Keep on Keepin' On

Are we truly already into February?  I can't seem to keep up these days!

I celebrated one month of sobriety last week!  That first month was a challenging one, but I wouldn't trade the experience for anything.  Every day I feel a little better, a little stronger, a little closer to the person I truly want to be.  It's not always easy, but it is definitely always worth it.

Doran and I start officially volunteering at the Humane Society this week, and we're both excited for this experience.  He, of course, can't wait to cuddle kittens and play with cats, but I've informed him there's more to contribute than that.  I've also signed us up for writing letters and drawing pictures for local police officers and firefighters.  I'm on a community service kick, and I love it! 

Although it's not an official couch to 5k program, I started a more regular walking program in hopes of losing a few pounds so I can start an official program.  I tried going straight into it but it hurt more than I thought was probably good for me, so I'm easing into it more slowly.  Doran's participation in races is inspiring me to at least try to finish a 5k by the end of this year.  What an accomplishment that will be!

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and we haven't decided what kinds of cards to make for the class.  We've browsed online a little, but naturally Doran wants to make every complicated card he can find (we may never look at Martha Stewart's website together again).  Once I settle on an idea, I'll share it here!

It's time to decide on garden plans, too.  I definitely want to grow something, but I will most likely scale back from what I've done (or rather, attempted to do) in years past and invest the money I would've spent on supplies into supporting local farmers.  I can't let go of the idea of growing tomatoes, green beans, greens, and peppers, though. 

I think that about sums it up.  Life is busy but satisfying.  I can't ask for more than that!