the only place i ever will belong

When I got home from work yesterday, Nathan told me that our favorite bed and breakfast had posted a special on facebook. Two nights for the price of one. For this weekend.

So before we had a chance to talk ourselves out of it, we made reservations. And I am a happy girl. The day after tomorrow, I’ll be heading to my favorite place in the whole wide world.

I mean, the books…the coffee…the food…the mojitos…

I am incredibly excited. I need this. We need this.

But I’m also a little nervous. I will not let this trip derail me.

Do you hear me, Internets? I will NOT let this trip derail me.

I’ve already found myself slipping into that mindset.

“Why do I need to Shred tonight? I won’t do it while we’re on vacation.” Vacation is two nights. I can Shred before work on Friday and then when we get home on Sunday. All I’ll miss is Sunday.

“Maybe I’ll eat a few handfuls of chips. I’ll be eating tons of crap in Asheville anyway.” Um, no. We eat well in Asheville, but we don’t eat crap. This is a short trip. I will keep eating in the front of my mind, both before and through the trip.

I will NOT let this trip derail me.

I will enjoy the trip. I will enjoy my husband. I will enjoy all that Asheville has to offer. But I will not sacrifice the momentum I’ve gotten. I’m tracking. I’m working out. I’m on it. I will not lose that again.

I will not start over. Again.

That’s permission to keep me accountable, guys. Especially you, Nathan.

I will NOT let this trip derail me.

Amen.

9 thoughts on “the only place i ever will belong

  1. yay! asheville will be wonderful.

    and it’s a great city to stay on track, too! you’ll be walking a ton, and hello, all those great restaurants that serve local and healthy foods? you’re golden.

    also, i miss limones something fierce.

  2. I know you are going to have a blast in Asheville. But I am little bummed. Just as I started reading this post about your weekend plans my mom called. It looks like I might be going to Lexington for a quick 1 night trip with my mom this weekend. But I will see you some other time friend.

    You and Nathan have fun! You deserve it!

  3. You and your sweetie deserve a special weekend. If you are looking for a place to eat (so many choices in Asheville!) I highly recommend Early Girl’s Eatery. The fried green tomatoe napoleon appetizer is wonderful–shared, of course!

    Have fun.

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