As this year comes to an end all I can do is look back and be incredibly proud of myself on how far I have gotten. Although I am very hard on myself and continue not to give myself enough credit..deep down I know I have far exceeded what most thought I would be able to do...including my doctors!
I completed 4 triathlons since May 2014. 1 indoor tri and 3 sprint triathlons. I also completed a Sprint Spartan race!
I have definitely made significant progress across the board...although I still technically am "recovering". I am still not who I am...and most likely will never be but I see myself slowly creeping back. Staying up a little bit later...able to do things that I wasn't able to do even a year ago. I am remembering more and my short / long term memory is definitely getting better as well. This has been a very slowwwwww process. I am a very patient person but this has definitely been the hardest for me. I also contribute getting older into this mix as well...that cant help my situation too much either!!
I still struggle with loud noises and have trouble filtering the conversations that go on around me. A business dinner is usually torture for me. All the different conversations going on are like nails on a chalkboard. So I carry around ear plugs with me now and sometimes if it gets too much I just gracefully excuse myself and get myself out of there. The exhaustion is still an issue but again getting better. I just keep thinking it takes a long time and one day this will get better too...I am hopeful!
I am just starting to get myself back into training again...it has been hard getting back in the swing of things. I have not felt that great these past few months. All the travel really did a number on me and has taken me a long time to get myself better. I think that's one of the most frustrating things is that it takes me twice as long to recover from things now. But I guess in the grand scheme of things the key is that I get better!!
I have some goals set already for next year...and they are basically the same as last year...possibly 2 more additional triathlons...hopefully not to be the last one crossing the finish either! lol
I have truly appreciated all the love and support I get from so many of you. And the thoughtful gifts!!! As horrible of an experience this was for myself and my family it really has shown me the true meaning of community, of family and friendships. I can't tell you the new perspective on life I have...and truly what matters most.
I hope that I can continue to inspire and motivate people...not to just exercise but that anything is possible...especially when you are surrounded by positive people who genuinely care and love you. I am the luckiest girl in the world in that aspect for sure.
I am unsure if I will continue with this blog or not....something I will think about but I wanted to express my sincere thanks for another year of believing in me and supporting me.
Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday filled with health and happiness...xoxoxo
