Simple Changes for 2011

It happened again. I fell. Twice in the last month, I have fallen. The good news is I can still walk though I think my smile is a bit crooked.

For several days after the first time I fell-doing something I probably shouldn't have been doing-my elbow and shoulder ached. It took me about three days to figure out why.

Now that I've fallen again and the injuries are a little more complicated I have decided to take the challenge proposed by SocialMoms and Simply Orange Juice. The challenge is to make a pledge to make simple changes to make your life better in 2011. So the following are the simple changes I pledge to do in 2011. Wish me luck-oh wait I don't believe in luck...pray that I am blessed with the fortitude to keep my simple changes or if I fail and end up in pain again, please bring me chocolate.

Simple Changes To Make My Life Better 2011

1. While I believe it would be nice to say avoid all activities that might bring on another fall, that would include walking. Impractical. Therefore, I think it would be better if I just learned how to fall without getting hurt. I used to know how to do this but apparently after turning 45+ the rules change. Darn, just when I was getting the hang of it.

2. Did you catch the part about it taking me three days to realize why I was in pain? Something here, definitely needs to change. Instead of just rubbing my elbow and having a puzzled look on my face I pledge to notify my loved ones that pain is on the way and that I will be much happier and pleasant to be around if they bring me pain medications and chocolate. Heavy on the chocolate-you did see the Harry Potter movies, right?

3. My daughter recently suggested I start acting my own age. Perhaps, I will consider that suggestion. Couple of questions, "How old am I again and where can I find acting lessons?" Wow, that was simple-I've considered it.

4. Eat more chocolate. I trust that no explanation is needed here.

5. Seriously, falling or failing can be devastating and painful: physically, emotionally and spiritually. In 2011, I pledge to recognize that I am not my failures and I am not defined by the fall but how I get up and go on. I may limp and cringe in pain but I am still alive and going forward. The journey, the mission, the life, the path isn't over until either you stop or until you reach the end. I will simply choose to not let the falls keep me from the journey.

DISCLOSURE:
“I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Simply Orange® blogging program. If I am one of the first 65 blogs received by SocialsMoms, I will receive a $25 Target gift card and a gift pack that includes a Simply Orange® cooler bag and logoed fleece."