Day 1 of Exercise

So Day 1 is accomplished.

I did some circuit training! Wow, it kicked my butt. I hadn't done much of that recently so it was a different pace for sure. I was sweating when I finished not to mention winded and a little shaky.

Tonight I plan on getting in some cardio. Maybe a little running and walking. I already asked the husband to go with me. He didn't commit but he also didn't say no.

So I'm off tomorrow! Yippee......
My husband has it off for Veterans Day and honestly, I just wanted a day off. I actually have some hours I'm going to lose if I don't use them. I only have about a month left and I need to use about 15 hours. So, I thought tomorrow was a perfect day.
We don't have plans except church tomorrow night. I'm planning on doing some grocery shopping but that's about all.

Happy Veterans Day!

Exercise Routine

What a busy weekend. It started on Thursday with the Cats game. We won! Actually, it was a really close game and in the end the Conway Defense held them from scoring.
On Friday I worked. Not sure why I did. Everyone was off and I should of taken off myself. I came in and worked until noon.
When I got home on Friday I took a 2 hour nap. Man did it ever feel good.

Friday night I volunteered to help with a ministry called Growing with Grace. I had a great time doing that and the hubs was gone to his last regular season football game so it worked out good. I will for sure volunteer again. I had a great time.

Saturday we woke up bright and early for the HOG game. We won that game also! It was just a winning weekend all around. Oh and the Cowboys won too!

Sunday was church activities, another 2 hour nap and then choir practice. We are gearing up for the holiday season so we've been practicing every Sunday since September I think. We did have a few weeks off but we are locked in to every week with Christmas nearing.

This week is busy also, however, I'm going to make it a goal to exercise this week. I am going to start some new circuit training with weights tonight. Then tomorrow I would like to get in good walk/run. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are nights I'm out, so I'll have to figure out what I can do. Saturday I've been asked by a friend to run at least 6 miles with her to help her train for her marathon next month. She is breaking it up and I got 6-8 miles with her. I haven't done that kind of distance in a while. EEK!
So here is what my schedule looks like for right now:
M: Weights
T: Long Walk
W: Off
Th: Off, maybe a short walk if I can get that in after a rehearsal I have
F: Off (going to the CATS playoff game)
S: Running 6-8 miles
S: short walk

So I can't guarantee I can do all of this, but I'm laying it out to see how I do. Even if I do 50% of this, that is a start!

Wampus Cat Game

Tonight is the last game of the season. The Cats did make the playoffs but tonight is the last regular season game of 2009.
I persuaded the husband to take tonight off and go with me, so we are meeting some friends at the game. I'm going to try and take a few photos tonight if I can.
But before the high school game the Jr. High 9th grade team is playing. The husband got to call that game so he is doing that before. It just happened to be a lucky coincidence.

Tomorrow is Friday and the husband is off work. I should of taken off too! Oh well, I did take off Wednesday for Veteran's Day. The husband is off because he is a state employee. I decided why not take it off also, so I'm off on Wednesday! WOOHOO!!! I love a day off. If I can just make it through tomorrow.

This weekend is the South Carolina game. I sure hope we win!

It's about time to put on my Cats shirt!

Happy Thursday!

Recipe Review

So I made the cheese dip for Bunco and several people have asked me about it. (Brandon)

It was okay. I think I would rather do ground beef. I may try that next time. Don't get me wrong, it tasted good, but I think I would prefer ground beef over sausage.

Bunco was fun. We had 20 people play. This group has grown so much.

I have a busy week and weekend. I have projects at work, church tonight, high school game tomorrow night, church function on Friday, razorback game on Saturday. Busy, Busy, busy.

Tomorrow night is the last regular season Cats game. So sad....
The husband is going to call the Jr. High game before this game and then we'll both go watch the high school game together. All year long I've had to go by myself. Not tomorrow, he'll get to go. Of course I always sit with friends, but this is the first game he'll get to see with me.

I know this is short and not much, but work is so busy...........

Bunco Night!

Tonight is my monthly Bunco group night.
I made a cheese dip to bring. Sooooooo not healthy! It was a recipe my SIL shared.
1 lb breakfast sausage
3-8 oz. blocks of cream cheese
2 cans of Rotel

She said it's awesome! I thought I would give it a whirl. I put it in my crockpot this morning when I left. I need it to be ready when I get home. Bunco starts at 6 and I don't get home till almost 5.
I'll let you know how it is. Hopefully good!

I love Fall....

I love this time of year. I'm not a huge Halloween fan, but I love the changes in temperature and the beautiful fall leaves. Not too mention, one of my highlights! Day light savings time!

Don't forget to change those clocks back.

Weekend plans:
I'm working all day today! Boo..... Then tonight my grandmother and I are going to dinner and then I'm heading to the Conway game.
Saturday the only thing I have planned is the grocery store, a little cooking and the Fall Festival at church. I volunteered to do games. Hogs play on Saturday night, I may watch the end of the game.
Sunday is church stuff all day and then dinner with friends. They are coming to my house this week.
Last night I spent all night. Literally from 5:30-10:00 cleaning up/straightening around the house. My floors needed desperate attention and so did some of my furniture. I dusted, vacuumed, cleaned, etc. I must say it looks pretty spiffy!

I'm really glad to see the weekend rolling around. I'm looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend! I'll leave you with a picture of some pumpkins! I love the color orange!

What to do?

So the LR Half is in March so is the LR full....Hmm...What should I do?

Trying to decide. If I register this week I get a discount. Fee goes up next week. Seriously, it is only $10.00. I shouldn't get so worked up over that. I'm thinking about it.
I figure I will do the half regardless. My sister wants to do another race so she and I will probably do it together.
Not sure if any of the other family will.

Work is busy, I'm busy and well, I just don't have much time for me these days. I gotta get back to that though. I feel like I'm blowing up again. Christmas is looming. WOW, busy times ahead.
Today I knocked out the Christmas party invites for work, Shew...I'm tired.

I wish I was off again tomorrow. Honestly, I wish I had every Friday off or every Monday. I used to work a 4 day work week. 10 hour days are hard, but SOO worth it when the day off arrives.
I have about 17 hours I have to burn before December. Our fiscal year rolls over before Christmas. I better use it or lose it. I better start thinking now about when!

Almost quittin time. I'm so ready.

Guess what? You'll never guess.........It's raining in AR again today!

Boring...

Nothing really going on with me right now.

Work has picked up for the year. Lots happen towards the end of the year for us. We seem to send out tons of cards, invitations, entertain at parties, not too mention all the projects that come due at year end.

Lately I've been going through that burnt out stage. Just the same routine over and over. I'll get past it just like I always do, but it still stinks. I think the rain isn't helping. It has rained in Arkansas at least 2 times a week since July. I'm not kidding either. In AR we normally have HOT and HUMID weather until October. Not this year. Fall is here and winter is approaching.

Yesterday was my last hair appointment with my normal gal. She is going on maternity leave and isn't sure when she'll return! So, I'm going to try someone new. I'm a little nervous about that just because I've been using this gal for about 6 years. She knows what I like, how I like it, what color to use, etc.
I decided to use a new gal that is in the same building though, so when my gal does return I can always go back. My gal told me I wouldn't be disappointed with who we decided on. As long as I have reassurance I'm good.

Tonight is Sushi and church night. We've been doing sushi with my sister and BIL pretty regularly on Wednesday nights. I've been loving sushi lately.

I'm pretty much back to normal after Saturday. I had a little soreness but that went away by Monday. I'm back to myself. The race was fun and I enjoy them. I look forward to next year. My brother is wanting to run it!
Depending on whats going on with me at the time, I'm sure I'll do it also. Although, maybe we'll be talking about extended the family by then! I hope.

I told you this was going to be boring today......

Race Report

Here are some race pictures! This was everyone's first half. This is my mom and her sibilings. Mom is in yellow then Becky and Brian in the back and Jerrianne next to my mom.

After the race with the proud medals! These ladies did awesome!

They were last to come in, but so proud to of accomplished it.

My sister Janna...she did her first half and LOVED it! She's talking about doing another one. She is short, but was really moving. She and I finished in 3:20 I think. For walking and a little running I was pleased. The two pictures below were before the race. The first picture is Me, my SIL Carrie (also her first race), and then my sister Janna.

Here are the ladies before also. Don't they look so cute! For a couple of ladies that are 56, 63 and 64, they look pretty darn good! Give it up for my mom and her sisters! Her brother finished also by the way! My mom and her sisters finished in 4:20. They were beyond thrilled!

Drive by post

Really quickly....

Busy day for me and I'm trying hard to get it all in.

The chicken recipe was great. My only complaint was when I reheat it, I'll do it in the oven or toaster. Microwave is sort of gross.

Only a few more days till my half. I'm trying to remember but I think this is my 6th half marathon! WOW......
This race is a family affair.
After my marathon last year my mom really wanted to do a race, fast forward to today and we are gearing up for her FIRST half marathon! She's maybe done 1 5k ever! She went from nothing to a half. The fun part is her sisters are participating also, so not only is it my mom and her two sisters but also me and my sister plus my sil! Gonna be a giant family party!

I'm ready........