“What fun is it being cool if you can't wear a sombrero” ~ Calvin & Hobbes quote
Today I went biking by myself after work. I went about four miles on the m6 trail. Lots of hills, but my true mistake was not going to work out at the YMCA. The humidity was horrible. There was tremendous pressure on my chest. I could not breathe very well. I even felt like throwing up towards the end. I learned my lesson.
After biking I went to Jessica's house. We were walking down her basements steps and saw the biggest spider ever!!!!!!!!!!!! I freaked out. We tried Cammy's trick with the hairspray, but it did not work. He was still moving. Jessica hit it with a shoe and killed. She then picked it up in a whole bunch of toliet paper. I HATE spiders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Time to watch PS I love you. I love this movie.
Melanie :)
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
DAY NINETY-THREE - LAST KICKBALL GAME
"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
I had so much energy at work today!! I think I can attribute this to running last night. I think I might have caught the running bug. I never would have thought it was possible. I am not going to say for sure that I am hooked until I finish my training program, but I wanted to run today. I don't run again until this Wednesday.
Tonight was my last kickball game that I could attend. Bowling season is starting and will take up Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday night!! Don't mess with bowling. I had fun tonight playing catcher for the entire game. I was not very good, but I sweated a ton, so I can honestly say that was my favorite part. We lost again, but I think everyone had fun.
Time for bed!!
Melanie :)
I had so much energy at work today!! I think I can attribute this to running last night. I think I might have caught the running bug. I never would have thought it was possible. I am not going to say for sure that I am hooked until I finish my training program, but I wanted to run today. I don't run again until this Wednesday.
Tonight was my last kickball game that I could attend. Bowling season is starting and will take up Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday night!! Don't mess with bowling. I had fun tonight playing catcher for the entire game. I was not very good, but I sweated a ton, so I can honestly say that was my favorite part. We lost again, but I think everyone had fun.
Time for bed!!
Melanie :)
Sunday, August 29, 2010
DAY NINETY-TWO - EXERCISE
"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." ~ John Quincy Adams
I spent the night at my brother's yesterday. We woke up early in the morning so, Allie and I could ride our bikes while he ran 16 miles. We left about 7:15am and made it back at about 10:15am. I think it is totally amazing that someone can run that long. My brother is awesome!!!!
I also had to find time to get my first day of week three for my training program. I borrowed Jessica's treadmill which was awesome. She encouraged me the whole time which I absolutely needed. Grace also gave me some encouraging words :) I walked five minutes for a warm up. Ran ninety seconds, walked ninety seconds, ran THREE minutes, walked three minutes, ran ninety seconds, walked ninety seconds, ran THREE minutes, and finished with a three minute walk. I can not believe I did it. I was so worried about the running the whole three minutes. Today is the first day that I feel like I can complete this program!!
Well it's time for bed. Monday came way too fast!!
Melanie :)
I spent the night at my brother's yesterday. We woke up early in the morning so, Allie and I could ride our bikes while he ran 16 miles. We left about 7:15am and made it back at about 10:15am. I think it is totally amazing that someone can run that long. My brother is awesome!!!!
I also had to find time to get my first day of week three for my training program. I borrowed Jessica's treadmill which was awesome. She encouraged me the whole time which I absolutely needed. Grace also gave me some encouraging words :) I walked five minutes for a warm up. Ran ninety seconds, walked ninety seconds, ran THREE minutes, walked three minutes, ran ninety seconds, walked ninety seconds, ran THREE minutes, and finished with a three minute walk. I can not believe I did it. I was so worried about the running the whole three minutes. Today is the first day that I feel like I can complete this program!!
Well it's time for bed. Monday came way too fast!!
Melanie :)
Saturday, August 28, 2010
DAY NINETY-ONE - WEIGH-IN #13
"You know what the trouble about real life is? There's no danger music." ~ Jim Carrey
I woke up early today to go weigh in at Weight Watchers. I lost 0.6 pounds, so for a total of 26.4. Not too bad considering I ate out twice. Once on Wednesday and once on Thursday.
I went to see Jessica run the 5k Mud Run. It looked like so much fun. I helped Bob watch Molly and Grace. We even got to see Jess fall in the mud pit. I got a picture of her getting up, but not falling. Darn it!! I hope they do it next year. I am so there. Hopefully I can get Jessica to do it again, but this time in costume :)
I went to Zumba from the mud run. I am super bummed because my favorite instructor does not regularly teach the Saturday class!! Instead it's the girl instructor who was hard to follow from my very first Zumba party that I went to. We did have another sub today and it was a guy. He was pretty good. He was extremly happy the entire time. A huge smile on his face. I got a good workout and that is all that matters.
Tonight Allie and I watched our neice Brooke, so Chris and Sarah could get out of the house. She is such a blast. We went for a walk after dinner and this car pulled up. They were looking for a bike shop in Alto. I could not help them because I did not know. Then they wanted to take a picture of Brooke wearing a silly hat. They were on a scavenger hunt. It was real funny. Then we played on the swing and she pushed her cart for a while. Now as I am typing this she has been happily talking to herself for over forty five minutes. She should be sleeping.
Have a good night everyone!!
Melanie :)
I woke up early today to go weigh in at Weight Watchers. I lost 0.6 pounds, so for a total of 26.4. Not too bad considering I ate out twice. Once on Wednesday and once on Thursday.
I went to see Jessica run the 5k Mud Run. It looked like so much fun. I helped Bob watch Molly and Grace. We even got to see Jess fall in the mud pit. I got a picture of her getting up, but not falling. Darn it!! I hope they do it next year. I am so there. Hopefully I can get Jessica to do it again, but this time in costume :)
I went to Zumba from the mud run. I am super bummed because my favorite instructor does not regularly teach the Saturday class!! Instead it's the girl instructor who was hard to follow from my very first Zumba party that I went to. We did have another sub today and it was a guy. He was pretty good. He was extremly happy the entire time. A huge smile on his face. I got a good workout and that is all that matters.
Tonight Allie and I watched our neice Brooke, so Chris and Sarah could get out of the house. She is such a blast. We went for a walk after dinner and this car pulled up. They were looking for a bike shop in Alto. I could not help them because I did not know. Then they wanted to take a picture of Brooke wearing a silly hat. They were on a scavenger hunt. It was real funny. Then we played on the swing and she pushed her cart for a while. Now as I am typing this she has been happily talking to herself for over forty five minutes. She should be sleeping.
Have a good night everyone!!
Melanie :)
Friday, August 27, 2010
DAY NINETY - END OF WEEK TWO
"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can." ~ Unknown
I have finished Week Two Day Three of my training program. It was hard, but I made it. I never ever thought I would try running, but now that I have I am happy about it. I think this is something I could become addicted to if I give it the chance. I am happy that the shin splint problem that I had last week is over. I must be stretching properly.
After work today I went to the park with my friend Jessica, her husband Bob, and her two children Grace and Molly. We had a good time. I enjoyed playing a little bit like a kid again. I even went down the slide!! I made sure there was no liquid on it if you know what I mean:)
Now I am just relaxing on the computer and maybe a movie with my friend.
Melanie :)
I have finished Week Two Day Three of my training program. It was hard, but I made it. I never ever thought I would try running, but now that I have I am happy about it. I think this is something I could become addicted to if I give it the chance. I am happy that the shin splint problem that I had last week is over. I must be stretching properly.
After work today I went to the park with my friend Jessica, her husband Bob, and her two children Grace and Molly. We had a good time. I enjoyed playing a little bit like a kid again. I even went down the slide!! I made sure there was no liquid on it if you know what I mean:)
Now I am just relaxing on the computer and maybe a movie with my friend.
Melanie :)
Thursday, August 26, 2010
DAY EIGHTY-NINE - BIRTHDAY
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it happened or not." ~ Mark Twain
Today is my Dad's actual birthday. The big SIXTY-ONE. We celebrated by going out to eat at Russ's. My Dad got a free dessert which you don't see very often anymore. He chose peanut butter pie. I love hanging out with my family.
My sister made an awesome birthday cake since her first attempt at his birthday treat turned out less than deseriable. I am going to treat myself to a small piece. I figure I have to do Week two - Day three of my training program tomorrow and can afford a little treat. Normally I save a treat for the weekend, but it's not every day you celebrate your father's birthday.
Melanie :)
Today is my Dad's actual birthday. The big SIXTY-ONE. We celebrated by going out to eat at Russ's. My Dad got a free dessert which you don't see very often anymore. He chose peanut butter pie. I love hanging out with my family.
My sister made an awesome birthday cake since her first attempt at his birthday treat turned out less than deseriable. I am going to treat myself to a small piece. I figure I have to do Week two - Day three of my training program tomorrow and can afford a little treat. Normally I save a treat for the weekend, but it's not every day you celebrate your father's birthday.
Melanie :)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
DAY EIGHTY-EIGHT - WHITECAPS
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
I woke up this morning at 4:15AM. I had to because I had an early morning meeting at work, but still wanted to get my second day of week two of my running program completed. I feel really good every time I complete my run/walk. I just wish that my left foot would cooperate. My PCP is sending me to a podiatrist to see if he can figure out what is wrong. I am going to the same Doctor who completed my foot surgery about ten years ago. Time flies!!
After work my family went to go see a Whitecaps game. My Dad works for Metro and volunteers in the first aid booth, so he receives free game tickets and money for concessions. My brother saw a high school buddy who was there taping the game, so he got to visit with him up in the booth. We had a great time except for Ronald McDonald. I have always been fearful of Ronald ever since I was a child. My brother decided that it would be funny to have him come down and sit next to me. I was freaking out inside. My sister took a couple of picture and I will tell you if looks could kill.
Have a great night!!
Melanie :)
I woke up this morning at 4:15AM. I had to because I had an early morning meeting at work, but still wanted to get my second day of week two of my running program completed. I feel really good every time I complete my run/walk. I just wish that my left foot would cooperate. My PCP is sending me to a podiatrist to see if he can figure out what is wrong. I am going to the same Doctor who completed my foot surgery about ten years ago. Time flies!!
After work my family went to go see a Whitecaps game. My Dad works for Metro and volunteers in the first aid booth, so he receives free game tickets and money for concessions. My brother saw a high school buddy who was there taping the game, so he got to visit with him up in the booth. We had a great time except for Ronald McDonald. I have always been fearful of Ronald ever since I was a child. My brother decided that it would be funny to have him come down and sit next to me. I was freaking out inside. My sister took a couple of picture and I will tell you if looks could kill.
Have a great night!!
Melanie :)
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