My cleats showed up yesterday and I rode the peloton for the first time. Yikes, it was drama. I have an injured foot and the shoes are so, so, so tight. They were causing an immense amount of pain and cramping. Because the clip in is so tight, I couldn’t get clipped out. I finally got my uninjured foot out, hopped over the bike onto the floor and yanked my injured foot out of the shoe.
This morning went better. I didn’t really buckle in my hurt foot other than the highest strap and found an instructor that didn’t make me want to be a bitch. But I did have to ask my H to come help me clip out because my shoe wasn’t tight enough to build up the force to do it.
Very dramatic for a stationary bike!
I don’t know if this will help but when I first got my peloton I would take my foot out of the shoes when they were still attached to the pedal. And then I’d yank it off the pedal by hand. At home only of course.
For some reason, I could not get my dang feet out of my shoes when I was sitting on the bike. It was all VERY dramatic. I could have died up there! Lol
I got up at 5 am to take DS 2 to the start line for his half marathon, barely made it home before our neighborhood got blocked off (we're surrounded by the full marathon route), stalked him on the Google Family app until he was halfway through the course, navigated street closures to get to the finish line, and met him right after he finished. Kiddo was giddy with excitement that he did it! 2:30 race time almost on the nose, which was slower than his practice times, but also the course had more uphills than he usually runs.
The rest of the day was mostly spent with Kid 1 at archery lessons and then over at my sister's for a Tortured Poets Department listening party. She's still recovering from her double mastectomy and looking to start either chemo or radiation by the end of the month, so it was nice to take a few hours and just zone out together with gummy bears and popcorn.
There is so much pollen floating around right now, it's ridiculous. I took a long, slow walk, earlier and the wind picked up and kept blowing more off the trees, but also would kick it up off the ground, and I could basically see the air.
I'm glad I decided to just wear my glasses with transitions lenses, instead of putting in contacts and doing separate sunglasses. I've had a shower, but my eyes are still itchy.
Post by arehopsveggies on Apr 20, 2024 20:35:44 GMT -5
Tomorrow is a family surprise thing celebrating a family member that I love, but a family member that I do not talk to decided to attend. Sooo I’m super anxious now.
I promised myself a trip to Athleta (I haven’t gotten to go into the store in a few years) and getting to buy myself something there as a reward for being civil.
Post by sofamonkey on Apr 20, 2024 20:37:38 GMT -5
DH is downstairs cleaning. I want to go downstairs, but I don’t want to join him. If I sit on the couch, he’ll tell me he’s fine on his own. I need to not feel guilty about this, as I was upstairs meal planning and doing a grocery pick up order, and tomorrow I’ll prep all the food. He’s fine. Why am I like this??
I’m giving myself 2 mins max to get myself together and stop this nonsense, then I’m grabbing a glass of wine and finish my movie on the couch. lol
This morning, DS has baseball. Then I took both him and DH to a new barber and they both look sharp!! DH is golfing tomorrow, so I think I’ll sleep in a bit. Ahhh.
How have you people never listened to Raspberry Beret, much less ANY Prince song?! He’s a legend! His music is iconic. Anyway, go listen! His music is amazing.
I also feel like this song has been played so much out in the world - like grocery store music, radio music, etc. I have probably never listened to a Prince album but I can't fathom anyone in our age cohort not having any familiarity! Maybe listen to the song and report back?
How have you people never listened to Raspberry Beret, much less ANY Prince song?! He’s a legend! His music is iconic. Anyway, go listen! His music is amazing.
I’ve been singing the song in my head (and periodically out loud) since I saw the reference a couple of hours ago. Iconic indeed!
Post by mysteriouswife on Apr 20, 2024 21:42:28 GMT -5
Adulting is dumb AF. We signed a contract on new windows. Put a hefty payment down (don’t come at me it’s through a reputable company) Not even three hours later we noticed we had no water pressure in the kitchen. We have a leak under the house. Then H went to use the outside hose and the bib is leaking. We suspect it cracked in the winter. We turned the water off and buried our heads in the sand until later. THEN H’s car was struggling to start. It needs a battery. This is after repairing his air conditioning and a headlight this week. Oh and his door lock stopped working. He’s getting that fixed on Monday. (Preplanend)
This is not how I wanted to do my weekend. I’m very thankful these are just minor inconveniences. We are fortunate that we are able to get repairs and we have a network of people to help us.
How have you people never listened to Raspberry Beret, much less ANY Prince song?! He’s a legend! His music is iconic. Anyway, go listen! His music is amazing.
I also feel like this song has been played so much out in the world - like grocery store music, radio music, etc. I have probably never listened to a Prince album but I can't fathom anyone in our age cohort not having any familiarity! Maybe listen to the song and report back?
Saying a song is the type to be played in stores is an argument that it's terrible, IMO. "Retail rock" is generally not very good.
H and I did an ultra trail race yesterday. I did the 5k and H did the half marathon. The elevation change was insane. I don't even know how to put it into words... basically as straight up as you can get without having to use your hands to climb. Whoever designed the course is probably a sociopath (not really lol). Hardest hike I have ever done, and I am so sore today. So thankful to past me who did most of the grocery errands on Friday, because I'm probably not getting off the couch today 😅
We were talking about it yesterday afternoon as we were trying to recover and both of us said we never want to do something like that again. Then we both agreed that we would probably do it again lol. Gluttons for punishment over here 😆
We got cool t-shirts, the weather was beautiful, and I got to be in the mountains. It was a good day 😌
Post by underwaterrhymes on Apr 21, 2024 6:39:53 GMT -5
I have been struggling with low level fatigue and daily pain but objectively know when I move and do active things, I feel so much better mentally and, ultimately, physically.
But I am someone who needs lists and if it’s not written down, I might not do it, so I bought this app (Finch) that allows me to create daily goals.
I added a bunch of things like strength training, get up and move for five minutes, drink water, meditate, family time, tidy something, go outside, walk for 30 minutes, etc., and it’s so satisfying to check things off. Plus it has a cute little bird that sends you motivational messages and you can send it on missions and buy it outfits and items as you collect points from accomplishing your goals. Plus, I feel so much better when I’m doing these things, so it’s great for my mental and physical health. I’m pretty excited about it lol.
Post by starburst604 on Apr 21, 2024 6:50:13 GMT -5
SwimDeep I did a Tough Mudder race years ago that was straight up a mountain. I had trained for it but was still not prepared for that kind of elevation. When I say my body has never been that sore in my entire life, not even after a marathon! I had to call in sick the next day because I just could not move.
SwimDeep I did a Tough Mudder race years ago that was straight up a mountain. I had trained for it but was still not prepared for that kind of elevation. When I say my body has never been that sore in my entire life, not even after a marathon! I had to call in sick the next day because I just could not move.
I told H the only thing that could have prepared me to go straight up a mountain would have been going straight up a mountain. You just can't train for that in a gym or walking/running on streets (even with big hills). Absolutely unreal 🤯
Post by expectantsteelerfan on Apr 21, 2024 7:08:07 GMT -5
Add me to the appalled at those who have not even HEARD Prince songs. How is that possible???
I let ds have 4 friends sleep over last night because DD and dh are on a y-princess camp out. I don't enjoy letting kids sleep over and rarely do it, but they ask all the time so I do like to sometimes say yes because I know it's a me issue. But they were loud from like 1:30 AM-3 AM, and now they are still sleeping, 3 of them in the basement and 2 of them in the living room, and I am awake and just want to go about my day but feel bad if I wake them. I did go down and let the dogs out and feed them and make myself coffee and grab something to eat. But I only have like another 45 min. in me before I want to walk the dogs and then get a workout in, and that will involve turning lights on and making a lot more noise.
I also feel like this song has been played so much out in the world - like grocery store music, radio music, etc. I have probably never listened to a Prince album but I can't fathom anyone in our age cohort not having any familiarity! Maybe listen to the song and report back?
Saying a song is the type to be played in stores is an argument that it's terrible, IMO. "Retail rock" is generally not very good.
It's a pop song that has been played consistently for 4 decades. I don't know what to tell you, lol. I have no idea if I've heard it at the actual grocery store, I just mean it's played in places where music is played for public consumption.
Add me to the appalled at those who have not even HEARD Prince songs. How is that possible???
I let ds have 4 friends sleep over last night because DD and dh are on a y-princess camp out. I don't enjoy letting kids sleep over and rarely do it, but they ask all the time so I do like to sometimes say yes because I know it's a me issue. But they were loud from like 1:30 AM-3 AM, and now they are still sleeping, 3 of them in the basement and 2 of them in the living room, and I am awake and just want to go about my day but feel bad if I wake them. I did go down and let the dogs out and feed them and make myself coffee and grab something to eat. But I only have like another 45 min. in me before I want to walk the dogs and then get a workout in, and that will involve turning lights on and making a lot more noise.
I don't know how old your son is, but noise after midnight would make me petty. You prevent me from resting? I give no shits if I wake you up with my morning routine 🤷♀️
Post by emilyinchile on Apr 21, 2024 8:30:01 GMT -5
This week I learned that the real proof of ML rich isn't the trips people take, it's the amount spent on sports! And I say that with zero judgment, my jaw is just still on the floor at how expensive things are.
I am legit relishing in doing laundry right now after having cleaned out the fridge last night. After the craziness of the couple weeks around the wedding, doing normal life things and getting our house slightly back in order feels great.
We flew home last night and the turbulence was so so bad approaching Boston that I 1000% thought we were all going to die in a plane crash. I am not a nervous flyer at all, but i have never experienced anything like it. I’m pretty sure my anxious DD is traumatized for life and we’ll have to drug her for our next flights in July. People were screaming and the flight crew was radio silent, which freaked everyone out. Good thing I already have DD’s first therapy appt scheduled!
I took the puppy out and now we’re curled up in bed together. She’s passed out. I’m considering getting up for coffee. It snowed most of yesterday, but it’s supposed to be warm and sunny, so I’ll probably get her out on a walk soon. She’s overdue for a nice long one after several days of dreary weather.
The kids spent the night at MIL’s, so I need to go pick them up soon. Then I’m going to coffee and yoga with a friend. She’s been having some marriage issues and they started counseling yesterday, so I’m curious to hear how it went.
Hopefully I’ll feel motivated after yoga to get some stuff done because there’s a bunch of random stuff I want to get knocked out.
FWIW, I have heard Prince songs. The title Raspberry Beret doesn't ring a bell to me. It's very possible that I've heard it. There are many popular musicians whose work I've heard but I don't know off the top of my head. *shrug*
My friend had a “classy cocktail party” at her house last night. It was for her bday and adults only. It was *fabulous*! Everyone was dressed up, food and cocktails were amazing, we had so much fun! I haven’t had a night out like that in years. The most amazing part of it was that their kids were upstairs watching a movie the whole time and never came down while about 30 adults had a loud party downstairs. That would not be possible in my house.
My kids are being super annoying this AM. We rarely leave them with a babysitter and I’m so annoyed at their attitudes today. You guys can survive 2 hours with a babysitter so your parents can have some fun for once!
This week I learned that the real proof of ML rich isn't the trips people take, it's the amount spent on sports! And I say that with zero judgment, my jaw is just still on the floor at how expensive things are.
Never have I been happier that David picked robotics and band when I read threads like that, which are both extremely inexpensive. I forget how expensive sports are until I read threads like that.
This week I learned that the real proof of ML rich isn't the trips people take, it's the amount spent on sports! And I say that with zero judgment, my jaw is just still on the floor at how expensive things are.
Never have I been happier that David picked robotics and band when I read threads like that, which are both extremely inexpensive. I forget how expensive sports are until I read threads like that.
I had a conversation with someone at work about it and we decided if we just took the sports money and put it into a high yield savings for kids, they'd be rich when they're adults lol.
I was shocked at my own numbers. And my kid has asked to try at least 3 other sports. 😭