This weekend was spent in the Dells with some good friends. Its amazing how you come across people in your life and these fine ladies were all met over the internet. Funny, I never thought I'd actually meet people over the internet and then become good friends with them. I don't know how I got so lucky to have each of them in my life but I am appreciative of all of them for what they have meant to my life. There were a few ladies missing for one reason or another and they were missed but I look forward to their company at other occasions.
I would like to thank Karen and Missy for the company on the drive to and from the Dells. I enjoyed the talks and love knowing that I'm not the only one that thinks certain things. It gives me sanity knowing I'm not alone. A special thank you to Christine for the thoughtful Christmas gift (she got my name for the exchange). I can't wait to light my candles, take a bath with a glass of wine. I appreciate the thought that went into the gift. Thank you to Kristi for her wonderful infectious laugh. Her smile and laugh makes me happy and she gives the best hugs. And of course there's Jen. Thank you for making me smile, I still find it funny that she wasn't sure what to think of me when we first met. And last, the ladies that couldn't make it, Deanna, Dana and Cindy, thank you for all your friendship and support you've shown me over the years. Again, I'm not sure how I got so lucky but I won't question it, I'll just embrace the friendship I receive from each of them.
If you can't tell, I'm entering the "sappy" hormonal phase LOL.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Bowling for a cure
Later today I will be bowing for the Susan G. Komen foundation to help find a cure for breast cancer. I have had 2 family members that have been affected by breast cancer, my mom and aunt. I am proud to say that they both have recovered and are leading healthy lives. I recall how difficult it was for me to watch my mom as she battled. I took her to each of her chemo treatments and at the time the kids were young. They really didn't understand what was going on, they just knew that I was with Grandma and that she would come over lots for dinner as I wanted to be sure that she was eating well. Since she's single and really doesn't cook for herself that was one thing that concerned me. Well many years later she is healthy and I'm happy to see that.
On the training front, I completed 4 miles yesterday in 30 min. Good pace even though it was later at night. I didn't hit the elpitical until 8:40pm. I was happy and proud that I got it done. I was also happy that the pace I had on the eliptical at home was the same as the treadmill at work. Its important to me that I'm consistant in my pace. I know when I hit my super tired hormonal phase I won't be able to keep that pace but that's OK, I understand that my body is out of whack and hopefully soon I'll have answers. But for all the other times I'm running I want to be sure I'm consistant and improving my time from the 1/2 marathon last year.
This weekend is HCW weekend! I can't wait. I know one of the girls Deanna won't be there. I admire her for making the decision she did, some family things are going on and her kids need her. As a parent you do need to be selfish once in awhile so that you can be strong for your family but being able to recognize that its not the best time to be selfish is very admirable. I know that her kids will appreciate her willingness to be there for them and putting herself on the back burner occasionally. *HUGS DEANNA* I also remember last years trip, I was talking with Karen and she inspired me to join her to complete the Napa to Sonoma 1/2 marathon. She has been a big inspiration to me and I can't thank her enough for getting me into running. I never thought I'd be able to complete a run of 1 mile let alone 13.1 miles. But I did it, liked it and am doing it again. Thanks Karen (and others) for believing in me, before I believed in myself. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and having a fun "Wings gone wild" weekend!
On the training front, I completed 4 miles yesterday in 30 min. Good pace even though it was later at night. I didn't hit the elpitical until 8:40pm. I was happy and proud that I got it done. I was also happy that the pace I had on the eliptical at home was the same as the treadmill at work. Its important to me that I'm consistant in my pace. I know when I hit my super tired hormonal phase I won't be able to keep that pace but that's OK, I understand that my body is out of whack and hopefully soon I'll have answers. But for all the other times I'm running I want to be sure I'm consistant and improving my time from the 1/2 marathon last year.
This weekend is HCW weekend! I can't wait. I know one of the girls Deanna won't be there. I admire her for making the decision she did, some family things are going on and her kids need her. As a parent you do need to be selfish once in awhile so that you can be strong for your family but being able to recognize that its not the best time to be selfish is very admirable. I know that her kids will appreciate her willingness to be there for them and putting herself on the back burner occasionally. *HUGS DEANNA* I also remember last years trip, I was talking with Karen and she inspired me to join her to complete the Napa to Sonoma 1/2 marathon. She has been a big inspiration to me and I can't thank her enough for getting me into running. I never thought I'd be able to complete a run of 1 mile let alone 13.1 miles. But I did it, liked it and am doing it again. Thanks Karen (and others) for believing in me, before I believed in myself. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and having a fun "Wings gone wild" weekend!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Drama
So my daughter is going through some 4th grade drama. One girl told another girl something that A said but its not true. Sheesh, I thought this didn't start until at least middle school. I called the other mom as she is a friend of mine and she will talk to her daughter and try and get the "other" side of the story. I'm sure tomorrow this will all blow over and things will be fine, but it just the hurt in my daughters eyes and the tears that flowed broke my heart. Now if I find that my daughter is the instigator there will be hell to pay because I will have none of that! I'm not sure if I did the write thing by calling the other parent, perhaps I should have let the girls work it out. I guess I won't ever know if I've made the correct decision. Hopefully she can learn from this and it will show that my "be kind to everyone" speeches will finally mean something.
Anyway, training today should be 4 miles that I will have to do later when I get home. I've got a jewelry party to go to shortly. I can actually see a difference in my backside getting smaller and my legs getting toner, its a good feeling that's for sure. I am starting to enter the "crabby" phase of my hormonal issues so hopefully I won't let anything set me back.
And as for above, there has been an update on the drama front, who knows what happened but it was a big misunderstanding and all is well. Both girls apologized to eachother and made up. Whew, I can't take drama!!!
Anyway, training today should be 4 miles that I will have to do later when I get home. I've got a jewelry party to go to shortly. I can actually see a difference in my backside getting smaller and my legs getting toner, its a good feeling that's for sure. I am starting to enter the "crabby" phase of my hormonal issues so hopefully I won't let anything set me back.
And as for above, there has been an update on the drama front, who knows what happened but it was a big misunderstanding and all is well. Both girls apologized to eachother and made up. Whew, I can't take drama!!!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
It's Wednesday
Yesterday I got in a 4 mile run. It felt good and I felt strong. I do find that on the TM I do get bored and occasionally its hard for me to keep focused on the running task at hand. I did have my Ipod so that helped and the TV at work was turned to some decorating show. I guess it was OK. I do like having some mirrors to view my form, this helps so I don't injure myself.
Last night I did try my first new recipe from one of my many cookbooks. Mexican stuffed shells. It was a hit! The whole family liked it. I've got them all on board with trying new things and my daughter proclaimed that if you're always eating new foods you don't gain as much weight. Not sure where she heard that but I can see how it could be true. I just want to teach my kids good eating habits and to always try new things. So far so good. Tonight we'll pick another recipe to try on Sunday or sometime next week.
I should mention that as of yesterday we have a new President of these United States. I was not overwhelmed like some of my friends or co-workers. Honestly I thought of it as another day. It was historic and I shared with my kids last night that they did witness history as they watched the Oath during school time. I also shared with them that even though this may not have been our families choice for President, we need to respect the process and respect the leader of the free world. That is the beauty of living in this country, we have choices, there are so many people that don't have that freedom and we should be grateful that we do.
This Friday I'm bowling for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer fund. I'm looking forward to it since my family has been directly affected by Breast Cancer. Both my mom and aunt had different stages of Breast Cancer but both of them are survivors and are cancer free!!
Last night I did try my first new recipe from one of my many cookbooks. Mexican stuffed shells. It was a hit! The whole family liked it. I've got them all on board with trying new things and my daughter proclaimed that if you're always eating new foods you don't gain as much weight. Not sure where she heard that but I can see how it could be true. I just want to teach my kids good eating habits and to always try new things. So far so good. Tonight we'll pick another recipe to try on Sunday or sometime next week.
I should mention that as of yesterday we have a new President of these United States. I was not overwhelmed like some of my friends or co-workers. Honestly I thought of it as another day. It was historic and I shared with my kids last night that they did witness history as they watched the Oath during school time. I also shared with them that even though this may not have been our families choice for President, we need to respect the process and respect the leader of the free world. That is the beauty of living in this country, we have choices, there are so many people that don't have that freedom and we should be grateful that we do.
This Friday I'm bowling for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer fund. I'm looking forward to it since my family has been directly affected by Breast Cancer. Both my mom and aunt had different stages of Breast Cancer but both of them are survivors and are cancer free!!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Relaxed....
So my weekend of relaxation was a success! I went away with my good friend Shelly to the Abbey Resort in Lake Geneva. This year due to low funds we didn't get a massage or facial but I was OK with that. We still had access to the spa area and they have a wonderful pool with nice tranquil music playing, so tranquil that I even dozed off for a little. I got in a great workout on Saturday morning. 3 miles run and all the different strength machines. I was supposed to run for 50 min but I forgot my ipod and I really got board on the TM so I did the weights. Friday night I also did 30 laps in the pool so I felt I could skip 20 min of running Saturday morning.
Saturday afternoon was relaxing by the pool time, even a little nap was taken. We then did more laps in the pool, hit the hot tub, sauna and inhulation room. Good stuff to recharge my spirit.
So usually when I take these weekends I set a goal. My goal is to use my cookbooks more. So this past weekend I took a couple of my cookbooks along and went through them and wrote down some of the ones that sounded good and that the whole family would enjoy. We will now, as a family, pick 1 new recipe a week to try. Its a good way to try new things and do more things as a family. Perhaps that's corney but that's me, full of corneyness (not sure that's a word). Hopefully it will be a success for our family and we all spend quality time in the kitchen.
Saturday afternoon was relaxing by the pool time, even a little nap was taken. We then did more laps in the pool, hit the hot tub, sauna and inhulation room. Good stuff to recharge my spirit.
So usually when I take these weekends I set a goal. My goal is to use my cookbooks more. So this past weekend I took a couple of my cookbooks along and went through them and wrote down some of the ones that sounded good and that the whole family would enjoy. We will now, as a family, pick 1 new recipe a week to try. Its a good way to try new things and do more things as a family. Perhaps that's corney but that's me, full of corneyness (not sure that's a word). Hopefully it will be a success for our family and we all spend quality time in the kitchen.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Its Cold.......
So I'm working from home because the kids don't have school, its too cold. As I'm watching Live with Regis and Kelly its -9 with a windchill of -29, YIKES that's cold. I'm chilled just looking outside.
So on the training front, yesterday was a much needed rest day, today is 3 miles on tap that I will be doing shortly since I'm home. I do need to get some work done first. I haven't had much motivation to work lately, I think its because I'm looking forward to my weekend get away, all I can do is focus on relaxing. I haven't relaxed for awhile. Hunting season, Holidays, Kids Birthdays, all take their toll on me more than I like to admit. I want to think I can handle everything and I'm invinsible but the truth is, I'm not. I shouldn't think that I am. But I can't help compairing myself to other moms and it appears that they can do it all so why can't I? But again, its not true, no one can. You have to take care of yourself so that you can take care of your family and that is what I'm using this weekend for.
Stay warm out there everyone!!!
So on the training front, yesterday was a much needed rest day, today is 3 miles on tap that I will be doing shortly since I'm home. I do need to get some work done first. I haven't had much motivation to work lately, I think its because I'm looking forward to my weekend get away, all I can do is focus on relaxing. I haven't relaxed for awhile. Hunting season, Holidays, Kids Birthdays, all take their toll on me more than I like to admit. I want to think I can handle everything and I'm invinsible but the truth is, I'm not. I shouldn't think that I am. But I can't help compairing myself to other moms and it appears that they can do it all so why can't I? But again, its not true, no one can. You have to take care of yourself so that you can take care of your family and that is what I'm using this weekend for.
Stay warm out there everyone!!!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
It's Wednesday
So its Wednesday, a rest day for me in terms of training. I've had 3 days in a row with activity so I'm welcoming the break. Monday was my Cardio Kickboxing class and it was the first time that I felt I did well and didn't fully feel as if I got my ass kicked. Don't get me wrong, the class still kicked my ass but in a good way. Yesterday was 4 miles on the elliptical as I opted not to run on the treadmill at work. Tomorrow I've got 3 planned for the treadmill.
You know its funny, as I'm seeing my body tone up a little from the exercising and being back on plan, and with as good as I'm feeling I'm wondering why in the world I stopped in the first place. Why does that happen? I'm feeling good, starting to like my body and the way my clothes are fitting so why wouldn't I want that feeling all the time? I could blame it on my hormonal issues but that is just one part, the rest is mind over matter I suppose. Well hopefully this time around I'll keep up my routine and not let it pass to the wayside.
I am looking forward to "re-charging" this weekend. One of my best friends and I take a weekend every year in January to veg and enjoy each others company. We started this back in college as a way to "re-charge" before the new college semester, now we use it as a time to catch up with eachother and take off our mommy and wife hats and have no responsibility. In past years we would get spa services as well. Typically a facial and massage but this year we aren't. Funds are low and I just can't justify pampering myself even more than I already am by going away for the weekend. I'm also looking forward to the following weekend where I get to spend some time with my HCW's (Hot Chicken Wings). We're a bunch of ladies from accross the state that met on the Weight Watchers message boards. Funny place to meet but we all get a long and try to see eachother on a regular basis. This is the second HCW weekend and I can't wait.
You know its funny, as I'm seeing my body tone up a little from the exercising and being back on plan, and with as good as I'm feeling I'm wondering why in the world I stopped in the first place. Why does that happen? I'm feeling good, starting to like my body and the way my clothes are fitting so why wouldn't I want that feeling all the time? I could blame it on my hormonal issues but that is just one part, the rest is mind over matter I suppose. Well hopefully this time around I'll keep up my routine and not let it pass to the wayside.
I am looking forward to "re-charging" this weekend. One of my best friends and I take a weekend every year in January to veg and enjoy each others company. We started this back in college as a way to "re-charge" before the new college semester, now we use it as a time to catch up with eachother and take off our mommy and wife hats and have no responsibility. In past years we would get spa services as well. Typically a facial and massage but this year we aren't. Funds are low and I just can't justify pampering myself even more than I already am by going away for the weekend. I'm also looking forward to the following weekend where I get to spend some time with my HCW's (Hot Chicken Wings). We're a bunch of ladies from accross the state that met on the Weight Watchers message boards. Funny place to meet but we all get a long and try to see eachother on a regular basis. This is the second HCW weekend and I can't wait.
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