Here's what I've learned:
1. A big disappointment isn't fatal.
2. Adjusting my goals is ok.
3. 45 isn't old, but it's time to start thinking like my body might get beat up.
4. Beating up my body to feel alive is worth the risk.
5. Being a planner isn't Type-A crazy, as some would lead me to believe. That's the trait that makes rehabbing my knee feel like a good journey.
6. I'm finding out which people in my life get me and which don't. That's not a slam on anyone, but it's a little eye-opening and makes me rethink what I will share in the future.
7. Rob and the kids get me. I'm really happy about that, because it's something I've never thought about. I've usually only thought about them in terms of what I should be doing for them, and I've learned that they totally pay it back to me.
8. Tomorrow will be tough to get through, and it's ok to be gentle with myself: Knitting, Chocolate, Wine, and letting others take care of me.
9. Not training while in the training mindset has given me the opportunity and drive to kick around what I want to do next, and that's a gift.
10. After tomorrow, the next phase will feel real. Let's go!
