It seems like I am busier now than I was when Three-a was a baby. It seems like I'm tapped out and have nothing left to write. I'm writing a lot for work, and I think that's why I don't have much to say here.
I'm not going to stop blogging here because, who knows, I might come up with something I want to write. I have a few ideas, but lack inspiration. I seem to just be in documentation mode. If you want documentation mode in pictures, let me know and I'll send you to the "other" blog with all the cute little girl picts.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Mixing it up
Yesterday was HOT. I'm doing better than I expected in the heat. I'm numb, and feel kind of blah, but I've been worse. Maybe I'm starting to acclimate to temps over 85 again this summer.
We went to a friend's house on Friday and then we went back there yesterday to partake of the pool. One other family of friends came too. It was fun to see everyone. Today, I'll see all the women again. And then on the fourth of July, we'll ALL get together again. Crazy and wonderful.
I got up yesterday to go to a Zumba class. I was going to try a new instructor at the Y. I went to the wrong room and ended up in the Cardio Kickboxing class. The two classes are very different. I knew I was in the wrong class almost immediately, but I stayed because the Cardio Kickboxing (from now on CKB) was a good workout.
On a water break in CKB, I went down and looked in on the Zumba class. It looked like it would be a fun aerobics class, but it wasn't as intense as my regular Zumba class so I didn't stay. I went back to CKB and got my gluteus maximus kicked! Literally. It is so sore today. This is GOOD!
I love Zumba, but I do need to do other things when I work out. We did a lot of squats and leg work with weights. I know I need to do more weights. CKB will help. It's good for the muscles to mix it up a bit.
On the weight front, I'm starting to lift a few weights after Zumba with another Zumbite from our class. She used to lift pretty seriously so she knows what she's doing. I do NOT know what I am doing when weights are involved.
We went to a friend's house on Friday and then we went back there yesterday to partake of the pool. One other family of friends came too. It was fun to see everyone. Today, I'll see all the women again. And then on the fourth of July, we'll ALL get together again. Crazy and wonderful.
I got up yesterday to go to a Zumba class. I was going to try a new instructor at the Y. I went to the wrong room and ended up in the Cardio Kickboxing class. The two classes are very different. I knew I was in the wrong class almost immediately, but I stayed because the Cardio Kickboxing (from now on CKB) was a good workout.
On a water break in CKB, I went down and looked in on the Zumba class. It looked like it would be a fun aerobics class, but it wasn't as intense as my regular Zumba class so I didn't stay. I went back to CKB and got my gluteus maximus kicked! Literally. It is so sore today. This is GOOD!
I love Zumba, but I do need to do other things when I work out. We did a lot of squats and leg work with weights. I know I need to do more weights. CKB will help. It's good for the muscles to mix it up a bit.
On the weight front, I'm starting to lift a few weights after Zumba with another Zumbite from our class. She used to lift pretty seriously so she knows what she's doing. I do NOT know what I am doing when weights are involved.
Friday, June 26, 2009
I forgot! (edited)
How could I forget to write about the fact that I haven't had any coffee for more than a week??????? Remember, I talked about how I was not needing/wanting as much coffee as usual? Well, I haven't had any for the last week. On W and Th mornings I got decaf to drink when I got to work.
It feels funny to not drink coffee.
I've been drinking it for ~18 years. I like it. I miss it. However, the last few times I've drank it, I've had heart palpitations. I listen to my body when it speaks to me, and I'm pretty sure it was yelling, I DON'T NEED COFFEE. It is weird.
I used to consume ~ 500 mg of caffeine a day. Then, last Thursday, I probably had ~150. This week since Wednesday, I've probably had between 60 and 100 mg a day. While some people would still think that's a lot of caffeine, that's 1/5 (or LESS) of what I was drinking.
I haven't had any withdrawal headaches. It's been CRAZY. Many a Saturday or Sunday, I wouldn't get coffee at "the usual" time and I'd start to "lose my will to live." Seriously. MWH could recognize the signs and he'd send me to the coffee shop quickly. Now, I don't seem to need the stuff. This is weird!
From a health standpoint, it's probably better for me to drink less caffeine than I was drinking, but from the IT'S REALLY HARD TO QUIT DRINKING COFFEE STANDPOINT, how did this happen?
Is it the grape seed extract?
I guess I'm hoping that someone might be googling about grape seed extract, coffee, caffeine, or needing less coffee since starting to take grape seed extract, or something like that and end up here. If you do, please leave a comment about your experience!!
hrm... MWH just suggested doing a search on Co-Q10 and caffeine. Apparently, one side-effect of it is a jittery feeling. I have been trying to take 200 mg of Co-Q10 a day, lately. Perhaps, I should stick with 100 mg a day? Must read more.
It feels funny to not drink coffee.
I've been drinking it for ~18 years. I like it. I miss it. However, the last few times I've drank it, I've had heart palpitations. I listen to my body when it speaks to me, and I'm pretty sure it was yelling, I DON'T NEED COFFEE. It is weird.
I used to consume ~ 500 mg of caffeine a day. Then, last Thursday, I probably had ~150. This week since Wednesday, I've probably had between 60 and 100 mg a day. While some people would still think that's a lot of caffeine, that's 1/5 (or LESS) of what I was drinking.
I haven't had any withdrawal headaches. It's been CRAZY. Many a Saturday or Sunday, I wouldn't get coffee at "the usual" time and I'd start to "lose my will to live." Seriously. MWH could recognize the signs and he'd send me to the coffee shop quickly. Now, I don't seem to need the stuff. This is weird!
From a health standpoint, it's probably better for me to drink less caffeine than I was drinking, but from the IT'S REALLY HARD TO QUIT DRINKING COFFEE STANDPOINT, how did this happen?
Is it the grape seed extract?
I guess I'm hoping that someone might be googling about grape seed extract, coffee, caffeine, or needing less coffee since starting to take grape seed extract, or something like that and end up here. If you do, please leave a comment about your experience!!
hrm... MWH just suggested doing a search on Co-Q10 and caffeine. Apparently, one side-effect of it is a jittery feeling. I have been trying to take 200 mg of Co-Q10 a day, lately. Perhaps, I should stick with 100 mg a day? Must read more.
In review
Boy, it's been a crazy week, eh?
I'm not going to write about MJ, Farrah, or Ed. I am sorry they are gone. They were each amazing.
I'm going to move things down to my own little local area and talk about my week in review.
Progress for me.... I can either work 20 hours a week at work or 25 hours a week at work each week.* This week, I probably could have stretched myself really thin and worked 25, but I said, "NO!" to myself and stopped at 20. Go me! It would have been kind of silly to push myself so hard this week. Since I opted to work a little less hard, I took time to get a pedicure with two friends, go to dinner with another set of friends and then go swimming with the girls at my friend's house** this afternoon.
I did a lot of work that felt good this week. We're wrapping up work on two projects and it's fun when presentations start to come together. It's great to see the culmination of 1-2 months of work. Very rewarding.
All in all, a good week
The girls, they finished their swim lessons. Three-a and twoK moved up a level. oNe is still at the same level, but she looks good swimming. I may/may not try to have them take another round of swim lessons this summer or early fall.
Okay, I should end for now so we can get little girls in bed. I'll post more soon. I want to write about
1) Dinner with the set of friends I hadn't seen forever
2) Swimming at the Y versus finding another place
oh! I cleaned the kitchen floor this week! That's blog worthy. I have been so busy that it's been a while. I need to get my carpets cleaned. I'm going to try to get that accomplished in July. Can you believe it's almost July??????
* (It's my understanding that I have to use my "leave without pay" in full day increments and 5 hours = full day. PS, correct me if I'm wrong!)
**super fun!
I'm not going to write about MJ, Farrah, or Ed. I am sorry they are gone. They were each amazing.
I'm going to move things down to my own little local area and talk about my week in review.
Progress for me.... I can either work 20 hours a week at work or 25 hours a week at work each week.* This week, I probably could have stretched myself really thin and worked 25, but I said, "NO!" to myself and stopped at 20. Go me! It would have been kind of silly to push myself so hard this week. Since I opted to work a little less hard, I took time to get a pedicure with two friends, go to dinner with another set of friends and then go swimming with the girls at my friend's house** this afternoon.
I did a lot of work that felt good this week. We're wrapping up work on two projects and it's fun when presentations start to come together. It's great to see the culmination of 1-2 months of work. Very rewarding.
All in all, a good week
The girls, they finished their swim lessons. Three-a and twoK moved up a level. oNe is still at the same level, but she looks good swimming. I may/may not try to have them take another round of swim lessons this summer or early fall.
Okay, I should end for now so we can get little girls in bed. I'll post more soon. I want to write about
1) Dinner with the set of friends I hadn't seen forever
2) Swimming at the Y versus finding another place
oh! I cleaned the kitchen floor this week! That's blog worthy. I have been so busy that it's been a while. I need to get my carpets cleaned. I'm going to try to get that accomplished in July. Can you believe it's almost July??????
* (It's my understanding that I have to use my "leave without pay" in full day increments and 5 hours = full day. PS, correct me if I'm wrong!)
**super fun!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
My friend
It was so great to see you in June! Thank you so much for the wonderful Scotty Dog Red Licorice. You could tell I was dubious at first, but you were right, they were yummy! So yummy, I took a picture of the very last one so I could remember it forever.
I'm totally thinking about you. I do think this adventure tops all others you've had.
I'm hoping time flies between now and Saturday for you and all the devils. I wish I could speed up time! Where's my time controlling device when I need it? I would totally speed time up for you if I could--despite my two deliverables due next week. That's how much I love you!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
whoa.
Yea, I'm a grown up, but I often forget that I am as old as I am. I was just looking at facebook and saw pictures of a high school friend on a trip. For some reason it struck me that she's all grown up and thus, by transitive properties (her age to my age) I'm all grown up too. YIKES.
Grape Seed Extract Links (UPDATED)
In headline form.
Grape Seed Extract may lower cholesterol.
Grape Seed Extract may lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
Grape Seed Extract versus Leukemia cells.
See what the Wikipedia says about the wonders of Grape Seed Extract.
The National Institutes of Health even has some nice things to say about it. (Remember, they consider Grape Seed Extract to be an alternative medicine. The US tends to not embrace alternative medicines, so what they say is pretty much high praise.)
Wowza! Great reasons by a naturopathic physician. I should read more.
The reason I am so interested in Grape Seed is that it appears to not only be good preventative, and one that helps maintain, but it also seems to have restorative abilities (kills cancer cells, helps with endometriosis, lowers cholesterol (with chromium) and improves collagen.)
Grape Seed Extract may lower cholesterol.
Grape Seed Extract may lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
Grape Seed Extract versus Leukemia cells.
See what the Wikipedia says about the wonders of Grape Seed Extract.
The National Institutes of Health even has some nice things to say about it. (Remember, they consider Grape Seed Extract to be an alternative medicine. The US tends to not embrace alternative medicines, so what they say is pretty much high praise.)
Wowza! Great reasons by a naturopathic physician. I should read more.
The reason I am so interested in Grape Seed is that it appears to not only be good preventative, and one that helps maintain, but it also seems to have restorative abilities (kills cancer cells, helps with endometriosis, lowers cholesterol (with chromium) and improves collagen.)
Saturday, June 20, 2009
less
Three-a seems to be feeling a lot better. I haven't taken her temperature this morning, but I'm guessing if she has one, it's only about 100. Last night, all night, she stayed about 102. twoK was about 100.4. twoK seemed warmer right before bed, but I didn't retake her temperature. I gave both twoK and Three-a a nice dose of motrin/advil/ibuprofen and sent them to bed.
I got up once with them at 2:30 am.... I'm a little fuzzy as to why Three-a was crying. Oh, yea, twoK had rolled into her and was "annoying" her. Three-a was very upset. I moved twoK over and comforted Three-a. Then, I stumbled back to bed.
In our house, the girls sleep "downstairs." Our main level, where our bedroom is elevated. Their level is ground level, but it feels like a "downstairs" as it's darker and cooler. Anyway, we love the layout of the house because the girls get the "lower level" and we get the main level. Obviously they play upstairs too, but it's like a "kids level" and a "grown up" level. The only time I don't like the layout is when there are night wakings. It's not too bad now. MWH or I probably have to get up 1-2 times a month.
Anyway... There's more I want to write about, but I should probably go eat something. I did Zumba this morning. I don't think I burned my usual ~700-800 calories in this class, but I did probably get ~400. I had one of these after class. It was okay. I think I'd just go with a tea after class next time.
It's really odd, but I haven't been wanting coffee the last few days. I've probably had about 1/2 to 1/4 of my usual intake. I'm going with it. I'm drinking an increased amount of tea, because it tastes good and I want to avoid a headache. It's so weird that I don't want coffee. I started taking a new supplement, grape seed extract, and that's the only thing that is significantly different for me. Any thoughts?
I got up once with them at 2:30 am.... I'm a little fuzzy as to why Three-a was crying. Oh, yea, twoK had rolled into her and was "annoying" her. Three-a was very upset. I moved twoK over and comforted Three-a. Then, I stumbled back to bed.
In our house, the girls sleep "downstairs." Our main level, where our bedroom is elevated. Their level is ground level, but it feels like a "downstairs" as it's darker and cooler. Anyway, we love the layout of the house because the girls get the "lower level" and we get the main level. Obviously they play upstairs too, but it's like a "kids level" and a "grown up" level. The only time I don't like the layout is when there are night wakings. It's not too bad now. MWH or I probably have to get up 1-2 times a month.
Anyway... There's more I want to write about, but I should probably go eat something. I did Zumba this morning. I don't think I burned my usual ~700-800 calories in this class, but I did probably get ~400. I had one of these after class. It was okay. I think I'd just go with a tea after class next time.
It's really odd, but I haven't been wanting coffee the last few days. I've probably had about 1/2 to 1/4 of my usual intake. I'm going with it. I'm drinking an increased amount of tea, because it tastes good and I want to avoid a headache. It's so weird that I don't want coffee. I started taking a new supplement, grape seed extract, and that's the only thing that is significantly different for me. Any thoughts?
Friday, June 19, 2009
103?
The other day, Tuesday I believe, oNe got sick. She felt really warm. Our ear thermometer wasn't working very well. We're missing the little cover for it so it is not taking accurate temps. Anyway, oNe was warm! When she gets a temperature, she gets a temperature! When she was little, she routinely showed up as 104 on the thermometer. I had to quickly dispel the notion that she needed to go to the doctor with a fever because she would get over them pretty quickly and she'd respond really well to motrin/advil/ibuprofen. (Obviously, I watched her illness closely, and if she looked like she needed to go to the doctor, I took her.)
I love motrin/advil/ibuprofen.
Once, when twoK was about a year, she had a high fever. It was very scary. I was home alone with twoK and oNe and very pregnant with Three-a. EVERYTHING is scarier when one is pregnant. Anyway, I was holding twoK and she was so hot, and her eyes were kind of rolling around.... Oh, it was scary. Anyway, I gave her a dose of motrin/advil/ibuprofen, started sponging her down with a wet washcloth to cool her, and within 20 minutes she was almost back to normal.
Good stuff that motrin/advil/ibuprofen.
Anyway, today, Three-a has whatever oNe had on Tuesday. oNe slept tons on Tuesday, and Wednesday and was mostly back to normal on Thursday. At that rate, Three-a should be good to go on Sunday. I can't tell if twoK has it or not. She's taking a nap, but she's been sleeping a lot this week because we're doing swim lessons.
Back to Three-a.... She was SOOOOO hot about 1/2 hour ago. I'd given her a dose of motrin/advil/ibuprofen, and it took about an hour for it to kick in for her. She's still hot, but probably a little cooler. I took her temp (underarm) and came up with about 102.8-103.
We're watching "Little Bear" on video now. She's snuggled up next to me. Poor little baby!
I love motrin/advil/ibuprofen.
Once, when twoK was about a year, she had a high fever. It was very scary. I was home alone with twoK and oNe and very pregnant with Three-a. EVERYTHING is scarier when one is pregnant. Anyway, I was holding twoK and she was so hot, and her eyes were kind of rolling around.... Oh, it was scary. Anyway, I gave her a dose of motrin/advil/ibuprofen, started sponging her down with a wet washcloth to cool her, and within 20 minutes she was almost back to normal.
Good stuff that motrin/advil/ibuprofen.
Anyway, today, Three-a has whatever oNe had on Tuesday. oNe slept tons on Tuesday, and Wednesday and was mostly back to normal on Thursday. At that rate, Three-a should be good to go on Sunday. I can't tell if twoK has it or not. She's taking a nap, but she's been sleeping a lot this week because we're doing swim lessons.
Back to Three-a.... She was SOOOOO hot about 1/2 hour ago. I'd given her a dose of motrin/advil/ibuprofen, and it took about an hour for it to kick in for her. She's still hot, but probably a little cooler. I took her temp (underarm) and came up with about 102.8-103.
We're watching "Little Bear" on video now. She's snuggled up next to me. Poor little baby!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
one down... a lot to go!
I sent off a draft of one thing. Now I have a lot to do on another thing before 11 am tomorrow. I need to switch gears and get started. In the short little break, I will tell you about green efforts.
1. Cups everywhere. I am now in love with these cups. I just ordered the four pack. We got one at a local shop, and paid almost that much for just it. I was thrilled to find the four pack for that price. My goal is to keep using real cups as much as possible. I'm going to have to post a picture of my coffee cup. I estimate it's saved ~1000 plastic cups. Is that great or what?
2. Reuseable bags. I bought a snackTAXI (on that page) and a wrap-n-mat in March and I didn't use ANY throw away plastic bags in oNe's lunch after that! I can't say whether MWH did or not. He packed lunch a couple of times, but I think he used the re-useable bags. I'm guessing the re-useable bags and the little tupperware containers saved about 200 plastic bags in 2.5 months! I have just ordered a couple more different kinds of bags to try. I ordered the Reusies and the Fresh snack pack reuseable bags.
Review:
oNe liked the snackTAXI bags better than the wrap-n-mat because the bag was easier to re-close than the wrap-n-mat.
I like the bags better than little containers because the bags are less bulky than the containers.
There you go. More green stuff later. oNe has a fever (ugh!) and I have to write as much as I can in the next 55 minutes, 'cause then I'll be playing nurse maid.
1. Cups everywhere. I am now in love with these cups. I just ordered the four pack. We got one at a local shop, and paid almost that much for just it. I was thrilled to find the four pack for that price. My goal is to keep using real cups as much as possible. I'm going to have to post a picture of my coffee cup. I estimate it's saved ~1000 plastic cups. Is that great or what?
2. Reuseable bags. I bought a snackTAXI (on that page) and a wrap-n-mat in March and I didn't use ANY throw away plastic bags in oNe's lunch after that! I can't say whether MWH did or not. He packed lunch a couple of times, but I think he used the re-useable bags. I'm guessing the re-useable bags and the little tupperware containers saved about 200 plastic bags in 2.5 months! I have just ordered a couple more different kinds of bags to try. I ordered the Reusies and the Fresh snack pack reuseable bags.
Review:
oNe liked the snackTAXI bags better than the wrap-n-mat because the bag was easier to re-close than the wrap-n-mat.
I like the bags better than little containers because the bags are less bulky than the containers.
There you go. More green stuff later. oNe has a fever (ugh!) and I have to write as much as I can in the next 55 minutes, 'cause then I'll be playing nurse maid.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Have to write
I have to write 3 things for work in the next 2 weeks. I'm almost ready to start writing one.. I've started on the second one... I meet with my writing partner on the third one to start on it on Wednesday. I feel myself slipping into slightly overwhelmed mode. It's only two weeks. Here we go!
On another, more fun note, swim lessons start tomorrow. We've always done them indoors. This year, the girls will be doing them outdoors. I have memories of being very cold for swim lessons. I guess this tradition continues, and the girls will know the cold that is swim lessons early in the morning in June.
On another, more fun note, swim lessons start tomorrow. We've always done them indoors. This year, the girls will be doing them outdoors. I have memories of being very cold for swim lessons. I guess this tradition continues, and the girls will know the cold that is swim lessons early in the morning in June.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
headache
Today, my technology is giving me a headache. My computer still isn't staying connected to the web. Because of this, I'm trying to upgrade the system, but something is wrong with the download so it won't save. I decided to use MWH's computer to register oNe for a class this summer since I couldn't do work and the site I was using went down. It's a site for our city. It JUST STOPPED WORKING. I called and the guy there for the weekend had NO IDEA what was wrong. Lovely.
It's the weekend and all technology is not working.
I just emailed a colleague at work and realized she's out of town this weekend and most likely won't be checking email until Tuesday. I am envious, but I don't know if I could honestly go that long without an internet connection. Am I pathetic?
As I am trying to catch up with work (only about 4.5 more hours of work until I am CAUGHT UP), I realize how glad I am that I don't have to plan for teaching this fall. Since I'm not teaching, my goal is to take 2 whole weeks off this summer in August. We'll see if I can make it happen. I know I can manage a week and one-half, but can I do two (in a row). Most likely, I can work 15 hours one week (on M, T) then take off W for two weeks (14 days) off) and then work 10-15 hours on Th, F after 14 days off. We'll see what all is going on at work. Wouldn't two weeks off be lovely? Could I do it? I know I'll need a week off in August when my brother comes to visit.
It's the weekend and all technology is not working.
I just emailed a colleague at work and realized she's out of town this weekend and most likely won't be checking email until Tuesday. I am envious, but I don't know if I could honestly go that long without an internet connection. Am I pathetic?
As I am trying to catch up with work (only about 4.5 more hours of work until I am CAUGHT UP), I realize how glad I am that I don't have to plan for teaching this fall. Since I'm not teaching, my goal is to take 2 whole weeks off this summer in August. We'll see if I can make it happen. I know I can manage a week and one-half, but can I do two (in a row). Most likely, I can work 15 hours one week (on M, T) then take off W for two weeks (14 days) off) and then work 10-15 hours on Th, F after 14 days off. We'll see what all is going on at work. Wouldn't two weeks off be lovely? Could I do it? I know I'll need a week off in August when my brother comes to visit.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Looking for the right word
I'm doing a fun project at work. The problem is that it's leaving me feel, um, dissatisfied? I love a lot of what I do at work, but I rarely get to do my VERY FAVORITE thing any more The project I'm working on now is reminding me of that. I just looked up dissatisfied and came up with these options
None of those words describes exactly what I feel. Maybe disquieted....What I feel is a desire to look around for a new job. One thing, where I work, is that we're always proposing new ideas and then waiting six months to hear whether or not we can move forward on the idea (if we get funding). Because of this, I'm often waiting to hear if I get to do what I want to do. I am often doing something that is close to what I like, certainly interesting, but not always what I would have chosen.
It's the last day of school. I'll tell you more about it as soon I get back from it.
Text:having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions
Synonyms: aggrieved, discontent, disgruntled, displeased, dissatisfied, malcontent
Related Words: disappointed, frustrated, unfulfilled; disquieted, disturbed, perturbed, upset; dejected, depressed, despairing, despondent, disconsolate, doleful, down, downcast, downhearted, forlorn, hangdog, inconsolable, joyless, low-spirited, miserable, mournful, sad, sorrowful, unhappy
Near Antonyms: blissful, delighted, glad, happy, joyful, joyous; elated, exultant, jubilant, triumphant
None of those words describes exactly what I feel. Maybe disquieted....What I feel is a desire to look around for a new job. One thing, where I work, is that we're always proposing new ideas and then waiting six months to hear whether or not we can move forward on the idea (if we get funding). Because of this, I'm often waiting to hear if I get to do what I want to do. I am often doing something that is close to what I like, certainly interesting, but not always what I would have chosen.
It's the last day of school. I'll tell you more about it as soon I get back from it.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
and then
She demonstrates her distinct understanding of technology by sending an email from THE WRONG email address. Maybe I should stop working tonight.
weird
My technology is being weird today. Our ISP has been really not good for the last couple of days. I'm now "wired in" not on airport and it kind of sucks. It is working a teeny bit better since I've plugged in, but not great. I dislike being "tied" to the router though. (How spoiled am I?)
How come though, when I was being "stupid" and posting something in the wrong place in Facebook (on a wall rather than a comment) that the connection went through instantly and it worked the FIRST TIME instead of all the other times when it WOULDN'T go? Now I'm embarrassed.
I'll get over it. It's not a huge deal. Whatever. Just annoyed that the ISP chose to connect when I was making a mistake. It's ALL a conspiracy against me, eh?
What else?
Oh, I saw someone who I haven't seen for about 6 months. She does Zumba. She's shrinking. Not so much that you'd think, "Oh, my, she's lost weight!" But more like, "Wow, she looks really toned, and maybe a teeny bit smaller." I hope that's what's happening to me. I hope I'm shrinking in good ways. I have some, ahem, body distortion issues. I share them with MWH, but not with the girls. With the girls, I focus on how much fun it is to dance and move. And how that is important for health. They like to see me go to my classes so I stay healthy.
I don't see that I've lost weight or that I look different... except, sometimes, in photos. Sometimes, I see pictures and I'm pleasantly surprised. Mostly, I focus on the negative and tell myself to WORK HARDER. I think seeing this person, C, was a good reminder to me that life is a marathon not a sprint and to just keep doing what I'm doing and NOT worry about it.
Other stuff...
OMG (said in a high pitch squeal-y voice)... I am in love with all the new Mac books. And then, there's the Air. I don't know why I am so enthralled. My current Mac Book Pro is lovely still. I do love technology.
oNe has a hip hop show very soon. I must go.
Tomorrow is the last day of school! I. am. so. excited.
Remind me to tell you about twoK and her tiptoes.
How come though, when I was being "stupid" and posting something in the wrong place in Facebook (on a wall rather than a comment) that the connection went through instantly and it worked the FIRST TIME instead of all the other times when it WOULDN'T go? Now I'm embarrassed.
I'll get over it. It's not a huge deal. Whatever. Just annoyed that the ISP chose to connect when I was making a mistake. It's ALL a conspiracy against me, eh?
What else?
Oh, I saw someone who I haven't seen for about 6 months. She does Zumba. She's shrinking. Not so much that you'd think, "Oh, my, she's lost weight!" But more like, "Wow, she looks really toned, and maybe a teeny bit smaller." I hope that's what's happening to me. I hope I'm shrinking in good ways. I have some, ahem, body distortion issues. I share them with MWH, but not with the girls. With the girls, I focus on how much fun it is to dance and move. And how that is important for health. They like to see me go to my classes so I stay healthy.
I don't see that I've lost weight or that I look different... except, sometimes, in photos. Sometimes, I see pictures and I'm pleasantly surprised. Mostly, I focus on the negative and tell myself to WORK HARDER. I think seeing this person, C, was a good reminder to me that life is a marathon not a sprint and to just keep doing what I'm doing and NOT worry about it.
Other stuff...
OMG (said in a high pitch squeal-y voice)... I am in love with all the new Mac books. And then, there's the Air. I don't know why I am so enthralled. My current Mac Book Pro is lovely still. I do love technology.
oNe has a hip hop show very soon. I must go.
Tomorrow is the last day of school! I. am. so. excited.
Remind me to tell you about twoK and her tiptoes.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
observations
As I cooked dinner, I watched the three little girls play. They 1) taped oNe a piece of paper because she was a dragon and they had to put her in shackles, and 2) put on their space helmets and flew from their planet to our planet. It takes 25 minutes to get from their planet to our planet. They go very fast. I didn't catch whether they were in our solar system.
I spoke to my Mom too while I was making dinner. She's doing "okay" but certainly not great. When I went home last month, she seemed to have gotten a bit smaller. She's lost a lot of her height due to osteoporosis and now she's losing a lot of weight. She's kind of trying and I think she is depressed so she doesn't feel like eating. I expect she would be depressed. She and Dad were married 62+ years. It's very sad for her to be without him.
I spoke to my Mom too while I was making dinner. She's doing "okay" but certainly not great. When I went home last month, she seemed to have gotten a bit smaller. She's lost a lot of her height due to osteoporosis and now she's losing a lot of weight. She's kind of trying and I think she is depressed so she doesn't feel like eating. I expect she would be depressed. She and Dad were married 62+ years. It's very sad for her to be without him.
stars align
Today, I feel good. I was worried that I didn't sleep well last night, I was awake at 4:30 and didn't feel like I feel asleep deeply until the alarm went off this morning. However, I must have slept okay because I seem to have lots of energy and I feel GOOD*! (Cue James Brown--I LOVE that video!) Or do I feel good because I have just started taking another supplement--grape seed extract?
I take supplements even though scientists haven't shown positive effects. I take supplements because I think they might help slow the aging process just a teeny bit. The effect I'm hoping for is very subtle. I take supplements because I'd rather take supplements than medicines. I hope that healthy eating, exercise, good amounts of sleep, and not too much stress (yea, coming from me) will help me age gracefully. I don't think supplements can replace healthy eating, but I think they might help boost some of the effects of healthy eating.
Anyway, I don't have time to finish all my thoughts on this post, but I'm going to publish it and tell myself to come back to grape seed extract and the other supplements I take soon. (Really!)
*We had an awesome set in Zumba today and the endorphins are flowing! I am almost deliriously happy. I wish I could bottle this feeling! Woo!
I take supplements even though scientists haven't shown positive effects. I take supplements because I think they might help slow the aging process just a teeny bit. The effect I'm hoping for is very subtle. I take supplements because I'd rather take supplements than medicines. I hope that healthy eating, exercise, good amounts of sleep, and not too much stress (yea, coming from me) will help me age gracefully. I don't think supplements can replace healthy eating, but I think they might help boost some of the effects of healthy eating.
Anyway, I don't have time to finish all my thoughts on this post, but I'm going to publish it and tell myself to come back to grape seed extract and the other supplements I take soon. (Really!)
*We had an awesome set in Zumba today and the endorphins are flowing! I am almost deliriously happy. I wish I could bottle this feeling! Woo!
it's okay
Today I have been working on NOT signing up to get certified to teach Zumba. I should wait. Though I want to teach Zumba, it's only part of what I want to do and I really should be thoughtful about how I go about this. The Zumba training I was debating about is in August. I should wait and see what happens at work in July. Most likely, I'll get busy with work. If I don't get busy with work, and I want to think about Zumba certification for August, I can. If the certification course fills up, it's okay, there will be another one later.
One of my "issues" is my fear of being bored. Right now, with three little girls still young, I really should NOT be worried about being bored. Lately, I have had so much going on, I haven't even had time to blog about it.
In just a little while, I get to go to Zumba. Yippeeeeee!
One of my "issues" is my fear of being bored. Right now, with three little girls still young, I really should NOT be worried about being bored. Lately, I have had so much going on, I haven't even had time to blog about it.
In just a little while, I get to go to Zumba. Yippeeeeee!
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Weekend accomplishments
1. I have managed to work about 3 hours this weekend. MWH just took the girls out for an errand so I should get another hour. I'm only about 4 hours behind schedule now. Progress!
2. I did 50 + push ups today. I imagine I'll be walking around tomorrow saying "I HAVE PECS!" I'm back on a push up kick. I was able to do 17 push ups in a row in January, but now I'm only able to do 12 well. I made myself do 15 in a row and the last 3-4 were really bad. I will have to work back to 17, and maybe even up to 20. I'm starting to do tricep dips as well. And, I want to start working on pull-ups again (with the machine that displaces some of your weight so you can do them and get a good workout).
3. We got to see the movie UP this weekend. I liked it. oNe liked it. MWH liked it. twoK and Three-a were a bit scared. Poor Three-a gets dragged to so many things I would have NEVER taken oNe to when she was younger. I guess that is the fate of the youngest.
4. twoK and I went to a birthday party for a little girl in her class at PreK. The little girl will be going to the same school as twoK for Kindergarten. twoK was so excited to have her OWN party that oNe wasn't invited to. twoK still managed to come home and throw a fit when something didn't go EXACTLY her way.
My friend PS is in [exotic foreign country] right now. I don't like to travel, but I am envious of all the folks who are gathered in [exotic foreign country] for [Big Conference in our Area]. Hi PS! Have fun for me! I miss you!
2. I did 50 + push ups today. I imagine I'll be walking around tomorrow saying "I HAVE PECS!" I'm back on a push up kick. I was able to do 17 push ups in a row in January, but now I'm only able to do 12 well. I made myself do 15 in a row and the last 3-4 were really bad. I will have to work back to 17, and maybe even up to 20. I'm starting to do tricep dips as well. And, I want to start working on pull-ups again (with the machine that displaces some of your weight so you can do them and get a good workout).
3. We got to see the movie UP this weekend. I liked it. oNe liked it. MWH liked it. twoK and Three-a were a bit scared. Poor Three-a gets dragged to so many things I would have NEVER taken oNe to when she was younger. I guess that is the fate of the youngest.
4. twoK and I went to a birthday party for a little girl in her class at PreK. The little girl will be going to the same school as twoK for Kindergarten. twoK was so excited to have her OWN party that oNe wasn't invited to. twoK still managed to come home and throw a fit when something didn't go EXACTLY her way.
My friend PS is in [exotic foreign country] right now. I don't like to travel, but I am envious of all the folks who are gathered in [exotic foreign country] for [Big Conference in our Area]. Hi PS! Have fun for me! I miss you!
Friday, June 05, 2009
not today
I was supposed to get about 2 hours of work done this afternoon... However, I did about .5 of an hour and then I got side-tracked. Sigh.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Warped drive
Today, as we were driving, I started telling the girls about my home planet, Vulcan. I told them, like all Vulcans, I have green blood. They said they'd seen me bleed and it was red. I told them I took vitamins to make it look red. This made them take pause. They told me I couldn't say that. They told me they could pretend to be from different planets but I couldn't.
Heh.
Did I warp them?
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Heh.
Did I warp them?
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Marathon?
No, I'm not planning to do an actual marathon, but I'm going with the metaphor of marathon for life. You know, life is a marathon not a sprint.
The last few years, I've been sprinting. I have been getting a TEENY better about saying no to things. Not a lot, but a teeny bit. Look, at the previous entry, I took off and went to see a movie with MWH--on a school night! Woo.
I'm working on it.
Today, I got some new data.... I had my body fat tested with the "gold standard" test. They immerse you in water.
Right there in that truck.
It's pretty cool.
1) You get weighed. "Dry weight" My dry weight was the same as what it was at the gym, and that is 3 pounds lower than my home scale. I think I need a NEW home scale.
2) You wear a swim suit and you get into a big tub. It was long enough for me to lay down in it and stretch my arms out.
3) They put a weight on your back.
4) You blow all your air out and go under water. They weigh you immersed in water.
5) You do step 4 three more times and they take the best number (highest) on the weighing.
I have a very good number. I am pleased. I learned today that, based on the amount of muscle on my body, I do need to eat 2200-2500 calories a day. I somehow forgot this and started eating a bit less (300-400 less a day). I wasn't really losing weight at any different rate, but I probably was preventing my body from being the most efficient. In the last month, I've been very tired. Perhaps this is why. Last weekend, I did decide to figure out more about why I was so tired and I started research models of training. Boy, I am a geek!
Okay... I should stop blogging and go home and see little girls and NOT DO ANY MORE WORK TONIGHT. It was a busy day!
CORRECTION:
I am so confused about the number of calories I can eat. I'm not that worried about it, but I think the number of calories I need to eat to maintain my weight (without any exercise) is about 1900 a day. On Zumba days it's probably 2400-2500. That averages out to about 2100 a day.... Okay... I haven't been eating significantly too little. I've been okay. Whew!
The last few years, I've been sprinting. I have been getting a TEENY better about saying no to things. Not a lot, but a teeny bit. Look, at the previous entry, I took off and went to see a movie with MWH--on a school night! Woo.
I'm working on it.
Today, I got some new data.... I had my body fat tested with the "gold standard" test. They immerse you in water.
Right there in that truck.
It's pretty cool.
1) You get weighed. "Dry weight" My dry weight was the same as what it was at the gym, and that is 3 pounds lower than my home scale. I think I need a NEW home scale.
2) You wear a swim suit and you get into a big tub. It was long enough for me to lay down in it and stretch my arms out.
3) They put a weight on your back.
4) You blow all your air out and go under water. They weigh you immersed in water.
5) You do step 4 three more times and they take the best number (highest) on the weighing.
I have a very good number. I am pleased. I learned today that, based on the amount of muscle on my body, I do need to eat 2200-2500 calories a day. I somehow forgot this and started eating a bit less (300-400 less a day). I wasn't really losing weight at any different rate, but I probably was preventing my body from being the most efficient. In the last month, I've been very tired. Perhaps this is why. Last weekend, I did decide to figure out more about why I was so tired and I started research models of training. Boy, I am a geek!
Okay... I should stop blogging and go home and see little girls and NOT DO ANY MORE WORK TONIGHT. It was a busy day!
CORRECTION:
I am so confused about the number of calories I can eat. I'm not that worried about it, but I think the number of calories I need to eat to maintain my weight (without any exercise) is about 1900 a day. On Zumba days it's probably 2400-2500. That averages out to about 2100 a day.... Okay... I haven't been eating significantly too little. I've been okay. Whew!
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
interlude
Tonight, MWH and I went to see the new Star Trek. We are Trekkies. The movie was good. It made me smile in the beginning. It had lots of references to the previous series for the die-hard fans and, yet, it probably wasn't too geeky for the non-believers.
But, Uhura and Spock? Really?
MWH are really glad to have finally seen Star Trek. We felt left behind a bit. Woo!
What else? I'm really busy with work. I ended up with three deliverables for the end of the month. I guess I should think of one of them due asap so that I don't get too overloaded. There's one I can make lots of progress on now and I should aim to do that. Maybe I can get time this weekend. (Hrm. What a concept.... Getting something done ahead of time.)
I can't believe how busy and stressed I am. I feel totally far behind. Perhaps it was the two trips in two weeks. Part of it is the end of school for the girls. Transitions are always hard. You can see the times I've written about transitions here.
Oh! I don't think I told you. I got to do a super fun special Zumba thing. Here, you can see me doing a little Zumba. It was way fun! I've got more to post about Zumba, nutrition, and "training," but that will have to wait until work gets a little less crazy.
Must go do at least an hour of work before bed. (UGH... Not in the mood after the movie.)
But, Uhura and Spock? Really?
MWH are really glad to have finally seen Star Trek. We felt left behind a bit. Woo!
What else? I'm really busy with work. I ended up with three deliverables for the end of the month. I guess I should think of one of them due asap so that I don't get too overloaded. There's one I can make lots of progress on now and I should aim to do that. Maybe I can get time this weekend. (Hrm. What a concept.... Getting something done ahead of time.)
I can't believe how busy and stressed I am. I feel totally far behind. Perhaps it was the two trips in two weeks. Part of it is the end of school for the girls. Transitions are always hard. You can see the times I've written about transitions here.
Oh! I don't think I told you. I got to do a super fun special Zumba thing. Here, you can see me doing a little Zumba. It was way fun! I've got more to post about Zumba, nutrition, and "training," but that will have to wait until work gets a little less crazy.
Must go do at least an hour of work before bed. (UGH... Not in the mood after the movie.)
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