Today's Song: "Thousand Things" by Disciple
Weeks have gone by since my last post. Not much has changed since, but tomorrow is my last day at the gym. I finally made the decision to leave. There are too many reasons why I had to. It starts with finding more time in my day and having time to work on me. It also allows me the time to make more money at my real job. I will miss the people. But, the building I have to move on from. I have been stagnant far too long.
Today has been my first full day off from work without any big plans, so I am finally getting more organization done. That alone should help me feel so much better about everything. I'm not sure what direction I am headed from here, but this change is good. I still have much I want to get done. There is so much more I'd like to get done! I'm thinking, though, at this point of the evening I should probably take the dog for a walk and make some dinner! I hope to be back to write more soon, perhaps tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Song for today "Glory Defined" by Building 429
Today is the beginning of lent for all the Catholics out there. My brother's girlfriend is one of those, so it meatless for today and Fridays. I asked her this morning if I could still have egg whites and fish. She said yes, so I told her "welcome to my life," since I've not been doing so great with animal meat.
When I asked her what she was giving up for lent, she replied that she simply wanted to do better about going to church every weekend. My brother is probably partially to blame for that one; I hope he can help her to do that despite his work schedule.
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Yesterday I moved in the last couple pieces of furniture that I had in my parent's garage. There were two more boxes of cleaning materials and dishes and glassware that are now sitting in the middle of my bedroom. What to do with them? What to do? So, I am reorganizing today. Yoga is still on the list of things to do for today as well, in preparation for my group ex Centergy training that is all too fast approaching.
I'm working the rest of the week, mostly from one job straight to the next, but I have training sessions on the list. This mostly means my days may just be getting longer, which with the time change may just work. Summer weather is on its way, which means I need to be reaching my goals now, without excuses! [And, I should be getting in the pool, right? Making those appointments with Laura are on my list of things to do as well!] ... I just sent an email.
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In other news, my brother chuckled this morning at the fact that I had our college address memorized, as he was filling out another application. I said back to him that I've filled out enough apps to be able to remember it. The fact that I've filled out more applications to places outside of Michigan should be no surprise. I just find it amazing that this is what it has all come to: me ready to leave the land I've called home for a new challenge, for new work. Here's to filling out yet another application. I hope one day soon this process will find itself postponed for a few months or so. :D
Today's application goes out to Richmond, VA :P
And, as always: Love life!
When I asked her what she was giving up for lent, she replied that she simply wanted to do better about going to church every weekend. My brother is probably partially to blame for that one; I hope he can help her to do that despite his work schedule.
...
Yesterday I moved in the last couple pieces of furniture that I had in my parent's garage. There were two more boxes of cleaning materials and dishes and glassware that are now sitting in the middle of my bedroom. What to do with them? What to do? So, I am reorganizing today. Yoga is still on the list of things to do for today as well, in preparation for my group ex Centergy training that is all too fast approaching.
I'm working the rest of the week, mostly from one job straight to the next, but I have training sessions on the list. This mostly means my days may just be getting longer, which with the time change may just work. Summer weather is on its way, which means I need to be reaching my goals now, without excuses! [And, I should be getting in the pool, right? Making those appointments with Laura are on my list of things to do as well!] ... I just sent an email.
...
In other news, my brother chuckled this morning at the fact that I had our college address memorized, as he was filling out another application. I said back to him that I've filled out enough apps to be able to remember it. The fact that I've filled out more applications to places outside of Michigan should be no surprise. I just find it amazing that this is what it has all come to: me ready to leave the land I've called home for a new challenge, for new work. Here's to filling out yet another application. I hope one day soon this process will find itself postponed for a few months or so. :D
Today's application goes out to Richmond, VA :P
And, as always: Love life!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
"Worth It All"
Can you believe that the time change is just days away! Spring is on the way!
I have even better news: I am four days off of the omeprazole. This excites me thoroughly. Diet is back on track, despite still staying away from most land animal meat. Oatmeal, in the form of stove cooked steal cut oats, has been put back on the daily menu. It's so far so good.
The cycling training, on the other hand, is kicking me in the rear! I am beat daily with this, song after song, again and again. I'm doing my best to learn the tracks and the music, focusing on one at a time. I know the real challenge is just getting on the bike again and again. Video tape in another month?
I have yet to make updates on the physical goals I set a month ago. To be completely honest, I may have hit the weights two or three times since the goals were set. Working at a gym means nothing when I'm not motivated to get back in there at the end of the day. I will get these shoulders back where they were. And, there's plenty of other work to be done.
Short update for today. I'm hoping to work on that video again, getting down all the cues at least. And maybe later, I might go back up to the gym to practice a bit... or lift weights. ;) It's great being me.
I have even better news: I am four days off of the omeprazole. This excites me thoroughly. Diet is back on track, despite still staying away from most land animal meat. Oatmeal, in the form of stove cooked steal cut oats, has been put back on the daily menu. It's so far so good.
The cycling training, on the other hand, is kicking me in the rear! I am beat daily with this, song after song, again and again. I'm doing my best to learn the tracks and the music, focusing on one at a time. I know the real challenge is just getting on the bike again and again. Video tape in another month?
I have yet to make updates on the physical goals I set a month ago. To be completely honest, I may have hit the weights two or three times since the goals were set. Working at a gym means nothing when I'm not motivated to get back in there at the end of the day. I will get these shoulders back where they were. And, there's plenty of other work to be done.
Short update for today. I'm hoping to work on that video again, getting down all the cues at least. And maybe later, I might go back up to the gym to practice a bit... or lift weights. ;) It's great being me.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
"No Plan B"
"There's no Plan B."
I heard this song nearly every time I got into my car yesterday. I added it to my playlist about a week ago.
"Hit the streets."
I picked up more hours at work for today. A short day, but add it to the other short day I plan on picking up this week, and it's a consistent bonus to my weeks. The extra hours have been a blessing. And, it's nice finding those weak fellows who don't mind me taking them.
I'm hoping to hit the weights light today. It's something that I've been putting off quite often. I don't mean to, there is just so much going on. Between talking to Laura trying to set up swim times to training for my cycling routine, I find myself sleeping unexpectedly at sometimes 6pm at night. It makes me miss my caffeine, but I feel awesome when I wake up.
"Face myself or get taken out."
I feel like everyone has been fighting a common cold except for me this winter season. Despite my own internal pains, It feels amazing knowing that my immune system has been strong enough to keep sickness away. I don't know that I could handle going through anything similar to last year all over again. I'm at a point where I finally feel like I am taking control of my body again. And yet, there is so much left to do.
"And I know that this road is my destiny."
I'm thrilled for what's to come! I know I hit rock bottom last year at about the same a year ago. To look back and see what has happened since: amazing! And, I'm only feeling better and better as the days go on.
"Born for this, victorious."
It's back to the gym. Back to the grind. Back to the bike. Back to running in this race of life.
But first, it's back to work!
I heard this song nearly every time I got into my car yesterday. I added it to my playlist about a week ago.
"Hit the streets."
I picked up more hours at work for today. A short day, but add it to the other short day I plan on picking up this week, and it's a consistent bonus to my weeks. The extra hours have been a blessing. And, it's nice finding those weak fellows who don't mind me taking them.
I'm hoping to hit the weights light today. It's something that I've been putting off quite often. I don't mean to, there is just so much going on. Between talking to Laura trying to set up swim times to training for my cycling routine, I find myself sleeping unexpectedly at sometimes 6pm at night. It makes me miss my caffeine, but I feel awesome when I wake up.
"Face myself or get taken out."
I feel like everyone has been fighting a common cold except for me this winter season. Despite my own internal pains, It feels amazing knowing that my immune system has been strong enough to keep sickness away. I don't know that I could handle going through anything similar to last year all over again. I'm at a point where I finally feel like I am taking control of my body again. And yet, there is so much left to do.
"And I know that this road is my destiny."
I'm thrilled for what's to come! I know I hit rock bottom last year at about the same a year ago. To look back and see what has happened since: amazing! And, I'm only feeling better and better as the days go on.
"Born for this, victorious."
It's back to the gym. Back to the grind. Back to the bike. Back to running in this race of life.
But first, it's back to work!
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