I then went to the DMV to get a print out of my driving record to take the ambulance company I've been invited to retest with in 2 weeks. Surprising enough I was fortunate enough to not need to wait in line.
From there I traveled to a property management company to fill out an application for a place I was so blessed to hear about through a previous crossfit connection. 2 hours later I received a phone call to inform me they would love to have me as a tenant. This may seem so small to so many people, but in February when I lost my dear client of 3 years I was informed the very next day that our landlord sold the house and before August I would need to find somewhere to move to. That wasn't very good timing and I was stressed to say the least. I like routine and certainty in my life. Finding a place of my own to rent didn't even seem likely or within my means. I was simply going to try to find a room to rent. I'm a little overjoyed, but overwhelmed at the same time. I laughed when I had to tell my mom I don't even have a spoon to take with me or a pot or pan or spatula. That all got left behind a few years ago and I think it's for the best. I will find the joy in working hard and having my own things even if I have to buy one piece of silverware at a time or look for kitchen items at the dollar store. I may even get creative and turn my little chest into a couch or surf craigslist free section. The place doesn't have a closet so I took the opportunity to clean out my closet yet again today and it was so awesome getting rid of all the size 12 clothes I still had sitting in there. I've truly learned it's not about how much you have but what you do with who you are and what you have that matters and as long as I am happy and doing what I love and continuing on in my goals that is all that counts.
Shortly after leaving the property management office I got a message asking if I would like to pick up 4 55 gallon drums just south of my house in preparation for the upcoming mud run. I was happy to, but getting them in my car was absolutely hilarious. The gentleman told me they wouldn't all fit he could give me two. I was asked to get 4 and doing a task half way just isn't my style. My response, "okay great we will make all 4 fit." My passenger seat looked like it got swallowed by a smurf and I had fun laughing the entire drive to San Luis Obispo.
I then went to help build an obstacle for the upcoming mud run. This involved me learning to use a motorized auger to help dig 6 post holes. That was hard work, but just the beginning. Then came the process of putting the posts into each of the holes. This was a feat for more than 2 people, but you get strong will and put it with perseverance and you get half an obstacle built. I'm still impressed by the strength of my friend to get those posts from the ground to upright. I truly believe by investing time giving to others and doing what you love is the key to happiness.
I ended my day by meeting a new friend for bike night and my hands got cold so I left a little early.
Today I challenged myself to do a long run. I ran 8 miles including a hill at the half way point. The last time I remember running that distance was Thanksgiving 2010. I then went to crossfit and saw that the workout of the day was 100 burpees and pausing each minute on the minute to do 2 deadlifts. I realized I hadn't done very many burpees since the first week of the open competition 7 weeks ago. It was challenging, but I got through it.
I am so thankful that everything seems to be falling into place. Even though I know we all have our struggles and challenges I still believe everything works out the way it is supposed to.