So, this week was supposed to be the week of starting the 10K adventure, and NOT! Apparently I have the beginnings of a sinus infection and have only exercised one dia this week!
Also, Ben & I are heading out on a "holiday" for the next 5 days, and since our lap top died, I will be without technology (no complaints) and won't be able to blog for 5 days! But, hopefully I'll have lots of good stuff to blog about when I get home.
Until then....this week (even though only a 3 day week) has turned out to be kinda bananas, but good in other ways. I was blessed to have allot of down time yesterday with friends, but struggled to get through most of the week with serious allergy problems. But, luckily the NP sent me on "holiday" with a scipt for antibiotics if needed.
I am looking forward to some down time with the hubs, some good food and exercising on vacation! :)
I hope that everyone has a safe and fun holiday weekend. I can't believe that this weekend is all ready here, it means that summer is almost over and fall is here! Where has the time gone?
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Death of the Laptop
So last night I get home from work later than usual and find my trusty old friend of over 7 years the lap top was dead! Its not dead like doesn't work, it still turns on, the poor screen just decided it was tired and laid down on its back for the last time and broke! :( This thing is a huge lap top so I am sure Ben isn't sad to see it go, but I kind of am!
It was a present given to me from mom and dad right after they moved to Northern Cali. I think they gave me the lap top as a bribe to make me feel better for them leaving me in southern cali. :)
The journeys that lap top took with me were numerous...many vacations, many late nights completing grad school and credential classes, countless job applications and music downloads, endless amounts of pictures downloaded to it (I think causing it to crash 2x), more bills paid on it than I could ever count, the journey of moving from Cali to AZ and then half way across country with Ben to KS, the beginning of my blogging adventures and sooo much more! Good bye my long and trusted friend I will miss you!
It was a present given to me from mom and dad right after they moved to Northern Cali. I think they gave me the lap top as a bribe to make me feel better for them leaving me in southern cali. :)
The journeys that lap top took with me were numerous...many vacations, many late nights completing grad school and credential classes, countless job applications and music downloads, endless amounts of pictures downloaded to it (I think causing it to crash 2x), more bills paid on it than I could ever count, the journey of moving from Cali to AZ and then half way across country with Ben to KS, the beginning of my blogging adventures and sooo much more! Good bye my long and trusted friend I will miss you!
On another note, I had a great day today! I went to the Dr today for lab work, and found out that my A1C was 6.4 last year and today it was only 5.3, which is great news for me! It means that I am no longer pre-diabetic and I am down a few more pounds! Yeah me! :) I then decided to treat myself to coffee, walked 2 miles with Lynne & baby Brian, ate lunch with friends, got mani/pedi and was naughty and indulged in some new stuff from bath and body works and from JcPenneys.
Today just reaffirms my appreciation for the life that God has given me and for the wonderful people that have been placed in my life. I am grateful beyond belief for the friends and family that I have. Yesterday was one of those days that I was feeling a little blue about not having a bambino of my own, and then today He blesses me with a day completely full of great company and a sweet little boy that I got to love on all day (when originally we had just planned for a few hours)!
Although my heart may ache at times, days like today remind me that God hears all of my wants and desires and that they will happen in His time and not mine...but in the mean time He will continually fill me up with an amazing abundance of love and support from amazing people!
Monday, August 27, 2012
"rejoice, rejoice and again I say rejoice"
Tonight's post is coming pretty late for me...I should be in bed, but have to post really quickly first! :)
Today was a long day, work at first job, small nap, work at second job (which ended up being 2 hrs longer than usual) and then TV time with the hubs.
I unfortunately didn't make it to complete day 1 of the training for 10K. I have been battling cold/allergies (not sure which) all weekend and it just kicked my fanny today. But, I am off tomorrow, and will get on track asap in the am with some good girlfriends and their cute lil men.
When I lived in Cali it seems like I used to pamper myself way more than I do living in KS. Not sure if it is just the difference in lack of extra cash or getting older and finding a different use of my dinero. Tomorrow I will Be getting my first mani/pedi in who knows how long. I honestly can't remember the last time that I had someone else do my feet. I am very much so looking forward to it! :)
Throughout my entire long day I have had one song stuck in my head..."Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice. Rejoice, rejoice, and again I say rejoice..." It is one that I often favored as a kid from church, and not sure how it got stuck in my head today, I haven't heard it in forever. Perhaps it is one that was put in my head intentionally...so although I am beat, I will head off to be rejoicing in all that I have! Good night all!
Today was a long day, work at first job, small nap, work at second job (which ended up being 2 hrs longer than usual) and then TV time with the hubs.
I unfortunately didn't make it to complete day 1 of the training for 10K. I have been battling cold/allergies (not sure which) all weekend and it just kicked my fanny today. But, I am off tomorrow, and will get on track asap in the am with some good girlfriends and their cute lil men.
When I lived in Cali it seems like I used to pamper myself way more than I do living in KS. Not sure if it is just the difference in lack of extra cash or getting older and finding a different use of my dinero. Tomorrow I will Be getting my first mani/pedi in who knows how long. I honestly can't remember the last time that I had someone else do my feet. I am very much so looking forward to it! :)
Throughout my entire long day I have had one song stuck in my head..."Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice. Rejoice, rejoice, and again I say rejoice..." It is one that I often favored as a kid from church, and not sure how it got stuck in my head today, I haven't heard it in forever. Perhaps it is one that was put in my head intentionally...so although I am beat, I will head off to be rejoicing in all that I have! Good night all!
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Head banging
Today definitely has not been as planned...I woke up with headache and sore throat, bumped head with Benjamin VERY hard (which worsened the headache) and feel extremely exhausted and I a out of commistion for the day.
Enough whining, I have to say is I am extremely grateful for my hubby who has helped me out in great abundance today..clean kitchen, meals made and lots of other stuff done around the house. Thank you Ben, I owe you.
Hope everyone is having a good Sunday & have a good week!
Enough whining, I have to say is I am extremely grateful for my hubby who has helped me out in great abundance today..clean kitchen, meals made and lots of other stuff done around the house. Thank you Ben, I owe you.
Hope everyone is having a good Sunday & have a good week!
Saturday, August 25, 2012
10 Weeks to a 10K, who is in?
So I recently read this article in women's health about being ready to run a half marathon in 10 weeks. I thought that is sure a short about of time to do be ready for a half marathon. So, I have decided to tweak the "plan" a bit and make it ready for me to run a 10 K in 10 weeks.
I've been running/walking/jogging for most of the summer on a pretty regular basis (give or take last week's absence b/c of a sore knee and being too lazy), but on a pretty regular basis. So, starting Monday I will be following this vigorous plan in an attempt to be ready to run a 10K by approximately Oct 29th. Anyone wana join me?
Now, I just need to find a 10K for me to run sometime this fall. Suggestions anyone?
I'm excited for the next 10 weeks...hopefully I'll be sticking this schedule and amping up my running abilities and challenging my body in crazier ways than it has been in the last 10 years, and lots of new possible adventures for Benjamin and I!
Hope everyone has a good weekend!
Here is the schedule from the article: CT - cross train. Do 30 mins any activity that elevates your HR, ie, biking, swimming, power walking or elliptical. TT - Time trial: warm up for one mile, running at a very easy pace, then time yourself at comfortably fast pace (not all out) for two miles. Note your time and try to beat it at your net TT. R & R Run - Rest and recovery run. Run 3 to 4 miles a an easy pace. Every 4th week will be for recovery, a rejuvenating time to scale back intensity. INT - Intervals, 3.5 miles. Run one mile easy, then for the next two miles, alternate either one minute of harder effort with one minute of easy recovery jogging or two minuets of harder effort with one minute of jogging. Coll own with half a mile at an easy pace. T - Tempo runs, 3-4 miles. get ready to pick up the pace (you can talk but not more than a few words at a time) for a portion of your workout. do one mile at your normal pace, then add the tempo somewhere in the middle. Finish at your normal pace.
I've been running/walking/jogging for most of the summer on a pretty regular basis (give or take last week's absence b/c of a sore knee and being too lazy), but on a pretty regular basis. So, starting Monday I will be following this vigorous plan in an attempt to be ready to run a 10K by approximately Oct 29th. Anyone wana join me?
Now, I just need to find a 10K for me to run sometime this fall. Suggestions anyone?
I'm excited for the next 10 weeks...hopefully I'll be sticking this schedule and amping up my running abilities and challenging my body in crazier ways than it has been in the last 10 years, and lots of new possible adventures for Benjamin and I!
Hope everyone has a good weekend!
Here is the schedule from the article: CT - cross train. Do 30 mins any activity that elevates your HR, ie, biking, swimming, power walking or elliptical. TT - Time trial: warm up for one mile, running at a very easy pace, then time yourself at comfortably fast pace (not all out) for two miles. Note your time and try to beat it at your net TT. R & R Run - Rest and recovery run. Run 3 to 4 miles a an easy pace. Every 4th week will be for recovery, a rejuvenating time to scale back intensity. INT - Intervals, 3.5 miles. Run one mile easy, then for the next two miles, alternate either one minute of harder effort with one minute of easy recovery jogging or two minuets of harder effort with one minute of jogging. Coll own with half a mile at an easy pace. T - Tempo runs, 3-4 miles. get ready to pick up the pace (you can talk but not more than a few words at a time) for a portion of your workout. do one mile at your normal pace, then add the tempo somewhere in the middle. Finish at your normal pace.
- Week 1:
- Mon: CT
- Tues: TT
- Wed: CT
- Thurs 3 miles w/10-min T
- Fri: C
- Sat: 5 miles
- Week 2:
- Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri are same
- Tues 1 min INT
- Sat: 6 miles
- Week 3:
- Mon, Wed & Fri same
- Tues 1 min INT
- Thurs: 4 miles w/10 min T
- Sat: 7 miles
- Week 4:
- Mon, Wed and Fri same
- Tues: R & R run
- Thurs R & R Run
- Sat 8 miles
- Week 5:
- Mon, wed & Fri same
- Tues: TT
- Thurs 4 miles w/15 min T
- Sat 9 miles
- Week 6:
- Mon, Wed & Fri same
- Tues: 2 min INT
- Thurs 4 miles w/15 min T
- Sat 6 miles
- Week 7
- Mon, wed & Fri same
- Tues: 2 min INT
- Thurs: 4 miles w/15min t
- Sat: 10 miles
- Week 8:
- Mon, Wed & Fri same
- Tues & Thurs: R & R Run
- Sat: 11 miles
- Week 9:
- Mon, Wed, Fri same
- Tues: TT
- Thurs 4 miles w/20 min T
- Sat 6 miles
- Week 10:
- Mon & Wed CT
- Tues 1 min INT
- Thurs R & R Run
- Fri 20 min jog
- Sat rest
- Sun Race
Friday, August 24, 2012
Dirty 30
Dirty 30...whats the big deal? Why is it such a hard age for many of us to turn? I thought that since I am one of the last ones of my friends to turn 30, it wouldn't be a big deal for me once October starts creeping around, boy was I wrong!
In my crazy little head I keep thinking about turning 30 and I don't like it! I can't believe that 30 years has almost gone by for me. Where in the world has the time gone? Not sure why I am so opposed to the idea, perhaps its because everyone else is...
10 years ago I would of thought by 30 I would have 3.5 kids, a house that I owned, a big career, nice car, a good chunk of change in the bank, and living somewhere way cooler than SW KS. Not starting a new career, 0 kiddos, a part time nursing job, a 1999 acura, a 2000 hyundai elantra and not allot of dinero in the bank. Almost the complete opposite of where I thought I would be! :)
Although my life may be completely different than I had planned, I wouldn't change one bit of it!
To my friends who have already turned 30 this year (and in years past), ha ha ha I still have 6 weeks!
To those who are close to turning 30, better get the rest of the stuff done you wanna accomplish by the time your 30.
And to Stephanie, Happy Birthday my friend. You have been an amazing addition to my life and I couldn't imagine it without you in it! I <3 u!
I think once I turn 30 I'll live by the words of Lucile Ball ~ "The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age."
In my crazy little head I keep thinking about turning 30 and I don't like it! I can't believe that 30 years has almost gone by for me. Where in the world has the time gone? Not sure why I am so opposed to the idea, perhaps its because everyone else is...
10 years ago I would of thought by 30 I would have 3.5 kids, a house that I owned, a big career, nice car, a good chunk of change in the bank, and living somewhere way cooler than SW KS. Not starting a new career, 0 kiddos, a part time nursing job, a 1999 acura, a 2000 hyundai elantra and not allot of dinero in the bank. Almost the complete opposite of where I thought I would be! :)
Although my life may be completely different than I had planned, I wouldn't change one bit of it!
To my friends who have already turned 30 this year (and in years past), ha ha ha I still have 6 weeks!
To those who are close to turning 30, better get the rest of the stuff done you wanna accomplish by the time your 30.
And to Stephanie, Happy Birthday my friend. You have been an amazing addition to my life and I couldn't imagine it without you in it! I <3 u!
I think once I turn 30 I'll live by the words of Lucile Ball ~ "The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age."
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Simple Gifts
While journeying (if that's a word) to work today I was thinking allot about communication. I know kind of a weird thing to think about at 630 in the am. But, I was thinking about what it would be like to be the kiddo that I was taking care of today. This child cannot verbally communicate, but knows a few sign language words. The child is old enough to be able to communicate some verbally, so I can't even begin to imagine what it is like to be this child.
Then it got me thinking that with all of the ways that there is for us to communicate these days, why do people still have such a hard time with it? This child cannot verbally tell me what they need, but through pointing, crying, making goofy noises, etc, eventually we are able to communicate with one another. But, those of us who do not verbally have a hard time communicating have access to cell phones, land lines, text messages, email, IM, FB, verbally talking, singing, etc. With all of these forms of "communication" you would think that this world would function better than it does.
For those of you who know other members of my family, besides just Ben and I, I'm sure you have thought from time to time that we over communicate (sorry for that). :) So then again, I got to further thinking, which is worse, not communicating at all or over communicating? I mean seriously, if you asked the hubby, I'm sure he'd tell you he knows way more about these crazy thoughts that go through my head than one would ever need to know! :)
How do you find a healthy middle ground, one where both parties are happy? Perhaps some of us expect to much from others, or perhaps some of us (me definitely included) are way too noisy...where do you draw the line?
Communicating with God, what is the best way to do this? Prayer, reading the Bible, going to church, fellowship, journaling, etc? I know that this is something that is different for each person, but how do we know that we are efficiently communicating with God?
I like to think of myself as a good communicator. But, one could just ask Ben and God and I'm sure they both would just laugh! :) I know that perhaps I over communicate from time to time, and perhaps get a bit grouchy at those who don't communicate the way that I would like them to...but I have the ability to communicate.
On my journey home today I was extremely thankful for something as simple as the gift of communication and the fact that I have the ability in all forms to do so!
Then it got me thinking that with all of the ways that there is for us to communicate these days, why do people still have such a hard time with it? This child cannot verbally tell me what they need, but through pointing, crying, making goofy noises, etc, eventually we are able to communicate with one another. But, those of us who do not verbally have a hard time communicating have access to cell phones, land lines, text messages, email, IM, FB, verbally talking, singing, etc. With all of these forms of "communication" you would think that this world would function better than it does.
For those of you who know other members of my family, besides just Ben and I, I'm sure you have thought from time to time that we over communicate (sorry for that). :) So then again, I got to further thinking, which is worse, not communicating at all or over communicating? I mean seriously, if you asked the hubby, I'm sure he'd tell you he knows way more about these crazy thoughts that go through my head than one would ever need to know! :)
How do you find a healthy middle ground, one where both parties are happy? Perhaps some of us expect to much from others, or perhaps some of us (me definitely included) are way too noisy...where do you draw the line?
Communicating with God, what is the best way to do this? Prayer, reading the Bible, going to church, fellowship, journaling, etc? I know that this is something that is different for each person, but how do we know that we are efficiently communicating with God?
I like to think of myself as a good communicator. But, one could just ask Ben and God and I'm sure they both would just laugh! :) I know that perhaps I over communicate from time to time, and perhaps get a bit grouchy at those who don't communicate the way that I would like them to...but I have the ability to communicate.
On my journey home today I was extremely thankful for something as simple as the gift of communication and the fact that I have the ability in all forms to do so!
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