It's been a minute....

 Hello my friends!

Shit, it's been a minute, hasn't it! This third lockdown has been the toughest one yet - and I don't feel alone in that. So much uncertainty with the economy, education, personal finances, vaccine options and of course the many strains of this virus, has given our world, not just a kick in the teeth, but a whole freaking curb stomp!

This post is going to be a little bit of a different pace. Less about cars, and maybe more of "these are my thoughts, imma throw up all over you"? I'm just letting my fingers do the walking ( I think I have earned the right to say that being a former Yellow Pages employee).

Despite being an absolute wild month, it wasn't all bad! There has been a couple of days throughout the week, where I have had absolutely nothing to do. Literally nothing. I've worked out, done my duties, and then have 5700 hours of nothingness. It's uncomfortable, but my boyfriend told me it's a great thing to embrace and to figure out. He is a very wise man. Knowing what to do with nothing has forced me to slow down a little bit, be lost in my thoughts for a moment, read some good stuff, and really just bask in all that is nothing. Beyond that, every lockdown, I do try to focus on some sort of physical goal. This time around, I focused on my flexibility and being more thoughtful in my training. Training Smart! I also registered for my first ever 10K - HA!

I look forward to finally receiving my first dose of vaccine in early June, and am hopeful for a summer of safe outdoor gatherings and laughter. I miss my family, I miss my friends, I miss training for a fight. But I am so thankful to have the household that I do. It's easy to focus on the things that we are missing from this whole situation, but try not to forget about the things that you have gained. Maybe you now can do a sumo squat without yelping in pain. Or perhaps, your partner has become a Master Chef. 

If you are looking for an inspiring and wonderful read - I do highly recommend "The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday, also "Vegabonding" - Rolf Potts