Friday randoms/vents/whatevers

[cuddlyevil]

I saw two awesome license plates yesterday in the parking garage:

1) A PT cruiser with the plate "Seren1ty" and the plate surround that says "Wash is my Co-Pilot" and a badge that says "Engineered by Serenity" above the lock on the trunk lid. I thought of you guys.

2) A benz with the plate that said "IAM IT 4" - It took me a second and reading out loud before I got it.


We have a kid free evening! And I have a kidfree morning/afternoon tomorrow. DH has to work tomorrow so no full on date night tonight, but we'll at least have a little time for just us.

I might reclaim my kitchen and breakfast nook from their current state of "I don't know where this goes, so I'll just leave it here" tomorrow morning then shower and hang out on the river for a while.

[Muddled]

You beat me! But, I can ramble more.

I don't get #2.

This running 5 whole minutes thing has put me even more in awe of marathoners and half marathoners and has also made me realize that you have to have a bit of crazy in you to want to do that.

[cuddlyevil]

It's "I am mighty Thor"

I'm proud of you for even trying to do it! I know I should as a next step in my path to getting healthier but running for any length of time scares me.

[bullygirl979]

Muddled--how is the running going?

cuddlyevil, enjoy your kid free time!

My vent is a total FWP. I'm trying to eat healthy and lose some weight. I have a work happy hour at my supervisor's house today and then I'm going out to dinner to celebrate my friend's graduation from med school. If that wasn't enough dangerous eating, I'm working from home today and my BF drops off coffee and a bagel with cream cheese for me on his way to work.

FWP, people!

[Muddled]

I never ever would have gotten Thor out of that. I'm just going to tell myself it's because I don't have a speech impediment and not because I have absolutely no imagination.

Bully- It's going. I'm doing it. I still have to really talk myself into it each time, but I think the running part of it is getting a little easier. I do freak out a little every time I see the next time go up. I should stop looking. According to c25k, I am supposed to be able to run 20 minutes straight a mere week from now. Yeah, right. Don't see that happening.

[tiramisu]

Cuddlyevil, I hope that your time together tonight is good, and that hanging out on the river helps you relax and recharge.

Muddled, I'm impressed you're sticking with the running. I agree with you about the little bit of crazy.

Bully, good luck with your food challenges today. That was really sweet of your boyfriend to do.

Mine is just a minor annoyance. I found out about halfway through the day Wednesday that my boss was sending me to a training all day today. I half-assed finishing up my responsibilities and hope to make it up next week.

Also, I'm still a little sad that all the hard work I put in last week wasn't really recognized, except once by my boss. I went out of my way to make sure everyone felt special and appreciated and I'm just a little sad none of them thanked me. I know it's silly.

[bullygirl979]

May 17, 2013 8:53:22 GMT -5 Muddled said:

I never ever would have gotten Thor out of that. I'm just going to tell myself it's because I don't have a speech impediment and not because I have absolutely no imagination.

Bully- It's going. I'm doing it. I still have to really talk myself into it each time, but I think the running part of it is getting a little easier. I do freak out a little every time I see the next time go up. I should stop looking. According to c25k, I am supposed to be able to run 20 minutes straight a mere week from now. Yeah, right. Don't see that happening.

I know it sounds daunting but you will be AMAZED what you can do with some positive self talk. I remember thinking there was no way in hell I was doing that either. But I did it. I focused on small periods of time. I would say "just run to 5 minutes" then "just run to 8 minutes" then "just run to 11 minutes". It didn't seem so hard when I broke it down. That and I kept telling myself "that which does not kill you makes you stronger".

You can do it. I have zero doubt. ZERO.

[bullygirl979]

tiramisu, it was totally super sweet of him. And more so because he got low fat cream cheese because he knows I'm trying to eat healthier

Sorry that no one recognized your effort last week. It does kind of sting when you go out of your way and people don't see it or feel the need to comment on it.

[partiallysunny]

I didn't get #2 either. Sad face.

It's okay, bullygirl979. We all need a cheat day every once and awhile.

I appreciate you, tiramisu. Great job!


I'm stuck on my weight loss (I'm sure my blog isn't helping), so I decided to amp up my work outs. I tried a circuit training thing last night. You are suppose to do each move for 30 second, rest 10 seconds, and continue. Do 2-3 circuits:


I half assed one circuit, learned I can't do 30 seconds of pushup, hold plank for 30 seconds and have no triceps. I almost died.

I'm totally going to do it again.

[cuddlyevil]

Aw, Bully, you are allowed to have the yummy stuff too-just don't eat all the yummy stuff. (that's what I tell myself anyway LOL).

Tiramisu, thanks. I'm sorry you got cornered into a stupid training on a Friday.

[tiramisu]

Thanks ladies. People recognized and praisedthe kids, and that's the most important part. There was a small part of me going "hey, what about the person who came up with all the ideas and helped the kids implement them?" But I know my boss appreciated it, so I'm happy with that.

[bullygirl979]

I just want to make this clear, lol: I went to a concert last night where I drank beer and ate fried food. The night before I got hammered at a wine tasting and went and chowed Wendy's French fries and a frosty. I've done my share of bad eating this week. Ha!

[cuddlyevil]

PS, is that from that article ML posted? I thought about doing that last night. I am leaving it upstairs in the bathroom for DH to look at, he's been complaining about wanting to work out but there being no time.

[bullygirl979]

partiallysunny: That is bad ass! I suck at planks too and my push ups are weak. But I'm proud of you for doing it again!

[partiallysunny]

May 17, 2013 9:10:56 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

PS, is that from that article ML posted? I thought about doing that last night. I am leaving it upstairs in the bathroom for DH to look at, he's been complaining about wanting to work out but there being no time.

I saw it on one of the blogs I just started following:

www.geekyhostess.com/geek-fit-exercise-the-scientific-way/

[Muddled]

May 17, 2013 8:58:58 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

May 17, 2013 8:53:22 GMT -5 Muddled said:

I never ever would have gotten Thor out of that. I'm just going to tell myself it's because I don't have a speech impediment and not because I have absolutely no imagination.

Bully- It's going. I'm doing it. I still have to really talk myself into it each time, but I think the running part of it is getting a little easier. I do freak out a little every time I see the next time go up. I should stop looking. According to c25k, I am supposed to be able to run 20 minutes straight a mere week from now. Yeah, right. Don't see that happening.

I know it sounds daunting but you will be AMAZED what you can do with some positive self talk. I remember thinking there was no way in hell I was doing that either. But I did it. I focused on small periods of time. I would say "just run to 5 minutes" then "just run to 8 minutes" then "just run to 11 minutes". It didn't seem so hard when I broke it down. That and I kept telling myself "that which does not kill you makes you stronger".

You can do it. I have zero doubt. ZERO.

So so daunting. 8 minutes is next up I think. We'll see if it kills me.

I'm really loving your BF, by the way. It sounds like you might have snagged yourself a keeper.

tiramisu- Did you see the op-ed (I think it was an op-ed or an essay) that was posted on PCE re: New Orleans?
pandce.proboards.com/thread/177682/why-mothers-shooting-national-tragedy

[cuddlyevil]

I have the journal article it came from. It sounds painful but effective, I may use it to switch up my workouts during the week. I can't do a full push-up to save my life, so it will probably destroy my arms.

[partiallysunny]

The triceps dip killed me. I could only do two and had to stop. I think I managed 6 total before it burned too bad and I couldn't support my own weight any more.

[bullygirl979]

Muddled...I am hoping so! We just hit over 2 months together. No flags, no concerns. It is just super easy and fun. He does what he says he will do and is really considerate. I'm really digging him!

If you want, PM me and tell me when you're doing your next steps. I'll be your biggest cheerleader!!

[Deleted]

bullygirl979 yay how sweet!

I am off today and already having a fantastic day. Sex, an awesome run and now coffee. Then we are headed to a local lake and I can finally wear The Suit!

[captainmel]

River Cat is trying to make sure I need to be institutionalized. He has a small cut on his paw pad, I've been keeping it clean and it is healing up just dandy. I've also been keeping him inside for the last two days. He will not stop loudly meowing in the most annoyed tone of meow. I started meowing back at him yesterday and he and I "talked" for about 20 minutes. Now he is snuggling and purring on my chest and all of my annoyances are melting away.

I am almost done with another dress. Wahooo!

[starrieskies]

I think I have a wee problem...

I am a fidgety person and can't just sit and watch tv without doing something... So I started to crochet. Almost every one of my friends (and some of their kids) have blankets and I'm still making blankets. I don't know who I am making them for... I'm going to have to have a room just for these silly blankets that I'm making because I don't have anyone to give them to! I just can't help myself... I see the pretty colored yarn and I feel the need to do something with it. Everytime I start a new one, H says "Who's that one for?" and I feel stupid saying "I don't know." (He's probably upset I haven't made one for him yet, but I'm not eager to do that right now)

Anyone need a blanket??

[cuddlyevil]

I'll take one Starries!

You can also check with some of the local yarn stores, they may know of groups who knit/crochet blankets for the children's hospitals or hospice. There's a group here that makes hats for the babies in the NICU and the newborns on the mom/baby units.

[captainmel]

Crocheting is like crack! Knitting is too. I was also going to say something about local hospitals. I know my parents church does donations to overseas orphanages too.

[neonpink]

I've been doing that work out all week. I have been doing some of those exercises but not all of them. I can feel the burn. I have also been eating healthier. Today I met up with my friend for lunch. She got the most amazing looking pizza. I got a salad. I am going to look good on my beach vacation next month!

[starrieskies]

I actually did a scarf thing a while ago, where I bought yarn on clearance and made a zillion scarves just to keep my hands busy. Then I donated them all to the local homeless shelter. I thought about calling the local childrens hospital too.

cuddlyevil, here's the blanket I'm working on right now. I know there's a name for this pattern but I just call it a "Charlie Brown Afghan". If you want it, it's yours!



DS calls it my "sunshine" blanket because the colors are happy.

[captainmel]

That blanket is gorgeous Starries!!! Your tension is perfect. I am seriously envious of your talent and skills.

[motzie]

Starries that is gorgeous! Can you make little things to donate to charity or something?

[Muddled]

May 17, 2013 9:18:56 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

Muddled...I am hoping so! We just hit over 2 months together. No flags, no concerns. It is just super easy and fun. He does what he says he will do and is really considerate. I'm really digging him!

If you want, PM me and tell me when you're doing your next steps. I'll be your biggest cheerleader!!

I am supposed to run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and one day over the weekend. I did week 4 day 2 of c25k yesterday. I will probably do day 3 on Sunday and then again on Tuesday. I'm scared of week 5.

I have an awesome cheerleading squad behind me (thank you, TIP!!), so you have a lot of competition.  It is incredibly helpful, I cannot lie.




Starries- You are a professional!

[starrieskies]

Thanks, everyone! It's really just something that I started doing because I felt obligated, but now I'm kind of addicted. It's become a way for me to decompress after the craziness at work (and home). I have tried doing smaller items like hats, I did a little market bag too, but for some reason I really get more enjoyment out of the blankets.

Muddled, I'm really impressed with how you've stuck with running! You're a superstar, and I find it very inspiring!