Song of the Day

Thursday, April 13, 2006

"Smokin' In The Boy's Room"-Motley Crue

Another busy week...

Well, I shopped til I dropped both Thursday and Friday. Actually, Thursday was cross-training day with BFF!!! We shopped and carried our hangers of clothes for over 2 hours!!! That gave us some strong muscles. Plus, both days we probably walked 5 miles each day! I can honestly say that I put in my 10,000 steps every day this week. Today I took a physical break and caught up on the yahoo list I co-own. Plus, I cleaned some boxes out and now I am preparing eggs to be colored for our egg fight tomorrow.

Happy Springtime!!!

Song of the Day

Wednesday, April 12,2006

"On Broadway"-George Benson

Bunko Babe foiled again!

I didn't win anything at Bunko but I did have fun, as usual! We always have fun.

I walked before I went to Bunko. I did a bit over 3 miles and it was 45 minutes. My shins are getting sore. I have to be careful as I stopped running because of shin splints many years ago. I don't want any problems. I need to stretch more before I venture out.

I want to go 5 miles tomorrow. The weather is too good not to walk!

Song of the Day

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

"Here I Go Again"-Whitesnake

Heigh ho, Heigh ho....it's off to sew I go...

Today was sewing club. Though I was extrememly tired and in a not sociable mood, I really didn't want to go. I did, however, force myself knowing that I need to keep active and moving regularly. I was sure glad I did.

By noon, I had cut many strips for the border. Now, I have to sew these strips together and next month at sewing, see what is the next step. I am liking the color combination I picked. I hope to be done by July.

No walk today. I wanted a break since my calves were really tight yesterday and I walked 5 miles. I will try to get up tomorrow early am and walk 4 miles. I have Bunko at 9:30 so I have to go at 6:30 am.

Song of the Day

Monday April 10, 2006

"Dreamweaver"-Gary Wright

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.....

Another walk under my belt. I walked 5 miles today. Slower pace at 1:23 but still less than 17 minute miles. I was 180 lbs. this am so things are going along well.

I hope to work on household chores in the next few days and get clothes together for donation. I am also keeping up with the new plants in the backyard. The Hibiscus are looking great!

Tomorrow is sewing club and I will be working on my quilt. It is getting close to being done and it looks so bright and cheerful for my first one.





Tax day is fast approaching. Have you done yours?

Song of the Day

Sunday April 9, 2006

"Take the Long Way Home"-Supertramp

Late to Bed, Late to Rise

Since staying up til the wee hour of 3:30 am waiting for Promboy to return, I decided not to walk this am but instead, sleep in. Good idea as I was tired all day. I will start back up tomorrow.

I went with my BFF to the mall (and with my younger son) for shoes. We ate an early dinner at Olive Garden...mmmmmmmmmmm breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce............. I also shared the Chicken Alfredo w/Broccoli. And there was enough to bring home for hubby. Good stuff!

Tomorrow, I have to return the tux to After Hours and before 11 am so I don't get a late fee. They waived it for today since I told them I found it in the back of the car...Promboy put it in the back and I forgot it!!!

No Grey's Anatomy tonight, which sucks! I did see that they have two more episodes but no dates yet. Next week is Easter Sunday so that is probably out. If you check out the IMDB, you can find out lots about your favorite TV shows and the actors that play in them.

Okay, I'm outta here.....

Song of the Day

Saturday April 8, 2006

"Born To Run" - Bruce Springsteen

A New Day

WOW!!! I missed yesterday!!! I walked 5 miles and met up with my BFF half way. We stopped at Barnie's for a quick java and bagel and then walked back. Both of us had a busy day as our kids both were going to Prom...same prom but different dates. What a day it was! I have the "easy" task of having a low maintenance son. Okay, he is extremely high maintenance but in a different way! BFF's daughter had hair, nails, make-up appts, etc... My son showered and dressed in 20 minutes!!!!

[My son is fourth from the left...dyed-black hair (in a family of blondes) with white suit]

My BFF's daughter was at a different house taking pictures.

It is now 1:48 am and rain is emerging quickly while I stay up waiting for his highness's arrival.

*sigh*

Song Of The Day

Friday April 7, 2006...

"(You can) Go Your Own Way"-Fleetwood Mac


Third Post

Okay, so it's 10:47 pm and I didn't get my hair cut. Maybe tomorrow or Sunday. Hmmm...maybe I will lose a few pounds by just cutting off a few inches?!!!!!

COOL!!!

Second post today...

I guess I should just type as I think of things to say. I went through several blog sites and many people have multiple posts in a day.

Yesterday I went to Mall of Millenia with my BFF. We ate at Brio Tuscan Grille and had "Flirtinis". MMMMMM They were great! I so enjoy eating there! I also liked going from store to store laughing at the prices of the handbags and shoes!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

Walk this way...

Okay, I'm starting to walk again! My motivation seems to be more of doing it because I see others doing it. Take the FATMANWALKING for instance. He is going from San Diego, CA to NYC. It has taken about a year but he is doing it. So, I say now, I can do it, too!

Today, I walked 4 miles in one hour and 57 seconds. Just about a 15 minute mile. I set goals during my walk and changed them while I was walking! Right now, my 3 main goals today are to do this blog (done), prepare the paper bag album for the four girls I chaperoned in NYC for the band trip and do a walk tomorrow...checking first to see if the MFM have a walk going on.

I weighed 181.5 lbs this am. I am a pre-diabetic and in need of losing some weight and speeding up my metabolism. Huh, another goal!!! Go figure...

BTW, that picture is of me when I was at IOA (Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, FL) last month. I have let my hair grow out for the last 4-5 years and I need a change. I am getting it cut today! Locks of love, look out!

Addendum: I came up with some ideas for walking and I think I will use my plain, bright colored t-shirts for each walk and paint a number for the walk number I did. And I can date it in Sharpie. I want to videotape me walking tomorrow and talk while I walk and then take a picture or two.

Happy Birthday, Mom!!!

Today would have been my mom's 80th birthday. She passed away at 73 in 1999.

Thinking of you! :O)

How I spent my day...

I can't seem to sit still enough to watch a movie but today, I was "told" to. Let me explain...

I wanted to take pictures of our pets...Nala and Simba...for the pet rescue place where my son is doing his community service hours for his bright future scholarship. As my husband and I sat on the floor and I was trying to get the little angels to pose for pics, I had to pick the big boy up and as I did, I decided to turn at the same time. Well, as age is taking its toll on my body, it isn't telling me directly but surprises me every once in a while with an ache or pain. Except today. It was a jolt that went through me like a lightning bolt!!! So, since I was now laid up in bed for the rest of the day, I decided to finally watch the two movies I borrowed from my niece.

The Notebook came first. I think it was superb....all good things happening just the way my dreams of romance are. And as I tried to cry (as I always do with romantic tear-jerkers), the pain kept me from doing so...weird, but true!

The second movie was Love Actually. This is a great pick-me-up movie with wonderful songs that you can easily relate to if you're 30+ years old. Simple but fun.

So, as the higher being decided the time had come for me to stop and watch the movies, I had to endure excruciating pain and bedrest to remind me to do so.

Tomorrow, I may just watch Beaches and try to cry some more! I hear it's the best for that.

Til next time....

got legs? walk...it does a body good

So, I started walking again last week. I walked 5 miles twice in the week. I walked tonight, too, but only 2 miles. I hope to walk tomorrow and then walk on Saturday for the Mid Florida Milers walk. I can't walk as fast and I have some issue with my right ankle area but I think if I keep massaging it and use it, it will get better. Now, if only I could drop a few pounds....determination! Need some!

Procrastination is always a day away

Why do we procrastinate? I'll look into that later...

My Second Post

Over a month later....too many thoughts, not enough time...I can say that life is okay. That's always a good thing.

Weather nice...60 degrees for a high today. Thoughts for tomorrow...more of today...lots more...even go back to today and give me another 24 hours...or 48 hours...make that 48 hours everyday from here on out...I may get some things accomplished then....nah!!!...

*sigh*