Whatever it Takes

 There's a verse in proverbs that says "Pride goeth before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." I'm convinced that God helps me to never become prideful by allowing me to be humbled regularly. This is a big step for someone who has always been so concerned about what other people think. Embarassing things happen to me often. I've learned how to laugh at myself and thank Him for keeping me humble. There's not much chance of me becoming prideful when I keep doing such goofy things.
So of course I've said all this to share my latest experience. The problem is, I seem to have completely forgotten what it was I had planned to share. So now what? Seems like a pretty pointless message without a humorous story to complete it.
I can tell you this. The extended cold weather this year has effected my ability to dress with dignity. I go to the gym Wed - Sat. When it's cold out, our car sometimes won't start. To make it to class on time, I have to take my husbands scooter (mop-ed). Thursdays he takes the car out of town so I HAVE to take the scooter. Going down the road on a bike at 30 miles an hour in the wind is more than cold, it's absolutely painful. 

So here's my routine: Wear spandex underneath sweatpants and a long sleeve shirt over my workout tops (I usually layer at least 2 tops to workout). If it's really cold I put jeans on over my sweats (my jeans are big enough to do that now!!) ; ) Then I have this huge winter coat I put on, wrap a 10 foot hot pink scarf around my nose/ mouth/ throat, put the hood up on my coat and tie that around my face, and add 2 pairs of cloth gloves. Do you know, by the time I get there, my fingers, legs, face, arms, and toes are so cold they hurt even with all the above?! So, basically by the time I'm done, I look like I have not lost any weight - I look hilarious with out the bright yellow scooter!!

I guess that's humbling enough for now. I got laughed at several times by various friends yesterday. I don't care. I guess that's dedication. Whatever it takes to move forward - pressing on toward the prize.