At last we have a day of reprieve! It’s been so hot and stifling lately — and the mugginess yesterday — ugh. I am revelling in having cold fingers as I type this.
It is back to thesis work today. It has been slow going for me as I find it so difficult to maintain motivation when I am not expected in a classroom, I am thousands of kilometres from the university, and my looming deadline is a year away. I have all the “tools” to organise my time and set reachable deadlines and goals, but it’s hard to be accountable when it’s only to yourself. I suppose I just don’t mind letting myself down.
I must admit that I have a lot on my mind lately besides school. The big one is planning the wedding (75 more days!). It is at a stage now that all the larger decisions have been made and booked, and there are only small things left to sort out. It has also certainly been worrying not being employed and having to rely on one income. However, we both know that it’s only for the short term. I am just trying to have faith that the universe will see things through and all will fall into place.
I will be doing another triathlon in a couple of weeks, and this time with my brother. It’s a mass start in a lake, which I have never done before, so hopefully I don’t get too much water up my nose, what with all the splashing and scrambling! The ride is apparently quite flat, and I am looking forward to a non-asphalt surface for the run. I feel fairly ready for the race, but one can always practice more! It has been challenging to get out and exercise with this heat — especially the running. The sweat has just poured off of me, even when done indoors on the treadmill. I much prefer the swimming practice of course. (I wonder if swimming at the waterslides counts??) We also join our usual cycling group every Tuesday night for three hour rides. Thankfully all of this exercise has meant that I fit into my wedding dress when I went to pick it up on Thursday!