A lot Can Change in 9 Days...
Writing things down has always been such a positive outlet for me. I’ve been journaling since I was little, and what I choose to write down is always changing. Therefore in light of the current events that have been happening, I definitely thought a blog post was needed.
Its been nine days since I’ve realized just how privileged I was…
Nine days ago I was sitting at home with my ribs wrapped due to a recent training injury. I felt so sorry for myself, knowing that it was going to take a while to train hard again…
Eight days ago I was working at Beast Shakes inside of Top Dawgs Fitness & Training, chatting with the customers and making protein shakes as usual…
Seven days ago I went back to Top Dawgs to complete a light workout with my coach Dan St. John since I was still recovering from my rib injury. God was I still ever sweating a lot…
Six days ago was my first online class with Brock University. My new reality was finally settling in knowing that this was going to be the way my classmates, professors and I have to communicate for the next while. I was also able to get out on the water for a 8km paddle to breathe in the fresh air afterwards…
Five days ago I went on a 12km run but knew that my body wasn’t feeling 100%. Something was wrong but I didn’t quite know what yet…
Four days ago I went to my chiropractor for an emergency appointment. My right shoulder felt like someone was ripping it out of its socket. I cried as I laid on the table getting it treated…
Three days ago I worked on my online assignments and rested my shoulder as much as I could. I also had my own mini ‘How I Met Your Mother’ marathon, and cried laughing. Just what I needed…
Two days ago my shoulder was feeling slightly better. I couldn’t sit still anymore (even though I had only truly rested for one full day), but decided to go on a bike ride with my brother down the Welland Canal Trail anyways…
Yesterday was probably one of the most restorative days I’ve experienced since the drastic spread of COVID-19. I worked on some more school assignments, worked out with my mom in our living room, and started an adult colouring book…
I should have started that first sentence by saying “its been nine days since I’ve realized just how privileged I still am”. In what seems to be these very troubling times, there are still ways we can find the light at the end of the tunnel. I started my week as normal as I could but when it felt like my world was crumbling around me, it was easy to play the pessimist. My gym closed, I lost two jobs, my school assignments had changed drastically, I was physically injured, my thesis project had been completely screwed up and on top of all of that I was feeling incredibly lonely.
The actual reality is that I am very lucky to be in the position I am. Still in good health, surrounded by my incredible family, eating clean, and having some time to re-connect with myself. Even though the events I mentioned seem depressing, I had to turn my perspective around in order to stay sane. I have since been able to find joy in all of the small moments. I watched ‘Lion’ with my best friend the other night, listened to the III album by The Lumineers, reconnected with some old friends, all while slowly rehabilitating my shoulder. Therefore not only is my body feeling better but so is my mind. My only hope is that we can all continue to stick together and remain as positive as we can during this time. Trust me this mentality can go a long way. Cry when you have to, laugh when you can, keep moving, and appreciate all of the little things that you may have taken for granted beforehand. I know I definitely took many things I had before for granted. But no more. Not now. Now is the time to be appreciative and to shine your light on those around you.
I only wish you all nothing but happiness and health right now.
With much love - Maddi xoxo :)