RIGHT!?! I would love to, but I can't stomach the cost with dh only working ~8hr/week. Back to work in the new year, my ass.
Yea, it's pricey. Running is free. I took up running for that reason although I do CF as well. I needed something I could do on days I didn't go to the gym.
I went to Panera for lunch cause I had coupons for a broth bowl and free drink that were expiring today. I'm not really a big fan of the broth bowl and I'm still hungry:(
DH has strep. You can guess how awesome our household is right now.
Not just that, but the **second** I leave for my conference, he goes and eats a bunch of crap. It's like, hey, we're pushing each other to be healthier and better for each other, and I behaved on my trip (the food was total crap, the only edible-looking stuff was cake and I refrained because I am a good girl...I've lost like 3lbs since Sunday because the food was just inedible). But when I went to take the trash out this morning I discovered a ton of shit in the bin- pizza boxes, etc. I'm disappointed.
I still don't have a defense date, and my boss tacked on ANOTHER FUCKING EXPERIMENT this week. I want to scream.
That really sucks about your DH. Mine is like that. I have been working so hard to make sure we're eating better, and he does well during the day, but I find remnants of midnight snacks in the morning.
And, it's been a while since I had to deal with the dissertation crap (and I am screaming and hooting for you, because I never finished it. It was too much of a pain in the ass with no support from my chair or committee), but once you defend your proposal and make whatever changes they want so you can go ahead, isn't that what you're supposed to stick to? Or is he just not wanting you to leave?
My whine - I *think* I have a cold, but I seem to be in limbo. I was achy yesterday and last night, but don't feel as badly today, but my throat is sore, and my nose isn't stuffy. I was planning on taking a half day, but the student I needed to see today took much longer to test than I had planned, so now I think I will stick it out until the end.
And, it's been a while since I had to deal with the dissertation crap (and I am screaming and hooting for you, because I never finished it. It was too much of a pain in the ass with no support from my chair or committee), but once you defend your proposal and make whatever changes they want so you can go ahead, isn't that what you're supposed to stick to? Or is he just not wanting you to leave?
I hope you feel better!
He's holding me hostage. I had an approved timeline for this year through my defense that he and my committee approved, and he's added things beyond the scope of that. It's a lose-lose situation for me. I'm writing today (he's "letting" me spend 1-2 days a week writing and not be in lab, how thoughtful of him...) and sitting here like, what the fuck am I doing this for? He's told me he can't be bothered with my dissertation until the end of February, because he's too busy.
That sucks. Will you still be within the timelines to graduate this semester? I really hope you don't have to stay longer because of his douceyness.
It's been a crazy stressful week for lots of reasons, and the weekend will be non-stop events/parties through Mon night. On top of this our realtor called last night, and someone actually wants to see our house tomorrow at 3; first showing since Oct (slow market in our area plus winter). So we're scrambling to get the house show-ready, and it throws off my plans with my kid tomorrow afternoon after he has a speech screening. Tomorrow morning is also supposed to be a 40min steady run for HM training--between sleep issues, house stress and all, I can't decide if I just need to suck it up and get up early and check it off anyway (4:30am); convince myself to do it Thurs night; or shift it to Fri when Sat is my long run day.
It's been a crazy stressful week for lots of reasons, and the weekend will be non-stop events/parties through Mon night. On top of this our realtor called last night, and someone actually wants to see our house tomorrow at 3; first showing since Oct (slow market in our area plus winter). So we're scrambling to get the house show-ready, and it throws off my plans with my kid tomorrow afternoon after he has a speech screening. Tomorrow morning is also supposed to be a 40min steady run for HM training--between sleep issues, house stress and all, I can't decide if I just need to suck it up and get up early and check it off anyway (4:30am); convince myself to do it Thurs night; or shift it to Fri when Sat is my long run day.
I just want a quiet beach with lots of booze.
My vote is always get up early, and then reward yourself for the effort with a good strong coffee
Good luck with the showing and the screening. Are you already in therapy for it? We just started a few weeks ago.
It's so freaking hard sometimes. I don't know how you're doing two-a-days! I'm impressed with your drive and dedication.
I do all of my workouts early in the morning (or I usually do, this week has all been post-bedtime), and I'm in bed at 10, up at 4:30. What time do your kids go down?
This is me too- I'm usually in bed at 10:30 and alarm goes of at 4:45. I get home with the kids at around 6. So by the time dinner is made, eaten and cleaned up, homework and baths are done, they are generally in bed to do their reading by 8:30. My youngest still naps at school so some nights she is still getting up and coming downstairs until 9. That means h and I get about an hour of chaos free time together a day. how do you guys sustain this schedule?
Yes, it is hard. I am "just" training for a marathon so there are no real 2-a-days. Early in my training cycle I would run in the morning and then do yoga at night but that has stopped after the mileage increased. I work p/t so I do all kid duty and DS is only in school 3 days a week (mornings only). DH works and is in law school at night so our time is soooo limited. Nights are really tough but we are trying to make it work. We each have something going on so I guess that helps in being easy on each other. Some nights DH doesn't get home until 9:30pm. Talk about a short night. I try really hard to work around the family schedule to get my runs in and try not to get up super early too many days so I don't disrupt DH's sleep at all. But doing this though, I get zero down time for myself. I think that is why I am at a breaking point right now.
My pregnancy boobs need to calm the fuck down. Started at a 36c, now pushing the limits if 36DD. Enough!
DH will be out of a job as of March 28. Fortunately he is getting a great severance package and deeply discounted COBRA for the month of April, but it's still really shitty timing.
It's been a crazy stressful week for lots of reasons, and the weekend will be non-stop events/parties through Mon night. On top of this our realtor called last night, and someone actually wants to see our house tomorrow at 3; first showing since Oct (slow market in our area plus winter). So we're scrambling to get the house show-ready, and it throws off my plans with my kid tomorrow afternoon after he has a speech screening. Tomorrow morning is also supposed to be a 40min steady run for HM training--between sleep issues, house stress and all, I can't decide if I just need to suck it up and get up early and check it off anyway (4:30am); convince myself to do it Thurs night; or shift it to Fri when Sat is my long run day.
I just want a quiet beach with lots of booze.
My vote is always get up early, and then reward yourself for the effort with a good strong coffee
Good luck with the showing and the screening. Are you already in therapy for it? We just started a few weeks ago.
Thanks This is just the screening, and they'll determine if he qualifies. He's 4, and his pre-K teachers recommended it. He loves to talk but a lot of can still be pretty hard to understand even for DH and me; most people think he says something inappropriate when he says 'fishes' How's is the therapy going for you?
Post by 1confused1 on Jan 28, 2015 16:04:00 GMT -5
I feel like I should be running longer distances in my half training, but I have to keep telling myself to trust the plan and not over do it. But it's hard to be patient!
Post by ilovecandy on Jan 28, 2015 16:25:37 GMT -5
After a hell ish past two weeks we got to my parents house Sunday evening. I said once we got here I would start working out. I have done nothing. I did do a 2 mile run this morning.
My pregnancy boobs need to calm the fuck down. Started at a 36c, now pushing the limits if 36DD. Enough!
DH will be out of a job as of March 28. Fortunately he is getting a great severance package and deeply discounted COBRA for the month of April, but it's still really shitty timing.
I'm so, so sorry . I saw that article and just cringed for you guys. I'm glad the severance package is good, and hopefully something will come along that is even better, and will maybe afford him some extra time at home when baby arrives. Thinking of you.
I finally went to the orthopedist over my elbow. After arriving late due to traffic and realizing I went to the wrong doctor (apparently there are two Dr. Bs in NOVA who are orthopedist). They squeezed me in.
Doc said I have a radial head fracture, very slight, benign (not sure what that means). Motion is good for it. Running is ok, but no lifting for a while. It says it takes 6-8 weeks to heal usually. May need PT later.
Damn I guess I'll be starting NROL abs all over again when I heal up. So bummed, this is prime time for lifting since the weather kind of sucks. I'll have to rethink my half plan now.
Oh no, I'm sorry! At least running isn't off the table. That's good you got it checked and have a firm answer though.
Well shit. I'm sorry mrshandy! I'm glad you got it checked out, though. Better to have a firm answer. I hope the healing flies by & you are lifting again soon!
I brought a loaf of sourdough home with me last night. I ate at least half of it. With butter. On top of my dinner. And now I've eaten some Oreos and a bunch of M&Ms.
I brought a loaf of sourdough home with me last night. I ate at least half of it. With butter. On top of my dinner. And now I've eaten some Oreos and a bunch of M&Ms.
I brought a loaf of sourdough home with me last night. I ate at least half of it. With butter. On top of my dinner. And now I've eaten some Oreos and a bunch of M&Ms.
I gotta get rid of the sugar in my house, stat.
My kind of dinner
I have some sort of sinus/paranoia flu issues going on.... Congested, achy - ugh. I can't really taste anything but felt hungry tonight, so I ate a bunch of triscuits with havarti cheese- even though I couldn't really taste it. Oh well
And my it band is still nagging me outside of my left knee. I am stretching, foam rolling and walking/strength/yoga for exercise. Any other recommendations on how to heal this sucker?