A small set[back].

Well, I am sorry to say that I have not been blogging as active as things have been happening. Last week on return from my trip to texas I started working out again. No lie, less than an hour into weights I picked a 40lbs weight up, apparently the wrong way, and did something to my back. I couldn't walk or stand up straight for 2 days, but thanks to Dr. prescribed pills I am feeling a lot better.

The question being, am I really better or am I just feeling better?

Well I should know this week. Authorization for an MRI was sent to my insurance company last week, and now I am just waiting for the appointment to be scheduled. I took a few days off from physical activity but I have been feeling so well that I have gotten back to do some things. I went kayaking for a few hours yesterday up the river, and then I swam for about an hour when I got home. It was the swimming that did me in because my back was being used so much. So now I am sore again, but it's not unbearable.

Tonight a friend of mine and I will head to the local park to do some ball work in the sand. I really haven't touched a volleyball in what seems like forever, and I will be participating in a beach volley tournament in Clearwater this friday if everything works out. It will be my first real test where I stand as it will be my first *official* beach tournament I will be participating in. I know right...I'm playing in a beach tour but I've never competed in beach. It's a challenge I have set up before me and I plan on succeeding. I'm just hoping I have the support of my partner since we still have not spoken about a game plan or even just getting to know each other. I fear she is not aware of my capabilities and I do not want to disappoint her.

When I got to college to play ball I was SO not ready. And yet, I still stepped up to the plate and I think I did pretty well. So I am not so weary about being able to step up to the plate. I just would feel a lot more comfortable knowing that I have all the advantages that I can.

Until next time, peace!