Gas prices, Fitness Fridays with LC, and System of a Down

After dropping the hellion off at school today I:

• drove to the gas station in a rage because I had to get gas for the second day in a row,

• drove to LC's in a hurry & still angry because gas is now $3.19/gallon, I spent $35 and still didn't have a full tank of gas, and I was late for Fitness Friday,

• all while blaring System of a Down at an unhealthy level on my ipod, 

• wondering why it's been forever since I've listened to them, my favorite band while in high school.

Needless to say, I was angry, depressed, whiny, and pathetic.
I didn't want to do Fitness Friday.  My legs were sore from yesterday's workout.  I had a somewhat sad, stressful evening, and I just didn't wanna!

Until, that is, I got to LC's.

There's something about having such a good, motivational friend that puts one in a good mood.  LC inspires me to be better and to think positively.  After my horrible day yesterday, Fitness Friday is just what I needed to cheer me up.

If you've never worked out regularly before (outside of sports & P.E. in high school), try it.  It's such an energy-lifter!  So LC & I did cardio, worked our upper body (arms & chest), then abs, then did a few sun salutations and some core yoga exercises, all while talking about life and boys and possibly everything else you could think of.  The result?  I feel a little more postive than I did yesterday, my body feels great and is on the way to looking much better (or so I think), and I'm now ready to face the day's challenges.

After Fitness Friday was over, I drove to the tanning while still listening to System of a Down, but this time at a healthy level.  I caught about ten minutes of skin cancer, and left with a pep in my step.  Came home to eat some of mom's spaghetti (yummy! Does that cancel out my workout?) and to get ready for work.

Sometimes you just need a good friend with good advice.
I realize that I am not the best person to give one advice, but it's always nice to know that a friend trusts me enough to confide in me.  It's such a great feeling.
And to everyone who has ever given me advice--this past year, or anytime before my life fell apart--thank you.  I wish I could give each and every one of you the words of wisdom that have helped me thus far.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  All of you.

I'm ready for this day.