What is a mancation you ask? I am on a mancation, a vacation from Men :-). I am exploring my running, biking and swimming.
I have set aside this year for myself and I am enjoying every minute. I have re-engaged myself in a Triathlon club I have been in for 3 years. This is the first year I even picked up my shirt (yes, it was that bad). I have met some amazing women who I can aspire to keep stride with; although I full recognize that this will most likely never happen. I am having fun sweating and swimming and setting new goals, new milestones and new adventures. I ran 10 miles!!! I am signed up for a 1/2 Marathon - who knew I would catch the "running bug". It is true, I feel awful if I don't do at least one physical activity a day, preferable two (I think I need counseling).
I am planning a solo vacation for this summer, although I am having a very difficult time deciding where to go. Beach vs. Europe? No kids vacation by myself, it will be another first for me. This is a year of firsts, in my 40th year I should have made 40 goals and would like to lose 40 lbs.
I am making sure to be involved and ever present with my girls and make sure they know they are my first priority. I want them to see me love being active, love exploring, love adventures and love them. I want them to understand how important it is to do these things and always be learning and to never give up. Set goals and reach them and if you fall short at least you tried your hardest. They are amazing and they bring me so much and I am hoping that I give them something back. They grow so fast and I don't want to miss it, I want to be here for it, I want them to spread their wings and I want them to know that it is okay to fall because they will get up and try again and I will be there to help.
In my 40th year, my Mancation, my self discovery, my athletic ability (slow as it may be), my quest to be the best Mom I can be, to go places I have never been, do things I have never done and share all of it with my daughters. Together we have firsts every year and those are the times we will always cherish.
