Wow, I cannot believe it's February. Usually, January drags on and on, and I usually feel a little worse for the wear. But, little winter blues this year...WOOOOOOOOOOO!
Started boot camp. I am surprised I like it so much. I'm not at all self-conscious...I enjoy the silliness that are my boot camp classes & the seriousness of my tai chi. Wow, who knew holding your arms up for 6 minutes was painful?! I'm really glad I'm doing this for myself; I'm feeling/seeing some results mentally and physically, and I think Jon & Harrison will be feeling/seeing it, too!
Trying to make the effort with food, too. Bought more fish & veggies & natural/organic foods for a change. Just baby steps, but I know mostly, I need to eat 1/2 to 1/3 less than what I do. So, amount is more what I'm looking to change before going too crazy.
Altogether, 2010 is starting out quite nicely!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Zen Super Boot Camp
Once upon a FaceBooking session, I discovered EVERYONE is all about 2010. Apparently, 2009 sucked ass for most of the 350 "friends" I have. And, I got to thinking, wtf is going to be so different or so great about MY 2010?
In light of seeing how negative this thinking was upon celebrating the start of a new year and decade, I decided my year can be kick-ass, too. This is the year before I turn 30. This is the year before we celebrate 10 years of marriage (yes, I'm sure we'll make it until then). This is the year before my "baby" starts any kind of public school. This is the year we plan to live in the same house, in the same city EVERY day together as our family of 3 (no more traveling, please, Jon). So, in anticipation of all the good things to come, I decided I have to make things happen this year to keep everything on track.
#1: Zen Super Boot Camp - yep, I signed up and go for my information session on Saturday. We'll see how much this is going to cost, but if I actually do it, it'll be the first thing I've done for myself, by myself in a long time. Feels a little selfish, but I'm being assured it's a good thing. Getting out of the house and in a more healthy mindset and losing some weight can't really be bad.
#2: Seriously look at taking a class of some kind - the whole going back to school thing scares the bejesus out of me. I did it once & left 1/2 way thru. Finished my bachelors a few years later and loved every second of my 4.0. My hesitance is what to pursue...get a masters in something I really love and still not be able to find a job to sustain paying for said masters OR get a second bachelors in something like CS or IS to open more doors and make more money. Right now, the obvious choice is B. So, maybe a class to make sure I'll like going the technical route (although I've been working in a technology/software company for 3 years).
#3: More to come...the first 2 are quite big, yes?
Life has to keep moving and I have to have to make it happen. Luck has very little to do with success.
"Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda
In light of seeing how negative this thinking was upon celebrating the start of a new year and decade, I decided my year can be kick-ass, too. This is the year before I turn 30. This is the year before we celebrate 10 years of marriage (yes, I'm sure we'll make it until then). This is the year before my "baby" starts any kind of public school. This is the year we plan to live in the same house, in the same city EVERY day together as our family of 3 (no more traveling, please, Jon). So, in anticipation of all the good things to come, I decided I have to make things happen this year to keep everything on track.
#1: Zen Super Boot Camp - yep, I signed up and go for my information session on Saturday. We'll see how much this is going to cost, but if I actually do it, it'll be the first thing I've done for myself, by myself in a long time. Feels a little selfish, but I'm being assured it's a good thing. Getting out of the house and in a more healthy mindset and losing some weight can't really be bad.
#2: Seriously look at taking a class of some kind - the whole going back to school thing scares the bejesus out of me. I did it once & left 1/2 way thru. Finished my bachelors a few years later and loved every second of my 4.0. My hesitance is what to pursue...get a masters in something I really love and still not be able to find a job to sustain paying for said masters OR get a second bachelors in something like CS or IS to open more doors and make more money. Right now, the obvious choice is B. So, maybe a class to make sure I'll like going the technical route (although I've been working in a technology/software company for 3 years).
#3: More to come...the first 2 are quite big, yes?
Life has to keep moving and I have to have to make it happen. Luck has very little to do with success.
"Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Holi-daze
Finding it hard to get into the work. Things a bit slow around the holidays.
But, Christmas was excellent. Harrison and Allyson had a great time playing and opening presents and playing some more. And, we got some more time with Emily, too. I miss being in CHS but also enjoy being "removed" from it all, too. No work politics (fewer work politics?). Less annoyance with other things/people/family. It's not easy to do all this moving and changing, but it somehow works out.
Oh, and got renters in the Leland house! Woooooo!
But, Christmas was excellent. Harrison and Allyson had a great time playing and opening presents and playing some more. And, we got some more time with Emily, too. I miss being in CHS but also enjoy being "removed" from it all, too. No work politics (fewer work politics?). Less annoyance with other things/people/family. It's not easy to do all this moving and changing, but it somehow works out.
Oh, and got renters in the Leland house! Woooooo!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Ms. Emily Frances...
...we are still waiting. We are all terribly excited to be getting a new niece/cousin from Aunt Leslie and Uncle Reed. Leslie's due Tuesday, 11/17 and we just can't wait! Mostly, b/c this time around, I get to be an aunt and sister while Jon takes Harrison for a week or two. Looking forward to it all.
Otherwise, same old same old. Not really.
We've been through a lot this year. Jon got a new job with Westinghouse, and now we're making a home sweet home in Charlotte. But, with our house still on the market in Wilmington, still plenty to stress about. The plus side is Jon is loving the job and now a functional lead on his team (in less than a year!). And, I still get to work from home for BF. Challenging all the same.
I'll keep trying to post but with all the big goings on, don't count on it!
Otherwise, same old same old. Not really.
We've been through a lot this year. Jon got a new job with Westinghouse, and now we're making a home sweet home in Charlotte. But, with our house still on the market in Wilmington, still plenty to stress about. The plus side is Jon is loving the job and now a functional lead on his team (in less than a year!). And, I still get to work from home for BF. Challenging all the same.
I'll keep trying to post but with all the big goings on, don't count on it!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Feeling Old
I just turned 28. Ugh. I don't know why I'm starting to feel old...maybe b/c I feel like I should. But, still lots of time to do lots of stuff. I need to just shake it off.
On a positive note, all my GI stuff came back fine. I guess stress and sugar-free gum was causing some pretty ridiculous stomach issues. Things have been going well nearly 2 months. Yay!
And, we'll be moving to Charlotte one of these days. Jon has a start date and the house is on the market. Wow. SO NOT READY! But, we're excited to get into a new and bigger city.
Just a quick post since NO ONE reads this.
The end.
On a positive note, all my GI stuff came back fine. I guess stress and sugar-free gum was causing some pretty ridiculous stomach issues. Things have been going well nearly 2 months. Yay!
And, we'll be moving to Charlotte one of these days. Jon has a start date and the house is on the market. Wow. SO NOT READY! But, we're excited to get into a new and bigger city.
Just a quick post since NO ONE reads this.
The end.
Monday, February 16, 2009
My First Post
Good afternoon, all!
I'm bored. A little. My VPN is pissing me off...cannot connect. ANNOYING!
In some lighter news, just had a visit from Leslie, Reed & Allyson. A weekend of two toddlers playing and wearing us out. It was nice to visit and just hang out. Yummy food and a lot of "Aunt Lili?" from my most precious niece ever!
Jon is sick. Just a cold, but you know how "they" can be...it's the end of the world as we know it...
Oh, and, liquid diet started today. It's not really something I would choose to do if it weren't for the colonoscopy tomorrow. I'm hungry. A little. Had 2 liters of water and a liter of Gatorade. Working on my lunch of more Jell-o and some chicken broth. Oh, wait, I just realized, I can have popsicles, too! But, it's friggin' cold in here...
I'm bored. A little. My VPN is pissing me off...cannot connect. ANNOYING!
In some lighter news, just had a visit from Leslie, Reed & Allyson. A weekend of two toddlers playing and wearing us out. It was nice to visit and just hang out. Yummy food and a lot of "Aunt Lili?" from my most precious niece ever!
Jon is sick. Just a cold, but you know how "they" can be...it's the end of the world as we know it...
Oh, and, liquid diet started today. It's not really something I would choose to do if it weren't for the colonoscopy tomorrow. I'm hungry. A little. Had 2 liters of water and a liter of Gatorade. Working on my lunch of more Jell-o and some chicken broth. Oh, wait, I just realized, I can have popsicles, too! But, it's friggin' cold in here...
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