Okay...so I'm back. Haven't blogged in months...just never got into it...not sure why. But, here I am.
Things have changed DRASTICALLY since I last blogged. I have a new job that I love and is sooooooo less stressful than my last job. I was just tired. I wanted to do something new and I wanted my life back...time to myself & my husband. I felt like I spent all my time during the week working or commuting to work...I lost me. So, this position gives me that back. Technically, it's a work from home position - which was a total surprise in the interview. I was expecting to just cut my commute down & my stress down. At the end of the interview, they informed me that it was a work-from-home job and that meant that I would come into the office once or twice a week but mostly be working at home - occasional travel (like maybe once a month at most). Anyway, it was a tough decision because it was a significant pay cut...but I tried to put value on my time & when I added that up with gas savings, food savings (since I eat almost exclusively at home now), clothing savings (since I don't have to buy work clothes anymore...even when I go into the office, they are casual dresss)...it was just right! So I did it! I gave up a lot...$, continuing up "the ladder", being vested with the state government...but I feel really good about my decision. And they have other perks at this place...they reimburse me mileage for the days that I do go into the office, I get more vacation than at my last job...to name a few.
Anyway, I've been blown away with how much more time I have on my hands. It's amazing! The laundry is always done; dinner is always ready and delicious; I'm eating way healthier; I'm not spending $ on Starbucks every day since I make my pot of coffee at home in the morning; I haven't missed a workout & my workouts have become so much better since I have more time to spend at the gym; I'm seeing my dogs so much more & they love me for it; I'm reading again; Sean & I are seeing each other so much more & I love him more every day!
So, that's my latest scoop!! Good stuff!!
The only thing bugging me presently is that my newest obsession is that I REALLY want a BodyBugg...you may have seen them on the Bigget Loser! I'm a little bit of a junkie for techy stuff like this...and when you couple that with my slight obsession with my health & wanting to stay in great shape, it equals me REALLY wanting one of these. I'm thinking I might just bite the bullet & pay what it costs. They normally cost $299...but 24 Hour Fitness is having a sale right now so it's only $199...of course I want the digital arm display that goes with it and that's another $99...but I might wait on that and add it later, if I feel it's really necessary. I don't know that I'll necessarily need it since I'm at home so much now and so close to my computer...that way I can sync it with the computer program any time of the day and see how I'm doing. We'll see, I guess.
Okay...well, I'm gonna go finish making dinner. I hope to get better about this blogging thing now that I have so much more time on my hands.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
So...I suck...at blogging, that is
Okay...so it was 2 weeks since my first blog. And I obviously haven't been blogging twice-thrice per week as originally planned. But, I'm here today...so I guess that says something.
I had a pretty nice weekend. I had Friday off for my flex day - so I took advantage of that. I got in a fabulous hour & a half workout Friday morning - then went to Home Depot to get my 3 gigantic hanging baskets for the back yard...they are beautiful. After that, I went downtown & met co-workers for a nice lunch...followed up by a special trip to Lick's Ice Cream shop where we sat outside & enjoyed the beautiful weather. Then went into the office for a bit & did a little work before going condo shopping with Jen for her first place. Emily & I tagged along for moral support. After that, hit happy hour & then girls' dinner at Changs. It was a pretty damn perfect girls day.
Saturday was nice, too. Sean was working on his final for school all day, so after a morning workout with Bo, I went back downtown & met up with Jen, Josh and Emily for drinks. Chris & Matt joined up with us later.
And Sunday was a lovely day around the house. Sean & I had a little argument in the morning, but we turned the day around. We completely re-organized the garage so that there is sooooo much more space in there...then we took the dogs for a walk & had a nice dinner together at home.
So, I'm not so much happy that it's Monday again...but after a nice weekend, who can complain?
Today will be super long, though. I have a meeting with my boss in 20 minutes & then off to Colorado Springs for the afternoon - for a meeting. I'm going to try to make it back home in time for Boot Camp at 6:00. Crossing my fingers.
Also, I'm really nervous about the race this weekend - I ran on Thursday night & it was rough. I think I'll be fine with the 3 miles...but I hope they give me the downhill leg rather than the uphill one. :(
My workout plan for the week is:
Monday - Bootcamp
Tuesday - Workout with Bo (upper & lower)
Wednesday - Run
Thursday - Workout with Bo (upper & lower)
Friday - Run
Saturday - break
Sunday - race
Hope this is good enough to get me through the race!
The only other thing I have going on is that Sean is in Kansas until Thursday this week. I always miss him terribly when he's gone for more than one night...but it'll probably be good for my diet & workout schedule this week. Still...
Okay...off to finish prepping for my meeting.
I promise to do better this week with blogging.
It's really only for me anyway.
I had a pretty nice weekend. I had Friday off for my flex day - so I took advantage of that. I got in a fabulous hour & a half workout Friday morning - then went to Home Depot to get my 3 gigantic hanging baskets for the back yard...they are beautiful. After that, I went downtown & met co-workers for a nice lunch...followed up by a special trip to Lick's Ice Cream shop where we sat outside & enjoyed the beautiful weather. Then went into the office for a bit & did a little work before going condo shopping with Jen for her first place. Emily & I tagged along for moral support. After that, hit happy hour & then girls' dinner at Changs. It was a pretty damn perfect girls day.
Saturday was nice, too. Sean was working on his final for school all day, so after a morning workout with Bo, I went back downtown & met up with Jen, Josh and Emily for drinks. Chris & Matt joined up with us later.
And Sunday was a lovely day around the house. Sean & I had a little argument in the morning, but we turned the day around. We completely re-organized the garage so that there is sooooo much more space in there...then we took the dogs for a walk & had a nice dinner together at home.
So, I'm not so much happy that it's Monday again...but after a nice weekend, who can complain?
Today will be super long, though. I have a meeting with my boss in 20 minutes & then off to Colorado Springs for the afternoon - for a meeting. I'm going to try to make it back home in time for Boot Camp at 6:00. Crossing my fingers.
Also, I'm really nervous about the race this weekend - I ran on Thursday night & it was rough. I think I'll be fine with the 3 miles...but I hope they give me the downhill leg rather than the uphill one. :(
My workout plan for the week is:
Monday - Bootcamp
Tuesday - Workout with Bo (upper & lower)
Wednesday - Run
Thursday - Workout with Bo (upper & lower)
Friday - Run
Saturday - break
Sunday - race
Hope this is good enough to get me through the race!
The only other thing I have going on is that Sean is in Kansas until Thursday this week. I always miss him terribly when he's gone for more than one night...but it'll probably be good for my diet & workout schedule this week. Still...
Okay...off to finish prepping for my meeting.
I promise to do better this week with blogging.
It's really only for me anyway.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Fresh Start
So I decided to start blogging...(again)...it's good for the soul.
Life has been completely hectic for me these past few weeks/months. Some of it has not been my choice (i.e. being responsible for 2 very stressful jobs while a co-worker is on maternity leave) but some of it has been my choice (poor prioritizing). I have been spending a lot of my time and energy concentrating on others, work, "fun", and not really taking care of myself. And now I'm paying the toll. I spend most of my day exhausted, stressed out, hungry and frustrated with where I am. Not to say I haven't been enjoying myself...eating horribly and drinking excessively are fun in the moment, but your body can't take it for terribly long. I miss reading and yoga and after-dinner walks and snuggling with Sean and the dogs. So, I decided I need to rewind back to where I was last summer/fall when my health, my husband and our happiness took center stage. Spring is a time for new growth and fresh starts so, here I am. On a positive note, I am leaps and bounds further along than where I was last year this time. However, the past few months I have been on a little hiatus from growth and have been fairly stagnant. Coming up on my 30th birthday this summer, I'd like to reach those goals I set for myself previously and I need a little "umph" to get me there.
1) I still want to run that half-marathon sometime in 2008. I was running like crazy prior to my dual February Mexico trips. I've still been working out with Bo (and he's been killing me lately)...but my cardio days have dwindled terribly. I have set a few mini-goals to help me reach my big goal. I will be running a 5K leg of the Colfax Half-Marathon with a team on April 18th. After that, I'll need to continue stepping up my mileage. I'd like to get in a 10K sometime this summer, also.
2) I'm back to my healthy eating habits. I started my morning with my protein shake today...so this is my first step in the right direction. I'm also back to recording my diet in my palm. :)
3) Focus on Sean. I've been spending lots and lots of time with my new-found work friends and I feel like I haven't had as much QT with my favorite person! Luckily, his busy season with work & all of the travel is slowing down, which helps...AND, we are getting into motorcycle season where we'll spend hours & hours together exploring beautiful Colorado.
Those are 3 pretty significant goals. I'm sure I'll have all other sorts of mini-goals along the way, but in the mean time...let's start here. I'd like to blog daily, but I'm not setting myself up for failure from the starting line...so, I'll try to blog at least 2-3 times a week.
Happy Monday!
Life has been completely hectic for me these past few weeks/months. Some of it has not been my choice (i.e. being responsible for 2 very stressful jobs while a co-worker is on maternity leave) but some of it has been my choice (poor prioritizing). I have been spending a lot of my time and energy concentrating on others, work, "fun", and not really taking care of myself. And now I'm paying the toll. I spend most of my day exhausted, stressed out, hungry and frustrated with where I am. Not to say I haven't been enjoying myself...eating horribly and drinking excessively are fun in the moment, but your body can't take it for terribly long. I miss reading and yoga and after-dinner walks and snuggling with Sean and the dogs. So, I decided I need to rewind back to where I was last summer/fall when my health, my husband and our happiness took center stage. Spring is a time for new growth and fresh starts so, here I am. On a positive note, I am leaps and bounds further along than where I was last year this time. However, the past few months I have been on a little hiatus from growth and have been fairly stagnant. Coming up on my 30th birthday this summer, I'd like to reach those goals I set for myself previously and I need a little "umph" to get me there.
1) I still want to run that half-marathon sometime in 2008. I was running like crazy prior to my dual February Mexico trips. I've still been working out with Bo (and he's been killing me lately)...but my cardio days have dwindled terribly. I have set a few mini-goals to help me reach my big goal. I will be running a 5K leg of the Colfax Half-Marathon with a team on April 18th. After that, I'll need to continue stepping up my mileage. I'd like to get in a 10K sometime this summer, also.
2) I'm back to my healthy eating habits. I started my morning with my protein shake today...so this is my first step in the right direction. I'm also back to recording my diet in my palm. :)
3) Focus on Sean. I've been spending lots and lots of time with my new-found work friends and I feel like I haven't had as much QT with my favorite person! Luckily, his busy season with work & all of the travel is slowing down, which helps...AND, we are getting into motorcycle season where we'll spend hours & hours together exploring beautiful Colorado.
Those are 3 pretty significant goals. I'm sure I'll have all other sorts of mini-goals along the way, but in the mean time...let's start here. I'd like to blog daily, but I'm not setting myself up for failure from the starting line...so, I'll try to blog at least 2-3 times a week.
Happy Monday!
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