Jon said I love you today.
And of course I said it back.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Oh the Weather Outside is Frightful...
But the fire is sooo delightful...
Wow, I can't believe it's been almost a month since I posted last. It's been very cold, I think we DO need a fire...
Update: I haven't been working out every day like I was planning. It's been sporadic. A few times a week, plus Jon and I have been playing a lot of football/baseball lately. Still not enough exercise, though, since I haven't lost anything. I haven't gained either. But the goal is to lose, so it's time to get back on track! I asked Megan if she'd be willing to take some pictures of me so I can post before and after pictures. Maybe we'll take them this week so I can actually see the progression and see my body changing. I think that will help motivate. Unfortunately, nothing much seems to motivate me lately. I don't know what my problem is. I just must not want it bad enough.
Work is going well, but I'm getting a little restless. Answering phones all day and listening to students complain is getting old.
Jon has had the stomach flu for the past few days, and as much as I brag about my 'awesome' immune system, I think I may be coming down with something. I always get the 'annual cold', but something feels different. My throat is scratchy and my stomach is slowly starting to churn. This weather is slowing me down - I've been going to bed early, but when my alarm goes off in the morning, I'm still pushing snooze about 10 times.
I haven't had a debit card for 2 weeks now. I think it's a blessing in disguise. It should be coming this week, and I'm hoping to spread the quarter tank of gas that I have over the next week until it comes in the mail. I have my grocery list ready, too! At least it's safe to walk around the mall lately. There are temptations, but I know I can't give in to them! You can't buy stuff without money. I haven't let myself go into Target, because I may just break out my checkbook in that store... I still think about the emerald green sweater I saw in there a month or two ago...
I did buy tickets to go see David Lanz's Christmas concert. He's a famous pianist and he's coming to the Covey Center on December 4th. Along with Christmas music, he'll also be playing his more famous songs, like Cristofori's Dream (I think of Ernie Scheyder and Tri-City when I hear that song...he used to play it all the time in the chapel, so it would echo all over the school). And of course we girls would also play it over and over again.
I wanted to see The Nutcracker in SLC this year also, but the tickets are very expensive. BUT, Megan and I discovered that they are also showing the ballet at the Covey Center, and it's a lot less expensive. Maybe that can be our Christmas gift to each other. How about that, Meggo? Dinner and a show!
Anyway, here's my Christmas list:
- contact solution
- deodorant
- toothpaste
- gift card (to pretty much anywhere: I love DSW, Target, Maceys, Macys, JCPenny, Old Navy, Sephora, etc.)
- handheld mirror (to do my makeup)
- purse (I love this brown satchel http://www.handbagheaven.com/charley-bowler-satchel.html or this brown messenger bag http://www.handbagheaven.com/sonia-stitched-messenger-bag.html )
- Victoria's Secret 'Sexy Little Things Noir' perfume. It's my new favorite. (Jon knows this, so we'll see...)
And, I would like to know what men like for gifts! I swear, they are the hardest to shop for. I think I know what I'm getting everyone on my list already, except for John Butler and Jon Knight. The two men (other than Dad) are who I have to buy something for. I need ideas. And they say girls are hard...
Mom and Dad are coming out here for Thanksgiving! They fly out Thanksgiving Day, and I can't wait to see them. Mom will need to make some lefsa! Mmm... :) Only a week and a half away...
Wow, I can't believe it's been almost a month since I posted last. It's been very cold, I think we DO need a fire...
Update: I haven't been working out every day like I was planning. It's been sporadic. A few times a week, plus Jon and I have been playing a lot of football/baseball lately. Still not enough exercise, though, since I haven't lost anything. I haven't gained either. But the goal is to lose, so it's time to get back on track! I asked Megan if she'd be willing to take some pictures of me so I can post before and after pictures. Maybe we'll take them this week so I can actually see the progression and see my body changing. I think that will help motivate. Unfortunately, nothing much seems to motivate me lately. I don't know what my problem is. I just must not want it bad enough.
Work is going well, but I'm getting a little restless. Answering phones all day and listening to students complain is getting old.
Jon has had the stomach flu for the past few days, and as much as I brag about my 'awesome' immune system, I think I may be coming down with something. I always get the 'annual cold', but something feels different. My throat is scratchy and my stomach is slowly starting to churn. This weather is slowing me down - I've been going to bed early, but when my alarm goes off in the morning, I'm still pushing snooze about 10 times.
I haven't had a debit card for 2 weeks now. I think it's a blessing in disguise. It should be coming this week, and I'm hoping to spread the quarter tank of gas that I have over the next week until it comes in the mail. I have my grocery list ready, too! At least it's safe to walk around the mall lately. There are temptations, but I know I can't give in to them! You can't buy stuff without money. I haven't let myself go into Target, because I may just break out my checkbook in that store... I still think about the emerald green sweater I saw in there a month or two ago...
I did buy tickets to go see David Lanz's Christmas concert. He's a famous pianist and he's coming to the Covey Center on December 4th. Along with Christmas music, he'll also be playing his more famous songs, like Cristofori's Dream (I think of Ernie Scheyder and Tri-City when I hear that song...he used to play it all the time in the chapel, so it would echo all over the school). And of course we girls would also play it over and over again.
I wanted to see The Nutcracker in SLC this year also, but the tickets are very expensive. BUT, Megan and I discovered that they are also showing the ballet at the Covey Center, and it's a lot less expensive. Maybe that can be our Christmas gift to each other. How about that, Meggo? Dinner and a show!
Anyway, here's my Christmas list:
- contact solution
- deodorant
- toothpaste
- gift card (to pretty much anywhere: I love DSW, Target, Maceys, Macys, JCPenny, Old Navy, Sephora, etc.)
- handheld mirror (to do my makeup)
- purse (I love this brown satchel http://www.handbagheaven.com/charley-bowler-satchel.html or this brown messenger bag http://www.handbagheaven.com/sonia-stitched-messenger-bag.html )
- Victoria's Secret 'Sexy Little Things Noir' perfume. It's my new favorite. (Jon knows this, so we'll see...)
And, I would like to know what men like for gifts! I swear, they are the hardest to shop for. I think I know what I'm getting everyone on my list already, except for John Butler and Jon Knight. The two men (other than Dad) are who I have to buy something for. I need ideas. And they say girls are hard...
Mom and Dad are coming out here for Thanksgiving! They fly out Thanksgiving Day, and I can't wait to see them. Mom will need to make some lefsa! Mmm... :) Only a week and a half away...
Friday, October 22, 2010
Day 4
Day 4: Check
Yesterday was Day 4. I didn't go to bed until 11:30 the night before, so I decided to sleep in and work out last night instead. It wasn't as bad as I thought. BUT, I did the same thing this morning. I slept in and decided I would work out tonight. Friday night, no less. Jon and I are going on a date so I can't work out tonight! And our friend's girlfriend is sleeping on our couch tonight and tomorrow night. I obviously did not think ahead this morning. And I wasn't even able to sleep after the alarm went off. I should have just jumped out of bed. Oh well, nothing I can do about it now.
Jon and I went to the park on Wednesday and hit some baseballs. My hitting is getting a lot better! My pitching and throwing...not so much. Although I did pitch one straight to him, and he hit it so hard the ball whizzed by me so fast I could hear it. I just closed my eyes and put my hands to my face and didn't move. I think I was paralyzed for a moment; it was THIS close to my face! So my pitching got worse after that. I think I was just really nervous that the ball was going to hit me. I couldn't concentrate. Poor Jon. I bet only 3 out of 10 balls that I pitched were actually ok. Maybe even less...
Tonight we are going to Trafalga to play mini-golf and drive some go-karts. (I'm sure we'll do some batting cages as well...) We babysat on Wednesday night and made some good money. I'm pretty excited to go on a date! We go for walks, watch movies, hang out with nieces and nephews, go to the park, study, etc. but I am especially excited to go out. Even though we've been dating for almost 2 months, I feel like I need to dress up and look extra cute! Megan is curling my hair, and Emma and I are going to Nordstrom's after work today - I'm SO tempted to buy something pretty and new for tonight. I don't NEED anything, but new clothes just make me feel good about myself! We'll see. I'm sure I'll return to the car empty-handed. I have enough clothes, and I know it. I just need that to sink in to my brain...
Yesterday was Day 4. I didn't go to bed until 11:30 the night before, so I decided to sleep in and work out last night instead. It wasn't as bad as I thought. BUT, I did the same thing this morning. I slept in and decided I would work out tonight. Friday night, no less. Jon and I are going on a date so I can't work out tonight! And our friend's girlfriend is sleeping on our couch tonight and tomorrow night. I obviously did not think ahead this morning. And I wasn't even able to sleep after the alarm went off. I should have just jumped out of bed. Oh well, nothing I can do about it now.
Jon and I went to the park on Wednesday and hit some baseballs. My hitting is getting a lot better! My pitching and throwing...not so much. Although I did pitch one straight to him, and he hit it so hard the ball whizzed by me so fast I could hear it. I just closed my eyes and put my hands to my face and didn't move. I think I was paralyzed for a moment; it was THIS close to my face! So my pitching got worse after that. I think I was just really nervous that the ball was going to hit me. I couldn't concentrate. Poor Jon. I bet only 3 out of 10 balls that I pitched were actually ok. Maybe even less...
Tonight we are going to Trafalga to play mini-golf and drive some go-karts. (I'm sure we'll do some batting cages as well...) We babysat on Wednesday night and made some good money. I'm pretty excited to go on a date! We go for walks, watch movies, hang out with nieces and nephews, go to the park, study, etc. but I am especially excited to go out. Even though we've been dating for almost 2 months, I feel like I need to dress up and look extra cute! Megan is curling my hair, and Emma and I are going to Nordstrom's after work today - I'm SO tempted to buy something pretty and new for tonight. I don't NEED anything, but new clothes just make me feel good about myself! We'll see. I'm sure I'll return to the car empty-handed. I have enough clothes, and I know it. I just need that to sink in to my brain...
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Day 3
Day 3: Check
I pushed snooze twice this morning. After going to bed at 11 the night before, my body was tired. But surprisingly, it wasn't too hard to get up! It was definitely a mind over matter moment. Again, I considered working out tonight instead. But I'm babysitting and won't be home until 9ish, and my friend is coming over afterwards to make rolls for her class tomorrow. There would be no time, and I knew it.
I only did a 30 minute workout this morning, but I think it worked me harder than a 45 minute workout. It went up to level 8 a few times and would stay there for a few minutes, and that was killer. My legs started to feel like jello jigglers. But it was sweet bliss when it slowed down and went back to level 3 or 4.
I've decided to weigh myself on Sunday mornings. After 6 days of working out, I hope to see a difference, even if it's just a little bit. As long as the number is slowly shrinking, I'll be happy. Checking every day will drive me crazy, especially if I don't see a difference, or if it goes up (!!)
I pushed snooze twice this morning. After going to bed at 11 the night before, my body was tired. But surprisingly, it wasn't too hard to get up! It was definitely a mind over matter moment. Again, I considered working out tonight instead. But I'm babysitting and won't be home until 9ish, and my friend is coming over afterwards to make rolls for her class tomorrow. There would be no time, and I knew it.
I only did a 30 minute workout this morning, but I think it worked me harder than a 45 minute workout. It went up to level 8 a few times and would stay there for a few minutes, and that was killer. My legs started to feel like jello jigglers. But it was sweet bliss when it slowed down and went back to level 3 or 4.
I've decided to weigh myself on Sunday mornings. After 6 days of working out, I hope to see a difference, even if it's just a little bit. As long as the number is slowly shrinking, I'll be happy. Checking every day will drive me crazy, especially if I don't see a difference, or if it goes up (!!)
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Day 2
Day 2 - Check
This morning was cold, and my bed was warm. I tried to talk myself out of getting up, and to work out tonight instead. I pushed snooze once, stayed in bed, and thought about my day yesterday:
Jon and I went to the park to study. (Well, he studies. I quiz him, look at magazines,and people-watch). I was watching one happy couple walk across the big stretch of grass and the boy picked the girl up and spun her around and she was laughing and having a good time. Then I thought to myself: I want to be that girl. The kind of girl that a boy can just pick up and spin around. Jon is strong and can pick me up, but it's awkward because the whole time I worry he'll drop me or collapse under my weight. I don't want to feel his arms shake. Before I knew it, I was out of bed and putting my sneakers on.
I watch a movie while I work out. Today's movie was Tuck Everlasting. Half today, half tomorrow. Or split it into three days if it's a long one.
Last night Jon and I were watching Unsolved Mysteries, and when I got off the couch my legs were weak and felt like jello; I had no idea why. I had to think about it for a while. Then I remembered I worked out in the morning. Sheesh, I think my memory is starting to go.
This morning was cold, and my bed was warm. I tried to talk myself out of getting up, and to work out tonight instead. I pushed snooze once, stayed in bed, and thought about my day yesterday:
Jon and I went to the park to study. (Well, he studies. I quiz him, look at magazines,and people-watch). I was watching one happy couple walk across the big stretch of grass and the boy picked the girl up and spun her around and she was laughing and having a good time. Then I thought to myself: I want to be that girl. The kind of girl that a boy can just pick up and spin around. Jon is strong and can pick me up, but it's awkward because the whole time I worry he'll drop me or collapse under my weight. I don't want to feel his arms shake. Before I knew it, I was out of bed and putting my sneakers on.
I watch a movie while I work out. Today's movie was Tuck Everlasting. Half today, half tomorrow. Or split it into three days if it's a long one.
Last night Jon and I were watching Unsolved Mysteries, and when I got off the couch my legs were weak and felt like jello; I had no idea why. I had to think about it for a while. Then I remembered I worked out in the morning. Sheesh, I think my memory is starting to go.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Day 1
Time to start counting again! The goal is to work out 6 days a week. I'll be getting on that elliptical every morning at 5:15 and go until 6:00. 45 minutes. My next goal is to add strength training at night, 2-3 times a week. But for now, I'll stick with the cardio every morning.
Day 1: Check
Waking up wasn't as rough as I thought. I was sick Saturday night/Sunday morning, and was up all night, so I figured that it would be extra hard to wake up this morning. But, I went to bed extra early last night and only woke up once. I slept in my workout clothes so I would be ready to jump out of bed, put on my shoes and my contacts, and be ready to go. I forgot to weigh myself this morning, so I will tomorrow, and every morning from here on out. Gotta keep track!
Thought of the morning: mind over body. Over and over again. Mind over body, mind over body. The first 5 minutes weren't awful. But the countdown from 39:40 to 12:11 remaining wasn't good. I need to stop looking at the clock! When I hit 22:30, I was tempted to quit. I figured that I already had 22 minutes of a hard workout, that was enough - especially after not working out in over a month. But I pressed forward. I always feels good when I finish working out. Today I burned 515 calories! And who wants to eat any junk food after that? It'd be a waste of a workout.
I need to remember to drink lots of water. This morning I drank about 20 ounces, and right now I'm sipping from another water bottle. But sometimes I just don't LIKE water. Maybe I need to "pump it up" with Crystal Light, just like they do in the commercials.
Day 1: Check
Waking up wasn't as rough as I thought. I was sick Saturday night/Sunday morning, and was up all night, so I figured that it would be extra hard to wake up this morning. But, I went to bed extra early last night and only woke up once. I slept in my workout clothes so I would be ready to jump out of bed, put on my shoes and my contacts, and be ready to go. I forgot to weigh myself this morning, so I will tomorrow, and every morning from here on out. Gotta keep track!
Thought of the morning: mind over body. Over and over again. Mind over body, mind over body. The first 5 minutes weren't awful. But the countdown from 39:40 to 12:11 remaining wasn't good. I need to stop looking at the clock! When I hit 22:30, I was tempted to quit. I figured that I already had 22 minutes of a hard workout, that was enough - especially after not working out in over a month. But I pressed forward. I always feels good when I finish working out. Today I burned 515 calories! And who wants to eat any junk food after that? It'd be a waste of a workout.
I need to remember to drink lots of water. This morning I drank about 20 ounces, and right now I'm sipping from another water bottle. But sometimes I just don't LIKE water. Maybe I need to "pump it up" with Crystal Light, just like they do in the commercials.
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