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Year Three, Day 55: Breathe, I Shall!


As of today, I have hula hooped (and recorded as evidence!) for 21 consecutive days!

WOOT, WOOT!!

Which makes me think I have developed a habit! You know, I've heard it said that it takes 21 days to create a habit.

brb...Googling...

OOPS! I stand corrected!  The 21 days is a myth! At least according to the article "How Long Does it Actually Take to Form a New Habit? (Backed by Science)" by James Clear.

"On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact. And how long it takes a new habit to form can vary widely depending on the behavior, the person, and the circumstances." If you want to learn more, you can read his article at:  http://jamesclear.com/new-habit

Ok. Well, I am still proud of my 21 days!  And I believe the science is correct. While I do look forward every morning to my hoop workout, I have had a few days where staying in bed sounded really tempting!  So, it is not ingrained yet. Maybe in 45 days?

I don't have much time to blog today.  I have to run to a meeting at the music center and then teach piano classes.  I am actually looking forward to this meeting. I cannot believe I even thought that, much less typed that!

I usually HATE meetings!

But this one is about the piano program at the music center where I have taught group piano for over 18 years. I have often wished I could teach privately there, but was told there is no space. Also, I focus on beginners, because that is the biggest need. Once students have completed about two years, there is not much room for them. We do "labs", kind of mini private lessons with 2 or 3 kids at different levels, but they only get about 15 minutes time.

Private lessons would be an answer to prayer! I will have a grandbaby in the fall, and am wondering how I can drive over to take care of her and my daughter, come back and work in the church office and then drive all over town to different students' houses. If most of them came to the music center, it would be most helpful! Thankfully I still have a church I teach at on Saturdays where they all come to me!

Oy...I was going to make this a short blog!

But I must say right now that my priorities have become weird again.  I am still binge watching "Homeland", but am almost done with the final season.

I am absolutely obsessed with this show I do notice that it messes with my sleep.  (I find myself saying, "just one more episode" and then not getting to sleep until 12:30 a.m.!)  Also, as I have mentioned before, intense, action filled crime drama right before sleep does produce anxiety ridden dreams and insomnia.

I need to get back to morning and evening prayer, morning and evening exercise. piano practice, knitting.  I feel better about myself when I am more disciplined.  The one factor I've noticed when I started exercise more intensely is that I feel better about myself, which sends good vibes out, which brings me more male attention, which then makes me a super flake!

I start thinking too much about the male species. Then I get disappointed.

'Tis a bitter merry-go-round!

Well, I am stepping off this insane ride right now! Merry-go-rounds always made me nauseous anyway.

But...

Exercise, I must!

Glow,  I might!

Breathe, I shall!

Enjoy this life, I will!!

But my head is staying firmly attached. If romance is in my future, it is going to have to track me down. I have too much living to do!


On that note, I wish you a happy Thursday full of many blessings!

Talk to you tomorrow!

Peace and Love,

Zita



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