The Chubby CrossFitter: I'm baaack!!! It's been an interesting 3 months...

So the middle of April was the last time I sat down and wrote about my detox and life. Well, I'm a quitter. Day 13 is as far as I made it on the detox and I can say, it was a good run, but with all that was going on in my world, I needed some vodka. That's what did it. A crazy night at Kenny's Burger Joint, and it was worth it...at least for those vodka filled 4 hours. But because of my grit-less-ness, I've had a chance to evaluate what needs to be done in my life (or as much as I can foresee needing adjustment), and I've started to make a plan to clean things up a bit.

Since you last joined me in a good little blog read, a lot has happened. I've won first place in two scaled CrossFit competitions with two awesome partners, but one of my winning partners in crime moved away in June. Missing our Quadzilla!!! My coach, Logan Collins, got 7th in the 2015 CrossFit South Regional competition in May, and we were there to witness his greatness. I sold my house, moved to an urban-esque apartment in the sky (5th floor, which is the top floor, is in the sky, right?), paid off all my debt and planned a few summer vacations. I just got back from Arizona, where I visited my best bud, Melanie, and a great box, Crossfit SanTan. In three days, I'll be traveling to the Bahamas to swim with the pigs...yep, pigs. Not dolphins, but pigs. It's going to be OINK-tastic! I'll be sure to discuss upon my return.

With all of that said, I'm ready to hop back on this detox train...CHOO-CHOO (catalyst for the reboot...swimsuit shopping! YUCK!). I ordered Christmas's book, I've made some goals for myself for the next few months and ultimately the year, and I'm ready to take care of me. It's funny because I'm a super social person with awesome people in my life, yet I'm a lonely soul. I have a heart that I want to share, but have realized that until I get myself mentally healthy, I don't know that I'm ready to take on anyone else. I joined Match.com but it has proven unsuccessful so I canceled the membership today. Funny thing about online dating, it really makes you feel terrible about yourself if you're not careful, and I'm not cut out for that online world. I'm going to work on me...find my inner happiness and make sure I'm ready to conquer any situation life tosses at me, the best I know how.

Great news!!! Logan is opening his own box, Crossfit Rejoice. (Isn't that a lovely name? Makes my heart smile.) I can't wait to have a new, fresh start. New box, new goals, new me. And yes, I failed in April, but since I dipped my toe in the detox pool, tested the waters and know what to expect, I'm ready. Looking past a 21 day detox, I need to focus on the many, manageable goals that I have set for myself personally, for the year to come. CrossFit is a huge part of my life, but I am also a dedicated educator, looking to have a wonderful 3rd year as principal of an excellent school. Setting goals for CrossFit and health goes hand and hand with setting work goals, and I love achieving goals. I'll be sure to post my goals here to hold myself accountable to them, even when I stumble or fall off the wagon.

I ask those of you that take the time to read my silly little blog to encourage me when you can, whether it's on here or in person. I know those taking a gander at my ramblings care about me or else you wouldn't spend the time on this read. Thank you for caring about me, about what happens in my life and for being a part of this journey with me. Stay tuned...July 20th is D-Day (Detox Day), but before that, bring on the Bahamian pigs!!!