Happy Thursday

I ran an 8km-ish circuit after uni the other night. This used to be my long run but is now one of my midweek medium routes. There’s a very long hill which I puff up… and up… and up, very slowly. Last night mp3 karma happened: just at the dangerous bit where I really wanted to walk, and what’s more, could see no reason not to, Anastacia started to sing “paid my dues”.
I held my head high, knew I’d survive
I made it, don’t hate it
That’s just the way it goes
I done paid my dues, stand on my own two
I paid my dues
I love that, because I can remember when that circuit and that hill nearly brought me to tears. Now it’s still hard, but not beyond me – and I’ve earned that difference with every step and every time I go out when it’s cold and I’d rather be on the couch with J and some red wine. Paid my dues, and still paying them. The only way to effortless strength is effort, no?
Immediately prior to that Roy Orbison and I were “running scared” – perfect for that moment when I come around the corner and can first see how long that hill really is! The Muppet Movie “Moving Right Along” featured in there somewhere – if you see me running with a smile on my face that’s probably what I’m listening to LOL
The Spousal Unit has become noticeably more supportive about my exercise schedule – not that he wasn’t, but he’s actively encouraging me now more than he used to, which is really helpful. If I run after work J not only feeds and baths Noddie but also makes dinner most of the time. Yes, I’m lucky!
BTW the Spousal Unit has got another promotion at work! He will be working Tuesday – Saturday as 2-I-C of decorating and the tool shop, apparently a post with no little kudos. I’m so proud of him I could burst. Go J go! I’ll have to reorganise my exercise schedule again but not to worry.
I didn't go swimming early today as I had planned. Instead I cleaned out Noddie's wardrobe of all the boxes of too-small clothes that have been giving me the screaming s#$%s for months. I'll swim after I've been to the op shop. Then the library. I’ve got a lot to do at uni and I should have exercised first thing. Oh well. Now I can open Noddie's wardrobe without wanting to move to another house that's not so full of crap!
I haven’t been posting my “what I will do at work today” lists but I have been including them in my draft posts which I add to throughout the day. I am becoming slightly more productive, which feels good.
**Edit*** TOO SLOW - the Spousal Unit saw the boxes of stuff and has decided to sell it all on ebay! Arrgghh. But at least it won't fall on me any more. Still haven't been to the pool but have done a bunch of 'well gotta do it some time' stuff like buy poor ragtag Noddie some clothes. I should still have time if I go now**
**Later Edit**Had a swim, at last (rolls eyes)**

GOOD THINGS THAT HAPPENED SINCE I LAST WROTE
Noddie and I slept in an hour late on Wednesday !!!!eeek!!! and still got out the door on time with all bags packed etc. PITY ABOUT THE ONLY EAT BREAKFAST AT HOME PLAN THOUGH…. OH WELL
I found the earring I thought I’d lost. I’ve had it since 1989 so I was happy.
Ditto the swim membership card (which I only got last week).
J’s promotion, including pay rise :)
At the work morning tea I resisted the party pies.
J and I had a nice time together today buying Noddie's clothes and having lunch.

PS I have started an about me page in the sidebar (labelled 'it's a long story) so I don’t have to fill in too much backstory in my posts.