What to do with all this time?

(pictures from the Nations Triathlon - Took 5th in age group out of 300+)

50 days have passed since the Ironman but it seems like a year. With all of this extra time on my hands what am I supposed to do?

I have heard that brides go through a small depression/post-wedding blues phase after the honeymoon. I did not experience that because I had my training to keep me busy. I didn't go through the post-IM blues either because I had an Olympic Distance Triathlon only 2 weeks after the IM. But I will say I am going through some blues right now... and it's awful.

I know all the pro's to taking a break from training and resting. I understand the mental and physical benefits of it all. I know with the break it will allow John and I to enjoy being Newlyweds and for me to get to crafting jobs I've had on my list to do. But at the end of the day I miss the training and having that goal to keep me focused. I feel like I've gotten really lazy in many aspects of my day-to-day life and I'm not happy about that at all. I know when I start my official training in Jan I will be happy that I took it easy, but right now I can't appreciate it.

I think what I need to do is set some short term goals for myself, but not make it too crazy that I am tired before my training starts.

Here are a few things I want to do before Jan:

1. Re-Design my training plan for Chesapeakman.
2. Pick 2-3 smaller races to do throughout my training
3. Do 1 running race before Jan (maybe a turkey trot)
4. Workout 3-4 days a week for FUN!
5. Make tons of cute things for my Niece and Nephew!!

I know that Jan will be here before I know it and I just have to be patient. Luck for me, John has started his CycloCross season, so our weekends will be spent at the races which is nice. Only if I could find a cross bike small enough for me to borrow, I would love to give it a go!