Fun Things

Well, I had another really good run this morning. Total running time was 32:34! Yep, better then Monday's time! It is that first mile that is really dragging me down. For the past couple of weeks (actual running weeks, that is!) I've been consistently clocking in at 11:37 or so. But if not that exact time, just a few seconds off. My final two miles are where I'm seeing marked time improvement. So I'll need to focus on that first mile a bit more. I suppose my body is warming up in mile 1. Maybe I should do some hill work to help with my pace.

The other thing I am excited about is that I got a new pair of running shoes! For the first time in probably three years. Yeah, that's bad. I know. I am really excited to give them a try tomorrow.

Still foggy - no ghosts!

I really didn't want to get up today! I even went beyond my usual snooze count, but I had to put a stop to that when I realized what I did. So I got up, read the funnies, drank coffee, and went for a run.

I had a really good run today and felt like I beat my time yesterday - felt like I rand harder. Alas, that was not the case! My time today was 33:04. Which I'm still happy about! It is just funny how my perception was fully different then reality.

Foggy and COLD!!! again today, but not as foggy as yesterday. Ponces was dinner tonight so I imagine I have to do six (hundred) miles tomorrow!

Fun Run

Well, shoot! I'm tired! It is 8:26 PM and my teeth are brushed. I'm just about ready for bed. Note to self, do not stay up until 1 AM playing Storm the House. (by the way, I totally won!)

I had a really good run today. Felt good to be back at it and my head feels so much better.

It was so neat outside this morning! Really foggy. Very moist out there. Every time I blinked it felt like my eyelashes were crying! Of course, I had to be really careful due to decreased visibility. And fear of slipping. And the ghosts that live in The Fog!!!

Time: 32:51

Good Morning

It's getting kind of lonely here. But I'm up and at it. Had a very good night's sleep which was great. Also, only gained 2/10's of a pound over the big weekend so that's great, too! 4 lbs below my goal now so doing good. Walked with the Beatles this morning. Can you tell I'm working through my playlists from beginning to end? (Barry, Beach Boys, Beatles...can you guess who's next?)

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.

G

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.

Good Morning

I had a very long day yesterday and was so tired when I got home at 9:30 that I didn't even come down here to check email! That's tired. And I really didn't want to get up this morning and walk...but I did. Feeling awake now and going to work this morning but am going to take the afternoon off to spend some time with the boys. Have a good day. Happy Halloween.

Another day

I'm tired!

I got up and ran this morning. It was good - I felt a lot less stiff then I did earlier this week. After work we went over to the batting cages and hit some balls. So a good amount of exercise. No wonder I'm tired!

Short and Sweet

Just like me!

I got up this morning and ran. I actually had a really vivid work dream and sort of came out of sleep at the end. I feel betrayed by my sleep! Dreaming about work?? So I got up. And ran.

I hate to say it, but I skipped Bollywood tonight. My partner in crime couldn't go so I took a free pass and went to WFS.

PS......

Two things - first, I noticed that even though I got an error message my entry posted twice. When I went to edit my existing posts so I could delete one, I had the two successful posts and a draft of the same! Weird!

Second - I meant to post last night. But I forgot until 4 AM this morning!! And I thought "no way!" He will just have to refresh/refresh/refresh all day waiting for that post. But I almost did get up and write something.

Soreness of the Garden Variety

I did so much garden work on Sunday but I am really surprised at how sore I feel! New muscles!

I did get up and run on Monday and Tuesday. I just want to make sure I get back on the morning run. It sets the tone for my day.

Monday I walked at lunch. Not a heart pumping walk, but it was good to get out of the office and away from my desk.

Today I did not walk at lunch. Rather I went to the post office to pick up a package from Miss Amy! Super fun and filled with awesome Pampered Chef stuff!

As an aside, this is my second attempt to publish this post. I know you have gotten an error before so I wanted to share with you what I did to reclaim my post! Cause I'm lazy and did not want to retype. Anyway, I just hit my browser back arrow. And here was my entry! What can I say but w00t!

Good Morning

Here I am up and at it for another day. Took Brooks and Dunn with me this morning. I like some of their stuff but some other things aren't so great. Like everybody I guess. I suppose there are people who say that about me, too. Can't imagine who they are though. Have a good day.

Catching Up!

Friday I had a really good lunch time hill run. Five up (obviously five down!)! Saturday I slacked. I just had a lot of house work stuff to accomplish. Today I spent three hours gardening! I know it is not going for a run, but it's work! A lot of weeding, hoeing, shoveling and such.

Last week I really struggled. After the groin incident on Monday, I really did not even try to run in the morning. I'm going to really make an effort this week.

Well, WCPE is playing Beethoven's 9th in its entirety right now. Pretty exciting so I am off to listen to that!

I'm alive!

Sorry I have been a posting slacker.

On Wednesday I had Bollywood class and on Thursday I ran at lunch and then hit a few balls at the batting cages after work.

I am over this week. It has been long, stressful, and tiring.

Good Morning

Another day, another walk. What else can I say? Woke up at 5:12 this morning and have no idea why. I really hate that. Didn't get up until 6:00 though. Going to make today a short day and come home early. Have started working on my trains again so will continue that when I come home. Poppa has offered to get KFC for our supper tonight so that's nice. I won't have to cook! Fixed us meatballs, potatoes, and gravy last night and it was good. Tomorrow night we are invited next door for supper to celebrate Mike's birthday so I'm actually getting off pretty easy while she's gone this time. Have a good day.

Good Morning

Hi. Up and at it. Took the Beach Boys with me this morning for my walk. Took our confirmation kids to a corn maze last night for a fun night and I nearly froze to death! Had a sweatshirt on plus my big winter parka but was still cold. Rained a little, too, so that didn't help. Kids had a good time though. Mom is in De Pere and having a good time I'm sure. Hope you have a good day.

A day of slack

I had such a fantastic night of sleep last night! I went to bed pre-10 PM and slept till 7:30. My alarm went off at 6 but I decided I could use a day off that groin muscle.

I did walk at lunch, but not hard. Just about a 60 minute mosey. Not too heart pounding.

How many posts can I title "OUCH"?

1. BRRRRRR
2. OUCH
3. JOIJDNKN

1. Man is it cold here in San Diego. Here is my new theory on Global Warming: You know how some people believe that hell is actually freezing because sometimes you can get so cold it burns?* Well, that is what I think we have happening here with Global Warming. It is actually just getting so cold that some people think it is getting extra hot. I'm ready for my Nobel Prize any time!

2. I had a good jog this morning. Then I decided to do some squats and lunges. Why, you ask? Because my Bollywood teacher had us do them on Wednesday and I have been in agony ever since. Seriously. So I figured that is a hint that I should add some to my workout. I did my squats this AM and then, on lunge number 2, I pulled my groin muscle. I wanted to curl up into a ball of misery. But I shook it off! But I've been hurting all day. I did not walk at lunch and, honestly, I don't know what tomorrow will bring. I am going to play it by ear.

3. A numbered list simply cannot exist without a minimum of three points. Actually, as a good Lutheran, I also thing a numbered list should have a maximum of three points. Thus you get a point dedicated to gibberish.

*Dear "Hell is Freezing" Proponents, This is your new theory. Don't let me down.

Gardening

Today my exercise was gardening. I have an astounding amount of work to do over there. Anyway, I walked to the garden and I think that is about 2.5 miles round trip. Then I spend a couple of hours working. I'm tired!

The danger of snooze

Well, dang if I didn't oversleep this morning! I thought I pushed snooze on my phone when my alarm went off. And I was semi-conscious and waiting for it to go off again. So I could push snooze again! When I checked the clock, I realized that I had turned my alarm off and "snoozed" for 30 minutes rather then 5!! Well, I got up and drank some coffee and went for a run. I was a little late leaving the house but I got it done.

I had really fun exercise at lunch today. I walked to the batting cages and hit a few balls! So maybe 35 minutes of walking and 20 minutes of ball hitting.

I am really glad I have moved my workout to the AM. We went out for dinner tonight. To a new Japanese restaurant. It was really good. And really fun. And really small! It only seats 32 people, the majority around a bar setup. Maybe 5 tables. Anyway, it is a small plate setup. Each item is around 5 bucks and it is enough to share with another person. No one item is a meal unto itself. So we ordered all kinds of different things! Edemame (which you like!), tempora tofu in miso, one bite pork, spicy chicken, asparagus wrapped in pork, rice cakes (one soy/one miso), and dumplings. Oh, and yogurt after! I don't even want to know how many calories I ingested! But I am so glad I got a run in this morning. I really doubt I would have had time to run after work.

Bollywood = Ouch

Last night was my first Bollywood class and am so sore! I can't believe it. I actually don't think it was the dancing itself. She made us do lunges and squats before we began. Note to self: you are weak! Start doing lunges and squats!

I got up this morning and ran although I am tired! I am pretty excited for bed tonight. My run was funny (as in weird - not "ha ha" funny). It is so dry that I did not sweat. At all. In fact, my hair was barely damp. And you are also blessed with loads of hair on your noggin, so I think you know what I mean! My hair just gets really sweaty. Not today. I thought I would get back and find that I took a 1 hour/3 mile run. But nope. Normal time!

I did not exercise at lunch. It was pretty hot but more then that - I'm sore!

Tonight I just came home and I have been having a calm and quiet night. I should empty the dishwasher. I should clean the kitchen. I should clean up my floors. But what I AM doing is relaxing!!

Good Morning

Another day, another walk. Sometimes I wonder why I keep doing this and today was one of those days. I slept well last night though so was glad for that. Going to be a long day! Hope you have a good one.

Informal Exercise

Hi! I'm still here!

Well, I've gotten informal exercise for the last couple of days. On Friday I did get up and jog and then we did all kinds of walking and touring. I may have already posted about Friday. If so, forgive me! My life has become a blur!

Saturday was busy, but we did not walk as much as Friday. We went to La Jolla and walked there. It was beautiful. And a beautiful day, too.

Sunday we hooked up with Bart and drove to Borrego Springs. Man was it cold! We hiked up Palm Canyon Trail and it was really just beautiful. Seems like it is waaaaaay more then a 3 mile round trip hike. But "they" say it is 1.5 in and 1.5 out, so I guess I have to believe them. Then we went swimming which only counts as exercise if shivering counts as exercise! That pool was freezing! No hot tub, which was sadness.

I have been eating way too much food. Yesterday we had breakfast out and then snacks at the hotel and THEN dinner. Good thing I'm not drinking - I have no idea how I would keep all those calories under control! Today we ate snacks for breakfast and then had lunch at Burgers and Beer in El Centro. Delicious. But I won't need dinner, that's for sure. I do have some creme brulee here that I made, so maybe we will have that later.

Today was more driving then walking. We did go up to Salvation Mountain, and it was fun to see as always.

That's the report from here!

Good Morning

Up way too early for a Monday and was outside walking by 6:30 am. In the dark! But was 62 when I left the house. Wore a flannel shirt over a tshirt but didn't need the flannel one. And my iPod died half way through. Forgot to charge it last night when I saw it needed to be done. Oh well. Silence is nice, too. I guess. I see you are having all kinds of fun and hope you have more today. Been to Salvation Mountain yet? Or is that today?

Good Morning

I'm walking inside now every day. Almost went outside this morning but only 44 at 7:30 so changed my mind. Going to be 72 today though and not a cloud in the sky this morning. I'm going to be outside working on the garden boxes all day. Then going to the ham dinner at church about 4.

My aching feet!

I did not sleep very well last night, so around 3:30 I decided that I was not going to worry about getting up to run so I turned off the alarm and my auto coffee. Then I woke up around 6:30 and I decided I would get up and drink some coffee and see if I could work it in. And I did! So I did get a 3 mile jog in this morning.

Then I went to work. And Jessica said "GO HOME!" so I did! That was really nice.

I made breakfast here. Eggs, bacon, potatoes, and scones. Not really healthy but I put as many vegetables as I could in the eggs and potatoes. And, let's face it, it was healthier then eating breakfast out! And, obviously, less expensive!

Then we drove downtown and parked in Little Italy. Toured those ships at the embarcadero and then walked over to Seaport Village. I just did a walk/jog/run and we walked a total of 3.14 miles. The only bad thing is that the shoes I wore to work I wore to walk. Now my feet hurt! So my feet hurt and I am tired. I'm old!!

We are going for sushi tonight, so we can be healthy tonight for dinner.

I sure hope you got your squash!

Already tired!

Just kidding! But I am happy to report that I got up and ran this morning.

I hope you are sitting!

I was the first one up!

We are getting ready to hit the road - much to Josh's delight. I don't think we will have lunch till 2 or so, so getting a late start is cool. We are going to Coronado then to Mission Beach (roller coaster) then to Point Loma. Lunch will be at Point Loma Seafoods. I'm gonna make dinner here tonight.

Wish you were here! We could have walked this morning!!

Good Morning

Good morning I think. I woke up at 5 am! Grrrrr.....had the alarm set for 6 so don't know why I woke up an hour earlier. Must be living on mountain time. Had my walk with Simon and Garfunkel and heading into St. Paul today for an Intern-Supervisor meeting all day. Will stop at Regions Hospital to see Bob Vesperman, too, before coming home. Have fun!

Catch Up!

After I had been in bed for an hour last night, I realized I forgot my update! I got up in the am and ran. It was a good run. Till I totally ate pavement! I'm fine - my hand is just a bit scratched up. It was waaay too hot to exercise at lunch. I thought this was fall!

I also jogged this morning! Another good run. And I am glad I got it in.

Josh and I did some ocean wave running tonight so I know that counts for something!

Good Morning

A beautiful morning here. Sun is shining but still cool. Walked inside and took the Mamas and Papas with me and did some California dreamin'. Wish I was coming, too, but hope you all have a great week. And I know you will.

Back at it!

Well, I just don't know what happened to me last week. I just was in some kind of funk. I had no desire to exercise (or eat right!) and as the week went on I just became more crabby!

I got up this morning, and drank coffee and then went for a run! Yay. I'm glad because I feel like I'm back on track. Then this afternoon I did the five hills jog again. It does not take that long, but it is tough!

Good Morning

Another rainy morning here so walked inside again today. Listened to an old Kingston Trio album I had in high school! We're going to Sam's, Cub, Target, and the Eddie Bauer Outlet store today so that will be more exercise!

I cleaned out my garden on Saturday so everything is now done and gone. Still working on the new boxes for the raised beds. Wanted to work on another one yesterday afternoon but it rained. Maybe next weekend I'll get back out there.

Weekend Roundup

Well, I don't have much to lasso for you in this weekend roundup! I've been stressed and I just decided to focus on house type things.

I did exercise my baking muscle! I actually feel more organized and prepared for this company then I ever have before. So you really should come and see what it is like!!

I made scones, and an orange cake, and cookies. Oh, muffins. And right now I am making hard candy. I bet you would love it - it is anise flavored!

I am really pleased about these bran muffins I made. They have four mashed very ripe pears and minced candied ginger. I know it sounds weird but wow did they turn out delicious!

Ouch!

I'm sore! Gardening is hard work! Well, I just have a lot of work to do to get it ready. So, let me tell you that I am sore!

Yesterday I did some hill running. There is a small hill near work that I ran up (and down) five times.

Wow, was I crabby today. And that is just so unusual for me - especially since I quit drinking. But I was just crabby and upset and anxious feeling. I saw an image today from 1993 - it won the pultizer in 1994. Of a tiny little African girl struggling to get to a food station. And a vulture right behind her. And I thought, wow, Julie. GET OVER IT!!! Quite the attitude adjustment. It is amazing to contemplate that my neighbors in the world are starving like that, but I live in a country with such abundant food that I have to exercise to be in shape.

I am thinking of starting a garden blog. I'll bring my camera over with me tomorrow when I go to work. That way you can see what I'm working with here!

The three sleeps

I feel like I have three ways of sleeping. The first is to just pass out and sleep like a rock. The second is to feel like I did not sleep at all - even though I know I did. The third is to feel like I did not sleep at all - and to know that I really did not sleep at all!

Well, Monday night was the first kind - I slept long and slept hard. Last night I for real did not sleep at all. Based on that, I turned my coffee pot timer off at 4 AM and let myself sleep in this morning. So I did not jog in the AM.

Then, at lunch, I was half way down the stairs and I realized it was so hot that it was actually foolish to exercise. It was just that hot.

But after work I did get some good exercise! I officially took over my garden plot today, and it is a mess! Weeds like I can't believe. So I worked on that for a while. I suppose it will take some time to get the plot ready. But it is fun!

Good Morning

Walked inside again today and guess that will be the case now on these days when I'm up early. Going ok. Took our friend Neil D with me this morning. Have been listening to his Essential albums. Takes 4 days of walking to get through both of them. He has some great, great music but also some terrible stuff, too. Suppose that's true for all of us! Have a good day.

Today's Update

Today: I did nothing! Nada. Zilch. No exercise whatsoever!

Last night I went to bed at 9. As in, I was under the covers and practically snoring (I do not snore!!) by 9 PM. I did not get up until Zoey made me, which was around 7:30. I was just that tired. Then I did not get to walk at lunch today. THEN I had a date with one of my girlfriends tonight. I went over to her house for dinner after work.

So, I slacked!

Rainy Monday

We actually had some rain!! Which means the sky dribbled on us - a drop or two! I really really did not want to get up this morning. But I did! I decided to jump rope. So I did that and some arm things. Wow is jumping rope good exercise!

But tomorrow I will get back on the jogging track. Rain or shine!

Good Morning

It's getting pretty lonely around here! But I walked outside again this morning and it was nice. Had a little rain overnight so that's good, too. Went a different route today. Down to 140th and then east instead of west. Have been avoiding that way because there's a little hill there but not as bad as I imagined. Neil Diamond went with me today.

Good Morning

I think. I intended to sleep until 7:00 this morning and skip my walk because I'm going to see Josh in a dualathon (?) at 9:00. Not sure what that is but going to see him anyway. However, much to my consternation, I woke up at 5:22!!!! Not a happy camper. Laid there until 6:10, finally said to hell with it, and got up. Did go for my walk and now getting ready to head out. Still dark when I left the house this morning but temp was 55 so nice. Wonder how much longer this nice weather can last. Now today I'm back down 1 lb. Go figure.

Good Morning

Much warmer here this morning and didn't need my big sweatshirt. Was sweating quite a lot by the time I got home. Good walk though. However, I'm up a whole pound today! How can that be? I go up and down a pound all the time. Mom says it's "water weight" whatever that is. Have another long day coming with wedding rehearsal at 6:30 tonight. Have a good one.

I'm for bed!

Well, shoot, I almost forgot to post! I wait till the evening because I never know if I might do something exciting after work that I want to include. Turns out, today I did!

I got up to jog this morning. It was a good jog - I felt really strong. Then we went to the batting cages tonight after work! We went to a different one tonight. The tokens are a bit more expensive but you get more pitches per token. Anyway, it was fun to branch out. I'm doing better, too! Next thing you know I'll be batting for the Padres. Don't worry - you can be my Water Boy!

Fun Exercise

Today I woke up about 5 minutes before my alarm went off. I did not get up....just woke up! That's progress anyway!

I jogged this morning. It was good. Then I was abandoned at lunch today - hm.....seems to be happening a lot recently! I think that the newness of a lunch walk has worn off for my partner. I usually walk at lunch anyway, but since she joined me it has become a more serious walk for the entire lunch hour. I like doing it - don't get me wrong. That said, my heart will not be broken if I go back to the 30 minutes of eating/30 minutes of moseying that I did before.

Anyway, today at lunch I really did not feel like walking either! So I took myself down to the batting cages and hit a few balls! It was really fun. I am glad I decided to go. I can't afford to make that a regular thing at lunch but I sure can do it once in a while!

Good Morning

Another nice morning. Little cooler this morning though and wished I had worn some gloves. But managed to do it anyway. Had 9/10 " of rain last night. big thunder and lightning storm right after supper and rained most of the evening. Hurray. That Hankel dog scared the liver out of me this morning. She always runs out to you and barks and barks and scares me but this morning she jumped up on me and nearly knocked me over. Might have to quit walking north and risk the traffic on 140th instead every day.

The difference of a few minutes

Funny jog this morning. Usually I don't bump into too many people. Today it was like a Disney movie with people dancing and singing....

My goal is to get out of the house by 7 AM. I have been leaving anywhere between 6:40 and 6:55. This morning I left at 6:59! And I tell you, busy times out there!

I jogged this morning and then did some walking at lunch. It was a nice day. Cold in the office though, so it was great to get outside!

This is short and sweet because I'm for bed soon. I was really tired last night. I went to bed at 9:40!

Tired!

I think I'm catching up on all the sleep I did not get last week! I am tired tonight.

I had a difficult time getting up this morning. Actually snoozed three times! That is very rare for me. But I did get up and I did jog this morning. Not the most energetic jog in the history of the world, but it happened!

Also took a brief walk at lunch. I was solo so I just did a mosey for 40 minutes or so.

I had a healthy eating day today, too.

I'm for bed in the very near future!

Good Morning

Managed to stay in bed until 7:30 this morning. Wanted to sleep all day but... Been for my walk and it's another beautiful day here. Supposed to start changing tonight though. Cooling off they say and maybe a rain shower. Going to clean up some garden stuff today. Then have a rare (for me) committee meeting tonight at 7:00. Person who scheduled it apparently doesn't know that Monday is my day off! Have a good one.

A day of rest

I am taking today as I day of rest. Why? Because I have been busy since the moment I got up and I'm tired!

I had a busy (and expensive!) day. How to be an adult meeting followed by coffee with a girlfriend who just returned from Russia. Then I went to the tire shop and had an oil change. Followed up by general errand running. Included in this busyness was a trip to Home Depot.

Yesterday I jogged and walked. I got up and jogged in the AM and then had a good lunch walk with J. I got up every day last week and exercised in the morning! That was great.

Good Morning

Up and at it again although I slept until 7:30 this morning. Didn't go to bed until midnight so that's why. Another beautiful day here. We've had summer all week. Walked outside again today. Really wish this weather could last. Maybe I should just move to SD.

Good Morning

Ok, we'll try this again. Wouldn't take my post the first time here.

Anyway, unusually warm here right now. 60 when I left the house this morning and going into the 80's today and all weekend. Almost like SD. Have a good day.

Busy Day

I've not slept well for the last few nights, but I think I will tonight!

I got up at 6 again this morning and jogged before work. I might just be able to make this work! I've made it enjoyable, though. I get up and my coffee is ready and waiting. So I drink some coffee and read some comics. Then I am ready to roll! Anyway, I did three miles this morning. Again, I felt good about the pace.

J and I walked at lunch. Hill walk - no tripping over manhole covers for me!

Then the day finished up with fun at the batting cages! That was great. I really love going.

So, lots of activity today.

286!

I just noticed that is our 286th post. Pretty impressive! Of course, we have been in existence since 2005...but still!

I got up again this morning and jogged! It felt good and I really feel like I have more energy. That makes sense since I'm not yet bogged down with the weight of my work world! Also, it is a lot cooler in the morning and I think that really makes a difference.

I had a solo walk at lunch today and it was really good. I did the hill route (twice natch!). It is funny - I really do not enjoy hanging out at the office during lunch. I don't mean hanging out and visiting with coworkers, I mean reading or something. I guess I have really made a habit of the lunch walk!

I was going to try and have a lunch date today, but work just fell apart on me. J was out of the office for part of the morning and there was training going on. That meant that I could not sneak out a bit early. Then one of our servers went down. Man! Talk about chaos! Although it did reaffirm my faith in the power of the reboot. Anyway, that was a bummer.

Then, tonight after I left work I got a flat tire! Thank goodness I was not on the 15 when that happened. I know I need new tires, so I was not totally stunned. But then I realized it was actually the one tire I just got last year! I will take it back to them and hopefully it is under warranty.

Holy smokes! How did this become a complaining blog?

We need to rename it.

If you want to see my new name idea, hightlight here: Bitchnatics!

Or don't highlight and just be aware it contains a swear word!

Yes, I still remember getting in trouble for sending you the flossing tooth comic!!

I did it again!

Well, I'm amazed. I got up early two days in a row. I'm shocked!

I had a 3 mile jog this morning. 80s music all the way. Great way to start the day!

J and I walked at lunch. It was a bit cooler today so we did the hill route. Twice of course.

This will be short because I am tired and my mind is not working. I was so tired last night I went to bed at 9:45. Makes sense though, with the schedule shake up. It is not that gigantic of a change but it made me realize the the body really is a delicate machine.

I did it!

I cannot believe it, but I actually did get up and jog this morning! I'm glad, it felt good, and I did not have to talk myself into going after work.

But I did have to talk myself into getting up! I was right - the coffee was my saving grace. I was laying in bed thinking 'Why? Why?' when I got a whiff of coffee. Thought 1 was 'Oh, delicious coffee' and thought 2 was 'If I don't get up now it will be burned to a crisp when I do get up!' So, I got up!

It was a good jog this morning - obviously, it is so much cooler in the morning. It was also pretty foggy! Or there were a lot of ghosts out!

J and I did go for a walk at lunch today. It was not too out of control, but it was good to get the blood pumping in the middle of the day.

So I am going to try again tomorrow. I have the coffee ready - it is my not-so-secret weapon! One thing I will say, I am exhausted tonight. Hopefully I will get a good night of sleep!

Thought about you all day today. I hope you had a great trip!

Good Morning

Peter, Paul, and Mary walked with me indoors this morning. Very foggy out there and only 45 or so. Warm enough to walk outside but don't like being on the road when it's this foggy. So we walked inside. Heading up to Duluth today to take Grandma out to lunch.

When we last saw Julie.....

You have to think the title in Cooter's sort of whispery voice from The Dukes of Hazard introduction.

I did get some running (well, jogging) in this weekend. Today I decided that I am still in tumble recovery. My right Biceps Femoris Muscle feels like someone smacked it just once with an ice pick. It has been stiff and tender for days but during my jog today there was just ONE spot that was agony! Thankfully it started to object at the end of my jog.

What is the Biceps Femoris Muscle, you ask? Well, thanks to the magic of the intertubes you can find out by clicking here. Funny, I always thought it was the hamstring. Learn something new every day.

OK, here is my big announcement. I am getting up at 6 AM tomorrow. There. I said it. Now I must follow though. In an effort to ensure that I will get up at 6, I programmed my coffee maker to brew at 5:51 AM. My plan is to get up, drink some coffee, read some funnies, and then go for a jog. I want to kind of switch up my schedule so I can do garden things after work and not worry about exercising vs. gardening.

Speaking of which, there is a whole lot of work to be done in my plot. It is full of weeds. But that will be some good work for me and some of my plot cohorts have offered to help me. That said, I am not officially taking possession until 10/1. The garden leader (I imagine she has a title of some kind) initially said I could start right away but there are things that need to be removed from the plot and I really do not have any desire to relocate stuff for other gardeners. Cause I am kind a caring like that. So I told her that I did not want to take ownership till the beginning of the month at which time I assume anything in the plot has been abandoned. And I will either keep it or kill it!

I made pretty good (and physically unhealthy/mentally healthy) burgers over here this weekend. I made my patties (just an egg/salt/pepper) and wrapped them in prosciutto and grilled them on my Forman grill. Then I put them on a brichoe bun with a slice of blue cheese brie and sautéed shallot. Pretty delicious! I ended up getting nine little burgers out of my pound of meat, so I have scads of them in the freezer now. You should come over! I will let you pick out your own cheese - and I will sauté some mushrooms, too! I just did not think about it while I was at the store. Oh well. Next time!

Edited to add: How does setting my coffee maker ensure I will get up? Since I've turned poor I have also noticed I've turned cheap. It will kill me to think of that coffee cooked and burning. I hate to waste!

Good Morning

Cloudy here and looks and feels like it could rain but I got my walk in outside and didn't get wet. Alabama walked with me this morning and they did a good job of keeping me going. Have some piddly things to do around here today but nothing big. Sure glad I'm not living in Texas this morning! Have a good day.

Stress Relief

I can confirm that there is nothing like the batting cages to get work related crank out of the system! I my muscles are already feeling sore. Good sore, of course! I hit a good percentage of the pitches. And, yeah, I know I'm just playing for fun. But it is so much more FUN when I hit the ball!

Also walked at lunch today. I just did the hill once.

It is finally cooling off around here, which is exciting. I see some good sleep in my future! And hopefully all the neighborhood skunks will freeze!

Good Morning

Good morning. It's actually raining here this morning! Not a lot but enough to keep me inside on the treadmill. So I took Barry with me and we had a nice walk.

Good Morning

Well, I'm sorry you are so sore! Hope it clears up soon. And that was nice of her to give you her Nano! I see Apple has new Nano's out right now, too. Yes, seeded watermelons are sweeter than the seedless kind. Don't know why but I sure think so, too.

Walked outside this morning. About 50 when I left so much better than yesterday! Have a long day today. The first of many long Wednesdays to come.

O.U.C.H.

I am seriously considering taking some pain medication. That is a very serious step for me, and it speaks to how freaking, 100%, totally sore I am today! Sadly, no bruise. Yet. I still have some hope. Anyway, it has to be that tumble I took that is making me so sore.

That said, I did exercise today. Walked at lunch (alone and flat) and then I jogged after work. I felt loosened up after each outing but, after I cooled down each time, I am stiff and sore again. We shall see what tomorrow brings.

I had watermelon for a snack tonight and I can report that it is red! Pretty good. Flavor was good - 7 out of 10. Texture - PERFECT! I hate those watermelons that am mealy inside. I image they are just old or something. By the way, I read recently that watermelons with seeds are sweeter then the new fangled seedless kind.

There are two books I'm interested in getting. How to Be an Adult:

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and

My Stroke of Insight:

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Good Morning

Well, I'm sure sorry about your fall! That's too bad. Hope you're not stiff and sore this morning. And did I miss something along the way here? What happened to your iPod?

I walked inside this morning. One thermometer said 37 and another said 32 when I got up at 6:15. We didn't have a freeze though so it wasn't 32 I'm sure. But cold enough to keep me inside.

Off to work.

I forgot!

I forgot to tell you that I took an epic tumble during my lunch walk today. It was during my first uphill. I was actually jogging this particular part of the hill. And I tripped! On an uneven manhole cover. In the sidewalk. Yes, there is a manhole cover in the sidewalk. And it is not flush. Anyway, I tripped and I went down! And rolled! I have great hopes for a stellar bruise on my left hip. I don't think it is going to happen, though. I'm not hurt at all. Just a little tender on the left hip. Oh well!

I have my fruit and veggies for tomorrow all chopped and ready to go. Coffee pot is ready, too. I'm really tired so I imagine I will be to bed soon. It is funny - I could not sleep at all last week. I think this week I'll do fine. Go figure.

Tired!

Whew! I did all kinds of exercising today. And all kinds of healthy eating.

My lunch walking partner is in Vegas this week, so I'll be solo during my day outings. Anyway, I did the little hill route I do at lunch. Did the hills twice. It was a really good workout! Then I went for a jog after work (sans iPod......may it rest in peace!). Three miles. I did not bring a time piece, so I am not sure about my pace - but I know it was good!

I ate well today, nuts, fruit, ww bread, hummus, and a bunch of veggies. Sweet red pepper, carrots, radish, and cucumber. I'll admit, I'm hungry for dinner!

By the way, I did jog on Saturday and then I took Sunday off.

Good Morning

Blogger is acting very wierd here this morning. Had a dickens of a time even getting it to open. Wonder what the deal is.

Been for my walk this morning but these days are numbered if I'm going to continue doing it first thing in the morning. Getting too cold at that hour. Good walk though.

Planning to can another 7 quarts of tomatoes today and that will be the end of them I think. Will still have some to eat the next couple weeks though. Otherwise, we're pretty well done putting stuff up from the garden I think.

Have a good day.

Good Morning

Slept in again today! I could get use to this. Been for my walk and didn't see a soul this morning. Usually see at least one other person out on Saturday morning. Guess I was either too early or too late. Nice morning here. Still cool but perfect for the walk. We pickled 9 quarts of beets yesterday, froze 4 bags and had some with supper. Still eating corn, too, and actually getting tired of it! Can't believe I said that but it's true. Still have one whole row I haven't picked from and ears in other rows that weren't ready when I went through. Been eating it every day, giving it away, and have 24 bags in the freezer. Never had a corn crop like this one in all the years I've gardened! Not sure what's on the calendar today. Wheels and Wings in Osceola and Megan is singing the national anthem at the tractor pull at 11:00. Would like to hear that and bum around a little but don't know how Mom can go with me. So, we'll see. Have a good day!

Fun Times!!

First, for the life of me I cannot remember to do pushups. It must be a purposeful subconscious block. Anyway, I'm recalling right now. And I'm NOT gonna do them!

Yesterday was a really fun exercise day. I walked with J over lunch. We did the flat route, which is three miles. Then it was a night of batting cages last night! I even have two blisters. Pretty exciting!! By the way, the fast pitch softball is terrifying!

Today I walked alone at noon, so I did the hill route (twice up the gigantic hill). I just walked today, no jogging the hill. After work I jogged three miles around Kensington. So two good exercise days.

Yesterday we had the Muffin Off at work so my eating was not totally healthy. But it was delicious! OK, some of it was more delicious then others.......

Good Morning

I am taking today off as my Labor Day. Woke up at 6 like usual but rolled over and didn't get up until 7:30. Nice. Sun was up then when I walked so not so cool as the last two days. Going to pay bills, go to bank, and then some garden stuff to do. Gonna pickle some beets today and do some cleaning up out there.

Catching Up

At 2 AM, while I was doing my standard No Sleeping, I realized I forgot to post! I decided to wait, though!

I went for a good lunch walk yesterday - three miles. I did not jog last night as I had things after work and then I had to make muffins for the muffin off at work. I did not include chocolate chips in my muffins! Citrus Poppyseed. Good enough to finally win me a zombie t-shirt? I don't know. But they are good!

Good Morning

Here I am again. Another very cool morning. About 44 when I left the house today. Why do I keep doing this? I'm beginning to wonder! Thinking about taking tomorrow off as my Labor Day and, if I do, I won't be out so early. Gotta run.

Good Morning

It was a cool walk this morning! Only 42 when I left the house and much of my route is in the shade so it was cold! But I warmed up as I walked and as the sun came up over the trees. Met the neighbors coming back from their walk as I headed out so they were up early this morning. Have a good day!

I'm back!

I don't know what my problem is, but I have serious motivational issues over the weekend! I ate garbage and did not exercise.

But today I'm back on the horse! J and I walked at lunch - 3 miles. 3 flat miles! It was good and we did not really rush, so it was pretty easy. Then I went for a jog when I came home. So glad I did! It feels good to get back into the routine. Today I listened to the 2006 Cities 97 CD. Until my iPod froze! Grrrr! Pretty frustrating. What is most frustrating is that I am not positive about what is causing it......oh, wait. Using it!

Healthy eating this way, too. Yep, bacon the horse! (typo - I'm keeping it)

Good Morning

I got wet on my walk this morning! Little shower came over us. Not soaking wet but enough to feel good! Another shower over us right now, too, and going to be off and on all day they say. Hope they are right! New Intern begins today so I'll spend the day with him getting him acqauinted and showing him around. Hope you feel better today.

FitNOTics!

Sorry! I've been feeling like a slacker, but I realized yesterday that maybe I just do not feel good. I officially had a noggin ache yesterday. That is my excuse and I'm sticking to it! I'll be back at it tomorrow.

Lonely Here!

I slept in until 7 this morning but have my walk done and now waiting for Amy and the boys to head out. They're visiting with Grandma V now but she's pretty well packed up. going to be 90 here today and humid they say. Later in the week it'll cool off into the 70's. Not much on my plate today. Will check out the garden and see what needs to be taken care of there. What are you up to?