Motivation

First, a quick programing note. Instead of doing my regular posting and a picture of the day, I'm going to do a "Post of the Day". It could be a full post, a picture, both or me just saying "to hell with this shit for the day". Because....well....it's my blog. Like it, love it or get over it. Just please keep reading. Because I'd be lonely without all of you. I'd miss you. Especially you....and you....and you, over there. Kisses and hugs!




Now. Motivation is a funny thing, isn't it? Come late December and early January most people are all about motivation. Gyms are packed with new members. Children are given extra attention by mommas who are giving 110%. Some freaky people out there may even be taking part in the sex challenge. YES, I'M LOOKING AT YOU. You motivated, kinky little thing. (Please, members of my family, forgive me for the previous sentance. Heh.)

Anywho. I'm not an overly ambitious person. And no, I'm not lazy. I'm realistic. The paragraph at the top of the page? I'm not giving up. I'm being realistic. Now....I want to lose weight. I am REALISTIC in the fact that I will not be going to the gym. Yes, we have a membership. Yes, they have a child care service. However, the first week that Frankie and I went to the gym regularly (months ago) Eddie got sick. After a trip to the pedi, he said that it was the 4 day rule  - 4 days in any sort of childcare environment (even the hour we were at the gym) would get him exposed to more germs than I care to think about. It was the one and only time (knock on wood) that Eddie has gotten sick. I am realistic about the fact that I am not comfortable bringing Eddie back to the gym child care. HOWEVER - I am also realistic about the fact that I need to get my ass in gear. Literally. So we got the Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred DVD. Frank and I did our first day and it kicked our ass. It was good. It was that super hard, painful, awesome feeling. I'll keep you updated on how it goes. We took our measurements and will take them again at the end of 30 days. I hope to see some changes.

Now, this motivation didn't come from a new year's resolution. It actually came from a very strange place.

Yup. The Julie & Julia book. You know - the one that was recently a hit movie? I loved the movie (which I saw first) but loved the Julia parts best. The role of Julie just didn't appeal to me. I figured that the book had to be good since it was turned into a movie. I thought that by reading the book I would connect to Julie more - something I waited to happen in the movie that just never clicked. This book made it click. I will almost say that I loved the book more than the movie, but I really loved the Julia parts of the movie, which the book it lacking. But - with those Julia parts in your head as you read the book, it all clicks. I love Julie. I get her. I get it. I get it all. I love it all - far more than I thought I would. I was overcome with motivation....to be a better cook, to complete something start to finish, to push myself past my comfort zone.

Now, I'm not boning a duck here or killing lobsters, but I'm motivated. I'm pushing myself with the 30 day Shred. I'm pushing to complete the 365 challenge, but I'm doing it MY way. Not to mention, I've made some pretty kick ass dinners while I read this book. Dinners which my stomach and ass enjoyed. Dinners which Jillian Michaels is now kicking the shit out of me for.

Motivation. Not from a new year, but from a book that was turned into a movie, which encouraged me to read the book. Motivation....from Julia Child, if you must stretch it that far.

Thanks Julia.