Are always hard. Yesterday we said good bye to Auntie Ruthie....she wasn't my aunt but my SIL's. When my brother married her I attached myself to her family, they are so warm, loving, kind, close knit, all the things I lacked growing up. Ruthie came every year with us to Myrtle Beach and she really was a hoot. Each year we'd give her some wine bottles to hold and we'd pose her like she drank them all.
She was only 69 and in September was diagnosed with cancer and unfortunately on Christmas Eve she lost her battle. She was at home surrounded by family and she was at peace. The service was yesterday and it was lovely. Ruth made a recording for all to hear, it was touching and there was not a dry eye in the joint.
Something that touched me in her recording was she said "don't under estimate the smallest thing you do for someone, because those things are what typically make the biggest impact". You know she's right and I'm going to try and remember that daily!! Life is made up of small moments that really make life big and important.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
First and foremost I wish all my readers a Blessed Holiday Season. My wish for each of you is that 2010 brings you good health and much happiness.
As for the other things going on in life....I guess I'm stressed, not sure why but apparently that's what J thinks....I think it's just my hormones going array again. I suppose it is still the stress of not knowing what's going on with the job. The stress of needing to implement changes to my schedule so that I can be at work at 7 am and not work from home, drive the kids to school and then come to the office. I'm really resistant on that because I don't understand the logic behind mgmts decision. But it's one of those things that I won't understand but need to do anyway and just get over it I suppose.
As for exercising, I've been doing OK...Not getting in as much time as I would like. I really need to put my own needs first sometimes but have a hard time doing that. Perhaps it's because of the holidays and the kids birthdays and all that jazz. But come January, it HAS TO BE ABOUT ME. I need to start training for the 1/2 and I really want to run well this go around. I am looking forward to my annual get away with my friend Shelly. I've always been able to recharge on our weekend away. My focus this year will be committing to the training and figuring out what I want to be when I grow up.
Speaking of the "what I want to be" I'd like to ask a favor from my readers.....What type of job or work do you think I would be good at. You all know my personality and sometimes you can just tell what jobs people should be doing. My trouble is I never wanted to be anything when I grew up, just married and have kids. I was always told I would not amount to much and after so long you start to fall into that and make it reality. Well I've worked to over come a lot of my childhood issues but this is one that I continue to struggle with....What am I good at...what work would I be good at doing. I ask each of you because we are our own worse critic and what others see in us we don't necessarily see in ourselves.
Thank you in advance my friends! And again MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
First and foremost I wish all my readers a Blessed Holiday Season. My wish for each of you is that 2010 brings you good health and much happiness.
As for the other things going on in life....I guess I'm stressed, not sure why but apparently that's what J thinks....I think it's just my hormones going array again. I suppose it is still the stress of not knowing what's going on with the job. The stress of needing to implement changes to my schedule so that I can be at work at 7 am and not work from home, drive the kids to school and then come to the office. I'm really resistant on that because I don't understand the logic behind mgmts decision. But it's one of those things that I won't understand but need to do anyway and just get over it I suppose.
As for exercising, I've been doing OK...Not getting in as much time as I would like. I really need to put my own needs first sometimes but have a hard time doing that. Perhaps it's because of the holidays and the kids birthdays and all that jazz. But come January, it HAS TO BE ABOUT ME. I need to start training for the 1/2 and I really want to run well this go around. I am looking forward to my annual get away with my friend Shelly. I've always been able to recharge on our weekend away. My focus this year will be committing to the training and figuring out what I want to be when I grow up.
Speaking of the "what I want to be" I'd like to ask a favor from my readers.....What type of job or work do you think I would be good at. You all know my personality and sometimes you can just tell what jobs people should be doing. My trouble is I never wanted to be anything when I grew up, just married and have kids. I was always told I would not amount to much and after so long you start to fall into that and make it reality. Well I've worked to over come a lot of my childhood issues but this is one that I continue to struggle with....What am I good at...what work would I be good at doing. I ask each of you because we are our own worse critic and what others see in us we don't necessarily see in ourselves.
Thank you in advance my friends! And again MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Where does the time go???
So yesterday was E's birthday, he's now 9....I can remember like yesterday when he was born. Where does the time go?? I am very proud of my kids and the people they are becoming. They are wonderful blessings and not a day goes by that I'm not thankful for them and how they've enriched my life.
As for running, I did a mile and a half the other day with no walking, it felt good. I ran from the car to a restaurant yesterday and I'm not sure how in the world I'm going to run outside on New Year's Eve....I was winded, the brisk air felt good in my lungs but I couldn't take a lot of it....I'm sure I'll figure something out and if worse comes to worse, I'll just run the race at home LOL...Will that count? I have seen some of my body toning up and my strength getting better so that's good, I'm on track for when I'll hit the training schedule hard for the 1/2. I do have a friend, Andrea, and possibly Ann who will be running the Cheesy 1/2 marathon with me. It will be good to have company but I'm happier that I've inspired 2 non runners to feel what I feel when I cross the finish line of a run. It's such a good feeling, and it definitely will give me the confidence back that I've lost. I still think back to my running inspiration, Karen, I'd certainly like to thank her for sharing her love of running with me and taking me along to Napa!!
Anyway, I guess that's all. I know my blog is boring, I guess I'm not as creative a writer as my other fellow friends that blog but whatcha ganna do?? I guess its a good journaling experience for me. Hopefully to continue to keep me on track.
As for running, I did a mile and a half the other day with no walking, it felt good. I ran from the car to a restaurant yesterday and I'm not sure how in the world I'm going to run outside on New Year's Eve....I was winded, the brisk air felt good in my lungs but I couldn't take a lot of it....I'm sure I'll figure something out and if worse comes to worse, I'll just run the race at home LOL...Will that count? I have seen some of my body toning up and my strength getting better so that's good, I'm on track for when I'll hit the training schedule hard for the 1/2. I do have a friend, Andrea, and possibly Ann who will be running the Cheesy 1/2 marathon with me. It will be good to have company but I'm happier that I've inspired 2 non runners to feel what I feel when I cross the finish line of a run. It's such a good feeling, and it definitely will give me the confidence back that I've lost. I still think back to my running inspiration, Karen, I'd certainly like to thank her for sharing her love of running with me and taking me along to Napa!!
Anyway, I guess that's all. I know my blog is boring, I guess I'm not as creative a writer as my other fellow friends that blog but whatcha ganna do?? I guess its a good journaling experience for me. Hopefully to continue to keep me on track.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Looking forward
I'm looking forward to my workout tonight. I took the weekend off as I went shopping on Saturday with A....unless you count me speed walking through isles at Toy's R' Us or walking fast through the mall. After A and I completed our shopping on Saturday I came home and cleaned....I just love me a clean house. Then A had her first basketball game and she was amazing!! I mean it, she was a great defensive player and she scored the teams first basket!!! I like that she's atheltic and I hope she enjoys her season. Now to get E involved in a sport he likes. He really wants to play football, I need to find a league to get him on.
So the workout tonight, I'll be on the Treadmill for a run/walk, whatever my body will allow. I'm getting stronger which makes me feel good and I can see some changes in my body which is also good! I'm feeling good, looking good, which all does amazing things for my attitude.
So the workout tonight, I'll be on the Treadmill for a run/walk, whatever my body will allow. I'm getting stronger which makes me feel good and I can see some changes in my body which is also good! I'm feeling good, looking good, which all does amazing things for my attitude.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
4 days.....
Straight that I've worked out...Here's the breakdown:
Saturday = Treadmill 30 min, some weight work
Sunday = Elliptical 30 min
Monday = Crazy taped strength/Cardio work out 50 min...it really was good but it kicked my butt but I look forward to mastering it!
Tuesday = Elliptical 20 min (easy after Monday's workout)
I am gearing up for the RACC run on Dec 31st and then getting myself positioned for the 1/2 training that will be starting early next year. I'm feeling good, better that I am taking some time for myself and not so stressed so those are all really good things. Tonight I have to teach religion so I'm hoping J can go get the kids from school so I can get my workout in before class. We'll see how that goes, otherwise I'll hit the treadmill when I get home.
And now I need to vent....My SIL called last night and she wants some of our venison meat. A just shot her first deer and she knows we have meat and is asking for it. This frustrates me because she is using us so she doesn't have to buy stuff herself. Damit, get a job and fend for yourself. We're not rolling in the money and one of the reasons J hunts is so we do have meat to eat as a family. I should show some sympothy but its been years of this behavior, asking for food or money and I don't mind helping those that are attempting to help themselves but when you do nothing to better your situation then why should I?? Perhaps its harsh but I've had it!!!
Saturday = Treadmill 30 min, some weight work
Sunday = Elliptical 30 min
Monday = Crazy taped strength/Cardio work out 50 min...it really was good but it kicked my butt but I look forward to mastering it!
Tuesday = Elliptical 20 min (easy after Monday's workout)
I am gearing up for the RACC run on Dec 31st and then getting myself positioned for the 1/2 training that will be starting early next year. I'm feeling good, better that I am taking some time for myself and not so stressed so those are all really good things. Tonight I have to teach religion so I'm hoping J can go get the kids from school so I can get my workout in before class. We'll see how that goes, otherwise I'll hit the treadmill when I get home.
And now I need to vent....My SIL called last night and she wants some of our venison meat. A just shot her first deer and she knows we have meat and is asking for it. This frustrates me because she is using us so she doesn't have to buy stuff herself. Damit, get a job and fend for yourself. We're not rolling in the money and one of the reasons J hunts is so we do have meat to eat as a family. I should show some sympothy but its been years of this behavior, asking for food or money and I don't mind helping those that are attempting to help themselves but when you do nothing to better your situation then why should I?? Perhaps its harsh but I've had it!!!
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