8 posts tagged “list for '08”
All I can say, where is my "Joe"??? This book was really cute. Took forever to get "good" (last 100 pages!) but kept me reading and wanting more. Predictible, and the happily ever after but still a great "light" reading... (ps- #8)
I have a twitch in my left eye that is driving me a bit nuts.... and since all the office is back from lunch, I think I'll take my lunch break now. Im off to get a new inspection sticker for my car-- 10 days late!
Well this is where I was:
Virginia Beach..... and it was Beautiful !!!
Here are two others pics from my beach chair (the second beach day).
I went down to VA Beach for a 4 day getaway over the memorial day weekend. This little trip was wonderful for so many reasons......
I got to cross another item off my list for '08, which was go somewhere by plane! :)
I got to get AWAY from life... clear my head, and forget about stuff for 4 days and that was awesome...
got to relax on the beach with some great company (a favorite past time)
And had a lot of laughs, great food, drinks, with great friends!
Ive been back now for 13 days and really want to go back!!!!
Yesterday was May 6th and my goal was to start a running program of some sort on May 1st. I was 5 days late but yesterday I ran again for the first time in a looong time! It was not easy. I could have gone longer but I didnt want to over do it, take the next day to recover and then find myself not going back.... You all know how that downward spiral works, dont you? You start working out consistently and then BAM, take a day off to "rest" then before you know it the one day of turnds into two, into three, etc..... SO- I ran a half a mile yesterday (I know pathetic!) but felt good doing it and then walked for 2 miles and biked for 20 minutes. Today I plan to go back and do it again.... :)
It is pathetic, saddening and disgusting to me that I was once an athlete and in tip top shape and now I am so far form that... back then it was my "job" and working out for 3 plus hours a day was easy.... UGH, why cant it still be that easy... funny how life gets in the way sometimes!!!
Anyway, as part of my Clean Slate for '08 goal was to run a road race and get back in shape... Once I'm THERE again, I dont ever want to be HERE again!
"That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run. So I ran to the end of the road. And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd run to the end of town. And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd just run across Greenbowl County. And I figured, since I run this far, maybe I'd just run across the great state of Alabama. And that's what I did. I ran clear across Alabama. For no particular reason I just kept on going. I ran clear to the ocean. And when I got there, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well turn around, just keep on going. When I got to another ocean, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well just turn back, keep right on going. When I got tired, I slept. When I got hungry, I ate. When I had to go... you know... I went."
It's Monday, and I should be working but I am not! I am "sick" today.... cough, cough, cough! :) I actually did feel badly this morning but not enough to warrrant a sick day. More like a mental health day... I know, after a 3 day weekend, wtf?? But I did.... Most of my weekend was not mine, and something I'm trying to improve on is making more time for ME and saying NO to people more often. Last week, I joined my friend Jennifer for some yoga. I had taken yoga classes at the gym before, so I knew a bit, but this yoga was Bickram "style" and its about 110 degrees in the room. Anyway, I was awkward, hot, and thought I was going to pass out a few times... but I felt great for doing it and felt even better the next day. As in introductory offer you pay 20.00 for 10 consecutive days. According to the instructor, its a great way to jump start your practice, and a good deal no less. so I participated on Thursday and Friday, Saturday I was too hungover, and Sunday there was only one class and I figured it'd be packed with the serious type.... Knowing I had baby duty, another commitment of mine (one I dont want to forgo), there would be no time for yoga today unless I took the 9am class. So I did and now I'm home, and I feel great! I am going to pine away at the mountain of laundry in my room, start a new book, probably head to the library, get a quick tan at the tanning salon, and grab some supplies for the party this weekend... before I pick up the peanut at daycare.
Hope everyone has a "me" day sometime soon.
PS- I finished Change of Heart. It was just okay. Its okay Jodi is still FANTASTIC!!!!
I lost track but I think thats #4 down 6 to go?!?! Im going to read this on... Its only 200 pages-- it should be quick....
I had an awful time sleeping last night, so I stayed up and finished 19 minutes... I have to be honest it was not my favorite. And it sort of left a sour taste in my mouth. I didnt like her writing style in this book, which in previous books I really enjoyed. I did not like how she transitioned from past, to present to future... That coupled with not enough drama for me left me hanging....
ah well... wont be giving up oh her anytime soon. I am heading to Boston on Tuesday to meet her and get her next book... I am excited.... I am a dork!
I am 3 down 7 to go for my "clean slate in 08" goal of 10 books this year.
My next book is:
Its actually a book on CD- So technically, I dont think I can count it towards my goal.
Tonight I finished another book on my list of 'clean slate for 08' things to do. I have 8 books left to read this year... If I keep this pace I will blow my goal outta the water....
Perfect Match- Great book. Almost had me crying.... Did I mention how much I enjoy Jodi Picoult's books? Each book Ive read of hers has a great twist and is usually a highly controversial/debatable subject. Usually ones I find myself getting a torn up about.... Her newest book comes out next month... I cant wait!
I enjoy reading but almost hate when I finish a book... I like to feel that I have accomplished it but there is often a part of me that is sad that its over and like I 'know' these people (characters)... Silly, I know.. but give me til tommorrow and Ill be over Nathanial, Nina, Patrick & Caleb...
hmmmm.... off to bed... tomorrow I turn 32!
I lost 5 pounds this week..... :-)... ;-)....
I read a whole book in less than a month... (this is really amazing, I am not a quick reader... do you get better, faster the more you read? hmmm....... It was a pretty good book-- 1 down 9 to go towards my goal of 10 books in 2008.
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So much for starting my clean slate in '08 for the first day of 2008... Today is January 2nd, and its still a work in progress.. I have decided 2008, is the year of ME. The year, I finally stop stuggling over things, make positive changes and keep them, and get the life I WANT and NOW!. I will be 32, yiiikes, in a month and its about time my universe picks up its pace and stuff starts happening. I feel like Ive been "stuck" for a while now and im ready know more than ever to get goooooing!!!!
Like most everyone in the World I have New Year Resolutions / things I want to change about me, my environment, etc..., things I want to achieve, and places I want to go in 2008. So, in no order I will list some (will be back to add/edit as I stated its still a work in progress) along with some positive affirmations from my soul searching (for lack or a better word) work with 'Someday is here'!
NY 2008
- I will run at least one (1) road race.
- I will lose at least 40 pounds. (thats less than a pound a week) I really hope to lose 80 but... baby steps first right?
- I will increase my physical health by doing an exercise activity at least three (3) times a week.
- I will fall in love.
- I will increase my mental health by doing things for ME such as: reading, crafting, relaxing, ...to be continued...
- I will travel somewhere on a plane this year.
- I will have a happy healthy relationship.
- I will say NO more.
- I will make a better income this year.
- I will read at least 10 books this year (and will seek a book club)
- I will commit to Weight Watcher for one year (added 1.7.08)
