Joy in July.

July’s challenge was to find gratitude amidst a broken relationship while strengthening the one with myself and focusing on my growth/happiness.

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Great barbell class to start the day. Being an early riser? Smooth day at work. Finding the new car I want.  Not succumbing to the pull of instant gratification. Being okay with not being on Instagram all the damn time.

Healthy balance of work & writing. Radio coffee shop time with Traci.

Not staying home alone after an argument. Soup dumplings w/ a friend. Fun night out with my HS prom date & meeting the lady he brought.

For respecting my needs. For having the courage to put my spiritual growth, needs, & desires first. For feeling peace in the heartache. Rumi’s writings.

Peaceful feeling after writing a letter. Sweat session at Madabolic. Breakfast biscuit with a buddy.

Sweating out the brain fog. For feeling comfortable with new job assignments.

The amazing “hustle & flow” empowerment/connection cacao ceremony. Being vulnerable. Stepping outside of comfort zone. Connecting with strangers. Yummy vegan nibbles.

Treating myself to a late night movie and grub session. The cute, old couple who came to the theatre dressed alike.

My new ride! Family. Friends without filters.

Friendly Texas waves while driving.

Knowing there’s growth in the pain. For recognizing that I don’t need to cling on to what once was so great if it isn’t anymore. That letting go is getting easier.

For saying fuck it & going to meet a friend for a drink.

A micro-dose night w/ the ladies. Abundant laughter. Dancing to Shania Twain with the bachelorette party. Fun & interesting conversations at Pershing. Not giving myself a concussion when I hit my head on the ceiling… twice.

Jen’s humorous google search. Yummy dinner at Justine’s w/ good company. Sunday’s surprise special concert at Antone’s. Grooving.

Having discipline for AM workouts. Scoring an audition for Under Armour. For the guy who said he liked my stride. Having completed one team training.

The beauty in the goodbye. Recognizing how much good really is in my life. The release and peace found in writing.

Traci coming in to town. Playa Night. For feeling sexy. Good tequila. Attic cuddle puddle.

Naked breakfast tacos in bed. IV hydration. A damn good margarita. Retrieving my cell from the Uber. A pretty perfect Sunday.

ESPN callback audition. Catching up on my sweat sessions.

JOY.  Deepak & Oprah’s 21 day guided meditation.

Naked living room dance solo to Britney Spears post-workout. For feeling stronger. Dinner at Winebelly with the ladies. Catching up w/ Alex. Leah’s one-liners. Playing pool at the dive bar.