Good Morning

Ok, I'll try this one more time.

I never post here on Sunday because it's my day of rest. But I'm on vacation today so here I am. Took the Beach Boys with me on the walk today and enjoyed being with them. Woke up to an inch of snow on everything and it's still snowing some now. Not expecting much more though. Poppa and I are going to church at West Immaneul this morning. Megan is singing a solo at the 10:30 service. I love being on vacation! Hope your headache is better. Have a good day.

Good Morning

Getting back on track here. I did walk on Thursday morning and again today but skipped yesterday. Didn't sleep well Thursday night and just didn't have the energy yesterday morning. Feeling better today though so must have slept better. I've read the last few notes but can't remember what you talked about now except keeping track of your time on here. Oh, and rain. Good for fire season! Their treadmill is working fine here so no problem walking. Taking the Beach Boys with me now the next couple of days. We're heading home later this morning. Have a good day.

Catching Up

I did get up an exercise yesterday morning - even though you would not know it due to my lack of a post!

It was a good run. My mantra was "the faster I run, the faster I'm done"! I actually think I'm really lucky to NOT have a treadmill. I really trend toward lazy. When I'm 1.5 miles away from home and ready to quit....well, I still have 1.5 miles to return!

I really like having this watch. Yesterday I was thinking "I'm really kicking a$$ on this run!" but, no. My time was just a few seconds shorter then Monday. Well, if felt great and that is what counts!

I seem to have entered a non-sleeping phase again. We'll see. But I did not sleep well Tuesday although that was OK because it was pouring rain! So I listened to that all night. It was fun. It is raining again today. I wanted to run again today, but I'm going to play it by ear.

I'm going to start keeping track of my times here. Yesterday I jogged 3 miles. My time was 34 minutes and 22 seconds. So that is about 11 minutes and 27 seconds per mile.

Yay!

Well, I finally dragged myself out of bed this morning and got in a great jog! I did not sleep well last night, so I was not sure what I would tell myself this morning when my alarm when off. And, actually, when it first went off I thought "Oh, hell no!" And then a few minutes later I figured what the heck and got up. And I'm so glad I did! I actually felt a lot less crabby today then on Monday and I think it is because I got it together and ran.

I had an interesting conversation with Jessica today. I told her that I needed to figure out how to maintain my motivation. And she said something to the effect of 'this stuff happens. The key is getting started again. So rather then beating yourself up about having a bad exercise week, give yourself kudos for picking up again today.' And I agree!

It is raining here tonight. Also, I was sprinkled on a bit this morning. We shall see what tomorrow brings!

Good Morning

Yes, we did have a busy day yesterday. But got a lot done, too. so that was great. I estimate we are about 80% done with our Christmas shopping! Hurray! I walked with our friend, Barry, this morning. Haven't taken him along for a long time now it seems. Anyway, had a good walk. However, I am up 2 pounds since Friday and I want to know how in the hell that happened!!! So no eating today except for the bare minimum.

Good Morning

We're getting slack here! Me, too, I see. Anyway, I've walked this morning and now getting ready to go shopping with Mom. Have a good day.

Good Morning

Didn't I post here yesterday? I guess not. Must have been having too much fun doing something else although I have no clue what it was. Cold here this morning! Only +6 when I got up!!! Brrrr....seems too early in the season to be that cold. Hope it's not a sign of things to come. Walked inside, of course. Off to work now. Have a good day.

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Slacker!

Well, I can't let a day go without either of us posting! Even if I was an epic slacker today. Let's see...had a solid 10 hours of sleep (I KNOW!!) and ate lunch out. I really have to get back on track!

I made more unhealthy caramels tonight. You should come and visit me so I have someone here to share with!

Hope you are A-OK!

Good Morning

You should just do what I do and use the same title every day. So, good morning! Mom is working for Dana today so she is already gone. And it's Wednesday so it's my long day. Confirmation test night so will be correcting them all morning tomorrow. Not looking forward to that but it makes for an easy night tonight. For me anyway. Well, hope you have a good day.

Thinking of new titles....it is tough!

Another shiny/happy day here in San Diego. It really got warm actually! To hot to exercise at lunch. Good thing I got up in the am! I had a good run in the morning. I'm having a lot of fun with my new watch. I always though it, but now I know that I run faster after the first mile. I guess my body warms up and gets into the routine.

I had a kind of late night tonight and, obviously, I did not make my 10 PM bedtime! I'll probably sleep in tomorrow and get some exercise at lunch. But no matter when, I'll let you know!

Good Morning

Good morning. I've had 2 mights of pretty good sleep and feel so much better than I did a couple days ago. Plus the sun is shining here this morning which helps, too. Have been for my walk and now getting started on the day. I'm making beef and barley vegetable soup for our supper and it smells good already! Started putting the Christmas lights on the house yesterday afternoon and may finish that today. Also have to pay bills and get ready for a payday. So, a busy day coming up. Hope you have fun at work!

It's 1 am somewhere!

I'm tired! But it is Friday and only just after nine so I can't go to bed yet! But I'll tell you what, I'm not long for this level of consciousness.

This morning I ran, and it was pretty good. Except that I really didn't want to do it! But I made the usual deals with myself. "You can quit whenever you want - just run for 15 minutes." "You are almost 1/2 way done. Then you can just walk." "Holy crap woman! It is only 30 minutes out of your day! Suck it up!" Things like that!

At lunch I did the five hills run. Jogging up and walking down my local hill five times. Why did I do it? I DON"T KNOW! I kid. I get so bored over lunch. I always bring my lunch, so it is not like I am taking time to drive somewhere and pick something up. So it helps to do something for at least half of my lunch. Cause I sure as heck am not going to work!

After work, we went over to the batting cages and hit tons of balls. It was a festival of little kids, let me tell you!

For someone who was adamantly opposed exercising, I sure got a lot of it today!

Sunglasses

I broke down and bought a couple of things. First, sunglasses. And, man! Are they a pain with running. I suppose I just have to get used to wearing them. Also, I bought a timer. Wristwatch style. That is how I can confirm to you that I am running 11 minute miles! Pretty exciting. Well worth my 15 dollar investment for both items. Although those sunglasses had better watch out! I might decide I would rather have five of those 15 dollars returned!

I did get up and run this morning. Beautiful day here. One thing I really like about exercising in the morning is watching the day come alive. Really enjoyable.

I also had a good eating day. I always bring my lunch to work, but sometimes I just have a snacking breakdown. And we have all kinds of unhealthy snacks at work! Anyway, I ate a bigger lunch then usual and it really helped me through that afternoon M&M and animal cracker time!

I did it!

I just could not make myself get up this morning. So I didn't! I slept until 7:30 or so, then got up and just kicked around.

I did run at lunch today, though. And I am so glad I did. I was feeling crabby at work and some guilt about not exercising in the AM. So that helped a lot.

I ran 3.23 miles (per walk/jog/run) and I am pleased to report that I did 11 minute miles! Maybe that 10 minute mile is not such a pipe dream!

Ah....Slacker

Yep. I did it. I totally slacked this morning.

BUT.....I'm bringing my running close to work. I commit to running three miles at lunch. I'll report back!

Good Morning

We have an inch of that white stuff all over everything this morning. Still coming down a little. So, of course, I walked inside. Yes, I finished what I was doing on the cupboards but not happy with them so will be taking another look at it this weekend. Have a good day.

Good Morning

And so we start another week. I keep waking up way too early and don't like it. But here I am. Been for my walk and going to work on those kitchen cupboards today. Grandma and Marilyn and maybe Mom are going to Don and Bev's today. I'm going to beg off. Have a good day.

I'm Tired!

I have had such a busy week! I did something or other every single night after work. Today I have a garden meeting this AM and then garden work that I need to accomplish. Tomorrow I have a morning coffee date with a pal.

My exercise for today will be gardening. Yesterday I ran in the morning and then I did do some hill running at lunch. That works well (when I feel like doing it!) because it is good exercise but only takes about 30 minutes. Boy, I sure could tell it had been a while since I had done the hills! I am going to try and make sure I do it 3 times a work week.

I really want to make some root vegetable beef stew but I have not found the recipe I want yet. I did find one that is 1000 calories per serving! Crazy!

Good Morning

Only 30 here this morning. Brrr. Walked inside of course. Grandma and Marilyn are coming here today and will stay until Monday I guess. Otherwise, not much going on this weekend.

New Goal

I have been getting exercise in, but I have been eating a lot and I don't really feel committed. I need to do something again to dedicate myself. The 30 day goal was great. I'll have to think of something new. I have basically quit exercising at lunch, so maybe that will be my goal.

Well, today I did get up and run. And it was nice! Again, really glad to have it light earlier. Helps a lot. Although I had the living daylights scared out of me this morning as a car came out of a blind (to me) alley! Poor guy was just creeping along and didn't come anywhere near to touching me, I just was surprised. And I think my reaction scared him just as much as I was scared!

BRRRR!!!

That title is all caps because I mean it! It is dang cold out here! But, what the heck. My heart is warm when I think about my new President!

I went to bed pretty late last night -12:00, I guess. But I got up and ran and actually had a really great pace. A little over 11 minutes per mile I think. I really need to get a timer. Anyway, a good run.

I'm enjoying the earlier light, too. Makes it safer on the road.

We have officially quit Bollywood. I'm sad only because it should have been 100% fun. But Jessica received a 50% refund (because she requested after they typically are willing to refund anything). Based on the email I received from them this evening, I think I will get at least a 50% if not 100%. Well, Jessica will since this was an early Christmas gift.

The point is, no more Bollywood class updates for this blog!

Good Morning

Thank God! No more McPalin.

I walked outside this morning for the 3rd morning in a row! A little cooler this morning but not bad at all. 52 when I left the house at 6:45.

Have a good day.

Exercising

Well, this morning I exercised my right to vote! And it was really, really exciting. I have butterflies in my stomach even now!

That said, I did not get up and run this morning. I did get up at the "usual" time, but I did the necessary things to become a functional human being and then I walked over to my polling station. So I did get a mile of walking in this morning.

I took Friday and Sunday off. Saturday I did so much work in my garden, it was just crazy. I was so sore Sunday! Monday morning I got up and ran.

I hope to be back at it tomorrow AM but I just got home from an election (YAY!!!!!) party, so we shall see what the morning brings!

Good Morning

I walked outside again this morning even though I was about 90 minutes than yesterday. It is another gorgeous day. Wore a flannel shirt when walking but didn't need a jacket. Very nice.

Better Late than Never!

I completely forgot about this today! Must be because we are having gorgeous weather and I took my walk outside this morning. Was very nice. I wish this could last all winter. But, then, if it did, I would be living in San Diego instead of Wisconsin! Well, that wouldn't be all bad either.

Good Morning

Up and at it again. Mad about it, too, because I was supposed to sleep in this morning. Woke up at 10 minutes to 6! Didn't get up until 6:30 though when I heard the boys up and around. No fair. But had my walk and said goodbye to the Waelchli's. Now going to get some things done around here. Need to help Poppa with his new computer some, too. Poor guy can't remember from one day to the next how to do things. Feel sorry for him. So, we'll see what we can accomplish today.