teddy16410
Cathlete
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Xers ~ Therapeutic Thursday~
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teddy16410
Cathlete
Well I can see its going to be another typo day!
Chose Debras TH word of the day because A)I feel like I had THERAPY after hearing from Nicole that she is safe B)We are still low on TH words! :+ I feel like I use TH all the time- why cant I think of them? - One more question when I arrive at the Pearly Gates!
I may have to do personals in 2 posts today - WOW! Lots happening in Xer Land!!
Yesterday I did end up taking a "rest" day which consisted of a 3 hour event moving all furniture, shelves & equipment OUT of my w/o room- deep cleaning walls, baseboards etc... and re organizing all as it was put back together. Must be the cooler temps.}(
Workout today WILL BE all upper (minus shoulder work) I think I am getting plenty of actual shoulder (Anterior & medial) with regular upper lifting so I will only do posterior work with my all uppers for a few weeks & see if that will get me completely over the rehab hump. (was that a run-on setence?). I will actually be doing the workout I have planned for my client tonight which is "Drop Sets" for upper.
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part 1!
WENDY :* X
Well we probably wont see you til noon after your crack induced state late last night! My goodness you silly woman - where does that frantic late night energy come from? ~ So be honest- How are you feeling? Any remnants of the awful stuff still in your body? ! On your trip- dont blame you one bit. I dont think its snobby at all to LOVE & APPRECIATE the country you come from... I think 2 months away from home in both the bigger and smaller sense is out of my league. As much as I love to travel I am a 3-day trip kinda gal. I have always loved feeling grounded and stable in familiar surroundings. Mine comes from living in every part of CA known to man by age 18.Then being on airplanes & hotels every week of my life from 28-35. Once you get there I'm sure you'll be on a HIGH again and then a few lows and back HIGH again... you're human. ~ Enjoy hair day today!!! ~ LOl on hospitals! i guess they teach in med school that women are loose lillies... just another barrier from the 1500's that we are behind the times...What ya gonna do other than go into ER next time Shouting: "I am Wendy- I am in a manogomous relationship- I have 45 children and NO I DO NOT HAVE A FRIGGIN STD!" }( }( }(
TRACY :* X
Bummer on your w/o personally that wouldnt bum me out but I know it does you- We all have those days. Shake it off Rocky- todays a new day! :+ I have been eyeing the racks myself (sounds weird huh) and also the bowflex system with bench. I just need space saving stuff that I can go heavier with. One of my cluients is already outgrowing the 24# DB's I have and thats my highest... I have no space to keep adding tho.... The cost is such a huge factor tho. x(
Jeanette :* X
WooHoo on knocking a few years off the age with new "doo"!!!!!!!!! I bet you are even walking perkier! I love fresh hair!!! Thats why I want all the wigs on earth! :+ I think its way cool about having the prisoners available to help in crisis... I think the less hardcore ones really care afterall they are just people that made mistakes and got caught... Who knows where I'd be if I had gotten caught for all my petty youthful illegal activities... Its all a cra* shoot IMO when it comes to non-hardcore stuff. ~ Glad you are feeling good - I think its interesting how many people INSTANTANEOUSLY become ill when "the season" hits. I believe in the power of mind so I wont even allow DH or myself to watch commercials that deal with illness-diseases-none of it! LOL ~ Happy to see you enjoying the workouts! I think I am just out of the mood of any and all step right now. Its never been my favorite activity but the past few months if a w/o isnt a leg cardio (lowmax type)then just stepping to be stepping has been like torture for me. Wonder why I go thru this from time to time.
Lea :* X
Good to see you as always... SLEEP & HEAL!
SANDRA :* X
So do we NOW get the scoop on your guests & visit? I do hope it was pure joy for you guys!!! You were happy to be having them if I recall...
TEDDYGIRL :*
OUCH on all the hard stuff you were going thru yesterday.... OHMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Back with more in a few!
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Chose Debras TH word of the day because A)I feel like I had THERAPY after hearing from Nicole that she is safe B)We are still low on TH words! :+ I feel like I use TH all the time- why cant I think of them? - One more question when I arrive at the Pearly Gates!I may have to do personals in 2 posts today - WOW! Lots happening in Xer Land!!
Yesterday I did end up taking a "rest" day which consisted of a 3 hour event moving all furniture, shelves & equipment OUT of my w/o room- deep cleaning walls, baseboards etc... and re organizing all as it was put back together. Must be the cooler temps.}(
Workout today WILL BE all upper (minus shoulder work) I think I am getting plenty of actual shoulder (Anterior & medial) with regular upper lifting so I will only do posterior work with my all uppers for a few weeks & see if that will get me completely over the rehab hump. (was that a run-on setence?). I will actually be doing the workout I have planned for my client tonight which is "Drop Sets" for upper.
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part 1!
WENDY :* X
Well we probably wont see you til noon after your crack induced state late last night! My goodness you silly woman - where does that frantic late night energy come from? ~ So be honest- How are you feeling? Any remnants of the awful stuff still in your body? ! On your trip- dont blame you one bit. I dont think its snobby at all to LOVE & APPRECIATE the country you come from... I think 2 months away from home in both the bigger and smaller sense is out of my league. As much as I love to travel I am a 3-day trip kinda gal. I have always loved feeling grounded and stable in familiar surroundings. Mine comes from living in every part of CA known to man by age 18.Then being on airplanes & hotels every week of my life from 28-35. Once you get there I'm sure you'll be on a HIGH again and then a few lows and back HIGH again... you're human. ~ Enjoy hair day today!!! ~ LOl on hospitals! i guess they teach in med school that women are loose lillies... just another barrier from the 1500's that we are behind the times...What ya gonna do other than go into ER next time Shouting: "I am Wendy- I am in a manogomous relationship- I have 45 children and NO I DO NOT HAVE A FRIGGIN STD!" }( }( }(
TRACY :* X
Bummer on your w/o personally that wouldnt bum me out but I know it does you- We all have those days. Shake it off Rocky- todays a new day! :+ I have been eyeing the racks myself (sounds weird huh) and also the bowflex system with bench. I just need space saving stuff that I can go heavier with. One of my cluients is already outgrowing the 24# DB's I have and thats my highest... I have no space to keep adding tho.... The cost is such a huge factor tho. x(
Jeanette :* X
WooHoo on knocking a few years off the age with new "doo"!!!!!!!!! I bet you are even walking perkier! I love fresh hair!!! Thats why I want all the wigs on earth! :+ I think its way cool about having the prisoners available to help in crisis... I think the less hardcore ones really care afterall they are just people that made mistakes and got caught... Who knows where I'd be if I had gotten caught for all my petty youthful illegal activities... Its all a cra* shoot IMO when it comes to non-hardcore stuff. ~ Glad you are feeling good - I think its interesting how many people INSTANTANEOUSLY become ill when "the season" hits. I believe in the power of mind so I wont even allow DH or myself to watch commercials that deal with illness-diseases-none of it! LOL ~ Happy to see you enjoying the workouts! I think I am just out of the mood of any and all step right now. Its never been my favorite activity but the past few months if a w/o isnt a leg cardio (lowmax type)then just stepping to be stepping has been like torture for me. Wonder why I go thru this from time to time.
Lea :* X
Good to see you as always... SLEEP & HEAL!
SANDRA :* X
So do we NOW get the scoop on your guests & visit? I do hope it was pure joy for you guys!!! You were happy to be having them if I recall...
TEDDYGIRL :*
OUCH on all the hard stuff you were going thru yesterday.... OHMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Back with more in a few!
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aschendell
Cathlete
Hi...Waiting for the diva to get ready for school. TTOM started today...so that must be why I have been eating everything that isn't tied down! I should start being less bloated and less starving by tomorrow. My low back is still achy, but I hope one I get moving that will improve...
I caught up with a lot of you yesterday, but some of you ladies were up late last night...so I'll bbl to catch up with personals...
kisses and well wishes!
Debra
http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell
Plant beneficial seeds, do your best and let go---Eion Finn
I caught up with a lot of you yesterday, but some of you ladies were up late last night...so I'll bbl to catch up with personals...
kisses and well wishes!
Debra
http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell
Plant beneficial seeds, do your best and let go---Eion Finn
swift wind
Cathlete
Good morning lady xer's. It's my day off, and I'm taking it.
Running super behind this morning, cause I slept in!
DD needs some help getting ready for school- BBL!
Have a super day all!
Running super behind this morning, cause I slept in!
DD needs some help getting ready for school- BBL!
Have a super
day all!
teddy16410
Cathlete
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part 2!
Where's our Tracy this morning???
DEBRA :* X
Well happy ttom day! Funny how we dread it coming- glad its finally here - & oh so happy when it leaves! LOL ~ I sure hope you can figure out the back triggers so you avoid like the plague! We already know one trigger: THE BUS! ~ LOVED the spooky meez! You just look cute in anything dear!! OMG on all the F words!!! We should start the book with F!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
~ You’ll do great in your classes! I wish I had bought the anatomy chart I now have up in my w.o area WHILE I was studying! Mine is just the muscle groups & exercises but it’s really big and I wrote the “technical” name of each muscle next to the well known name. Its made by ALGRA.COM but I got it on Amazon… Its called Exercise & Muscle Chart. ~ Hope your new Eoin gets 2-thumbs! ~ You sound very content with your current dating situation… Never ever forget that you deserve the best in all relationships! I sure wish they’d teach young girls that from the very beginning of life! XXOO ~ OH BTW- I volunteer! I’d be good- I am gentle but firm in those areas.
SWIFTY :* X
Are you currently studying to be a CPT? I must have missed that! SORRY!!! Who will you be certifying with? ~ I was reluctant to post pics for over a year…so happy I finally did! It makes the experience more real doesn’t it? ~ On water…I was a Dolphin in a past life I think. If I am not near the ocean at least every few weeks my mood drops and I loose my zest… That’s one of the reasons I think I have been down past few months…I missed my ocean and sun time at bay that I hold so dear because of Sandy’s hips. ~ Thanks for sharing your wrist /rt side story. We all have opinions of best course for rehab but please never feel afraid to share. I believe that no-one should substitute their own judgment for others. We all give feedback not judgment! xxooxoxoxoxo
LAURIE :* XX
HAPPY DAY OFF!!!!! Nice long weekend for you!!! Check in when you can!
CHERYL:*
Hope you are having a good day and healing at rapid speed! XXOO
AMY :*
HOPE things are settling down and Dave is feeling better and out of pain. {{{{xxoo}}}}!
NICOLE :* X
Still sending all the good stuff to you! I know even when its “over” its really just beginning… The process of rebuilding communities and putting lives back together is a difficult process. I spent many hours at the shelters for Katrina Families with the people from NO and it takes its toll once the panic stops. Much love
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part 2!
Where's our Tracy this morning???
DEBRA :* X
Well happy ttom day! Funny how we dread it coming- glad its finally here - & oh so happy when it leaves! LOL ~ I sure hope you can figure out the back triggers so you avoid like the plague! We already know one trigger: THE BUS! ~ LOVED the spooky meez! You just look cute in anything dear!! OMG on all the F words!!! We should start the book with F!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
~ You’ll do great in your classes! I wish I had bought the anatomy chart I now have up in my w.o area WHILE I was studying! Mine is just the muscle groups & exercises but it’s really big and I wrote the “technical” name of each muscle next to the well known name. Its made by ALGRA.COM but I got it on Amazon… Its called Exercise & Muscle Chart. ~ Hope your new Eoin gets 2-thumbs! ~ You sound very content with your current dating situation… Never ever forget that you deserve the best in all relationships! I sure wish they’d teach young girls that from the very beginning of life! XXOO ~ OH BTW- I volunteer! I’d be good- I am gentle but firm in those areas.
SWIFTY :* X
Are you currently studying to be a CPT? I must have missed that! SORRY!!! Who will you be certifying with? ~ I was reluctant to post pics for over a year…so happy I finally did! It makes the experience more real doesn’t it? ~ On water…I was a Dolphin in a past life I think. If I am not near the ocean at least every few weeks my mood drops and I loose my zest… That’s one of the reasons I think I have been down past few months…I missed my ocean and sun time at bay that I hold so dear because of Sandy’s hips. ~ Thanks for sharing your wrist /rt side story. We all have opinions of best course for rehab but please never feel afraid to share. I believe that no-one should substitute their own judgment for others. We all give feedback not judgment! xxooxoxoxoxo
LAURIE :* XX
HAPPY DAY OFF!!!!! Nice long weekend for you!!! Check in when you can!
CHERYL:*
Hope you are having a good day and healing at rapid speed! XXOO
AMY :*
HOPE things are settling down and Dave is feeling better and out of pain. {{{{xxoo}}}}!
NICOLE :* X
Still sending all the good stuff to you! I know even when its “over” its really just beginning… The process of rebuilding communities and putting lives back together is a difficult process. I spent many hours at the shelters for Katrina Families with the people from NO and it takes its toll once the panic stops. Much love
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Cole7626
Cathlete
Just thought I'd say hi to my girls while checking on fire info from over night. The fire is still quite active out here in the east but they don't talk about it as much as they do when it's in the north. It's really frustrating.
I am going back to sleep now since I went to bed so late last night.
I'll check-in again later,
Nicole
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
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I am going back to sleep now since I went to bed so late last night.
I'll check-in again later,
Nicole
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
crunchymomof3
Cathlete
Good Morning Xers!
Therapeutic Thursday... ahh, sounds nice I could use some! Today's workout will be HIS from the 4DS later on today. I'm still struggling mentally, but I'm breaking the cycle today!! Now if only the weather would cooperate...
Nicole -- I'll email you all some of this rain we've been having for the last 2 days. I hope you all stay safe!!
BBL for more.
Carol
Therapeutic Thursday... ahh, sounds nice
I could use some! Today's workout will be HIS from the 4DS later on today. I'm still struggling mentally, but I'm breaking the cycle today!! Now if only the weather would cooperate... Nicole -- I'll email you all some of this rain we've been having for the last 2 days. I hope you all stay safe!!
BBL for more.
Carol
Good Morning
Sorry guys about yesterday, but it felted like I was losing my freaking mind. I really am sorry accepted? pretty pleases cherry on top
I can sum it up in three little words
(1)Hormones
(2)Estrogen}(
(3)Progesteronex(
Okay, now that my hormones are in balances today let’s talk.
Workout this morning B&G leg blast and floor work, stepped on my scale this morning and I’m up 10lbs. Today I’m wearing my brown khaki they are a size 6 and man oh man they are XX tight, almost can’t fit them. I have picked quite a bit of weight good thing I was working out because it could be worst, its’ diet time my plan is to have it off before Thanksgiving
This past month, since Ted has been with me I been really ba..ba...BAD with eating, eating late at night, and eating tons of sweets things like cream filled cakes:9 and lots of chocolate and at least two glasses of wine every single night. It doesn’t take long for me to pick up weigh. Today I started my diet, first two things I need too eliminate are the sugar and the wine, this should help take the bloat off me.
I’m going to stick with Slow & Heavy, but adding in lots of cardio. Really tho, I don’t think the 10 lbs I've gain is all fat. I have lots of muscles my thighs are big but muscular Anywho, its' time to get busy.
Sorry guys about yesterday, but it felted like I was losing my freaking mind. I really am sorry
accepted? pretty pleases cherry on top I can sum it up in three little words
(1)Hormones
(2)Estrogen}(
(3)Progesteronex(
Okay, now that my hormones are in balances today let’s talk.
Workout this morning B&G leg blast and floor work, stepped on my scale this morning and I’m up 10lbs. Today I’m wearing my brown khaki they are a size 6 and man oh man they are XX tight, almost can’t fit them. I have picked quite a bit of weight good thing I was working out because it could be worst, its’ diet time my plan is to have it off before Thanksgiving
This past month, since Ted has been with me I been really ba..ba...BAD with eating, eating late at night, and eating tons of sweets things like cream filled cakes:9 and lots of chocolate and at least two glasses of wine every single night. It doesn’t take long for me to pick up weigh. Today I started my diet, first two things I need too eliminate are the sugar and the wine, this should help take the bloat off me.
I’m going to stick with Slow & Heavy, but adding in lots of cardio. Really tho, I don’t think the 10 lbs I've gain is all fat. I have lots of muscles my thighs are big but muscular
Anywho, its' time to get busy.
Netta
Cathlete
Good morning,
Today was the new Cathe KB2007 and most of legs. Didn't have time for the abs but will hit them some other time. I liked this one okay. The leg work was varied enough. Have golf class tonite.
Traci, would you please come and organize this pig sty of a computer room for me? I think that should be my new project as Christmas will be at my house this year and it would be nice to have this room done. When the time changes, I'll do better, right.... LOL re: wigs. When I think of wigs, I think of these plastic ones that my Grandma got for all of us girls. I think mine was a redhead, other sisters got blonde and brunette. Yep, they were made of thin plastic. We loved them though. I think I like the more complex step routines as it keeps my mind going. Christi is great for me in that regard, though learning these new Cathe step routines will be a bit of a challenge I'm sure. Might do HIS tomorrow.
Debra, so glad TTOM started for you. Sorry that the back is still ouchy. Are you a busy gal today? You usually have a list of things that you get accomplished every day.
Nicole, glad you could check in. Too bad they neglect the publicity in the east with the fires. Know that feeling for sure as we are pretty isolated up here in northern California. Some folks say we should be our own state.
Swifty, enjoy this day off. I'm looking forward to a day off a week from tomorrow. Will be going to Reno to visit DS and his girlfriend. She and I will go get a massage and facial. I'm so ready!
Lea, glad to see you today. Have fun with Tony and the pumpkins!
Anointed, glad you are back with us today. Hope those imbalanced hormones are back in line. I've gained a couple pounds but am going to be diligent about weighing myself. When I avoid the scale, it's bad news and I don't keep my eating in check. DH was good and didn't bring the BBQ chips into the house yesterday. Yep, that 10# will come right off if you lose the wine & sweets.
Got to get ready for work.
Jeanette
Today was the new Cathe KB2007 and most of legs. Didn't have time for the abs but will hit them some other time. I liked this one okay. The leg work was varied enough. Have golf class tonite.
Traci, would you please come and organize this pig sty of a computer room for me? I think that should be my new project as Christmas will be at my house this year and it would be nice to have this room done. When the time changes, I'll do better, right.... LOL re: wigs. When I think of wigs, I think of these plastic ones that my Grandma got for all of us girls. I think mine was a redhead, other sisters got blonde and brunette. Yep, they were made of thin plastic. We loved them though. I think I like the more complex step routines as it keeps my mind going. Christi is great for me in that regard, though learning these new Cathe step routines will be a bit of a challenge I'm sure. Might do HIS tomorrow.
Debra, so glad TTOM started for you. Sorry that the back is still ouchy. Are you a busy gal today? You usually have a list of things that you get accomplished every day.
Nicole, glad you could check in. Too bad they neglect the publicity in the east with the fires. Know that feeling for sure as we are pretty isolated up here in northern California. Some folks say we should be our own state.
Swifty, enjoy this day off. I'm looking forward to a day off a week from tomorrow. Will be going to Reno to visit DS and his girlfriend. She and I will go get a massage and facial. I'm so ready!
Lea, glad to see you today. Have fun with Tony and the pumpkins!
Anointed, glad you are back with us today. Hope those imbalanced hormones are back in line. I've gained a couple pounds but am going to be diligent about weighing myself. When I avoid the scale, it's bad news and I don't keep my eating in check. DH was good and didn't bring the BBQ chips into the house yesterday. Yep, that 10# will come right off if you lose the wine & sweets.
Got to get ready for work.
Jeanette
Jeanette: glad you enjoyed KB, may do a KB workout tonight, I got Kick It yesterday, but haven't preview it yet, I put it in a safe place cuz the way I was feeling yesterday, I swear I could've ate it:+ Yep! me feeling like a cardio tonight. Hormones are back in line
I found out around 2o'clock yesterday my car is costing me $606.00 too fix, sucks doesn’t itx( but what’s a gal to do? horse & bugle? that’s a thought. I should’ve it tomorrow.
I found out around 2o'clock yesterday my car is costing me $606.00 too fix, sucks doesn’t itx( but what’s a gal to do? horse & bugle? that’s a thought. I should’ve it tomorrow.
aschendell
Cathlete
Well, my day started out normally enough...but then everything went a bit haywire! I was taking DD to school and she was complaining of a tummy ache...by the time we got to school she was pale and crying...Took her temp...up to about 100 degrees...so we go in and get her work for the day and head home...Still have to take the kitty to the vet...so I call my mom to watch DD while I am taking the kitty...on the way out of the driveway with the cat, I ran into my mom's car....No wonder NC won't give me a driver's license! I messed up the side of her car and the bumper on XDH's truck. Take kitty to the vet and she may have intestinal lymphoma....but the vet wants to try antibiotics first before we start with a biopsy and chemo. Oh, and somewhere along the way, I was getting out of my XDH's huge SUV (which I hate) and I slip on the wet concrete and fall on my a$$...on the way down I hit my mid back, my low back, and my buttocks. I am sure to have a lot of nice bruises by tomorrow. My back is now hurting again.
So how is everyone else's day??????????
The only bright light in my day is my "friend" took my car to the muffler shop to get it fixed from the accident I had last week...Which I thought was incredibly nice. He just offered to do it for me. I can't remember the last time a man went out of his way to do something for me to make my life easier. I know it's kind of stupid, but it really meant a lot to me that he would do that. My XDH never did anything for me except around holiday time. I was always the one taking caring of him and everything else. Hopefully the car won't cost me too much to repair...since now I am going to have to pay for my mom's car and XDH's SUV...Good golly!!!!
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.....Tracy...I am dating...and it is kind of weird, but kind of nice at the same time. I have no desire to get married again. The last thing I need is some man to take care of and worry about! It is good to be around someone who is easy going and I have a good time with, though.
....Jeanette...I am sure you hair looks fabulous! I definitely don't count coffee as bad...Liquids, in general, don't count for me...LOL! My XDH is living in la-la land and because he is in Russia and doesn't have to deal with life on a regular basis, I am sure he has no idea that I may want to get my ducks in a row before we file for divorce. The separation agreement will just make the divorce process smoother when the time comes. We have too many assets to not work out the financial matters with attorneys...but as long as we don't get into any major fights, it won't cost all that much. By the grace of God, I will get to KB07 today. I should have plenty of time this afternoon. I am hoping to do the whole thing....as long as my back isn't bothering me too much. Have fun with golf tonight.
....Wendy...I consider you very brave to adventure to Thailand! Make sure you pack plenty of toilet paper! And no...it's not snobby...you just like what you are used to...but I know this will be a fabulous experience for you, sis and DD. I have to tell XDH about the attorney since it is pretty impossible to serve him papers in Russia...LOL! I want to prepare him before he comes home to visit in December so that he can set up an appointment with an attorney to go everything with him. As far as the scarred bladder is concerned, I just pee more frequently, but it does make me more susceptible to bladder infections...so I have to be careful with that. I think it is great you are going to take some MP3 workouts with you on your journey. I'll let you know about Eoin tomorrow. Hope Shiva went well and you felt the flow!
....Traci....I will try to think of some more th words for you and Tracy. Weren't you just a busy cleaning bee yesterday. My floors really need to be vacuumed and mopped...Are you sure you don't want to head up here to do them for me? Have fun with your client this evening...and keep an eye on that shoulder, woman! Thanks for the advice on the anatomy chart...I will get one of those this week. I may have you call XDH...I just don't want to deal with the anger and the tears...he seems to be on an even keel right now, and I am afraid that may push him over the edge! I'll keep saying to myself, "Gentle and firm. Gentle and firm." You seem perkier now that ttom is here...Hope you are feeling good!
...Lea...Waving as you fly by with a pumpkin in your arms!
....Nicole....Glad to see you this morning. I know you guys are going through some awful devastation right now. I am heading to check out the latest reports after I post here. Take care and know we are keeping you guys close to our hearts.
....Teddygirl...Isn't it funny when there is a good man around we women tend to get fat and happy?? I am sorry to hear about your car issues as well!
....Carol....I am sure a good dose of Cathe will do you good today. She always perks me up! What's you weather like? We have big rainstorms...which I can't complain about since we have had an awful drought here for so long. But it does make me want to crawl in bed and take a nap!
....Swifty...Waving as you fly by!
Okay...I think that catches me up for now...I am going to check on DD and then I may lay down for a few minutes to get myself centered to tackle the rest of the day.
See you this afternoon....hopefully with my workout complete and no other major problems to report!!
Debra
http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell
Plant beneficial seeds, do your best and let go---Eion Finn
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So how is everyone else's day??????????
The only bright light in my day is my "friend" took my car to the muffler shop to get it fixed from the accident I had last week...Which I thought was incredibly nice. He just offered to do it for me. I can't remember the last time a man went out of his way to do something for me to make my life easier. I know it's kind of stupid, but it really meant a lot to me that he would do that. My XDH never did anything for me except around holiday time. I was always the one taking caring of him and everything else. Hopefully the car won't cost me too much to repair...since now I am going to have to pay for my mom's car and XDH's SUV...Good golly!!!!
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.....Tracy...I am dating...and it is kind of weird, but kind of nice at the same time. I have no desire to get married again. The last thing I need is some man to take care of and worry about! It is good to be around someone who is easy going and I have a good time with, though.
....Jeanette...I am sure you hair looks fabulous! I definitely don't count coffee as bad...Liquids, in general, don't count for me...LOL! My XDH is living in la-la land and because he is in Russia and doesn't have to deal with life on a regular basis, I am sure he has no idea that I may want to get my ducks in a row before we file for divorce. The separation agreement will just make the divorce process smoother when the time comes. We have too many assets to not work out the financial matters with attorneys...but as long as we don't get into any major fights, it won't cost all that much. By the grace of God, I will get to KB07 today. I should have plenty of time this afternoon. I am hoping to do the whole thing....as long as my back isn't bothering me too much. Have fun with golf tonight.
....Wendy...I consider you very brave to adventure to Thailand! Make sure you pack plenty of toilet paper! And no...it's not snobby...you just like what you are used to...but I know this will be a fabulous experience for you, sis and DD. I have to tell XDH about the attorney since it is pretty impossible to serve him papers in Russia...LOL! I want to prepare him before he comes home to visit in December so that he can set up an appointment with an attorney to go everything with him. As far as the scarred bladder is concerned, I just pee more frequently, but it does make me more susceptible to bladder infections...so I have to be careful with that. I think it is great you are going to take some MP3 workouts with you on your journey. I'll let you know about Eoin tomorrow. Hope Shiva went well and you felt the flow!
....Traci....I will try to think of some more th words for you and Tracy. Weren't you just a busy cleaning bee yesterday. My floors really need to be vacuumed and mopped...Are you sure you don't want to head up here to do them for me? Have fun with your client this evening...and keep an eye on that shoulder, woman! Thanks for the advice on the anatomy chart...I will get one of those this week. I may have you call XDH...I just don't want to deal with the anger and the tears...he seems to be on an even keel right now, and I am afraid that may push him over the edge! I'll keep saying to myself, "Gentle and firm. Gentle and firm." You seem perkier now that ttom is here...Hope you are feeling good!
...Lea...Waving as you fly by with a pumpkin in your arms!
....Nicole....Glad to see you this morning. I know you guys are going through some awful devastation right now. I am heading to check out the latest reports after I post here. Take care and know we are keeping you guys close to our hearts.
....Teddygirl...Isn't it funny when there is a good man around we women tend to get fat and happy?? I am sorry to hear about your car issues as well!
....Carol....I am sure a good dose of Cathe will do you good today. She always perks me up! What's you weather like? We have big rainstorms...which I can't complain about since we have had an awful drought here for so long. But it does make me want to crawl in bed and take a nap!
....Swifty...Waving as you fly by!
Okay...I think that catches me up for now...I am going to check on DD and then I may lay down for a few minutes to get myself centered to tackle the rest of the day.
See you this afternoon....hopefully with my workout complete and no other major problems to report!!
Debra
http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell
Plant beneficial seeds, do your best and let go---Eion Finn
aschendell
Cathlete
I don't remember what other th words I said the other day...so there may be some repeats...
thankful, thankless, theatrical, theoretical, thick headed, thick witted, thin, thinking, thirsty, thorny, thoughtful, thrashing, thrifty, thriving, throbbing, therapy, thieving, thrusting, thunderous, threatening. ...Oh..and here is my big one of the day...thaumaturgic...which means magic!
Have fun!
Debra
http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell
Plant beneficial seeds, do your best and let go---Eion Finn
thankful, thankless, theatrical, theoretical, thick headed, thick witted, thin, thinking, thirsty, thorny, thoughtful, thrashing, thrifty, thriving, throbbing, therapy, thieving, thrusting, thunderous, threatening. ...Oh..and here is my big one of the day...thaumaturgic...which means magic!
Have fun!
Debra
http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell
Plant beneficial seeds, do your best and let go---Eion Finn
teddy16410
Cathlete
Stopping by real quick to give Debra a distant hug! WOMAN you must be careful!!! OK- I'm going out on a limb here so just disregard if you think I'm nuts OK?
Seriously girl- have you ever tried meditation... 30 minutes in AM and PM will rebalance your Chakras...dont laugh- it does indeed work! All this mishap is really the universe telling you that although you may appear to be happy and balanced your inner spirit is in distress and not centered. - Doesnt take much to get out of center with just everyday life but when you add on additional stressors it is much harder to stay balanced.
Just my .02 - Its OK if you think I'm nut-so Wendell has always thought that (although he personally experiences it when I have been meditating or not...) just the other night he asked me to go meditate! }( xxooxxooxxoo
Seriously girl- have you ever tried meditation... 30 minutes in AM and PM will rebalance your Chakras...dont laugh- it does indeed work! All this mishap is really the universe telling you that although you may appear to be happy and balanced your inner spirit is in distress and not centered. - Doesnt take much to get out of center with just everyday life but when you add on additional stressors it is much harder to stay balanced.
Just my .02 - Its OK if you think I'm nut-so Wendell has always thought that (although he personally experiences it when I have been meditating or not...) just the other night he asked me to go meditate! }( xxooxxooxxoo
teddy16410
Cathlete
Back to catch up on morning PERSONALS - decided to give bay a try this weekend so I'm leaving in morning and Wendell will bring the kids in PM. I cant wait! I hope Sandy does OK but if we have to come back early at least I'll have had 24 hours there.
My workout today was AWESOME! I did Drop Sets for BI-TRI-BA-CH ... I was stronger again in my right arm for the first time since IL - I actually stopped to make sure I hadnt picked up different wt'd DBs. YEAH! I'm on the mend!!! I really like drop sets for building strength quickly. Similar concept to Pyramids except you dont have set reps... Starting with heaviest you do as many reps til you cant go on...drop wt and do same.... you continue with no rest in this manner until you cant lift anything. Its time efficient if you start heavy enough...I even jumped on the TM to complete the hour. }(
Swifty: Nice to see you got a little extra sleep today! Enjoy the d/o:*
Lea: Are you stading in the BB line yet? I cant wait to LINE-UP! I think I'm starting X mid to late Dec unless I need to build more shoulder strength before all the pushups... Hope pumpkin day is a blast! :*
Nicole: How is your brother? Have you all been able to stay connected in the chaos? :*
TeddyGirl: No apologies needed for my beneft..I'm glad you feel close enough to us to share. we ALL have those days my dear.. OH LORDY on the car bill...remember we are never given more than we can handle. I know you know that better than I! CONGRATS on feeling like workout woman again! :*
Carol: Hang tough lady! Good for you getting that New Series broken in!:*
Jeanette: No WOOHOO on KB????? So far my fav. Trying Boot Camp tomorrow for first time. ~ Sorry but my 1 day of cleaning & organizing scratched THAT itch sufficiently! Doesnt take much does it? I always have 1 room in my house that is pretty-shiny-organized...wish I could get them all to look nice at same time. Happy Golf night!:*
Debra: What a nice man you have as a "friend"... His mother raised him right I'd say. You deserve that. Hoping the day is getting better... Could have been worse sweetie- could have been your X-MIL car! :+ THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE WORDS!!!! I swear I could just KISS YOU!- think i will!:*
Ok beautiful gals - I gotta get rid of stinkies and get prepped for work. XXOO
My workout today was AWESOME! I did Drop Sets for BI-TRI-BA-CH ... I was stronger again in my right arm for the first time since IL - I actually stopped to make sure I hadnt picked up different wt'd DBs. YEAH! I'm on the mend!!!
I really like drop sets for building strength quickly. Similar concept to Pyramids except you dont have set reps... Starting with heaviest you do as many reps til you cant go on...drop wt and do same.... you continue with no rest in this manner until you cant lift anything. Its time efficient if you start heavy enough...I even jumped on the TM to complete the hour. }( Swifty: Nice to see you got a little extra sleep today! Enjoy the d/o:*
Lea: Are you stading in the BB line yet? I cant wait to LINE-UP! I think I'm starting X mid to late Dec unless I need to build more shoulder strength before all the pushups... Hope pumpkin day is a blast! :*
Nicole: How is your brother? Have you all been able to stay connected in the chaos? :*
TeddyGirl: No apologies needed for my beneft..I'm glad you feel close enough to us to share. we ALL have those days my dear.. OH LORDY on the car bill...remember we are never given more than we can handle. I know you know that better than I! CONGRATS on feeling like workout woman again! :*
Carol: Hang tough lady! Good for you getting that New Series broken in!:*
Jeanette: No WOOHOO on KB????? So far my fav. Trying Boot Camp tomorrow for first time. ~ Sorry but my 1 day of cleaning & organizing scratched THAT itch sufficiently! Doesnt take much does it? I always have 1 room in my house that is pretty-shiny-organized...wish I could get them all to look nice at same time. Happy Golf night!:*
Debra: What a nice man you have as a "friend"... His mother raised him right I'd say. You deserve that. Hoping the day is getting better... Could have been worse sweetie- could have been your X-MIL car! :+ THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE WORDS!!!! I swear I could just KISS YOU!- think i will!:*
Ok beautiful gals - I gotta get rid of stinkies and get prepped for work. XXOO
Good Afternoon Ladies,
Like Amy-X, we slept in this morning. It was a mad rush getting ready for art class! Dd's art teacher is complaining that he'll miss us. I have no idea why since I tease him about his art work all the time! I promised him I would journal a comment every Thursday morning about how the art in Thailand is more aesthetically pleasing than abstract. LOL
Tonight will be Fluidity after my hair appointment. Can't be sweating with a new do.:+
I have been borderline depressed about my upcoming trip for over a week. I'm still going. The Crazy Asian would no doubt kill me if I backed out now. Traci, you're right. It's more than material conveniences. I guess I'm so ingrained with both Western thinking and living. It wouldn't be so depressing if I hadn't of lurked on an expat board. My excitement plummeted when I started reading about the country's corruption and how that affects everyone, especially foreigners living in the country. One example: An entire school dressed up as Nazis for theme day. Okay, the school apologized, and a teacher was made a scape goat and got fired after it was made known to the Jewish community and world. That wasn't the worst of it. Reading the posts where people actually defended the school and teachers was worse. Wanna bet how offended they would be if an entire American school dressed up as the Khmer Rouge for theme day! I highly doubt in this day of computer access that ignorance would be a valid excuse. I know I shouldn't base my opinions on a handful of people and one incident. There are more examples. But, it's all just so sad.
Traci-X: Have fun with your client tonight! Does she know what you have in store for her?}( Hope today's workout kept you pain free and on the continued road to recovery. I feel fine. For whatever it's worth, I felt fine, just tired, when the doctor dx'd me with pneumonia!LOL Now, one more day of YI treatment should render me back to normal. Whatever is normal for me.:+ I do so love our country, no matter how messed up it can be at times. I fell more in love with America when dd and I studied the Ancient Greeks (Athenians) and Roman Republic.
Amy-X: Hope everything on your to-do list gets checked today! Enjoy your rest day!!!!
Lea-X: I have never tried Core Cardio with Tony. Maybe I should pull it out next week. Is Dreya central to the workout? Oh! Did you catch the commercial featuring Dreya getting to work on time. I think it's for Farmer's Mutual Insurance. She looks so different in it.
Nicole-X: Thanks so much for the update. Hopefully, the winds and fires will die down soon!!! Keep us posted.
TG: Good luck with eliminating wine and sugar!!! I usually take baby steps. For me, eliminating sugar would be too much of a giant leap for mankind!
Carol: You can do it!!!! I'm going to incorporate HIS into next week. Have fun!!!
Jeanette-X: Pump the pink tonight on the golf course! I would drive to see you if we lived at least 3 hours away; especially to one of your family BBQs!!!
Debra-X: and Darling Diva {{{{{HUGS}}}}}!!! After you fell, did you peek around to look if anyone else saw? That's my first thoughts after a tumble in public before injuries!!! So sorry to hear about your cat. You must really love her. I don't think I would pay for chemo treatments if Baby had cancer unless the success rate was high. Did the vet say if intestinal lymphoma was? You are a much better soon to be X than my XDH was! He was always looking for ways to manipulate me to get what he wanted and to make me suffer. But, that's in the past. One day soon, this will be for you too. Be brave!!! I'll email you later tonight if I can!
Well, ladies, it's getting late. Gotta go. Talk more later.
Ballistic Hugs to ALL!
Wendy
Like Amy-X, we slept in this morning. It was a mad rush getting ready for art class! Dd's art teacher is complaining that he'll miss us. I have no idea why since I tease him about his art work all the time! I promised him I would journal a comment every Thursday morning about how the art in Thailand is more aesthetically pleasing than abstract. LOL
Tonight will be Fluidity after my hair appointment. Can't be sweating with a new do.:+
I have been borderline depressed about my upcoming trip for over a week. I'm still going. The Crazy Asian would no doubt kill me if I backed out now. Traci, you're right. It's more than material conveniences. I guess I'm so ingrained with both Western thinking and living. It wouldn't be so depressing if I hadn't of lurked on an expat board. My excitement plummeted when I started reading about the country's corruption and how that affects everyone, especially foreigners living in the country. One example: An entire school dressed up as Nazis for theme day. Okay, the school apologized, and a teacher was made a scape goat and got fired after it was made known to the Jewish community and world. That wasn't the worst of it. Reading the posts where people actually defended the school and teachers was worse. Wanna bet how offended they would be if an entire American school dressed up as the Khmer Rouge for theme day! I highly doubt in this day of computer access that ignorance would be a valid excuse. I know I shouldn't base my opinions on a handful of people and one incident. There are more examples. But, it's all just so sad.
Traci-X: Have fun with your client tonight! Does she know what you have in store for her?}( Hope today's workout kept you pain free and on the continued road to recovery. I feel fine. For whatever it's worth, I felt fine, just tired, when the doctor dx'd me with pneumonia!LOL Now, one more day of YI treatment should render me back to normal. Whatever is normal for me.:+ I do so love our country, no matter how messed up it can be at times. I fell more in love with America when dd and I studied the Ancient Greeks (Athenians) and Roman Republic.
Amy-X: Hope everything on your to-do list gets checked today! Enjoy your rest day!!!!
Lea-X: I have never tried Core Cardio with Tony. Maybe I should pull it out next week. Is Dreya central to the workout? Oh! Did you catch the commercial featuring Dreya getting to work on time. I think it's for Farmer's Mutual Insurance. She looks so different in it.
Nicole-X: Thanks so much for the update. Hopefully, the winds and fires will die down soon!!! Keep us posted.
TG: Good luck with eliminating wine and sugar!!! I usually take baby steps. For me, eliminating sugar would be too much of a giant leap for mankind!
Carol: You can do it!!!! I'm going to incorporate HIS into next week. Have fun!!!
Jeanette-X: Pump the pink tonight on the golf course! I would drive to see you if we lived at least 3 hours away; especially to one of your family BBQs!!!
Debra-X: and Darling Diva {{{{{HUGS}}}}}!!! After you fell, did you peek around to look if anyone else saw? That's my first thoughts after a tumble in public before injuries!!! So sorry to hear about your cat. You must really love her. I don't think I would pay for chemo treatments if Baby had cancer unless the success rate was high. Did the vet say if intestinal lymphoma was? You are a much better soon to be X than my XDH was! He was always looking for ways to manipulate me to get what he wanted and to make me suffer. But, that's in the past. One day soon, this will be for you too. Be brave!!! I'll email you later tonight if I can!
Well, ladies, it's getting late. Gotta go. Talk more later.
Ballistic Hugs to ALL!
Wendy
FiddleFit
Cathlete
Okay okay! What's going on? What have you all been up to? I've got some time to get busy with personals!
Traci - Ah, I see you're letting your sentances are do the running for you today. You refer to a rehab hump - are you getting close to full function? That was quite the cleaning job you did, oh my! Please, come to my house! I won't make you work; I'll ply you with yummy stuff and tell you how you need to be kinder to yourself. It's how I make friends You really want to hear about my visit from The Parents? The details of that would only make the headlines of The Dull As Ditchwater News. There was lots of eating, of course, plenty of playing with children (the 2 year old has gotten so used to getting attention that she now expects me to actually play with her every waking second), shopping for Christmas presents, many rounds of Scrabble, more eating, a visit to a greenhouse/farm that was hosting a Halloween festival, a visit to the local farmer's market, and ah, eating.
Tracy - Congratulations on the 25 years as an Honorably Married Woman. Colour me surprised, but don't you already have a complete dumbell set? Or did you only have the ones above 15lbs? I hope you had some more energy this morning.
Lea - What sort of workout approach are you taking these days? Are you following a rotation, or winging it? Have fun rolling those pumpkins!
Nicole - It's always a relief to see you check in. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how you're doing. With the winds dying down there appears to be hope that they can get things under control. What part of California are you in? Which of the fire(s) is closest to you?
Teddygirl - It's so easy to overindulge in the tasty stuff, isn't it? I hear you. I have no doubt you'll get rid of the extra weight. Your attitude alone is enough to send it hightailing. I wouldn't want to be an ounce of fat on you, when you start getting serious about losing me!
Carol - While your mentally struggling, just remember...some of us are still waiting for our new workouts! At least you have the privilege of reluctantly doing HIS! Seriously, I hope your workout picks you up a bit.
Jeanette - How's my family-wanna-be doing? Another question: why are some people refering to the 4DS as the 2007 workouts? Are you seeing any smoke from the fires?
Debra - OMG, do you make this stuff up?? You definitely need a therapeutic thursday. My goodness, I feel badly for you. How is DD? And will you actually go through with chemo for the kitty? You're a kinder woman than I. I was thinking of buying that Eoin dvd when I order the new PYFH (surfer edition) that comes out next month. Be sure to let me know how you like it. You're dating again! Maybe you already mentioned this, but I missed it: where/how did you meet this new friend?
Swift Amy - How nice to see such a long post(s) from you yesterday! I see you're still full-swing into Round 2. Go Amy Go!!!! Will you be buying the new P90X+ workouts (like I have to ask...)? Mmmmm, I want to come and eat at your house. It all sounds so yummy! Your method of repairing your shoulder reminds me how how people try to fix the tv with a good thump to the top. Too funny! I'm glad it's finally fixed for you! Now you have no excuse not to do the crazy-intense pull ups in the new workouts!
Wendy - You had cervical cancer when you were 25?! Oh my word! I'm so thankful you caught it early and are here to regale us with tales about Crazy Asian mothers. I sure am going to miss your posts when you're gone. My parents leave for Thailand in 10 days, and Mom's getting pretty stressed. She's a high-anxiety person to begin with, so I'm thinking this will push her over the edge. I've thought about staying away from the boards until the new workouts arrive, but I don't really have too much problem avoiding all the talk about the new workouts. Since I don't know what the heck they're talking about, my eyes glaze over and I move on. Everyone's assessment is so personal that others' opinions don't mean much to me. You lust after Anthony Bourdain? I tried to read Kitchen Confidential years ago and found his smug macho arrogance too much to suffer, so never finished it. Maybe he comes off better on tv, but I've never attempted to watch.
Laurie - You have an extra long weekend! What are you going to do with all your days off?
This morning I did PUB (no core), IMAX2 Blastmania, and PY4H Magically Hips.
Cheers,
Sandra
Traci - Ah, I see you're letting your sentances are do the running for you today. You refer to a rehab hump - are you getting close to full function? That was quite the cleaning job you did, oh my! Please, come to my house! I won't make you work; I'll ply you with yummy stuff and tell you how you need to be kinder to yourself. It's how I make friends
You really want to hear about my visit from The Parents? The details of that would only make the headlines of The Dull As Ditchwater News. There was lots of eating, of course, plenty of playing with children (the 2 year old has gotten so used to getting attention that she now expects me to actually play with her every waking second), shopping for Christmas presents, many rounds of Scrabble, more eating, a visit to a greenhouse/farm that was hosting a Halloween festival, a visit to the local farmer's market, and ah, eating. Tracy - Congratulations on the 25 years as an Honorably Married Woman. Colour me surprised, but don't you already have a complete dumbell set? Or did you only have the ones above 15lbs?
I hope you had some more energy this morning.Lea - What sort of workout approach are you taking these days? Are you following a rotation, or winging it? Have fun rolling those pumpkins!
Nicole - It's always a relief to see you check in. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how you're doing. With the winds dying down there appears to be hope that they can get things under control. What part of California are you in? Which of the fire(s) is closest to you?
Teddygirl - It's so easy to overindulge in the tasty stuff, isn't it? I hear you. I have no doubt you'll get rid of the extra weight. Your attitude alone is enough to send it hightailing. I wouldn't want to be an ounce of fat on you, when you start getting serious about losing me!
Carol - While your mentally struggling, just remember...some of us are still waiting for our new workouts! At least you have the privilege of reluctantly doing HIS! Seriously, I hope your workout picks you up a bit.
Jeanette - How's my family-wanna-be doing? Another question: why are some people refering to the 4DS as the 2007 workouts? Are you seeing any smoke from the fires?
Debra - OMG, do you make this stuff up?? You definitely need a therapeutic thursday. My goodness, I feel badly for you. How is DD? And will you actually go through with chemo for the kitty? You're a kinder woman than I. I was thinking of buying that Eoin dvd when I order the new PYFH (surfer edition) that comes out next month. Be sure to let me know how you like it. You're dating again! Maybe you already mentioned this, but I missed it: where/how did you meet this new friend?
Swift Amy - How nice to see such a long post(s) from you yesterday! I see you're still full-swing into Round 2. Go Amy Go!!!! Will you be buying the new P90X+ workouts (like I have to ask...)? Mmmmm, I want to come and eat at your house. It all sounds so yummy! Your method of repairing your shoulder reminds me how how people try to fix the tv with a good thump to the top. Too funny! I'm glad it's finally fixed for you! Now you have no excuse not to do the crazy-intense pull ups in the new workouts!
Wendy - You had cervical cancer when you were 25?! Oh my word! I'm so thankful you caught it early and are here to regale us with tales about Crazy Asian mothers. I sure am going to miss your posts when you're gone. My parents leave for Thailand in 10 days, and Mom's getting pretty stressed. She's a high-anxiety person to begin with, so I'm thinking this will push her over the edge. I've thought about staying away from the boards until the new workouts arrive, but I don't really have too much problem avoiding all the talk about the new workouts. Since I don't know what the heck they're talking about, my eyes glaze over and I move on. Everyone's assessment is so personal that others' opinions don't mean much to me. You lust after Anthony Bourdain? I tried to read Kitchen Confidential years ago and found his smug macho arrogance too much to suffer, so never finished it. Maybe he comes off better on tv, but I've never attempted to watch.
Laurie - You have an extra long weekend! What are you going to do with all your days off?
This morning I did PUB (no core), IMAX2 Blastmania, and PY4H Magically Hips.
Cheers,
Sandra
Hi all,
I didn't check in this am because I was studying for a test and then I found out class was cancelled. So, I'm off to do some yoga and maybe some cardio.
Debra - I'm so sorry. You are having the worst car luck. At least it was XDH's vehicle. Glad you are finding some companionship, without the strings attached. That's ideal.
I'll catch up with everyone else later.
Tracy
I didn't check in this am because I was studying for a test and then I found out class was cancelled. So, I'm off to do some yoga and maybe some cardio.
Debra - I'm so sorry. You are having the worst car luck. At least it was XDH's vehicle. Glad you are finding some companionship, without the strings attached. That's ideal.
I'll catch up with everyone else later.
Tracy
aschendell
Cathlete
Hi all! Back again after a nap and a workout and a shower! Feeling much better now. Let's see...I did the complete 4DSKB and I actually did 2 rounds of the arm drills and 2 rounds of the standing core drills. I really enjoyed this dvd. I felt like it was less choreographed than some of Cathe's other KB dvds...and everyone else's except for Tony for that matter. I liked the leg work...well, as much as I can like leg work...lol..Some different twists on normal moves. My only complaint about the whole dvd is that the kickboxing section is not chaptered at all...so I had to rewind to do the arm drills again...I know this is a minor annoyance, but unusual for Cathe since most things are well chaptered. Next time I do it after the warm up...which I also really liked since it was not dancey at all...I will skip to the arm and standing core drills, then I will go back to the kicking section and then do the arms and core again before heading on to legs. I will also try to remember to do the ab section at the beginning so it can be a little more effective for me. I will say...I am definitely looking forward to a day of Eoin tomorrow!
I am actually struggling with my rotation right now...I may flounder along until Cathe puts out her November rotation...we'll see. DD is feeling better...I actually just checked on her and she fell asleep while watching TV which is good since I couldn't get her to take a nap before. She is still carrying a low grade temp, but I am thinking she will be well enough for school tomorrow....hopefully. My "friend" got my SUV fixed for free...God bless his little heart! I knew I started dating again for a reason. I have decided that I am brave enough to talk to XDH about the separation papers...but who gets to tell him I am dating????
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....Tracy...Well that kind of stinks...you studied and then no class??? Well, at least you get to get your workout in! "Everything that doesn't go right, goes wrong of all the right reasons." From Eoin.
....Traci.....Thanks for the big hug! I know nothing about meditation, but I would certainly be willing to try most anything at this point! Can you send me to any websites or books that would help? Keep in mind, I can rarely hold shavasana for more than 5 minutes without getting really antsy. I am sure my inner spirit is not balanced....Eoin helps a lot...but I still have days that I am incredibly edgy. WooHoo on your workout today! I am soooooo glad you are feeling almost back to your normal self! Have a wonderful time at the bay this weekend. Hope Sandy is well enough to stay for a couple of days. What is the weather like down there this time of year? I'll post some s words later. I'm telling you, my "friend" is a good Southern boy...good manners, nice to old people, can talk to a tree. Whenever he comes over...he always has something...whether it's dinner, some drinks, dessert, or something for DD. Don't get me wrong...he has plenty of faults, but he is just a sweetie...and can I just say...completely opposite from XDH. Have fun with your client tonight!
.....Wendy.....Good thought about not wanting to mess up the new do! I hate getting my hair done all pretty and then coming home a sweating while working out. I understand what you mean about cultural differences...Russia was very eye opening when it came to that. Although I have only been to Moscow, which is very urban...I have heard incredible stories about the outer areas of the country. Even Moscow, though, has some crazy idiosyncracies. My XDH has been taken to the police station twice...basically just because he is American and they want to take as much money from him as they can and then they let him go. He has to bribe the officials to be released...even though he did nothing wrong to begin with. When I sent him a package the customs people stole things out of the package and then demanded a bribe for him to get the few things they hadn't ransacked. We forget, I think, how lucky we are in this country since although there is plenty of corruption in our society...it is nothing compared to other areas. You will have a good time...and it will be a great learning experience for you. Don't get down about it...It will be an adventure that you will cherish for the rest of your life! Luckily I was in my garage when I fell, so no one saw...which was good since I crumbled to the floor and cried for a minute...LOL! Your XDH sounds like my XDH...who is incredibly manipulative and wants what he wants when he wants it. We're not sure what kitty has yet...another couple of weeks before we get an actual diagnosis.
.....Sandra...So glad to see your smiling face today! It sounds like you had a great time with the parents. All kinds of fun with food and kids. My DD is always extra needy after spending time with my mom....Apparently I do not provide the same level of doting that Nana does. No...I make nothing up...it's just my life! It has actually been a very frustrating year. Do you have years like that...where everything just seems to go wrong?? I will give a full report on Eoin tomorrow. I was surprised at how fast I received that dvd since it came from Canada....less than a week! I don't know if there is an official name for the new workouts....if someone sees it on OD, please let all of us know. Yes, I am dating. It is weird and good at the same time. It is certainly not where I would thought I would be at 40! I met him when I was out with a girlfriend one night. I have a couple of others waiting in the wings that I actually met online....but I really like this boy I'm seeing now. I call him a boy....but he is my age. I have a friend who is recently divorced (she's my age) and she is dating a 24 year old!! I applaud her chutzpah!
Okay...think I am caught up for now....I am going to head up and wake the diva up....poor girl!
Debra
http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell
Plant beneficial seeds, do your best and let go---Eion Finn
I am actually struggling with my rotation right now...I may flounder along until Cathe puts out her November rotation...we'll see. DD is feeling better...I actually just checked on her and she fell asleep while watching TV which is good since I couldn't get her to take a nap before. She is still carrying a low grade temp, but I am thinking she will be well enough for school tomorrow....hopefully. My "friend" got my SUV fixed for free...God bless his little heart! I knew I started dating again for a reason. I have decided that I am brave enough to talk to XDH about the separation papers...but who gets to tell him I am dating????
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....Tracy...Well that kind of stinks...you studied and then no class??? Well, at least you get to get your workout in! "Everything that doesn't go right, goes wrong of all the right reasons." From Eoin.
....Traci.....Thanks for the big hug! I know nothing about meditation, but I would certainly be willing to try most anything at this point! Can you send me to any websites or books that would help? Keep in mind, I can rarely hold shavasana for more than 5 minutes without getting really antsy. I am sure my inner spirit is not balanced....Eoin helps a lot...but I still have days that I am incredibly edgy. WooHoo on your workout today! I am soooooo glad you are feeling almost back to your normal self! Have a wonderful time at the bay this weekend. Hope Sandy is well enough to stay for a couple of days. What is the weather like down there this time of year? I'll post some s words later. I'm telling you, my "friend" is a good Southern boy...good manners, nice to old people, can talk to a tree. Whenever he comes over...he always has something...whether it's dinner, some drinks, dessert, or something for DD. Don't get me wrong...he has plenty of faults, but he is just a sweetie...and can I just say...completely opposite from XDH. Have fun with your client tonight!
.....Wendy.....Good thought about not wanting to mess up the new do! I hate getting my hair done all pretty and then coming home a sweating while working out. I understand what you mean about cultural differences...Russia was very eye opening when it came to that. Although I have only been to Moscow, which is very urban...I have heard incredible stories about the outer areas of the country. Even Moscow, though, has some crazy idiosyncracies. My XDH has been taken to the police station twice...basically just because he is American and they want to take as much money from him as they can and then they let him go. He has to bribe the officials to be released...even though he did nothing wrong to begin with. When I sent him a package the customs people stole things out of the package and then demanded a bribe for him to get the few things they hadn't ransacked. We forget, I think, how lucky we are in this country since although there is plenty of corruption in our society...it is nothing compared to other areas. You will have a good time...and it will be a great learning experience for you. Don't get down about it...It will be an adventure that you will cherish for the rest of your life! Luckily I was in my garage when I fell, so no one saw...which was good since I crumbled to the floor and cried for a minute...LOL! Your XDH sounds like my XDH...who is incredibly manipulative and wants what he wants when he wants it. We're not sure what kitty has yet...another couple of weeks before we get an actual diagnosis.
.....Sandra...So glad to see your smiling face today! It sounds like you had a great time with the parents. All kinds of fun with food and kids. My DD is always extra needy after spending time with my mom....Apparently I do not provide the same level of doting that Nana does. No...I make nothing up...it's just my life! It has actually been a very frustrating year. Do you have years like that...where everything just seems to go wrong?? I will give a full report on Eoin tomorrow. I was surprised at how fast I received that dvd since it came from Canada....less than a week! I don't know if there is an official name for the new workouts....if someone sees it on OD, please let all of us know. Yes, I am dating. It is weird and good at the same time. It is certainly not where I would thought I would be at 40! I met him when I was out with a girlfriend one night. I have a couple of others waiting in the wings that I actually met online....but I really like this boy I'm seeing now. I call him a boy....but he is my age. I have a friend who is recently divorced (she's my age) and she is dating a 24 year old!! I applaud her chutzpah!
Okay...think I am caught up for now....I am going to head up and wake the diva up....poor girl!
Debra
http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell
Plant beneficial seeds, do your best and let go---Eion Finn
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HIS done I cussed at it much less today ;-) and only had to rewind once. I still don't like that 3rd combo. Too complex and not enough of what Cathe does best, IMO. The weight work was good, too. I heavied up where I needed to and I'm sure I'll feel it tomorrow!
Debra -- Our weather is like yours... rainy and also cold. We also desperately need the rain, but it just dampens my mood. It sounds like you've had quite the day today! I hope your DD and kitty feel better soon (and your poor kitty doesn't need chemo!) and OUCH! I hope you're not too bruised from your fall! Sounds like you need to crawl up and take that nap.
Traci-X -- I'm glad to hear you're mending up nicely!! Glad you had such a great workout
Wendy -- You can always go to Thailand with MY mom instead, lol. She'll be sure to push you over the edge from borderline depressed to downright crazy yourself ;-) I hope you're feeling better about it all before you leave!
Sandra -- Where are you that you still haven't gotten the workouts yet? I hope they arrive quickly! I'm not struggling with workouts right now, though, thankfully. It's still stuff with my mom. She threw a big doozie at me this week. It's like 1 step forward, 10 steps back with her. I'm 99% certain she has Borderline Personality Disorder, but she won't go to a psych for an evaluation b/c, of course, she doesn't think there's anything wrong. UGH!
Hi to everyone else!! I hope you all had a great day!
Carol
I cussed at it much less today ;-) and only had to rewind once. I still don't like that 3rd combo. Too complex and not enough of what Cathe does best, IMO. The weight work was good, too. I heavied up where I needed to and I'm sure I'll feel it tomorrow!Debra -- Our weather is like yours... rainy and also cold. We also desperately need the rain, but it just dampens my mood. It sounds like you've had quite the day today! I hope your DD and kitty feel better soon (and your poor kitty doesn't need chemo!) and OUCH! I hope you're not too bruised from your fall! Sounds like you need to crawl up and take that nap.
Traci-X -- I'm glad to hear you're mending up nicely!! Glad you had such a great workout
Wendy -- You can always go to Thailand with MY mom instead, lol. She'll be sure to push you over the edge from borderline depressed to downright crazy yourself ;-) I hope you're feeling better about it all before you leave!
Sandra -- Where are you that you still haven't gotten the workouts yet? I hope they arrive quickly! I'm not struggling with workouts right now, though, thankfully. It's still stuff with my mom. She threw a big doozie at me this week. It's like 1 step forward, 10 steps back with her. I'm 99% certain she has Borderline Personality Disorder, but she won't go to a psych for an evaluation b/c, of course, she doesn't think there's anything wrong. UGH!
Hi to everyone else!! I hope you all had a great day!
Carol