Today is my last day off before leaving on a much needed vacation. I leave next Monday to go to Phoenix for 12 WARM days. Can't wait to be there to see sister Sharon, but getting there is seriously stressing me. I am not a seasoned traveler. I think airports intimidate me.
Things that I have to worry about:
Checking in online 24 hours in advance. Will I be able to figure it out. It can't be that hard, everybody does it. I will be at work that day. Can I do it from work or on my Droid? I must ask someone at home to do it just in case. Oh, and yes I have to do it because I need to be one of the first on the plane. A window seat is essential.
Forgetting to pack something important like my ID. Why would I not have my ID? I always have my wallet with me. How could I screw that up? I did once leave my carry on bag at Sharon's house. Luckily she had enough time to go back and get it. Why do I worry about forgetting something? (you should see my packing list) it's not like they don't have stores in Phoenex.
Getting to the airport on time. What if I make a wrong turn and can't find the right terminal. I must leave really early just in case.
Going through security. Why do I worry about getting through security? Maybe because of the time I had scissors in my purse, or had to watch them discard most of Mary and Jill's makeup. Guy hoovered down a sandwich in line so they could have his ziplock baggie.
Finding the right gate. I have this big fear of finding the gate, getting all settled for the hours I now have until boarding since I got there so early, and then at the last minute realizing I'm at the wrong gate. Why do I worry? They are very clearly marked complete with destination and flight number. I can do this.
Once I'm in my seat with my seatbelt on and my carryons all put away nicely, then I can relax and enjoy the ride. That is until the return trip.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Feeling Better
Feel much better today even though I stayed up til 2am. Was able to get up fairly early and get some things done around the house. Did some cooking, laundry, paid the bills and went to the bank.
I cooked 3 large beef roasts this week complete with potatoes, carrots and gravy. Of course there was quite a bit leftover. Do you think anyone would ever open the container and heat it up or make a sandwich? I even go so far as to trim all the fat and stuff off before putting it way. How hard could it be to warm it up? So today I take it out, cut it all up (which took all of about 2 minutes tops), put it in a pan with gravy on it, and wihtout saying a word, the roaches came out of the woodwork. Thank goodness it's gone because it was delicious and I was having self control issues.
I cooked 3 large beef roasts this week complete with potatoes, carrots and gravy. Of course there was quite a bit leftover. Do you think anyone would ever open the container and heat it up or make a sandwich? I even go so far as to trim all the fat and stuff off before putting it way. How hard could it be to warm it up? So today I take it out, cut it all up (which took all of about 2 minutes tops), put it in a pan with gravy on it, and wihtout saying a word, the roaches came out of the woodwork. Thank goodness it's gone because it was delicious and I was having self control issues.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Totally Exhausted
I need someone in charge of my bedtime. Can't seem to make myself go to bed at a decent hour. I blame this on the fact that dad is on midnights, which gives me the power to watch whatever I want to watch on TV. It was much easier to go to bed at the same time as him when he worked days. Now I just get caught up in programing that cuts into my sleep schedule.
Even though I'm exhausted and have had REALLY busy days at work this week, I have managed to get my walking in at the track. Still trying to get the hang of this running stuff. Last night we were able to run for 2 minutes at a time. Did this for our usual 20 minutes. Took today off and plan to get on the treadmill in the morning.
Eating was really good today until someone in the house decided to order pizza for dinner. Hate when that happens. Why can't I just say no???
Goal for tomorrow....stay on track after 1 hour on treadmill. Go to track in the evening for a couple more miles.
Now, dad just left for work. Got some good programs recorded. WoooHooo!
Even though I'm exhausted and have had REALLY busy days at work this week, I have managed to get my walking in at the track. Still trying to get the hang of this running stuff. Last night we were able to run for 2 minutes at a time. Did this for our usual 20 minutes. Took today off and plan to get on the treadmill in the morning.
Eating was really good today until someone in the house decided to order pizza for dinner. Hate when that happens. Why can't I just say no???
Goal for tomorrow....stay on track after 1 hour on treadmill. Go to track in the evening for a couple more miles.
Now, dad just left for work. Got some good programs recorded. WoooHooo!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Help!!!
Wow, I am so not good at this. I can't figure out how to get to my blog. I know that sounds stupid, but I had to go to yours to get to mine. Does that even make sense. I was lost!!!
Anyhow, now that it's late and I only have a few minutes...went to track by myself tonight and walked a brisk 4 miles. It felt really good. It took me about 65 minutes. As it turns out, it was a good thing I stayed for 4 miles as I obviously must not have been too busy at work today. I just barely met my goal for calories burned. Luckily my eating was good and I logged almost 15,000 steps. That's it!
Now I just have to hope I can find myself tomorrow when I post. I don't get it. How did I get lost?
Anyhow, now that it's late and I only have a few minutes...went to track by myself tonight and walked a brisk 4 miles. It felt really good. It took me about 65 minutes. As it turns out, it was a good thing I stayed for 4 miles as I obviously must not have been too busy at work today. I just barely met my goal for calories burned. Luckily my eating was good and I logged almost 15,000 steps. That's it!
Now I just have to hope I can find myself tomorrow when I post. I don't get it. How did I get lost?
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Keeping Up
I am having trouble with logging in to post each day like I want to. I will try to be better about this. It only takes a minute so no excuses.
I have been pretty faithful about going to the walking track with Buffy in the evenings. We always put in a couple miles with a little of jogging on and off like the couch to 5 k says to do, however, we sometimes get distracted by talking. Then there's the two of us trying to keep track of laps and time with our ipods. At the end of our time we're just glad we didn't pass out or something.
Had to work the weekend and the gym closes at 5, so had to use the treadmill, which I really am enjoying more and more now for some reason. Monday was bad, as I went out to eat twice and no workout. Yesterday I did 2.5 miles on treadmill in the morning and went to track last night and did another 3 miles. I logged my best ever of over 20,000 steps.
I am relaxing today but may do treadmill tonight after church, maybe, maybe.
So, that's it. That's where I am. As of this a.m. on the scale, 5 pounds off from the holiday gain.
I have been pretty faithful about going to the walking track with Buffy in the evenings. We always put in a couple miles with a little of jogging on and off like the couch to 5 k says to do, however, we sometimes get distracted by talking. Then there's the two of us trying to keep track of laps and time with our ipods. At the end of our time we're just glad we didn't pass out or something.
Had to work the weekend and the gym closes at 5, so had to use the treadmill, which I really am enjoying more and more now for some reason. Monday was bad, as I went out to eat twice and no workout. Yesterday I did 2.5 miles on treadmill in the morning and went to track last night and did another 3 miles. I logged my best ever of over 20,000 steps.
I am relaxing today but may do treadmill tonight after church, maybe, maybe.
So, that's it. That's where I am. As of this a.m. on the scale, 5 pounds off from the holiday gain.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Surprisingly Good Day
So the day started out ok. Got on the treadmill and about 1.5 miles into my walk, I remembered the Maytag man was coming over in like 15 minutes. This really sucked because I was really enjoying my walk. Would have loved to go another mile or so. As it turned out, I answered the door in my workout clothes with sweaty face and all. Gross!
Eating went ok. Had a meeting at 5:30 pm at work that included Olive Garden lasagne, chicken pasta, salad and bread sticks. I had one serving of each and a brownie for desert. Had I not been at work, would have eaten too much.
Thank goodness I had to go to Walmart afterwards. It helps me to add steps to my day.
Final results...After recording my intake and uploading my activity, a deficit of almost 500. Could have been way worse.
Eating went ok. Had a meeting at 5:30 pm at work that included Olive Garden lasagne, chicken pasta, salad and bread sticks. I had one serving of each and a brownie for desert. Had I not been at work, would have eaten too much.
Thank goodness I had to go to Walmart afterwards. It helps me to add steps to my day.
Final results...After recording my intake and uploading my activity, a deficit of almost 500. Could have been way worse.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
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