Today, however, I did accomplish two things that scared me. So we can chalk it up to fate or call it subliminal goal setting.
Scary Thing #1: Elliptical Machine
As someone whose body requires low-impact exercise, I've been eyeing the elliptical machine for years out of the corner of my eye. I like my seat on the bike. I know how to use pedals - I have ever since I had a big wheel. The elliptical? That thing has handles that move even if I don't touch them. WHAT?! Well, I got tired of avoiding, so today I gave it a whirl. (No pun intended)
What Normal People Look Like
What I felt Like
I set the initial goal of 5 minutes. When I reached that and hadn't fallen over or completely embarrassed myself, I set a new goal for 10 minutes. When I hit 10 minutes I was close to completing a mile, so kept going. In the end, I did 1 mile in 15 minutes. Not record-breaking and I didn't feel very comfortable, but I didn't injure myself. I consider it a win!
Upon returning to my car, I noticed that I had parked near these two gentleman. Coincidence or Chicago-fate?
Scary Thing #2: Washing My Sheets
This doesn't sound scary to the normal person, but to those of us with OCD issues the idea of taking sheets off of what is essentially a hotel bed is unnerving. It had been just over a week since I moved in though, and it had to be done. Upon peeling back the layers I didn't find anything I couldn't handle. In reality, the most disturbing part was the reminder of how much hair I loose while I'm sleeping. Am I the only one that happens to?
Conclusion: Scary Things are Scary
...but they're not Mount Everest. And even crazy people climb that thing! So, my advice to you today comes from Garfunkel & Oates. I was successful in my 'scary things' today, but we should remember that we shouldn't be afraid to be a loser.
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