Transformation Challenge 3/24-3/31

Hi Ladies --

Taking a brief break from the proposal writing. Tomorrow it will be delivered to my client. Did Yoga last night -- the Backbends. Getting better but still unable to do all the moves. It does relieve tension, though, and that's the name of the game. Good for the posture, too.

Fitdoc -- I got a chuckle out of imaging my DH doing the little "hips, ribs" combo at the end of Vol. 1. He always stops after 45 minutes. I keep going as long as my schedule allows.

Otisan -- Hope your shoulder is feeling better.

Tonight is my women's prayer group meeting. I would really like to go, but it's a bit up in the air because of this proposal. If my team needs me, I'll skip so that I can help out. Otherwise, I'm going to my meeting.

I hope everyone else is doing well...

Juli
 
Hey ,

I’m here just sort of fading in the woodwork though. I’m working out and eating real well just feeling a little “outside myself” now. I don’t know maybe I’ve turned into a real California girl. ;) Ya know the stereotypical spacey, tree hugging, “life is what you make it man” sort of chick. Sorry not trying to diss my other Cal buds. I’m just not focused with my daily life as much as with my daily village, sorry if that doesn’t make sense either. Maybe in 30 days or 75 billion dollars later (which ever comes first) I will feel better. We’ll see. Yikes smart *ss to the end huh?

Debbie
 
Hello all! Muscle Endurance this evening. I’ve got to get off this “night workout” kick – I’m sooooo unmotivated at night.

(Debbie, glad to hear you are alive and well.)

Take care of yourselves!:)
 
WildPony, one more comment. I don’t mean to “brush off” the state of our planet right now. I watch CNN more than I should. Seems I discuss the war with my friends during the day only to discuss it some more each night with my DH. For the first time, I actually wrote letters to my senators and my congressman this week (about the budget).

If I don’t post much about politics here – it’s probably because this place is a refuge – I don’t have to think about war or suffering children at the hospital. I just check-in and enjoy hearing about your lives.
 
Michelle

No harm no foul. It’s just me in this weird place right now. That’s why I feel I should keep my distance. Sorry hope I’m not bringing any of you down. I won’t post anymore of my weirdness. My bad sorry.

Deb
 
Wonderful ladies,
Hi! Hope you are filled with serenity at this moment.

Otisan, hope your shoulder is feeling better. Take care of yourself and the wonderful shoulder. You will feel stronger soon.

Debbie, I am sorry about the "weird place" you feel you're in. As
for me, you are not bringing me down. I am glad that you feel comfortable to express fraction of the feelings you are dealing with. I don't know if this helps or not. I hope you know you are not alone. It is a strange time. Lots of feelings are in the air.
Can't deny the situation.
Fitness is vast. It goes beyond physical strength, flexibility, and beauty. Our Spirits and feelings are such big part of us. So please express yourself. As for me, I am very strongly against this war and the politics behind it. But that's just me. I want all of us to feel comfortable enough to express our feelings and emotions. Isn't that part of our challenge? Our transformation? I feel so much respect for all of you. We have chosen to join each other here to support each other. To be listening ears, reading eyes, open minds,
and kind and passionate hearts.
So please feel free to talk.

Fitdoc, I agree with you too. I come here to sort of breath. The time is so strange that the whole emotion oozes to all aspects of our lives. But again I love to read about the tiny bits of our life and
emotions that we choose to share with each other.

Somebody STOP me. Man, I can talk too much!!;) ;) ;)

Big hello to everyone.

I did, definition upper body yesterday, and swam.
Today I did funkicks, and hot yoga.

Have yourselves a magical day.
:)
 
Debbie, I didn't mean to say that we shouldn't talk about world issues - and I enjoy your posts too - regardless of topic. (I just didn't want you to think we're a bunch of Stepford Check-in buddies:lol)
 
Oh Bita, you're such a sweetheart. You always know how to make us feel better.

Debbie, we all understand your weird place. No one can isolate themselves from this terrible war. I read a poem this morning that I'd like to share with all of you. It made me feel a little better about the "I'm only one person, what can I do?" feeling I've had about the state of the world.

In youth, because I could not be a singer,
I did not even try to write a song;
I set no little trees along the roadside,
Because I knew their growth would take so long.

But now from wisdom that the years have brought me,
I know that it may be a blessed thing
To plant a tree for someone else to water,
Or make a song for someone else to sing.

Maybe if enough of us continue to plant the seeds of peace in our children and grandchildren they will get to see a world without war. We can only try.

Gloria
 
Wow! I hardly know how to reply. I wanted to check-in because I've just been released from "proposal prison" and found a lot of thought provoking and honest comments from some very inspirational and supportive women.

All I can say is how impressed I am with the supportive spirit of this group. I have always been struck wth the intelligence and sincerity of all of you. Obviously, with a group there are varying opinions and reactions to something as disastrous as being at war. All in all, I'm impressed with all of you for your honesty about your feelings and your frankness.

As for me, I'm working on "Bloom where I'm Planted". I watch CNN and keep up with the news, but frankly, I put a limit on it. I can't do a thing about Iraq but I can be a positive influence in my home and workplace and community. So, I actively focus on my "sphere of influence". Many may say that that's not good enough, but I say that's too bad. I only have so much energy to go around (I'm a thyroid patient) so I try to get the biggest "bang for the buck".

Oops! I just reread this and I hope I don't sound negative either since I don't really regard myself as a negative person. Email is tough to convey emontions correctly sometimes.

My best to all --

Juli
 
Good afternoon! I played some baseball with the 7 year old under the beautiful spring sky and then did 40 minutes of Rhythmic Step. Ready for chinese food in front of a movie at home with my DH!

Tomorrow I work an 18 hour shift - so I'll make it a rest day - which feels nice after 6 in a row. Have a great weekend all.:D

(Thanks for the uplifting comments all. Juli, you don't come across as negative at all. It is hard to convey our emotions here - isn't it? I was trying to let Debbie know I understood her "worrying about the village" - but I didn't convey my support very well! The "sphere of influence" is such an important thing to remember. Is that from "7 Habits of Highly Effective People"?)
 
Happy Saturday to you all! Yesterday did S&H T&B. The third S&H for me this week. Today I dusted off Vol 6 and added the legwork from Vol 1. It was a nice change of pace.

Fitdoc, which movie did you watch with your chinese food last night? I watched Maid in Manhattan all alone since DH is not into romantic comedies. It was pretty cute for a light little movie.

Going to a cookout with friends tonight. Taking my youth group to Waddle Pots tomorrow. I hope I can tap into my creative gene.

Gloria
 
Hey All,

Well the thoughtful words that you all have shared do brighten my spirits. I appreciate all of your kindness. This is a hard time and maybe if I didn’t have a daughter who is 20 it wouldn’t feel so close to home for me. When I see the faces of the kids over there serving I see the faces of all the friends through out the years that have passed though my dd’s life. All the birthday parties, soccer tournaments, track meets, youth groups etc. This is her generation making this sacrifice so it feels very close to home for us. Okay that was the last word I promise.

Maybe we should talk religion now? Hmmmm??? What about the separation between church and state? Wait don’t hang me I’m just joking. ;)

Today was a run day for me, a 5 miler. Oh and Dh and youngest dd shot a rattle snake up on one of our walking trail paths. They even cut the rattles off to bring home. Yucky!!!!! Dd was taking her sheltie, Serena for a walk when they heard the snake just off the path. Dd got out of there in a hurry and came for Dad. Thank goodness we keep snake shot bullets around for this very thing. We wouldn’t normally kill a snake but since it was a rattler and was where the dogs and horses go….( not to mention the two leggers) Do you know that we have to keep pieces of cut lawn hoses around and a jar of vasoline just in case a horse gets bit by a rattler. Horses can only breath out of their noses, which is usually where they get bit at. So we would need the cut hose to shove up their nostril so they could breath, until the vet could arrive. Hope I never have to experience that! Saw another bobcat across the hill yesterday too. Yup it’s springtime here at the ranch.

Have a nice night,
Debbie

Michelle- I would never think of you as a “Stepford Check in Bud.” A step up, hop over lunge, pivot bud now that’s more acceptable. ;)

Bita- You are soo sweet! Thank you soo much.

Gloria- What a wonderful poem I had to print it off my dd’s loved it very much too.

Hello to all my other Transformers. Does that make you feel like a toy robot too?
 
Hi!
Hope your day is filled with lots of love and fresh air!:)

Gloria, thanks for sharing such a beautiful, powerful poem with us.

Hope all my wonderful friends are doing very well.

Yesterday, I did Joyce's sweam-suit w/o.
Today, I did the Go Wild, All-Terrain w/o and classical stretch, arms and abs.

Don't forget to take deep breaths today! Let those lungs expand! ;)
Have a beautiful day.
 
What a beautiful Sunday! You know that song by Chicago “Saturday in the Park”? Today was just like that – everybody out at the park. We went on a long bike ride (the toddler is in a bike trailer DH pulls and the 7 year old is on a “hitch a bike” attached to my bike) and played football at the park with another family. We rode our bikes home and the four of us made home-made pizza together – very fun! The kids were so proud of themselves. After piano practice and games the kids are off to bed.

It’s so fun get my exercise done outside! I’m looking forward to some rollerblading next week. Have a great evening!:D
 
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