Finding Normal

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It is 8:30AM and I have already hit the gym, showered, dressed and eaten breakfast. This is definitely the most normal day I have had in a month! As much as I worried about being gone for so long, I have to admit, I think I could remain on vacation forever. I cannot express how much I love to travel or my obsession with cycling. Everyone knows that man that adores football so much that he cannot make plans on Sundays so he can watch his NFL team play, right? Well, I think I can compare myself to that person when it comes to cycling. And I have absolutely no idea why I’m so hooked and obsessed with this sport, but I enjoy following professional cycling a shocking amount.

So, in my day dreams, I hit the lottery and travel the world getting to write about cycling. It would be the perfect combination for me. Luckily this probably will never be my reality because I don’t think this would be Justin’s dream world. Back to reality I go. It is definitely an adjustment being back home. I’m trying to get myself back on a schedule that includes normal eating, working out and being productive. The last few weeks that I was home before the trip, I was so stressed out. That had become my new normal and I’m trying to avoid letting myself fall back into that trap. I don’t want to feel overwhelmed and so driven to get things done that I forget to slow down and make sure I’m enjoying myself.

I shouldn’t only be happy, relaxed and carefree when I’m on vacation, right?

To Smile.