Halfway Through August? Already?

Okay, okay.  I know what you are thinking.  It's been  a while since I have posted here. AGAIN.

I do apologize for the delay and lapse in my blogging dedication.  But maybe, just maybe, this is a GOOD thing!  Allow me to explain...

I have been so busy working on my goals, that I just can't seem to find time or energy to blog here or any where else.  My new rule is to not access any back-lit electronics after 5pm.  Seriously, if I don't unplug by 5pm, then I have a really hard time going to sleep later at night.  It also affects the quality of my sleep.  I tested this theory over a two week period at the end of July.  My conclusion is this:  I sleep better when I put down the electronics early!

Not having time to blog means that I am diligently working on the areas of my life that need some fine-tuning.  I'm training for a 5K, working on my weightloss goals still, writing for 2 companies as well as testing out 2 magazines, and I'm also wrapping up my Health Coach training, as well as renewing my CPR here in a few days.  I've got recipes to create, articles to write, exams to study for, races to train for, clean eating schedules to create and implement, and so many other incredible tasks that are guiding me through my goals.  It's really amazing to think how far I've come in just this past year.

 One of the goals I'm currently working on is obtaining my Health Coach Certification.  Classes will be winding down soon, and it will be time to take my final exam.  That being said, my life definitely feels like it did when I was in Nursing School....  all work and no play.  But it will be well worth the effort in the end!   

I had a set back in my 5K training recently when I was involved in yet another slip and fall accident (3rd one in 3 years) and sprained my ankle and right knee.  It's been almost a week since the occurrence, and I'm feeling a lot better today. I'm able to bear weight on my knee and ankle again, and have been hobbling around just fine for the past 2 days.  It's still painful and swollen, but I am healing a lot faster then I did the last 2 times this happened to me.  It's just something that can re-occur with people who have previous ankle, foot, leg, or knee injuries.  You just never can tell when you're going to be slipping and sliding all over the place!

I'm also having some dental issues, which has been intensely painful over the past 3 days.  I have another dental appointment tomorrow, as well as orthodontia scheduled.  Not quite sure what's going on... we'll see what they say!  Due to this recent dental issue/pain combined with my slip and fall injuries, I have decided to take 2 full weeks off from my 5K training to allow room for proper healing.  I know this is the best and right decision for me.  I'm not worried about it though... I'll be just fine.

Thanks to all of my supporters, I've managed to raise over $300 for my 5K Fundraiser walk!  I'm so excited.  To think that so many people have donated in honor and memory of my late daughter's name, it just touches my heart beyond anything that words could describe.  I am so grateful for all of the caring people that I know.  Thank you to all of you who have supported my fundraiser cause in honor of my daughter. XOXOX

This summer is flying by so quickly.  San Diego has climatically changed drastically over the years.  I can remember that, as a child with a birthday in the hot and dry summer month of August each year, we hardly ever saw any rain or ugly days in our summer months.  That is definitely not the standard here in southern California any longer.  Our summer months are filled with cloud-covered skies, producing humidity in the 95-100% ranges.  This summer alone, we've had several rainy days, to include thunder and even occasional lightning storms in our mountains. 

Our tropical weather reminds me of Hawaii... hot, humid, wet, sticky, drizzly, rainy, sunny, cloudy, humid, muggy, sticky, hot, humid, muggy, and did I mention hot, sticky, humid, and muggy?  Lol...  I don't like it!  I don't think I've ever been this ready for the season of Fall! It can't arrive fast enough! If it has to be ugly outside, then Mother Nature could at least have the decency to make the air a little cooler!  (Thank you Mother Nature... it's just a request... ;)

I'll check back in here soon and keep you all updated on my recovery from my slip and fall.  I'm sure you don't want to hear about my teeth, so I will leave that out.  Just wanted you to know that I'm suffering right now, and maybe someone will have a sympathy drink (or two) of wine for me...

Take care everyone, I'll catch up with you guys back here soon...

~K

P.S...  I forgot to mention that my website, 'The Live-Clean Lifestyle,' has moved!  I have a brand new web address, but am currently re-building a bigger, better, more beautiful site!  I will post details as soon as it's ready!  This is yet another one of my daily projects to keep myself busy.