Greetings and Salutations,
I am happy to report a very busy and wonderful Monday morning. I woke up before my alarm (0504) and was in the pool at 0600. I have been really worn out when I swim for 30 minutes. Like go home and take a nap for an hour can't move worn out. So I backed off the time to 20 minutes and I swam really hard. It was the perfect time. I was challenged but without going beyond what my physical level is at this point. I'll add on the minutes as my endurance increases.
I vacuumed den, dinning room, and my bedroom. I made casserole for lunches. I folded and put away a full load of clothes I had washed Sunday. I messaged a few people I needed to. I made breakfast and watched 30 minutes of educational/brain stuff on Netflix.
As silly as this may sound for some I actually wore makeup to work and fixed my hair. I always want to do it and I never do. I always feel better when I go in taking time to look nice. Its always a low priority for me when going to work. I hope to make it to my high priority list soon.
I am tired and ready for bed. Hope I can read a page or two out of my book before sleep over takes me. I feel good about my day and what I accomplished before work. I feel better inside. I feel my best when I am on task and living my life in a manner of intent, not laziness. When I stay on track to get the things accomplished in a day that keeps my life in order and a sense of calm.
On the books tomorrow: work on my Life Cheerleader blog, yoga, and biking. 10 miles is the goal but I haven't biked in 2 weeks so minimum will be 5 miles. I hope tomorrow is as good as today. Cheers to you and any effort of change or pursuit you may have!
Tootles :)
Heather
Monday, October 21, 2013
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Sunday Evening Looking Good
Greetings and Salutations,
Hi and hope you are all well. I am back at it and determined again to accomplish my weekly physical goals of swimming and bike riding. I have had a two week case of the blues. Pooey! I have got to get my sweat on so I can get back to my goals. Grief is an amazing thing and very challenging. Its time to re-engage my life.
I have salads prepared and plan to cook pork chop casserole tomorrow after a 30 minute swim. I have all my laundry done and uniforms ready for the week. Kitchen is clean and dishes done. Den clean and dining room table (aka office space) organized and straightened up.
I did my first jewelry making class and it was really fun! I look forward to making more. I started getting supplies. Wow there are so many choices! Very easy to get overwhelmed with all that is out there but it is a great creative outlet and I think I did a good job my first time out of the gate!! I look forward to getting a good setup going and let me creativity fly. Next Month is a 6 week pottery class and Sewing 101.
What are your goals this week? When was the last time you thought about something you could do to bring you closer to a personal goal you have been thinking or dreaming about? Can you think of even one thing you could try to do this week that would bring you closer to that goal or dream? Cheers to your effort!
Tootles :)
Heather
Hi and hope you are all well. I am back at it and determined again to accomplish my weekly physical goals of swimming and bike riding. I have had a two week case of the blues. Pooey! I have got to get my sweat on so I can get back to my goals. Grief is an amazing thing and very challenging. Its time to re-engage my life.
I have salads prepared and plan to cook pork chop casserole tomorrow after a 30 minute swim. I have all my laundry done and uniforms ready for the week. Kitchen is clean and dishes done. Den clean and dining room table (aka office space) organized and straightened up.
I did my first jewelry making class and it was really fun! I look forward to making more. I started getting supplies. Wow there are so many choices! Very easy to get overwhelmed with all that is out there but it is a great creative outlet and I think I did a good job my first time out of the gate!! I look forward to getting a good setup going and let me creativity fly. Next Month is a 6 week pottery class and Sewing 101.
What are your goals this week? When was the last time you thought about something you could do to bring you closer to a personal goal you have been thinking or dreaming about? Can you think of even one thing you could try to do this week that would bring you closer to that goal or dream? Cheers to your effort!
Tootles :)
Heather
Friday, October 11, 2013
Bucket List Is Getting Some Action
Greetings and Salutations,
Well, I give myself a D since I only got to the pool once this week. Once is better than nothing which is why you don't see an F. By Thursday I finally conceded that I needed more sleep than anything else. I have been grieving again as I have mentioned and while I have been outwardly OK I have been inwardly depressed.
Sometimes it takes a minute to realize, even when you are paying what you think is close attention, that your needs have changed. I tend to get my eye set on a goal and forget that some times other things come up that require alterations in your path. Sleep and about 10 hours of it each night is what I needed this week. I feel better for realizing it and responding to it. I feel charged and ready for the weekend.
I cut out of work early today and got a haircut. Then I went to http://www.spacecraftstudios.com/ Space Craft and signed up for #1 class: Sewing 101 (November) and #2 Class: Intro to making wire jewelry (next week). Two things I have been wanting to do for just about forever.
I got a bee in my bonnet to get off my duff and get some things rolling in the evenings. It will limit my time foraging around the internet and give me a creative outlet that I really want and need. Next week I'm also going to sign up for pottery classes
http://www.fireandearthpottery.com/ Fire and Earth Pottery. They have a 6 week class coming up but they also do one on one for close to the same price. I am not sure which one I will do first. Maybe the group class.
So while I didn't get my lap or sweat on much at all this week, I was busy getting my heart healing on and figuring things out in my head. Guess I could say I was getting my smoke on from all the thinking and my warm vibe on coming from the self love I am learning.
I am pretty good at taking care of other people but I am just beginning to learn how to take good care of myself. Its a slippery slope but I won't stop until it is second nature. The pathway in life is full of twists and turns. It never ceases to amaze and entertain me. You never know what tomorrow will bring. Its why you have to come back every day and try again. Light will reveal itself if you are patient enough and work hard to see it. Cheers!
Tootles :)
Heather
Well, I give myself a D since I only got to the pool once this week. Once is better than nothing which is why you don't see an F. By Thursday I finally conceded that I needed more sleep than anything else. I have been grieving again as I have mentioned and while I have been outwardly OK I have been inwardly depressed.
Sometimes it takes a minute to realize, even when you are paying what you think is close attention, that your needs have changed. I tend to get my eye set on a goal and forget that some times other things come up that require alterations in your path. Sleep and about 10 hours of it each night is what I needed this week. I feel better for realizing it and responding to it. I feel charged and ready for the weekend.
I cut out of work early today and got a haircut. Then I went to http://www.spacecraftstudios.com/ Space Craft and signed up for #1 class: Sewing 101 (November) and #2 Class: Intro to making wire jewelry (next week). Two things I have been wanting to do for just about forever.
I got a bee in my bonnet to get off my duff and get some things rolling in the evenings. It will limit my time foraging around the internet and give me a creative outlet that I really want and need. Next week I'm also going to sign up for pottery classes
http://www.fireandearthpottery.com/ Fire and Earth Pottery. They have a 6 week class coming up but they also do one on one for close to the same price. I am not sure which one I will do first. Maybe the group class.
So while I didn't get my lap or sweat on much at all this week, I was busy getting my heart healing on and figuring things out in my head. Guess I could say I was getting my smoke on from all the thinking and my warm vibe on coming from the self love I am learning.
I am pretty good at taking care of other people but I am just beginning to learn how to take good care of myself. Its a slippery slope but I won't stop until it is second nature. The pathway in life is full of twists and turns. It never ceases to amaze and entertain me. You never know what tomorrow will bring. Its why you have to come back every day and try again. Light will reveal itself if you are patient enough and work hard to see it. Cheers!
Tootles :)
Heather
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Two Day Catch Up
Greetings and Salutations,
Well, lets see. Tuesday I willed myself out of bed and was in the pool by 0630. I swam my hiney off for 30 minutes with no more than a quick few seconds break to catch my breath when I needed to. Did a total of 8 laps freestyle (with others). I'm telling you that method of swimming is gonna kill me :) I obviously swam hard enough that I came home and immediately crashed on the couch and slept until 0845! Now that is a great workout! I could tell maybe a smidgen that it was alittle easier. It was nice I didn't require a break! I did not cook nor clean as planned since I lost the battle to gravity and slept.
Wednesday morning I didn't workout but I did cook my dinners for the rest of the week. All the books I read say you are not supposed to think like this, but I just have to say it. There aren't enough hours in the day for all the things I want to achieve. Time management mastery is gonna follow me to the grave. I can only hope if I don't give up I'll eventually win the battle. I'm getting better though. That is for sure! Tomorrow I will be torn between swimming and my bike. I look forward to the sun rising earlier so I can get out at Hampton earlier. Maybe I can bike then swim! Funny how priorities change huh?
I want to have a holiday party this year and will see what I can plan. Will help keep the season cheerful and give me something to look forward to. I know this blog hasn't been about anything life shattering but I really appreciate the opportunity to have someone to be countable to. It helped get me to the pool Tuesday and in the kitchen this morning. Cheers!
Tootles :)
Heather
Well, lets see. Tuesday I willed myself out of bed and was in the pool by 0630. I swam my hiney off for 30 minutes with no more than a quick few seconds break to catch my breath when I needed to. Did a total of 8 laps freestyle (with others). I'm telling you that method of swimming is gonna kill me :) I obviously swam hard enough that I came home and immediately crashed on the couch and slept until 0845! Now that is a great workout! I could tell maybe a smidgen that it was alittle easier. It was nice I didn't require a break! I did not cook nor clean as planned since I lost the battle to gravity and slept.
Wednesday morning I didn't workout but I did cook my dinners for the rest of the week. All the books I read say you are not supposed to think like this, but I just have to say it. There aren't enough hours in the day for all the things I want to achieve. Time management mastery is gonna follow me to the grave. I can only hope if I don't give up I'll eventually win the battle. I'm getting better though. That is for sure! Tomorrow I will be torn between swimming and my bike. I look forward to the sun rising earlier so I can get out at Hampton earlier. Maybe I can bike then swim! Funny how priorities change huh?
I want to have a holiday party this year and will see what I can plan. Will help keep the season cheerful and give me something to look forward to. I know this blog hasn't been about anything life shattering but I really appreciate the opportunity to have someone to be countable to. It helped get me to the pool Tuesday and in the kitchen this morning. Cheers!
Tootles :)
Heather
Monday, October 7, 2013
Pool Tomorrow
Greetings and Salutations,
Well, this week starts off as a mixed bag. I got coffee, lunches, and salads all ready for the week (check). I got uniforms all clean and ironed (check). Still need to make one more receipt so I will have dinners covered too (-1 demerit). I had all of the best intentions and then my sadness came out as anger and it got the best of me last night (oops). I got pissed at my alarm clock and tried to smash it into a million pieces. Instead I took a chunk out of my hardwood floor. I had a great cry and exhausted myself to sleep after blubbering on the phone to two of my friends until late into the night.
So today my plan is sleep and try again tomorrow. I want to swim. I want to cook the other receipt so I will have dinners ready for rest of week. I had a good weekend before the meltdown and was very happy with what all I managed. Hell, after getting food poisoning last week, I kept feeling better, then sick again. Better then sick again. Saturday is when I finally felt what ever was lingering in my body to really be gone.
So tomorrow the plan is straighten up some around the house and in the pool 0600 no later than 0630. Home then cook. I can do it- I can do it- I can do it. Here's to a stiff upper lip when what you really want to do is pull the curtains, close the door, turn the phone off, turn the fan on, and sleep. I have 4 days to redeem Monday. I can do it. Cheers!
Tootles :)
Heather
Well, this week starts off as a mixed bag. I got coffee, lunches, and salads all ready for the week (check). I got uniforms all clean and ironed (check). Still need to make one more receipt so I will have dinners covered too (-1 demerit). I had all of the best intentions and then my sadness came out as anger and it got the best of me last night (oops). I got pissed at my alarm clock and tried to smash it into a million pieces. Instead I took a chunk out of my hardwood floor. I had a great cry and exhausted myself to sleep after blubbering on the phone to two of my friends until late into the night.
So today my plan is sleep and try again tomorrow. I want to swim. I want to cook the other receipt so I will have dinners ready for rest of week. I had a good weekend before the meltdown and was very happy with what all I managed. Hell, after getting food poisoning last week, I kept feeling better, then sick again. Better then sick again. Saturday is when I finally felt what ever was lingering in my body to really be gone.
So tomorrow the plan is straighten up some around the house and in the pool 0600 no later than 0630. Home then cook. I can do it- I can do it- I can do it. Here's to a stiff upper lip when what you really want to do is pull the curtains, close the door, turn the phone off, turn the fan on, and sleep. I have 4 days to redeem Monday. I can do it. Cheers!
Tootles :)
Heather
Friday, October 4, 2013
Glad This Week Is Over!
Greetings and Salutations,
Well yesterday biking won. I only did 5 miles but it was nice. I biked a nice 10-11 mph pace and guess I gotta get some momentum back up. My biking shorts fit different for sure! I feel back to normal but kinda drained when I try to push myself. I left the house at 0640 and waiting for the sun to come up. Even caught a quick 10 minute cat nap waiting. I think the food poisoning took more out of me than I realized. One minute I feel great and the next, not so much.
One funny thing I have noticed about getting out early. At Hampton Park and at the pool, its mostly elderly people exercising in the early mornings. This is the peak time when they come out. Guess same as me its when they feel alive and at their best!
So this morning I slept another 10 hours. I was doing fine until Wednesday when I had yogurt for an afternoon snack. Totally jacked my stomach up again for 2 days damnit! Had to take Imodium again last night and TMI withstanding I hope to get straight by the weekend. I don't have time for this crap! (hee hee) Oh well, atleast I got something in this week of my physical goals even if it was only once! Have a great weekend and I will be here Sunday with a re-do for the week!! Cheers!
Tootles :)
Heather
Well yesterday biking won. I only did 5 miles but it was nice. I biked a nice 10-11 mph pace and guess I gotta get some momentum back up. My biking shorts fit different for sure! I feel back to normal but kinda drained when I try to push myself. I left the house at 0640 and waiting for the sun to come up. Even caught a quick 10 minute cat nap waiting. I think the food poisoning took more out of me than I realized. One minute I feel great and the next, not so much.
One funny thing I have noticed about getting out early. At Hampton Park and at the pool, its mostly elderly people exercising in the early mornings. This is the peak time when they come out. Guess same as me its when they feel alive and at their best!
So this morning I slept another 10 hours. I was doing fine until Wednesday when I had yogurt for an afternoon snack. Totally jacked my stomach up again for 2 days damnit! Had to take Imodium again last night and TMI withstanding I hope to get straight by the weekend. I don't have time for this crap! (hee hee) Oh well, atleast I got something in this week of my physical goals even if it was only once! Have a great weekend and I will be here Sunday with a re-do for the week!! Cheers!
Tootles :)
Heather
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Finally Feel Back To 100%
Greetings and Salutations
So I guess I needed more sleep than I thought, as last night I crashed for 10 hours (945p-745a). There for I didn't do anything physical this morning. Today I am happy to report that I am feeling even better than I did yesterday and I am at 100%! I am not sure which I will do tomorrow as I miss both swimming and my bike. I think I will swim since I can get into the pool starting at 0600 and I have to wait for the sun to rise to bike.
I have some catching up to do this weekend and looking forward to getting things struck off my list. I actually hope I can build on the weight I lost over the weekend. Wonder if my suit will feel any different? Anyway, not the real point of anything. I hate that I lost the momentum this week as I was really looking forward to another full week of physical stuff before work. Oh well, what can you do right? Roll with it baby (as sung by Steve Winwood) is my choice. Tomorrow is always another day to get it right until I run out of tomorrows. Cheers!
Tootles :)
Heather
So I guess I needed more sleep than I thought, as last night I crashed for 10 hours (945p-745a). There for I didn't do anything physical this morning. Today I am happy to report that I am feeling even better than I did yesterday and I am at 100%! I am not sure which I will do tomorrow as I miss both swimming and my bike. I think I will swim since I can get into the pool starting at 0600 and I have to wait for the sun to rise to bike.
I have some catching up to do this weekend and looking forward to getting things struck off my list. I actually hope I can build on the weight I lost over the weekend. Wonder if my suit will feel any different? Anyway, not the real point of anything. I hate that I lost the momentum this week as I was really looking forward to another full week of physical stuff before work. Oh well, what can you do right? Roll with it baby (as sung by Steve Winwood) is my choice. Tomorrow is always another day to get it right until I run out of tomorrows. Cheers!
Tootles :)
Heather
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