Lost in Translation

I've finally figured out why "Lost in Translation" is one of my favorite films of all times - I've been in this situation/relationship, a number of times, both while traveling and at home. Probably more times than is healthy really!! It's a knack I have, both a blessing and a crutch. Relationships such as this one are the most real, most intense type that one can have, the ones that make the most impact on your life, your character, your views on life. Watching this movie, no matter how many times, makes me happy and glad that I'm not alone. Right now, it's also making me want to return to Thailand!! The lure of traveling and being away from home, able to ditch all inhibitions, dive into new situations and meet new people. I've done things traveling that I would never, ever consider doing at home. Particularly when I was living in Paris. Being alone in another country gives you the opportunity to explore yourself more than you are ever able to do when at home, surrounded by people who have expectations about how the 'normal' you should act. I can't say I've ever had as diverse experience anywhere else like I had in France though. That was special, on so many levels. What an eye-opener that was!!

I'm taking today off training so am watching movies, doing dishes, laundry, and generally relaxing. Cooking roasted veggies right now actually. My legs are a bit sore, so I figure I should give them a break and get back on the horse tomorrow to go hard for another couple of days before starting the recouperation period on Wednesday. I got on the scale this morning and weighed in at just below 150 lbs. Woo hoo!! I have not weighed this little in, oh, decades! I'm looking forward to walking around at this weight normally, even 10 lbs less than this. But to be back on a regular healthy diet as well, not cutting this hard and fast.