November crept on by while I was busy doing other things, you could say. I had such great intentions of posting every day and doing the daily gratitude thing, but between job hunting, apartment hunting, getting my recertification thing completed, and (sadly) trekking to the other side of the state twice for illnesses and funerals, The end of November is suddenly here. And its almost Christmas. Wow.
And then there were those goals What did I write down again?
I think I'm once again hitting about half.
NOVEMBER GOALS:
1) Get ATP certification completed and sent in. Just under the wire! That took a long time...about 30 hours of work on that application. Jeez! But...done!
2) Do four fun outdoor activities...hike, long bike, check out fitness park, and fun run. 3 out of 4! (still have no place to store the bike. Hence, the apartment search)
3) Next four weeks of The Artists Way. Done. But no posts. In life, if you don't write a blog post about it, did you not really do it?
4) Knock one more state off the high point list. Fail. Just didn't get around to it.
5) Begin making some homemade Xmas presents. Begun!
6) Exercise all 30 days in November. 29 days. I'm gonna call that a success. Since the one day I took off, I was sore as all get out and sometimes you need a rest day!
7) Clean eating 25 of 30 days. Meh. Maybe 19 or 20 days. half credit.
8) Journaling 30 of 30 days in November. 25 days.
9) Girl's nite with J and K. Argh! Again, no. Stupid kids and their school activities interfering with my goals!
10) Make a yummy dish for Thanksgiving. Done! A yummy cranberry-apple chutney courtesy of this chippy.
And now on to December!
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Trendy Me
Ahhh, Wednesday. The day we all think of the ridiculous camel in the Geico commercial. And the day we all SHOULD be heading over to MamaKat's for the Weekly Writing Workshop. (It may find its way into the addictions)
This week, I chose:
Describe an Outfit You Love(d)
I should preface this by saying I am not a fashionista. Never have been. It just seems that money spent on trendy clothes could be better spent on other things. Like hiking and camping gear. Or running shoes. Or aerobars. Just sayin'.
But for all my lack of fashion sense, there was one small window in time where I was so ridiculously in style it was crazy. The early 90's had a bit of a fashion backlash known as grunge. I was sooo grungy! (I still am.) I didn't even have to try to be trendy. For the tiniest fraction of time, the trend arranged itself around me.
And my favorite outfit? Was grunge-tactular!
I had a fantastic pair of jean shorts. You know that one pair of jeans that makes your butt look like you just stepped from the pages of a fitness magazine? Well, I wore those jeans so much that the literally disintegrated. Did I throw them away? NO! I just made them into cutoff shorts. (The fact that they were acid-washed jeans may have sped up the disintegration process)
Cut off shorts then were much longer than they are now. If the pockets were sticking out of the bottom, that would been considered a mistake. These shorts came to about the halfway point between my hip and my knee. And while I just made that holier-than-thou statement about the length of the shorts, I now have to humbly state that they were full of holes. Even after cutting off the ripped out knees, the jeans had a plethora of areas where my skin was fully visible through the fabric. Did I throw the shorts away? NO! I just wore bicycle shorts under them.
Again, this is a clear example of how 90's fashion trends molded themselves around me and my clear lack of style. While I still have no problem thinking of workout clothes as real clothes, back then, people actually wore bicycle shorts when they had no intention of ever straddling a bike. A pair of bicycle shorts and an oversized t-shirt could get you into any bar or nightclub anywhere.
But a pair of bicycle shorts under a pair of holy, acid washed cut offs? Well that was another thing altogether. I was a grunge queen! Plus, the bicycle shorts had a crazy, red and green and light blue pattern on them that kid of looked like flowers, but also kind of looked like paisley. It was a nothing short of a visual feast poking through those acid washed holes!
Over this I-need-two-pairs-of-shorts-to-cover-myself-but-my-ass-looks-great ensemble I wore a short, boxy T-shirt. It wasn't a half shirt, but if I raised my arms over my head, there was a definite inch or two of abdomen showing. The shirt was faded beyond belief, and had a big ol' flower on it that just so happened to be the same colors as the crazy bike shorts that could be seen through the holes in the acid washed denim! (Though I'm not fashion forward, I always did have an artistic flair and could not only color inside or outside the lines, but could match colors like a pro!) Hence the flower T-shirt.
Oh, but it didn't end there! I topped it all off with a floppy hat that had a flower on it. You know, to tie it in with the faded flower shirt.
On my feet? Either Chuck Taylors or wrestling sneakers and slouchy socks. Slouchy socks were rad!
This fantastic outfit could be worn with ease with a hoody, a leather jacket or a flannel shirt. The possibilities were endless! And I? I was just about the coolest chick around in my two pairs of shorts and boxy tee and slouchy socks and floppy hat.
Oh, I wish I had taken pictures! Or maybe I don't. Because I remember the outfit looking something like this:
TODAY'S THANKFUL: I am thankful for the awesome gym I joined. It's great!
This week, I chose:
Describe an Outfit You Love(d)
I should preface this by saying I am not a fashionista. Never have been. It just seems that money spent on trendy clothes could be better spent on other things. Like hiking and camping gear. Or running shoes. Or aerobars. Just sayin'.
But for all my lack of fashion sense, there was one small window in time where I was so ridiculously in style it was crazy. The early 90's had a bit of a fashion backlash known as grunge. I was sooo grungy! (I still am.) I didn't even have to try to be trendy. For the tiniest fraction of time, the trend arranged itself around me.
And my favorite outfit? Was grunge-tactular!
I had a fantastic pair of jean shorts. You know that one pair of jeans that makes your butt look like you just stepped from the pages of a fitness magazine? Well, I wore those jeans so much that the literally disintegrated. Did I throw them away? NO! I just made them into cutoff shorts. (The fact that they were acid-washed jeans may have sped up the disintegration process)
Cut off shorts then were much longer than they are now. If the pockets were sticking out of the bottom, that would been considered a mistake. These shorts came to about the halfway point between my hip and my knee. And while I just made that holier-than-thou statement about the length of the shorts, I now have to humbly state that they were full of holes. Even after cutting off the ripped out knees, the jeans had a plethora of areas where my skin was fully visible through the fabric. Did I throw the shorts away? NO! I just wore bicycle shorts under them.
Again, this is a clear example of how 90's fashion trends molded themselves around me and my clear lack of style. While I still have no problem thinking of workout clothes as real clothes, back then, people actually wore bicycle shorts when they had no intention of ever straddling a bike. A pair of bicycle shorts and an oversized t-shirt could get you into any bar or nightclub anywhere.
But a pair of bicycle shorts under a pair of holy, acid washed cut offs? Well that was another thing altogether. I was a grunge queen! Plus, the bicycle shorts had a crazy, red and green and light blue pattern on them that kid of looked like flowers, but also kind of looked like paisley. It was a nothing short of a visual feast poking through those acid washed holes!
Over this I-need-two-pairs-of-shorts-to-cover-myself-but-my-ass-looks-great ensemble I wore a short, boxy T-shirt. It wasn't a half shirt, but if I raised my arms over my head, there was a definite inch or two of abdomen showing. The shirt was faded beyond belief, and had a big ol' flower on it that just so happened to be the same colors as the crazy bike shorts that could be seen through the holes in the acid washed denim! (Though I'm not fashion forward, I always did have an artistic flair and could not only color inside or outside the lines, but could match colors like a pro!) Hence the flower T-shirt.
Oh, but it didn't end there! I topped it all off with a floppy hat that had a flower on it. You know, to tie it in with the faded flower shirt.
On my feet? Either Chuck Taylors or wrestling sneakers and slouchy socks. Slouchy socks were rad!
This fantastic outfit could be worn with ease with a hoody, a leather jacket or a flannel shirt. The possibilities were endless! And I? I was just about the coolest chick around in my two pairs of shorts and boxy tee and slouchy socks and floppy hat.
Oh, I wish I had taken pictures! Or maybe I don't. Because I remember the outfit looking something like this:
Only more pastel-y.
Or this:
Only in shorts.
But in reality, I probably looked more like this:
TODAY'S THANKFUL: I am thankful for the awesome gym I joined. It's great!
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Miss Understood
This weekend, I once again found myself traveling across the state, and surrounded by friends from college for yet another sad occasion. A friend's younger sister committed suicide.
It was, by far, the saddest funeral I have ever attended.
Between the senselessness of her death, the unresolved conflicts my friend had with her sister, and some discomfort between some friends, what struck me the most was how often mere misunderstandings can turn into hurt feelings, resentment, and bad decisions.
It was so sad to see my friend, feeling such guilt about all the conflict she had had with her sister over the years. For so long, she had thought of her sister as selfish and immature, always causing trouble and only thinking of herself. It wasn't until year later that her sister was diagnosed with a psych disorder. By then, though, the hurt feelings had set in. It is difficult to separate the behavior from the person. No matter that the behavior was caused, not because of immaturity and selfishness, but because of an illness. All the feelings of resentment and now guilt, caused by a misunderstanding of mental illness.
Then, the sister herself. I think we all do the best we can with what we think we have at our disposal. But sometimes we can get so caught up in what's going inside our own heads that we lose sight of all we actually have. We don't see the wonderful gifts around us nor the joyful moments in this world. We don't see all the people surrounding us who love and care for us. I think the sister was going through this very thing, but a million times more intensely than you or I. Her very sad decision to end her life, arising from an illness that caused her to lose sight of the people who care about her so much. A life lost because of a tragic misunderstanding.
Fortunately, not all misunderstandings end so sadly. My other friend was on the phone, railing about how she didn't know if she should go, since another friend would be there and they had some harsh words a number of years ago. "I think she'll be upset if she sees me. I don't want to cause any tension." Then we had some words. "You get in your car and drive up!" I told her. "Our friend needs us and that is more important than some stupid grudge from years ago." So she did.
Turns out, the whole argument from years ago was a big misunderstanding. They were actually laughing about it by the end of the weekend. "I'm so glad I came up." my friend told me later. "Our friendship is stronger than any argument!"
Friendship is stronger than misunderstanding. Friendship is stronger than grief. Friendship is stronger than anger or jealousy or maybe even mental illness if we can just see past whatever misunderstanding we are holding onto.
What misunderstandings do you need to clear up?
It was, by far, the saddest funeral I have ever attended.
Between the senselessness of her death, the unresolved conflicts my friend had with her sister, and some discomfort between some friends, what struck me the most was how often mere misunderstandings can turn into hurt feelings, resentment, and bad decisions.
It was so sad to see my friend, feeling such guilt about all the conflict she had had with her sister over the years. For so long, she had thought of her sister as selfish and immature, always causing trouble and only thinking of herself. It wasn't until year later that her sister was diagnosed with a psych disorder. By then, though, the hurt feelings had set in. It is difficult to separate the behavior from the person. No matter that the behavior was caused, not because of immaturity and selfishness, but because of an illness. All the feelings of resentment and now guilt, caused by a misunderstanding of mental illness.
Then, the sister herself. I think we all do the best we can with what we think we have at our disposal. But sometimes we can get so caught up in what's going inside our own heads that we lose sight of all we actually have. We don't see the wonderful gifts around us nor the joyful moments in this world. We don't see all the people surrounding us who love and care for us. I think the sister was going through this very thing, but a million times more intensely than you or I. Her very sad decision to end her life, arising from an illness that caused her to lose sight of the people who care about her so much. A life lost because of a tragic misunderstanding.
Fortunately, not all misunderstandings end so sadly. My other friend was on the phone, railing about how she didn't know if she should go, since another friend would be there and they had some harsh words a number of years ago. "I think she'll be upset if she sees me. I don't want to cause any tension." Then we had some words. "You get in your car and drive up!" I told her. "Our friend needs us and that is more important than some stupid grudge from years ago." So she did.
Turns out, the whole argument from years ago was a big misunderstanding. They were actually laughing about it by the end of the weekend. "I'm so glad I came up." my friend told me later. "Our friendship is stronger than any argument!"
Friendship is stronger than misunderstanding. Friendship is stronger than grief. Friendship is stronger than anger or jealousy or maybe even mental illness if we can just see past whatever misunderstanding we are holding onto.
What misunderstandings do you need to clear up?
Friday, November 15, 2013
FUN FOTO FRIDAY
Before and After
The book that started it all and
The book I'm reading now
The number of days it takes to start thinking about the PCT
(exactly two months later, I started dreaming again)
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Writing Workshop: What's in a Name?
Happy Wednesday everyone! It's a cold, cold day here. Luckily for me, nothing warms the body, heart, and soul like a mug of hot chocolate and the Weekly Writer's Workshop from MamaKat.
This week, I chose:
The Meaning of Your Name...Does It Suit You?
I remember going to Catholic school and we had an assignment where we were supposed to research the saint for whom we were named. (I went to school with a lot of Mary-Katherines and Anne-Maries) I am named Heather. I was rather unsure of what saint I was supposed to report on, since Heather is "a flowering evergreen plant that thrives in the peaty barren lands of Scotland." I jokingly did a report on Moses, since he saw a burning bush. The teacher was not amused.
Likewise, in junior high school, it was pretty popular for girls to have printouts of what their names meant. My friends' rooms were plastered with little ditties like: "Jennifer means generous and understanding" or "Michelle is the feminine of Michael, meaning 'a gift from God'." Even though Heather was the 8th most popular girl's baby name the year I was born, little signs with the meaning of names were severely lacking in the name Heather. After many fruitless searches for MY sign, (I was in junior high....I HAD to have everything my friends had!) I finally found a sign that said "Heather means flower."
While being a flower is not a bad thing at all, it certainly isn't on par with "Gift from God!"
Now, however, I find that Heather really suits me. I really a a petite flower! And like the plant I am named after, I seem to thrive where others do not. Wild Heather does not grow in grasslands or in meadows, but in the moors where other flowers will not thrive. I strive to live a different kind of life. While so many of my friends and family are settled and content living in suburbia, I dream of living in an airstream or a tent. I find the thought of being settled the most unsettling thought imaginable. While I look over at the grasslands and meadows where all my other flower friends have their roots, I feel the salty air of the moors and know there is no other place I could thrive!
And as the story goes, thanks to the plucky little Heather, the moors are more beautiful and less lonely as a result.
This week, I chose:
The Meaning of Your Name...Does It Suit You?
I remember going to Catholic school and we had an assignment where we were supposed to research the saint for whom we were named. (I went to school with a lot of Mary-Katherines and Anne-Maries) I am named Heather. I was rather unsure of what saint I was supposed to report on, since Heather is "a flowering evergreen plant that thrives in the peaty barren lands of Scotland." I jokingly did a report on Moses, since he saw a burning bush. The teacher was not amused.
Likewise, in junior high school, it was pretty popular for girls to have printouts of what their names meant. My friends' rooms were plastered with little ditties like: "Jennifer means generous and understanding" or "Michelle is the feminine of Michael, meaning 'a gift from God'." Even though Heather was the 8th most popular girl's baby name the year I was born, little signs with the meaning of names were severely lacking in the name Heather. After many fruitless searches for MY sign, (I was in junior high....I HAD to have everything my friends had!) I finally found a sign that said "Heather means flower."
While being a flower is not a bad thing at all, it certainly isn't on par with "Gift from God!"
Now, however, I find that Heather really suits me. I really a a petite flower! And like the plant I am named after, I seem to thrive where others do not. Wild Heather does not grow in grasslands or in meadows, but in the moors where other flowers will not thrive. I strive to live a different kind of life. While so many of my friends and family are settled and content living in suburbia, I dream of living in an airstream or a tent. I find the thought of being settled the most unsettling thought imaginable. While I look over at the grasslands and meadows where all my other flower friends have their roots, I feel the salty air of the moors and know there is no other place I could thrive!
And as the story goes, thanks to the plucky little Heather, the moors are more beautiful and less lonely as a result.
Monday, November 11, 2013
November's Addictions
As the weather turns from the warm and sunny October days to the short, cool November days, I find myself addicted to :
My biggest fitness challenge (outside of NOT gaining back all the weight I lost hiking) is to increase flexibility. My flexility really took a hit this year. So I have made it a point to stretch after every workout. It's turning out to be my favorite part of the day. And my flexibility is very slowly improving.
As the cold sets in each evening, so do the hungry horrors. How do I satisfy both? Why, tea, of course. I especially like the Yogi tea bedtime blend. Drinking that nightly cup of tea is turning out to be the best part of the day.
Stretching
My biggest fitness challenge (outside of NOT gaining back all the weight I lost hiking) is to increase flexibility. My flexility really took a hit this year. So I have made it a point to stretch after every workout. It's turning out to be my favorite part of the day. And my flexibility is very slowly improving.
Tea
American Horror Story
I love this show. It is so ridiculously over the top. Sometimes I think the writers just try to see exactly how much they can get away with on TV. How creepy is that promotional picture? The show is even creepier, funnier, smarter, sexier, and more shocking. Love it? It is the best part of the week!
Journaling
Journaling is an integral part of The Artist's Way. So every morning I'm journaling as I eat breakfast and drink tea (I have it in the morning, too). After months of journaling on a tablet, it's nice to hold a pen in hand and feel the paper under the words. My mind is also much more clear after I journal for a while. It's turning out to be the best part of the day!
My Mizunos
When I replaced my running shoes, I was horrified to learn that they had discontinued my favorite sneakers. So I tried out the "next closest model" to my favorites. I was very happy to learn that the Nirvanas are like nirvana for my feet! Lacing up these babies are turning out to be the best part of the day!
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Reasons Massachusetts Rocks
What a Wednesday! Weather was great, got a great workout in, and went to see my best bud, J's new ride -- a Jeep Patriot. Now we are both Jeep Girls! (I think we should get matching T-Shirts or something)
Wednesday also means that its time for the Weekly Writing Workshop, compliments of MamaKat
This week I chose: List the 8 Best Reasons for Living in Your State:
1) The Beaches: Like any coastal state, Massachusetts sees its beaches flooded with people each summer-- swimming, tanning, building sand castles and the like. But honestly, I enjoy going to the beach year round. Sometimes the wind can be piercing, but its still worth it. Just hearing the waves crashing on the sand is soothing to the soul. I feel like the beach is a truly sacred place and I'm so happy to live in a state that has beaches.
Wednesday also means that its time for the Weekly Writing Workshop, compliments of MamaKat
This week I chose: List the 8 Best Reasons for Living in Your State:
1) The Beaches: Like any coastal state, Massachusetts sees its beaches flooded with people each summer-- swimming, tanning, building sand castles and the like. But honestly, I enjoy going to the beach year round. Sometimes the wind can be piercing, but its still worth it. Just hearing the waves crashing on the sand is soothing to the soul. I feel like the beach is a truly sacred place and I'm so happy to live in a state that has beaches.
2) Ponds and Lakes: As much as I love the ocean, I realize that there are those that do not like the feel of salt water on their skin. Or can't deal with the seaweed. Or, God forbid, have horrible skin reactions to the sand and salt water! (Ooof! Can you imagine?) Well, fortunately, those people also can get their swimming and water fun in, too. There are an abundance of lakes and ponds in Massachusetts, too. Clean, deep, swimmable ponds! After hiking through the mid-Atlantic states this summer and coming across "lakes" that were 6 inches deep with a scrim of algae and a cloud of mosquitoes, I came to appreciate the beauty of a good pond!
3) The Seasons: When I lived on the west coast, I enjoyed the outdoor activities and laid back atmosphere, but I missed the seasons. You were never sure if it was spring or fall or winter, as the weather was pretty much the same. Here in Massachusetts, there are four very distinct seasons. Summer is hot and humid, fall is clear and crisp. Winter is cold and snowy and quite frankly way too long. Spring is rainy, gradually warming, and full of emerging bloom. Each season has its own wonderful distinct flavor, and I'm glad to savor them all.
4) A Great Athletic Community: Between the Boston Athletic Club and the Cape Cod Athletic Club, I'm never at a loss for races or training groups throughout the season. Plus, there's the local running club, the biking groups, and the new fitness park in town. Massachusetts is definitely a runner's state! Though I'll never qualify for the Boston Marathon (I'm way too slow) I love being in the state with that iconic event. (Here's hoping and praying for a safe one next year)
5) The Mountains: Ok - there's the beaches and the lakes. But sometimes, you just want to climb a big hill. The mountains here are definitely not as big or steep or rocky as in New Hampshire. But they are definitely friendlier. Massachusetts was where everyone on the AT fell back in love with the trail. And for good reason. There are some great climbs to be had here!
6) Seafood: Oh, yeah. Lobster, clams, crabs, steamers, mussels, cod, scrod, tuna, shrimp! And remember -- the best chowder is WHITE!
7) Boston: As much I am an outdoor girl, I still enjoy a bit of culture every now and then. A trip to the ballet, or to see a show. An art museum, a good restaurant, and a bit of history. Can find it all in Boston! (Even if the North Church does NOT have that amazing underground chamber that was in National Treasure)
8) The Sports Teams: It's been a good year for the Boston sports teams! It wasn't always that way. There was a time in my memory when being a Boston sports fan meant dealing with disappointment every season. But now -- this year we had the Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals, the Celtics to the first round of the playoffs, and the Red Sox won the World Series! And c'mon... the Patriots are just a force now. Now, being a sports fan in Massachusetts means seeing your team in the playoffs. Oh how times have changed!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Monday, November 4, 2013
TRX exercises
Recently, I was at the playground with my niece and she was doing gymnastics on the bars. She does not go to gymnastics training, but she is pretty good, a natural gymnast. I decided to try to teach her how to do a glide-kip.
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She wanted me to demonstrate. I haven't done a glide kip in about 15 years, but I decided to give it a go. To my pleasant surprise, I was able to perform a glide kip without that much difficulty! During the course of the afternoon, while helping out my niece, I performed about 12 glide kips.
The next morning, I knew I had made a mistake. My shoulder was killing me! I think I gave myself a minor rotator cuff tear. Damn, I should have know better.
Of course, I am trying to get myself back onto a training program to get back into triathlons next year. How the heck to I train with an injured shoulder?
Enter the TRX.
I am a big fan of the TRX -- I've used it quite a bit for rehabing patients and also for myself. The great thing about the TRX is that it can be used to make exercises HARDER or EASIER, depending on your angle of pull.
Some of the exercises I have been doing in the past couple weeks include:
1) TRX pull-ups (easier on the shoulder than overhead pull-ups)
TODAY'S THANKFUL: I am thankful for beautiful fall foliage this year!!
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She wanted me to demonstrate. I haven't done a glide kip in about 15 years, but I decided to give it a go. To my pleasant surprise, I was able to perform a glide kip without that much difficulty! During the course of the afternoon, while helping out my niece, I performed about 12 glide kips.
The next morning, I knew I had made a mistake. My shoulder was killing me! I think I gave myself a minor rotator cuff tear. Damn, I should have know better.
Of course, I am trying to get myself back onto a training program to get back into triathlons next year. How the heck to I train with an injured shoulder?
Enter the TRX.
I am a big fan of the TRX -- I've used it quite a bit for rehabing patients and also for myself. The great thing about the TRX is that it can be used to make exercises HARDER or EASIER, depending on your angle of pull.
Some of the exercises I have been doing in the past couple weeks include:
1) TRX pull-ups (easier on the shoulder than overhead pull-ups)
2) TRX triceps extension (easier with a more upright posture, harder as you move your feet back)
3) TRX lateral trunk twist (started with small movement, working up to full movement)
Happily, my shoulder has been healing nicely and I'm just about ready to transition to regular pull-ups, side planks with twists, and triceps overhead extensions. (and more advanced TRX exercises!)
On a related note, since my flexibility is in the crapper since my hike, I've used the TRX to assist with pistol squats, too, since there is no way I can do them unassisted until I become a bit more flexible!
TODAY'S THANKFUL: I am thankful for beautiful fall foliage this year!!
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Smashing Pumpkins
This is just about the best thing you can do with pumpkins after Halloween:
Splat!!!!
Collected lots of donations for the local food bank, and the pumpkin pieces all got composted at a farm.
TODAY'S THANKFUL: Today I'm thankful for yoga.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
November Goals
It's a beautiful, gorgeous day for the Red Sox Parade and for all the runners in New York to have a nice get used to the city jog to prepare for tomorrow. As for me? I'm goal setting!
November Goals:
1) Get ATP certification for work completed and sent in.
2) Four fun outdoor activities -- hike, long bike, check out the new local fitness park, fun run
3) Next four weeks of The Artist's Way
4) Knock one more state off of the High Point List
5) Begin making some home made Xmas presents (some take a while to complete)
6) Exercise all 30 days in November
7) Clean eating 25 of 30 days
8) Journaling 30 of 30 days in Noevember
9) Girl's night with J and K
10) Make a unique (and yummy) dish for Thanksgiving!
Today's Thankful: SO Thankful and happy to have seen the Sox win 3 world series!
What a good day!!
Friday, November 1, 2013
Recap of October Goals
Happy November!! Today is a warm but blustery day, with the colorful leaves blowing all around -- a very, very November-y day!
But before I jump head first into November, I gotta look back at those October goals!!
OCTOBER GOALS:
1) Secure per diem position to start replenishing bank accounts. check!
2) Go on 4 local hikes. Half credit..went on two hike/ trail runs.
3) Complete the first 4 weeks of The Artist's Way. Done!
4) Finish up my posts for the hiking blog. Done!
5) Get the photos loaded up to Snapfish and share with hiking buddies. Done!
6) Have a movie nite with J & S. Fail. When goals depend on other people's schedules, sometimes that happens!
7) Complete template for 3 month training plan for transitioning back into running, biking, swimming. Done. and then some. (had to tweak the workout plan a bit)
8) 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge. Fail!! But I did clean up the fridge to get some SPACE for good food and did about 1/2 credit.
9) Sleepover with nieces and nephews. Check!
10) 30 Day Meditation Challenge. Successful on around 25 days.
Overall, success on 6/10, half credit on 2/10, and fail on 2/10. Not bad for the first month back.
Now I can jump head first into November!
TODAY'S THANKFUL: I am thankful I have extra time to do all the things I missed out on doing when I was working too much!!
But before I jump head first into November, I gotta look back at those October goals!!
OCTOBER GOALS:
1) Secure per diem position to start replenishing bank accounts. check!
2) Go on 4 local hikes. Half credit..went on two hike/ trail runs.
3) Complete the first 4 weeks of The Artist's Way. Done!
4) Finish up my posts for the hiking blog. Done!
5) Get the photos loaded up to Snapfish and share with hiking buddies. Done!
6) Have a movie nite with J & S. Fail. When goals depend on other people's schedules, sometimes that happens!
7) Complete template for 3 month training plan for transitioning back into running, biking, swimming. Done. and then some. (had to tweak the workout plan a bit)
8) 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge. Fail!! But I did clean up the fridge to get some SPACE for good food and did about 1/2 credit.
9) Sleepover with nieces and nephews. Check!
10) 30 Day Meditation Challenge. Successful on around 25 days.
Overall, success on 6/10, half credit on 2/10, and fail on 2/10. Not bad for the first month back.
Now I can jump head first into November!
TODAY'S THANKFUL: I am thankful I have extra time to do all the things I missed out on doing when I was working too much!!
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