Monday, July 18, 2016
Fresh start...
Mid-June to mid-July is always a hectic time around here (pre-fireworks, fireworks, post-fireworks) and my routines get out of whack for a variety of reasons.
I haven't written in a couple of weeks, I've slacked off the exercise, and rarely count calories to the exact number. That is to say, I know mostly how many I'm consuming since I tend to eat relatively the same thing every day. Surprisingly I have only gained maybe 2 or 3 pounds. I thought it would have been more...
But now that life has finally settled down, it's time to get back on track!
My goal is to write a minimum of 250 words/1 page a day for at least a week. We'll see how how that goes and increase the number if I feel like I'm ready for more.
I joined a gym last week. The goal is to go at least twice a week, but shooting for three, and walk on the home treadmill most other days depending on how I feel. I do listen to my body, so there will be no going overboard. My intent as I head toward 50 (two years away) is to tone what I have and increase my flexibility and stamina. I also want to take some ballet classes next year. :)
Along with the gym thing, I will get back to counting calories.
It's time to reach that 120lb. goal once and for all. :)
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
The Stanley Cup
I came across this on Tumblr and found it quite interesting, so...I'm sharing it. :)
Here is the link to the original. I am not the owner or creator of this information/graphic.
Well...I was going to put it here, but it's a series of like 30+ images that I do not want to download. I've borrowed the first three in hopes of enticing you to click and read. :)
But it's the very interesting history of the Stanley Cup--the trophy itself--and its distinction as far as sports awards go.
Go ahead... it really is super interesting...
Monday, July 11, 2016
The vinca still lives!
Two years ago, I found a vinca growing up from in between the squares of my patio...
I gently tugged all the plants out of the patio and transplanted them into a planter.
They're doing well even two years later.
Happy Monday!
Friday, July 8, 2016
Quarterly Goals Recap/Update
Shoulda done this last Friday, but things were a bit crazy with the looming holiday, so--
How have I done achieving my goals as listed just to the left and down??
Going in the order they're listed, though not numbered:
1) be a better website person--yep--keeping up with updates and changes
2) be a better treasurer--yes, not much to say, but staying on top of things
3) get physically healthy and well--mmm...same, really
4) walk the dog/walk to the post office--I do walk to the post office without fail when I work at the office; I don't walk the dog because she's very aggressive and I need a harness or a choke collar and I just haven't had the funds for either of those
5) reach the 120lb. mark--no, not yet, but I still have half a year and I'm hoping to join a gym soon
6) get the house cleaner--mmm...sorta, but now that DD has moved home, she's gonna be helping me with that
7) keep crafting/try other crafts--can't say that I've branched out much; I haven't even cross stitched much of late
8) create pod fic--well I did the one and the author had nice things to say; I still want to try my hand at some others, but I'm not sure when; I think this is more of a winter project, but we'll see
9) read and re-read--I've definitely been reading; I've re-read a few things but not as many as I'd planned as I found a new fandom and have been devouring new works
10) write 10K to 15K book for a Christmas box set--yes! My book came in at about 17K; it's currently waiting for its second round of revisions/edits before I do something with it--whether that's send it out to someone else for proofreading or buy a cover for it or create a cover--I'm not sure
So I think I'm doing all right for being at the halfway point of the year.
How about you??
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
So it finally happened...
The dead tree fell over. It's been dead for a few years now, being held in place by the cable that serves--served--as a clothes line. Luckily for us, it fell into our other tree.
The storm that blew through early Tuesday (and I mean early--like 1AM) brought down the large dead branch in the other tree...
Also, lucky for us, one of our new fireworks store workers owns a tree-trimming company, so we'll be having him come up and take care of our trees.
Hope y'all had an awesome 4th. I didn't have Internet to post, so...
But now it's time for life to return to normal.
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