Seeing stars...

I was tired this morning...it's been a long week of reading, thinking, writing and revising. In and between all of that, Steph and I worked out 6 out of 7 days...including today's Spin class. I have to admit...I was a bit reluctant to get up and go this morning but I knew it was necessary...exercising has been THE KEY element in my quest to achieve one of my life goals...my Phd. I am quite positive that I'd be on the branch of a tree...ready to jump if it were not for the exercise routine we've established over the past 8 months. Saturday's Spin class is all about cardio...sprints, lots of hovering and standing ='s jogging and running...depending on how hard I push myself...which is hard! At the end of the session...with less than 10 minutes left...I started to see stars...proof that I was really pushing myself. I did not give up...I'm "in this" to get healthy...to balance my mind, body and spirit. So even though the "stars came out" I kept going...'til the end. As I finished the workout I thought...the stars "will come out" more often as the year progresses...school will be starting soon...my proposal class will be starting...and in and around all of that...I will be attempting to do my research and write my dissertation. The mere thought of it all makes me start to see stars. I refuse to stop and gaze at them though...when they come out, I will acknowledge them and pull from experiences like this morning...knowing that if I keep my head down and remain "in the game"...I will continue towards my goal.