This has been a hectic day beyond belief. I have lots of blogging to do both here and on my other one, but it will have to wait until tomorrow.
I just wanted to give you a quick update!! I am a grandma again!! My step-daughter had her son tonight, and we drove up to see him!! He is soooooo beautiful.
Holding him makes you think about what really counts in life, makes you realize that the little things or even annoying things...they don't matter!
I had a meeting today after school, and then I had Weight Watchers, and I am happy to report that I lost.
Not a big loss, but I lost .8 of a pound, which the big news is that I am now UNDER 230!!!! I weigh 229.2 with at total of 23.4 pounds. And, I will take it!!!!!!!
The rest of the group: 5.6, 3.4, 2.8, .8(me), .4. I call that a good week!!
Then tonight we also had our little one's graduation from Montessori. I am sad to see us leave that school!!!
More to come, pics and all :) Tomorrow, promise.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Running with the mule!
Tonight I caught Buttermilk. Rick spent hours trying to catch her, and she would not come to him (she seriously does love girls more).
Anyhow, after I caught her, I brushed her, and then I worked with her. She is funny and has a super personality.
I had the best workout. I wanted to see if I could get her to trot with me, and she did. Now, I am excited to work with her on a daily basis. This will be good exercise for both of us!
Anyhow, after I caught her, I brushed her, and then I worked with her. She is funny and has a super personality.
I had the best workout. I wanted to see if I could get her to trot with me, and she did. Now, I am excited to work with her on a daily basis. This will be good exercise for both of us!
I just had the best walk/jog EVER!
I love walking up here on the flats; it's a totally different feel than in my in town neighborhood in Okanogan.
What I like the most: fragrant flowers, growing gardens, farm animals galore (horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs), cute houses, cuter landscaping ideas, and birds everywhere serenading me.
I do have this fascination about birds, and I want to learn more about them, so I can identify any bird I see. I did see some that I don't know, but I also saw goldfinches, quail, killdeer, robins, turkey buzzards, and crows.
Now, to the walk. I was planning on walking for three minutes and then jogging for a minute, with those intervals all the way through my walk of two and half miles.
I don't have a digital watch (asking for a runner's watch for my b-day), so I was trying to use my phone, and that was not working very well.
I ditched the time idea (until I have the proper equipment), and instead I did the distance thing. I walked for three telephone poles, and then jogged for two, and alternated that pattern until the very end where I jogged for three and walked for two.
I felt really good, strong, and stinky! My goal is to do this outside interval training every other day. With all the reading I have done about running, I know that I shouldn't do it every day until I work up to that.
I did a thorough job of stretching before and after my walk/jog, what I think I am going to start calling my wog.
Something I noticed, an observation, if you will. I found that the interval training outside felt different than when I do the same on the treadmill, eliptical, or recumbent bike. I talked with my girlfriend, and we both think that maybe it's related to the mental aspect of it all.
When you are interval training outside, you see where you are jogging and where you are walking, but inside and stationary, you just change pace. I don't know...
My plan is on the interim days to go for a good walk or bike ride. On this plan, I will absolutely be ready for the 5K in October!
What I like the most: fragrant flowers, growing gardens, farm animals galore (horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs), cute houses, cuter landscaping ideas, and birds everywhere serenading me.
I do have this fascination about birds, and I want to learn more about them, so I can identify any bird I see. I did see some that I don't know, but I also saw goldfinches, quail, killdeer, robins, turkey buzzards, and crows.
Now, to the walk. I was planning on walking for three minutes and then jogging for a minute, with those intervals all the way through my walk of two and half miles.
I don't have a digital watch (asking for a runner's watch for my b-day), so I was trying to use my phone, and that was not working very well.
I ditched the time idea (until I have the proper equipment), and instead I did the distance thing. I walked for three telephone poles, and then jogged for two, and alternated that pattern until the very end where I jogged for three and walked for two.
I felt really good, strong, and stinky! My goal is to do this outside interval training every other day. With all the reading I have done about running, I know that I shouldn't do it every day until I work up to that.
I did a thorough job of stretching before and after my walk/jog, what I think I am going to start calling my wog.
Something I noticed, an observation, if you will. I found that the interval training outside felt different than when I do the same on the treadmill, eliptical, or recumbent bike. I talked with my girlfriend, and we both think that maybe it's related to the mental aspect of it all.
When you are interval training outside, you see where you are jogging and where you are walking, but inside and stationary, you just change pace. I don't know...
My plan is on the interim days to go for a good walk or bike ride. On this plan, I will absolutely be ready for the 5K in October!
31 more miles!
I have mostly been walking, less riding the recumbent bike because I want to get outside!! I need to have my road bike tuned-up, ASAP!
I love walking in the evening in my neighborhood, as it smells scrumptious with all the bbqs going!
And, the flowers are delightful, too!
So, this week I walked 31 miles! That takes me to just past The Dalles, OR and through one of my favorite places Hood River!
I could sit on the bank and watch the windsurfers for hours on end. I can see why they call it the Wind Surfing Capital of the World!
After leaving there and continuing along the river, I end up in The Dalles.
First thing I think is interesting about this place is that it is NOT called Dalles, Oregon, but rather THE Dalles, Oregon.
I remember as a young girl, when we drove from California to Washington, driving our caravan of vehicles and stuff through the Dalles. I had lived for many years in Texas (before California), so I liked the name of the town because it reminded me of Dallas, Texas.
The Dalles is known for being the end of the Oregon Trail. But, really it's a place of tons of recreational opportunities! Check out the Columbia River Gorge, need I say more??
I can't wait for summer vacation! All of this virtual world inspires me for the real world opportunities that are waiting for me!
I love walking in the evening in my neighborhood, as it smells scrumptious with all the bbqs going!
And, the flowers are delightful, too!
So, this week I walked 31 miles! That takes me to just past The Dalles, OR and through one of my favorite places Hood River!
I could sit on the bank and watch the windsurfers for hours on end. I can see why they call it the Wind Surfing Capital of the World!
After leaving there and continuing along the river, I end up in The Dalles.
First thing I think is interesting about this place is that it is NOT called Dalles, Oregon, but rather THE Dalles, Oregon.
I remember as a young girl, when we drove from California to Washington, driving our caravan of vehicles and stuff through the Dalles. I had lived for many years in Texas (before California), so I liked the name of the town because it reminded me of Dallas, Texas.
The Dalles is known for being the end of the Oregon Trail. But, really it's a place of tons of recreational opportunities! Check out the Columbia River Gorge, need I say more??
I can't wait for summer vacation! All of this virtual world inspires me for the real world opportunities that are waiting for me!
Another new site!!!!
I have been so inspired to return to my writing that I have started another blog!!!! I am going to share my poems and photos, and maybe even my novel chapters at some point.
I hope you enjoy! If you feel inspired, send me something, and I will share it, too.
Here is the link: http://trishasheartwhispers.blogspot.com/
I hope you enjoy! If you feel inspired, send me something, and I will share it, too.
Here is the link: http://trishasheartwhispers.blogspot.com/
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Yowser!
Our yearbooks arrived today! Woo hoo! That's always a SUPER fun day!!!
Even better the kids were freaking out about how a picture of me during winter that doesn't look anything like me now!!!
THAT is inspiring! I can't wait to return in September and see what I look like then!
Even better the kids were freaking out about how a picture of me during winter that doesn't look anything like me now!!!
THAT is inspiring! I can't wait to return in September and see what I look like then!
Goooooooooooooooals!
As some of you know, I am/was in the process of writing a novel. Well, I have two novel ideas, but only one have I started, and it was last summer when I began it.
I am eager to return to it, as soon as school is out. I am even thinking about posting chapters on my other blog weekly... We shall see.
Definitely it is one of my SUMMER goal to finish the novel I have started. I know that may not seem to do with health, but it does connect perfectly in that it is my spiritual and mental health - I love to write!
What are my other goals for these soon-to-be summer months, you ask?
Lose 20 pounds by September 1st; that's the goal, but I would really like to lose 31, so I would return to school under 200 pounds.
I am going to go on many hikes this summer, some more leisurely and that will include the little one, and others with my hiking girls! We might even ressurect our hiking weekend, good times camping out!!
But, for sure, I have some specific BIG hikes I am planning (more to come on that).
I am planning a couple of big events that I will definitely give you more details on soon.
I want to work up to jogging/running and be able to run a 5K. As a matter of fact, I am going to register for the Autumn Leaf Run. First off, I think it's cool that they are in their 8th year! And, it totally reminds me of the Autumn Leaf Walk, Run, and Roll event up in Leavenworth.
We are definitely camping more this summer. I think it will be nice to stay sort of close (there are so many amazing places in our vicinity for us to camp), but we will still feel like we are escaping the hub bub of life.
My little one and I are going to take horesback riding lessons. I am soooo excited for this. I am thrilled to learn all about horses and to do so with my step-daughter.
Besides the goals and things I want to accomplish this summer, we have some fun plans, too. We will have at least one big trip (thinking the ocean), and maybe even go on it with Rick's brother's family.
We plan on visiting Cody, and maybe my sister and parents who all live in Vegas.
We will be spending more time with Rick's oldest daughter and her beautiful children!!
I know we also have lots of little side trips (airshow, motorcycle rides, visits to Spokane to see Munkey, etc.).
I am on the countdown! Only ten days of school left!
I am eager to return to it, as soon as school is out. I am even thinking about posting chapters on my other blog weekly... We shall see.
Definitely it is one of my SUMMER goal to finish the novel I have started. I know that may not seem to do with health, but it does connect perfectly in that it is my spiritual and mental health - I love to write!
What are my other goals for these soon-to-be summer months, you ask?
Lose 20 pounds by September 1st; that's the goal, but I would really like to lose 31, so I would return to school under 200 pounds.
I am going to go on many hikes this summer, some more leisurely and that will include the little one, and others with my hiking girls! We might even ressurect our hiking weekend, good times camping out!!
But, for sure, I have some specific BIG hikes I am planning (more to come on that).
I am planning a couple of big events that I will definitely give you more details on soon.
I want to work up to jogging/running and be able to run a 5K. As a matter of fact, I am going to register for the Autumn Leaf Run. First off, I think it's cool that they are in their 8th year! And, it totally reminds me of the Autumn Leaf Walk, Run, and Roll event up in Leavenworth.
We are definitely camping more this summer. I think it will be nice to stay sort of close (there are so many amazing places in our vicinity for us to camp), but we will still feel like we are escaping the hub bub of life.
My little one and I are going to take horesback riding lessons. I am soooo excited for this. I am thrilled to learn all about horses and to do so with my step-daughter.
Besides the goals and things I want to accomplish this summer, we have some fun plans, too. We will have at least one big trip (thinking the ocean), and maybe even go on it with Rick's brother's family.
We plan on visiting Cody, and maybe my sister and parents who all live in Vegas.
We will be spending more time with Rick's oldest daughter and her beautiful children!!
I know we also have lots of little side trips (airshow, motorcycle rides, visits to Spokane to see Munkey, etc.).
I am on the countdown! Only ten days of school left!
Hmmmmmm...I wonder?
I was just thinking how I have lost over 20 pounds, and I have walked over 200 miles. I wonder if there is a correlation between pounds and miles, really??
We will check this theory out! If at 300 miles I have lost 30 pounds, then that would be SUPER cool!!!
We will check this theory out! If at 300 miles I have lost 30 pounds, then that would be SUPER cool!!!
Sign of success...
I am wearing a pair of pants that I couldn't wear since last year!! It feels so good to have them on and be able to breathe while wearing them!!
I did pull out some of my summer clothes, and they are pretty loose, so I will be asking for new summer stuff for my b-day.
Yesterday, we were talking about our last advisory session with kids and about making summer goals.
I, too, am writing down my summer goals. I am not finished yet, but I will give you one of the goals right now.
I will lose 20 pounds before I come back to school at the end of August! That's my concrete goal, but I would really like to lose between now and then 31 because then I would be under 200. BUT, for now I am shooting for 20, and we will just see what happpens.
Have a SUPER Thursday, and be healthy!
I did pull out some of my summer clothes, and they are pretty loose, so I will be asking for new summer stuff for my b-day.
Yesterday, we were talking about our last advisory session with kids and about making summer goals.
I, too, am writing down my summer goals. I am not finished yet, but I will give you one of the goals right now.
I will lose 20 pounds before I come back to school at the end of August! That's my concrete goal, but I would really like to lose between now and then 31 because then I would be under 200. BUT, for now I am shooting for 20, and we will just see what happpens.
Have a SUPER Thursday, and be healthy!
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