Just hours ago I discovered that I now have ONE week left of class work before my assignments will no longer be accepted, because my work is needed as soon as possible to allow for grading before graduation. How exciting, yet I feel like the biggest procrastinator.
Onward we go! More to come...
Today's Song: One Republic's "Good Life"
Friday, April 23, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
“Green Light Go”
There is a freedom that is just weeks away. I have one sure heavy week left on my shoulders, and it’s the one that is just about to begin. Tomorrow may be the most critical day of them all, and I can only hope I feel more motivated than I did today to get some work done. Graduation is just a handful of weeks away and there is still so much to do!
On the plus side, I did manage to get in a great leg workout today. Add that to yesterday’s back and chest soreness, and there is no good way to sit, stand, or lie down. I’m laughing at myself knowing tomorrow morning will probably be tougher than now. Other gym members are starting to catch on to my “serious training,” despite the fact that I miss most of the week due to my overloaded work schedule.
Thankfully, the time is almost here to move a few steps forward. I’m in this crazy mind of mine thinking about the changes that may come in the future months. The continuous training, advancing in my career, furthering my studies of training and nutrition, going back to London, and enjoying life a bit more! I’ve been quite the hermit the last couple years and desire to get out of these shackles! California doesn’t sound half bad!
One thing at a time though; I still have London first on my list. I can only hope that the volcano stops pumping ash into the sky by then. Ha. Can I say too that I need to invest in new pants before then? My thighs are getting bigger, and I am quite impressed myself! I deserve the treat; I’ve been working hard! I only fear that I’ll have to retire new ones soon again with my training schedule. But, I’m all smiles just thinking about that!
Off to sleep I go to build these muscles up! Goodnight!
Today’s song choice: “Ride to California” by Paper Tongues
On the plus side, I did manage to get in a great leg workout today. Add that to yesterday’s back and chest soreness, and there is no good way to sit, stand, or lie down. I’m laughing at myself knowing tomorrow morning will probably be tougher than now. Other gym members are starting to catch on to my “serious training,” despite the fact that I miss most of the week due to my overloaded work schedule.
Thankfully, the time is almost here to move a few steps forward. I’m in this crazy mind of mine thinking about the changes that may come in the future months. The continuous training, advancing in my career, furthering my studies of training and nutrition, going back to London, and enjoying life a bit more! I’ve been quite the hermit the last couple years and desire to get out of these shackles! California doesn’t sound half bad!
One thing at a time though; I still have London first on my list. I can only hope that the volcano stops pumping ash into the sky by then. Ha. Can I say too that I need to invest in new pants before then? My thighs are getting bigger, and I am quite impressed myself! I deserve the treat; I’ve been working hard! I only fear that I’ll have to retire new ones soon again with my training schedule. But, I’m all smiles just thinking about that!
Off to sleep I go to build these muscles up! Goodnight!
Today’s song choice: “Ride to California” by Paper Tongues
Friday, April 16, 2010
Tough Love
Another day in paradise is passing after a kick ass day in the gym. Hoping that I properly attacked both my back and chest, tomorrow brings on the much loved leg day! It will be lunges, squats, extensions, curls, and raises. Oh, the joy of keeping the workouts varied!
I’m sure Mr. Incredible will probably be looking for his part in all of this, as he frequently and most often appears in every new post. This song was definitely NOT chosen for him! He has become an important part of my life, someone I do not want to lose. Discussing my training with him is tough sometimes, but when I do it gives me the satisfaction that I am headed in the right direction. Mr. Incredible has become my compass, my true north, directing me in the right direction.
My training completes me while Mr. Incredible and I are miles apart. My weight has gone up a bit more recently, but I have yet to see how my body fat compares to lean mass at the current time. I will have to check that sometime soon. The joy of working at a gym and having the ability to workout for free is a wonderful thing! Being at the gym and lifting towards my dream brightens the fire that is deep within me.
Enormous change is in my future. I have been studying for years and will finally have a break come this May. This will allow more time for training. I have time to work with this summer towards developing myself professionally, physically, and also my relationship with Mr. Incredible. It will be interesting to see how things change and develop. I’m not letting go of any of it.
Headstrong may be a better choice for this post, but maybe next time. I’m in love with this song at the moment. Smiles to you all, and keep training!
Today’s song choice: “It’s Not You” by Halestorm
I’m sure Mr. Incredible will probably be looking for his part in all of this, as he frequently and most often appears in every new post. This song was definitely NOT chosen for him! He has become an important part of my life, someone I do not want to lose. Discussing my training with him is tough sometimes, but when I do it gives me the satisfaction that I am headed in the right direction. Mr. Incredible has become my compass, my true north, directing me in the right direction.
My training completes me while Mr. Incredible and I are miles apart. My weight has gone up a bit more recently, but I have yet to see how my body fat compares to lean mass at the current time. I will have to check that sometime soon. The joy of working at a gym and having the ability to workout for free is a wonderful thing! Being at the gym and lifting towards my dream brightens the fire that is deep within me.
Enormous change is in my future. I have been studying for years and will finally have a break come this May. This will allow more time for training. I have time to work with this summer towards developing myself professionally, physically, and also my relationship with Mr. Incredible. It will be interesting to see how things change and develop. I’m not letting go of any of it.
Headstrong may be a better choice for this post, but maybe next time. I’m in love with this song at the moment. Smiles to you all, and keep training!
Today’s song choice: “It’s Not You” by Halestorm
Thursday, April 8, 2010
The Darkest Hour
I won’t lie. I don’t think anyone owes me anything.
It’s an unfortunate day, one that takes on a life of its own as I “put on my happy face” and parade around the world in a character that is not the one bound up within this human frame. My head aches trying to keep up with the rushing thoughts traveling through my mind. Oh, this sound of madness!
It’s not only my mind that is screaming on the inside; my muscles are screaming as well. A beautiful back workout executed with intense focus on Wednesday has left my back burning. It feels like I just got the worst sun burn of my life. Who knew pull-downs, rows, and extensions would leave me feeling this on fire? But, this is part of my fight for myself.
…..
It’s an unfortunate day, one that requires a Taylor Swift song to make the day brighten. Who knew that I would enjoy her “Today was a Fairytale” song? Even silent communication with Mr. Incredible that ended in tears was made a bit better. And then I was reminded of this post: http://faithfamilyfitness.blogspot.com/2009/04/who-am-i-to-doubt.html
I sit here, as the night gets late, with soreness in my back driving me madder than the rest of the day. I want nothing more than to drive out all the pain, even if that means a good run in the morning and another workout in the afternoon. I want nothing more than the migraine to stop and the colors to rush back into my skin. Sleep sounds like the easy answer.
Today’s song: Shinedown’s "Sound Of Madness"
“Yeah, I get it.”
It’s an unfortunate day, one that takes on a life of its own as I “put on my happy face” and parade around the world in a character that is not the one bound up within this human frame. My head aches trying to keep up with the rushing thoughts traveling through my mind. Oh, this sound of madness!
It’s not only my mind that is screaming on the inside; my muscles are screaming as well. A beautiful back workout executed with intense focus on Wednesday has left my back burning. It feels like I just got the worst sun burn of my life. Who knew pull-downs, rows, and extensions would leave me feeling this on fire? But, this is part of my fight for myself.
…..
It’s an unfortunate day, one that requires a Taylor Swift song to make the day brighten. Who knew that I would enjoy her “Today was a Fairytale” song? Even silent communication with Mr. Incredible that ended in tears was made a bit better. And then I was reminded of this post: http://faithfamilyfitness.blogspot.com/2009/04/who-am-i-to-doubt.html
I sit here, as the night gets late, with soreness in my back driving me madder than the rest of the day. I want nothing more than to drive out all the pain, even if that means a good run in the morning and another workout in the afternoon. I want nothing more than the migraine to stop and the colors to rush back into my skin. Sleep sounds like the easy answer.
Today’s song: Shinedown’s "Sound Of Madness"
“Yeah, I get it.”
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