It's a weird thing, as we get closer to completion of this major project I've been working on, I feel as though I am emerging from a fog... a massive weight is lifting from my shoulders.
It was so good to get another run in down the beach this morning - god I've missed running on the beach. Now I just have a different workout partner - the 33kg furry one. At least she's getting old enough that she can run along - you have to wait until they are pretty much fully grown before you can run with them, to avoid any joint damage. She's such an energetic little bundle too.
Roll on launch next week... I'm feeling good :-)
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
...and it starts to warm up again!
It's been so cold here the past few days - at 3pm it reached 8.5 degrees here in the Gong the other day... brrrrrrrrrr
Getting outside at 6am has been a bit of a struggle, but still we soldier on (all in the name of fitness and not being told off by Jemima)
Anyhow, this morning signalled the return of slightly warmer weather - still chilly, but nowhere near as bad as it has been thank goodness!
So, we (Jemima the mad puppy) and I headed down to the beach for a run, which I followed up with a nice upper body weights sesh.
Getting outside at 6am has been a bit of a struggle, but still we soldier on (all in the name of fitness and not being told off by Jemima)
Anyhow, this morning signalled the return of slightly warmer weather - still chilly, but nowhere near as bad as it has been thank goodness!
So, we (Jemima the mad puppy) and I headed down to the beach for a run, which I followed up with a nice upper body weights sesh.
Kick up the butt!
Well, I am well and truly feeling as though I have given myself a good hard kick in the backside.
I express posted my video assessment and work placement forms today to FitNation - and I also enrolled in a Senior First Aid course on 13 August - 2 weeks!!!
Just think... I may be qualified within the 2 years that I started...
Now that would be nice :-)
I express posted my video assessment and work placement forms today to FitNation - and I also enrolled in a Senior First Aid course on 13 August - 2 weeks!!!
Just think... I may be qualified within the 2 years that I started...
Now that would be nice :-)
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Video Assessment... DONE!
Omigod... Omogid...dogomi.... I am in shock. it's DONE. and it wasn't even that hard... well, I say that now, before I've received my competent marking.. or not...
Now to burn onto DVD and send off and hope that they mark me down as ...competent.
I am currently having a celebratory champaganeee.
The next two weeks at work are going to be pure hell, so hopefully this may put a ray of sunshine in my day...
Now to burn onto DVD and send off and hope that they mark me down as ...competent.
I am currently having a celebratory champaganeee.
The next two weeks at work are going to be pure hell, so hopefully this may put a ray of sunshine in my day...
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The Bike Trainer Part 2
So, I did start back on my bike trainer - but thought..the wheel sounds a bit loose and wobbly.. I'm sure it wasn't like that before. Dear husband takes it off and rattles it around a bit and...yup, the thingy's broken. Yup, I can't remember the name of the thingy but, there you go. Another $35 later (after $40 for the new tyre and tube)..and I now have a bike working again.
I think an exercise bike may have been less hassle and $$$!!! Still, I guess I can use one bike for both indoor and outdoor... so it takes up less room I suppose.
I was panicking as I needed to have the bike all fit and ready for Sunday's assessment. Never mind that I'm not fit and ready - ie my neck and shoulder are still cranky. I haven't had time to get back to the physio as I've been working too many damned hours... do you think that could be why my neck and shoulder are still full of knots? Hmmm batman, maybe.
Today was a timely reminder of ensuring you retain a healthy work/life balance - one of our managers (36) had a bit of a dizzy/semi unconscious turn at work - it's his major project that I am helping deliver for launch in 10 days - and he's currently having his heart monitored in hospital.
It's work people...it ain't worth going out in a box for.
I think an exercise bike may have been less hassle and $$$!!! Still, I guess I can use one bike for both indoor and outdoor... so it takes up less room I suppose.
I was panicking as I needed to have the bike all fit and ready for Sunday's assessment. Never mind that I'm not fit and ready - ie my neck and shoulder are still cranky. I haven't had time to get back to the physio as I've been working too many damned hours... do you think that could be why my neck and shoulder are still full of knots? Hmmm batman, maybe.
Today was a timely reminder of ensuring you retain a healthy work/life balance - one of our managers (36) had a bit of a dizzy/semi unconscious turn at work - it's his major project that I am helping deliver for launch in 10 days - and he's currently having his heart monitored in hospital.
It's work people...it ain't worth going out in a box for.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Sunday's the day!!!!
Well, I have booked my 'guinea pig' in for my video assessment to be shot on Sunday. I have agonised & procrastinated over this for far too long, so it's time to be brave, bite the bullet and just get it over and done with.
It will consist of roughly 2 hours of non stop video (read: eeeeeek)
commencing with a prescreening questionnaire
girth measurements
blood pressure
posture analysis
flexibility testing
strength testing
taking through a program
then
RELAX... or panic and do it all again :-)
It will consist of roughly 2 hours of non stop video (read: eeeeeek)
commencing with a prescreening questionnaire
girth measurements
blood pressure
posture analysis
flexibility testing
strength testing
taking through a program
then
RELAX... or panic and do it all again :-)
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Totally pathetic!!!
I was obviously so completely tense at my dentist appointment ( I think the intense jaw pain was a bit of a giveaway), that my whole neck/shoulder/back - basically think sternocleidomastoid, rhomboid, trapezius, was completely frozen.
Now it's just down to rhomboid on one side.. thanks to 1 hour of manipulative physio yesterday...
--00--
The highlight of my day yesterday (aside from a good workout in pleasant conditions) was purchasing a slick tyre for my bike trainer.
It's a complete revelation - quiet riding!! wooohoooo :-)
So this morning, post puppy walk - who was a damn angel once more - I was able to ride in the knowledge that dear husband was able to continue to safely slumber
Now it's just down to rhomboid on one side.. thanks to 1 hour of manipulative physio yesterday...
The highlight of my day yesterday (aside from a good workout in pleasant conditions) was purchasing a slick tyre for my bike trainer.
It's a complete revelation - quiet riding!! wooohoooo :-)
So this morning, post puppy walk - who was a damn angel once more - I was able to ride in the knowledge that dear husband was able to continue to safely slumber
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Another perfect morning..
..and a great workout to boot!
I really enjoy my beach workouts - I met up with my training partner this morning down the beach - there was no wind, the tide could have been a little kinder but there was firm(ish) / soft(ish) sort of sand for running on, so we jogged, sprinted, did abs, then over to some real soft sand work... all in all a good tiring workout.
BUT given that I had sneaked out over the verandah so as not to wake the baby (Jemima), boy was I in trouble when I got back... little tyke woofed at me, then when I turned my back on her she raced up and nipped my bum, then darted away and woofed at me again. Talk about cheeky.
I really enjoy my beach workouts - I met up with my training partner this morning down the beach - there was no wind, the tide could have been a little kinder but there was firm(ish) / soft(ish) sort of sand for running on, so we jogged, sprinted, did abs, then over to some real soft sand work... all in all a good tiring workout.
BUT given that I had sneaked out over the verandah so as not to wake the baby (Jemima), boy was I in trouble when I got back... little tyke woofed at me, then when I turned my back on her she raced up and nipped my bum, then darted away and woofed at me again. Talk about cheeky.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Personality Test
I had seen on LizN's blog her little personality test, so I thought it would be interesting to see if it differed to the Myer Brigg test I had done at work a few years ago.
Judging by the results, of INFP - it appears not! That was what I was...so clearly...that is what I am!
I believe they term it... the dreamer...
hmmmmmmm
where was I? ;-)
Judging by the results, of INFP - it appears not! That was what I was...so clearly...that is what I am!
I believe they term it... the dreamer...
hmmmmmmm
where was I? ;-)
Sometimes the F word is better than the R word
That is, fillings are better than root canals.... which my tooth is close to! eek.
Back in another month to see how the filling has 'settled'...or if we do need to go the RC..yuck.
There's a moral in there somewhere. Don't delay!
This morning dawned beautiful and clear - and even a tad 'warm' - what perfect weather...shame I have to spend it in the office until tonight when I go and ride the big black pony.
Back in another month to see how the filling has 'settled'...or if we do need to go the RC..yuck.
There's a moral in there somewhere. Don't delay!
This morning dawned beautiful and clear - and even a tad 'warm' - what perfect weather...shame I have to spend it in the office until tonight when I go and ride the big black pony.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
The word for today is ......
DENTIST!!!
That word is enough to strike fear into my heart...and I have to go there today at 2.15pm.
I KNOW there will be a nasty drill involved...
and needles....
and I will be swollen and dribbling...
why oh why did i have to be blessed with cr@p teeth??
That word is enough to strike fear into my heart...and I have to go there today at 2.15pm.
I KNOW there will be a nasty drill involved...
and needles....
and I will be swollen and dribbling...
why oh why did i have to be blessed with cr@p teeth??
Video assessment practice run
Well, today I got in a good practice run for my video assessment. Went through all the exercises for the routine.
I've now booked my guinea pig in for the real thing in two weeks time... it would have been next weekend, but she's away, so is my husband...down at the racetrack!
Broom Brooom!
I had the most wonderful day yesterday too - took Jemima along to Obedience training, it's session no. 3. She was the absolute star of her class (okay, so it's only beginner class, but still!) She was heeling beautifully by my side on a loose leash, looking up at me, waiting for the next command (or treat..)
it was like everything had clicked! Wonderful.
Then I went and had a lovely ride on the big black one. Perfect.
I've now booked my guinea pig in for the real thing in two weeks time... it would have been next weekend, but she's away, so is my husband...down at the racetrack!
Broom Brooom!
I had the most wonderful day yesterday too - took Jemima along to Obedience training, it's session no. 3. She was the absolute star of her class (okay, so it's only beginner class, but still!) She was heeling beautifully by my side on a loose leash, looking up at me, waiting for the next command (or treat..)
it was like everything had clicked! Wonderful.
Then I went and had a lovely ride on the big black one. Perfect.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Protein Bars
Last week I ordered some Chocolate Whey protein as I wanted to make a recipe in the latest M&F Hers (or Oxygen) = can't remember which!!!!
So, whilst I was online, I also scanned to see if there were any new yummy protein bars around - whilst I don't like to rely on protein bars, I like to have some on hand because I spend a lot of time in meetings, going to visit our agencies etc, so they are just handy.
Anyhow, I got a couple of chocolate chip protein cookies - verdict: Yum.
Another bar - Labrada Lean Body Granola Bar - eating now: Yum.
The other one, a Detour bar was decidedly ordinary. I remember they used to make a slimmed down version of these, marketed as Slim Whey and they were DIVINE. These are just way too big and unnecessary.... and basically fail my taste test!
So, whilst I was online, I also scanned to see if there were any new yummy protein bars around - whilst I don't like to rely on protein bars, I like to have some on hand because I spend a lot of time in meetings, going to visit our agencies etc, so they are just handy.
Anyhow, I got a couple of chocolate chip protein cookies - verdict: Yum.
Another bar - Labrada Lean Body Granola Bar - eating now: Yum.
The other one, a Detour bar was decidedly ordinary. I remember they used to make a slimmed down version of these, marketed as Slim Whey and they were DIVINE. These are just way too big and unnecessary.... and basically fail my taste test!
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Windy season in Wollongong....
July/August is traditionally our 'windy' season in Wollongong. The trouble is, these days, winds seem to be gusts up to 110km/hour - and these are becoming the norm rather than the exception.
Which makes outdoor training extremely hazardous and unpleasant..actually, just about bloody impossible!
Just taking the dog out for her walk prior to my workout is 'interesting' to say the least!
This Sunday I have a session booked in with my 'guinea pig'. I aim to do a complete runthrough of my video assessment, with a view to doing the real thing the following weekend.
Which makes outdoor training extremely hazardous and unpleasant..actually, just about bloody impossible!
Just taking the dog out for her walk prior to my workout is 'interesting' to say the least!
This Sunday I have a session booked in with my 'guinea pig'. I aim to do a complete runthrough of my video assessment, with a view to doing the real thing the following weekend.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Getting back on the bike.....
TRAINER!
God it's so noisy...if anyone has any suggestions of how to make it less noisy and less like an angry bumble bee, feel free to post!!! Can you get 'smooth' tyres I wonder?? Maybe that would work.
This is why I haven't been using it in the mornings - wakes up poor sleepy head husband!
It is freezing this morning.
God it's so noisy...if anyone has any suggestions of how to make it less noisy and less like an angry bumble bee, feel free to post!!! Can you get 'smooth' tyres I wonder?? Maybe that would work.
This is why I haven't been using it in the mornings - wakes up poor sleepy head husband!
It is freezing this morning.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
When $200 turns into around $2000-$3000
Of course, this sort of thing only happens in the bad way, right? Never in your favour! I suppose that is murphy's law!
Anyhow, I had the saddle fitter up, to supposedly restuff and reshape the saddles to fit my horse's changed back - and it appears that my horse now needs a wider gullet in both saddles. That's okay for my jumping saddle as he can easily pull the old gullet out and put a new one in...but for the dressage saddle, no go. I need a new saddle...
So that means around $2-3,000. He thinks he may be able to sell my old saddle for me for around $800-900, so... fingers crossed...and then fingers crossed again he may come across a decent second hand dressage saddle that may be suitable to fit to my boy.
Horses.
The cheapest thing about them is the purchase price!!!
Anyhow, I had the saddle fitter up, to supposedly restuff and reshape the saddles to fit my horse's changed back - and it appears that my horse now needs a wider gullet in both saddles. That's okay for my jumping saddle as he can easily pull the old gullet out and put a new one in...but for the dressage saddle, no go. I need a new saddle...
So that means around $2-3,000. He thinks he may be able to sell my old saddle for me for around $800-900, so... fingers crossed...and then fingers crossed again he may come across a decent second hand dressage saddle that may be suitable to fit to my boy.
Horses.
The cheapest thing about them is the purchase price!!!
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
A word about netball.....
Well, after coming second in our grand final last season, we feel as though we have leapt up a couple of grades this season. Our first two games we have felt decidedly bad!!! The other teams play as though they know what they are doing (!) you know, real game plans etc.... The team we played on Monday night, we actually did okay - 42-35 we lost - but we thought we were being thrashed well and truly... and it appears that the members of this team are also basketball players. But not just any basketball players. they play for the local Illawarra Kitty Hawks team. Just the top level team in our area - think Illawarra Hawks for girls...
sheeeeesh!!!!
sheeeeesh!!!!
A day in bed makes all the difference
Well, I feel much better today. Just the typical residual snufflyness to cope with now, which is much easier than those aches and fever yesterday.
So, today has dawned beautiful again - so Jemima and I are off for a quick run on the beach to get out some of her energy - poor babe, because I was sick yesterday and a little preoccupied with shovelling the other day she hasn't had a run since Monday - so she took it out on her bedding (a nice quilt) this morning - it looked like it was snowing when we let her in this morning!
Then I'm off up to the horse - he has the saddle fitter coming today to refit his saddles - both of which are a little tight on one side - the last time I had them restuffed/fitted he had just recovered from his somersault over the fence, so I guess his musculature has returned to normal now.
Hmm, I haven't quite gotten around to booking in my dentist appointment....
So, today has dawned beautiful again - so Jemima and I are off for a quick run on the beach to get out some of her energy - poor babe, because I was sick yesterday and a little preoccupied with shovelling the other day she hasn't had a run since Monday - so she took it out on her bedding (a nice quilt) this morning - it looked like it was snowing when we let her in this morning!
Then I'm off up to the horse - he has the saddle fitter coming today to refit his saddles - both of which are a little tight on one side - the last time I had them restuffed/fitted he had just recovered from his somersault over the fence, so I guess his musculature has returned to normal now.
Hmm, I haven't quite gotten around to booking in my dentist appointment....
Flu!!!
Hmm, let's just recap on that.... a week to do whatever I want... excuse me, that did not include getting sick!!!!
Yesterday I spent 3 hours shifting 2 cubic metres of soil from our front nature strip, up a plank into our front garden... and yes, my throat was a little scratchy, sure, but did it have to turn into the flu complete with aches, fevers etc so that I couldn't even manage more than 3 wheelbarrow loads of mulch today?
Not fair!!
Yesterday I spent 3 hours shifting 2 cubic metres of soil from our front nature strip, up a plank into our front garden... and yes, my throat was a little scratchy, sure, but did it have to turn into the flu complete with aches, fevers etc so that I couldn't even manage more than 3 wheelbarrow loads of mulch today?
Not fair!!
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