Did you ever feel like you were completely overwhelmed and yet ready to take over the world?  That is kinda how I am feeling this week.  Between the usual home/work/kid stuff, I am tired.  When you add a few other  post-Sandy tasks like thank you cards, community board work, etc. and I am exhausted.  Yet, I have no interest in stopping there.  At any given moment, there are ideas circling my brain about things I want to learn to do, start doing, or do more of.  However, I know that I need to stay focused if I want to succeed at anything.  This week I am focused on getting my runs in and getting back to studying for my trainer certification.

I haven't run yet since Sunday, but that is on the schedule for lunchtime today.  I am also signing up for my first race of the year.  It will be the Cold Feat 10K next month.  It's a trail run set in the same area where we do our team runs, so familiar territory. I am just excited to wear my first bib of the year.

I was going to start studying last night, but I was drawn to my DVR and the second half of the Biggest Loser premiere. I am huge Jillian fan so I am sad that the white team is already down to 2 people, but I am not counting them out yet.  So, with that, studying will commence this evening.  I am going to start from the beginning (since I remember nothing from before Sandy) and try my best to follow the ACE 12 week study program.  I have been out of school for 15 years, so I need a guide on the best way to study.  I want this now more than ever and I will make it happen. (Say it, do it!)

Aside from that, I am just trying to get the family life organized.  We have a routine now and just need to start eating more home cooked meals, even if that means I cook more.  If hubby is reading this: yes, that is a threat promise. :)  I also ordered a calendar like the one we had at the house to keep track of work schedules, school events, etc.

I think the reason I am so driven, aside from it being January and all, is that there are so many things that I cannot control, regarding my house, etc... I need to be prepared for anything and this is how I am doing that.  After all, I am Supermom. :)