So with Mrs Fruci’s birthday on Christmas day
We decided to do a kid free night away this year..
the last time we did that kid free was in 2020…
Partly choice, I actually love them coming with us…
But partly ease and childcare etc..
And with the exciting news of another on the way and some childcare sorted on Boxing Day..
It was the perfect opportunity.
So we get to the hotel.
The rooms are not ready yet so they ask me if I want to leave my bags and go for a walk around.
And I even joked “that’s OK I haven’t packed a lot” 🤭
So we go back to the car, to get our coats to go for a walk.
And this is where I realised…
I forgot my bag.
I had no clothes
Other than the short shorts, Fruci Fit T shirt, Fruci Fit Hoodie, and Fruci Fit Beanie hat
^^ yep, even my kids ask me why I wear the same clothes haha
No swimming clothes
And nothing to wear for an evening meal.
My instant reaction was:
“Did you not pack my bag?” to Mrs Fruci (bad move, I know)
Basically, Mrs Fruci said to not zip my bag up so she can put some of her stuff in there.
I wrongly assumed that meant she would put some stuff in there and then pack it…
And that I wasn’t responsible for my own bag…🤣🤣
Anyway…
So we do a quick search and see that there is a Sainsbury’s nearby
Which could sell clothes..
We get there.
Nothing really fits.
I’m like taking a kid to try on new clothes.
“Too itchy”
“Too tight”
“Too big”
It gets to the point where I just decide to get the things that fit.
Wait for it..
A roll neck
^^ which I have never worn in my life. I had to pull the neck away from my neck for air every 5 minutes. I’m a V neck kind of guy haha
Some XXL boxer shorts with pictures of tomato sauce all of over it 🤣🤣
Some new jeans which I actually like.
New socks (even though I just got some for Christmas. That hurt. That really hurt)
A toothbrush.
I had a new wardrobe.
I was a new man…
But why am I sharing this?
Well, if there is one thing we are in control of?
Our own actions..
I could have checked if the bag was packed.
I even checked if I had my laptop and tripod (which I carry everywhere for my Morning Chats)
And it’s the same when it comes to our fitness and health..
We are in control of our ACTIONS..
Sure, we are not in control of the obstacles that are ON the way…
Work
Family
Life..
But we are in control of how we respond…
It is our choice whether we allow an obstacle to result in us
Comfort eating
Skipping a workout
Resenting others around us.
You name it..
And it is our responsibility to look to reframe perceived negatives.
Just like i did forgetting my clothes.
It made me try a roll neck
Which I now don’t actually mind..
^^ Maybe Fruci Fit roll necks coming soon? Haha
And the whole situation made us both laugh..
Learn from your mistakes.
And you’ll be on a roll (neck)
Matt ‘Roll neck’ Fruci