routine gets messed up, my whole day is thrown off.  Is this a fault?  I don't think so.  I think we need some type of normalcy in our lives.  Now, of course, the definition of normal varies greatly depending on who you are.  Normal to you could be getting up at 5 am and going for a quick 10 mile run.  This, is great, but definitely not my normal.  Everyone needs to define what their normal is.  I am a night owl.  It is rare I go to bed before 11:00.  People kept telling me this would change as I got older, but I am not seeing it yet.  I did attempt for a short time to get up earlier than normal to exercise, but it just is not for me.  I wish I could incorporate this, so I could get that off my to do list, but it is not to be.  So, all this is to say, exercise should be a part of your norm.  I do sit ups every night.  EVERY NIGHT.  The only rest days I have is when I am genuinely ill.  I have done this since my early 20's.  Lately, since my surgery,  I have gotten out of this habit and I feel like such a sloth.  It's crazy how changing one thing can effect you so greatly.  So, I incorporated it back into my routine and feel so much better.  Fit some type of physical exercise into your routine.  Your body will thank you for it.  It will take awhile for this to become a part of your daily routine.  There is a myth that it only takes 21 days, but in all actuality it can take anywhere from 18-254 days.  So, put a reminder on your phone, create a to do list, a note on your bathroom mirror, or a sticky note to remind yourself to walk every day, do sit ups, push ups, treadmill, ride your bike, etc.  Start off with one type of exercise, do it for a short time and then build up from there.   Let me know your progress.

Have a fabulous Tuesday and give someone a smile!

Hugs!