I wonder if nickle & diming kills excuses like nickle & diming kills my bank account? Well I intend to find out.
Without going great gusto, the 'all or nothing' from my inglorious past, I have attended to a thing or two as effort has permitted. I'll revisit the numbered points (I like to call them points rather than excuses - sounds better) I bulleted on my Feb 19th post:
1) Accidentally found Nike+ shoe insert thingy. Purposely put it in my running shoe in my closet so I'll know where it is.
2) By now, I happen to remember that I leave a pocket under the laces & tongue of one of my shoes to secure the Nike+ thingy in. While that's usually good enough (and works better for me than any suggestion I've read online so far), I think wrapping it in a small piece of non-slick cloth first will keep it from it's occasional slippage down into the main shoe area (terribly uncomfortable). Uh oh, now I'm preventing excuses in advance.
3) Found iPod, as I searched it out for some other use. (Funny how searching for it wasn't a problem when it wasn't to be used for exercise). Since I've found it, I've been using it for multiple tasks, therefore I still know its whereabouts.
4) Have been plugging iPod in daily so as not to wonder about power level. This has been intentional. Woo.
5) Deleted Bible reading application so reader's monotone, dry voice won't interrupt music mojo. Never fear, other Bible ap (the kind where I actually read it - and I don't have to use a dry, monotonous voice) is still there.
Okay, this is wholly amazing. The first 5 excuses have been entirely obliterated without so much as a plan of attack or a widespread effort. I can't even believe it. This is mere passive resistance. Simple nickle & dime technique. Regarding this particular list, remaining are:
6) I would have to get dressed for the run - but oh! I have two new running skirts - but it snowed today - BUT I also have a new pair of running pants AND a new running jacket!! So while getting out the door is the hardest part, the iPod is located, powered up and ready to roll and I have fun and cute clothes so it should actually be fun to get ready.
7) Timing
I would like to acknowledge that getting out the door will likely remain a challenge, and that gumption will probably be required for success. I am going to pray for gumption to get out the door.
