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June 30, 2010

Sands Through the Hourglass

Filed under: Health/ Fitness,Life — gardener @ 11:22 am

It seems like the sands of time have been flowing quickly through the hourglass lately and I’ve found myself with not quite enough time to take care of everything I need or want to get done. I know some of it is time management, and other is that I’ve had some extra things to do that needed attention and have taken away time from my regularly scheduled programming.

The first few weeks of July are always busy ones for me. There is the 4th to consider, along with Samantha’s birthday, my own birthday, and the birthday of several other people that I love dearly. I’ve also got work to toss into the salad mixture and it just keeps me stretched thin. If I veer from my path even a smidge, then the entire train seems to derail, so I’m trying to stay focused.

I DO think I’m learning how to get my breathing under control while doing my running. I’m still a far cry from being able to do run a 5k, but I continue to do my intervals according to the plan and I’m doing well. I actually repeated the first week again this week, mostly because of whines from Marcel about it being too hard. This morning I was feeling the lack of sleep and stressors from yesterday, along with the humidity left from an early morning thunderstorm. I struggled through the work out, but I was victorious and happy.

I have so much to say- but right now, I don’t have the time for more.

June 28, 2010

I’m a Runner After All

Filed under: 5k Training,Health/ Fitness,Things I Love — gardener @ 9:01 am

Well this is week two of the couch to 5k training, and I decided that we’d stick with the first week’s plan. I know that I could easily move on to week 2 (well easily may be stretching it), but I know that Marcel is complaining about what we are doing now, so I’m going to ease him into it next week. I know that it is going to be hard, but I know that I will prevail.

I was running along this morning and was thinking to myself that I’d be thrilled when I could actually call myself a runner. As I was jogging along, I began to question myself, since I was running, obviously I could call myself a runner. That made me smile. I’m definitely not the strongest or the fastest, but the one thing I’ve been is consistent and that makes me smile.

I’m a runner- Saying that feels good.

June 23, 2010

Slow Progression

Filed under: Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 8:24 am

There has been quite a bit going on around here, but I still managed to get my second work out in for the couch to 5k run. It was easier than the other day in some ways, yet in other ways it was more difficult. I was running along and thinking to myself as I was panting like a dog that I may never get this race done, but I know I’m just at the beginning and I’m thinking too far ahead.

Marcel said that we should get a stainless steel drum and that I could use it to train with, but he thought that could be more of strength training with me picking it up and turning it end over end. I’m not sure about that, but at least I find that he’s starting to think about these things as well.

Time for a shower- Dinner in half an hour.

June 20, 2010

Couch to 5k

Filed under: Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 11:34 am

Tomorrow begins my training three times a week (Monday- Wednesday- Friday) for a 5k run that I hope to have the opportunity to do sometime later this year.  

This is from the Couch to 5K program, and even though I’m not exactly what you’d consider a couch potato- I’m definitely a beginner when it comes to running.    I am looking forward to seeing how this goes and hopefully running a race with my friend Micha when we are home for the holidays. 

I really need to invest in a good pair of running shoes, but for now that will wait.   I may be sorry late, but I will use the shoes I’ve been practice running in since they’ve worked just fine up until now.   I’m planning on tossing some elliptical in the mix on the off days along with some strength training to burn extra calories and hopefully get the scales moving again in the downward direction.   It’s not that long until our trip and I have a lot to accomplish between now and then.   7 is going to come mighty early each morning, but once I get used to it, I’m sure I’ll be fine.   

Feel free to join me if you’d like.

June 19, 2010

Gratitude June 19, 2010

Filed under: Gratitude — gardener @ 5:29 am

I’ve found myself thinking of so many things lately.  Some things I’m learning to let go of, while others I am grasping hold of and learning how to make them a priority in my life.   Everything in life is all about balance, and I think that because of many things that have happened this year, that I’ve found myself out of balance and unsure which way was up.   

I’m surrounded with great things-  great people-  but yet, there have been a few things that have caught me completely off guard and taken my breath away.   I thought I had it all under control, only to find out nothing was further from the truth.

Today-  I am on the verge of getting there, but I have to learn to completely let go of some things, and grasp on to others.   For those of you who have been a lifeline to me without even knowing it-   I love you and thank you from the bottom of my heart.

My Gratitude List for June 19, 2010.

Today I’m Grateful For:

  • Moments of silence, which are to be followed with some of my favorite music from days gone by.
  • Creativity, both big and small.
  • Friendships, and those who offer the life line without realizing.
  • Understanding when to let go and when to hold on and finding the balance.
  • Living outside the proverbial box.

Didn’t Realize

Filed under: Home,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 5:11 am

When Marcel and I moved into this place and found ourselves gutting it and redoing literally everything, I didn’t give much thought to the stainless steel kitchen sink that we ordered when we bought the kitchen. I think at that time we were both so overwhelmed that having a double sink never came into the picture, but now almost 7 years later, I’ve found myself thinking that it’s time to start making some changes. I’ve thought probably 100 times over those 7 years that double stainless steel kitchen sinks are much more practical, which is why I’m ready to start looking for a new one. We’ve been talking some time about replacing our counter top, so since we’re going to do that, I figure now is the time for a new sink. We’ll also get a new faucet, because as I’ve mentioned in the past, the one we have is also lacking.

I’ve been shopping for the best deal and so far, nothing beats the deals I’ve found on Mr. Direct. The prices are much better than the ones I’ve seen here, and they have same day shipping, which makes it easy to plan when to expect your order to arrive. Now if Marcel and I can agree on which sink we want, we’ll be in business.

June 18, 2010

Recharging

Filed under: Uncategorized — gardener @ 4:49 am

Yesterday was one if those days that you never want to see come to an end. I spent part on the beach and another part at the movies with a great mixture in between.

Even though today has been rainy, so far it has been a great day. I’m hoping the rest of the day is just as great.

I guess this is what you could call a battery recharger a la natural. I heart my friends!!

June 17, 2010

Gratitude – June 17, 2010

Filed under: Gratitude — gardener @ 1:40 pm

I haven’t made a gratitude list in a while and even though I think about the things I’m grateful for on a daily basis, I do think that it’s better to actually document them so that I can come back and look at them later. With that being said, I’m going to try to start being more consistent with sharing a gratitude list each and every day.

There are many things that I’m blessed with each day, but I’ll continue to share only five. I think it’s important to focus on the positive and I believe this will help me continue to do so.

My Gratitude List for June 17, 2010.

Today I’m Grateful For:

  • An early morning text from Desere which had me jumping out of bed to scramble and get ready to go to Aloha with her.  It was a beautiful day and spending the time in the sun with some girl talk over good coffee and Coke Zero is just what I needed to recharge the batteries.
  • Having leftovers from last night, which meant that I didn’t have to cook today. 
  • Sitting outside with a great cup of coffee and watching the sun go down as I type these words.
  • Having a pink glow from the kiss I received from the sun.
  • People who bring a smile to my face and warmth to my heart-   each and every one.

Beach Bum

Filed under: Shop til ya Drop,Techy — gardener @ 1:34 pm

Sometimes I forget that my laptop is so portable and that I can literally take it with me everywhere I go if I wanted to. After spending some time at Aloha today and really not wanting to leave- I decided that I may find out if they have an electric plug in so that I can work outside and then I can be at the beacn and working. I know they don’t have any office furniture accessories, but for an afternoon I can live without them. It’s definintely a thought. People do it at Starbucks, so why not at the beach?

June 16, 2010

Gulf

Filed under: Uncategorized — gardener @ 10:52 am

I’ve been thinking about the crisis in the Gulf every day, and if being from the Coast wasn’t enough, I spend time every day watching Anderson Cooper 360 that I DVR each and every night. I will be the first to admit that I’m not a fan of CNN, but I absolutely love Anderson. I appreciated his coverage during Katrina, and I also appreciate his coverage now of this disaster and trying to keep people honest and hold them accountable for their actions. I hope that sometime – sooner, rather than later, that the massive amounts of oil will be stoopped from pouring into the Gulf and that it happens before it’s too late.

It’s heartbreaking to know that so many people make their living from those waters and the wild and marine life that has and is being affected. BP is all about the money and I do pray that they will be held accountable and those who have been made victims of this tragedy will somehow be compensated.

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