This was my second day in a row at Anytime Fitness. It is going pretty well. I had to invest in an iPod so as to have interesting stuff to listen to, and appear as though I am occupied, and please do not speak to me, leave me alone thank you.
I LOVE MY IPOD!
A podcast is a miracle! Podcasts, podcasts, podcasts, podcasts! Fun fun fun. I was even listening to some at work today which was cool. Although I dont think I can do that all the time, only when I am doing something moderately mindless.
I did all the machines both nights, and monday I walked 1 mile, and tonight I walked 1.5 miles. I did an extra round on the arm machines monday, but not tonight. I dont want to overdo it on things like that too much! So we'll see, if I make it to day 3. Then I am good for the week and dont have to go more, unless I want to of course.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Agility results
REGISTERED NAME
Mocca
Mocca
AKC NUMBER
ILP158825
CALL NAME
Mocca
STD TRIAL
NOV P
Qualification
QUALIFIED
Standard Time/Yards
72.00
139.00
Recorded Time
52.36
Recorded Score
100
Placement
2
JWW TRIAL DATA
NOV P
Qualification
QUALIFIED
Standard
43.00
114.00
Time/Yards
Recorded Time
31.16
Recorded Score
100
Placement
1
(9 minutes, better go!)
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15, no, make that 14 minutes until my "orientation" at Anytime Fitness! I am seriously nervous, which is lame, I know. 13 minutes. I cant help it. Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugghhhh. I know that once I am there, and going, it will be fine, but I have to get there first, and there is 13 minutes in the way.
I am thinking I need some sort of iPod or something. I dont know anything about them though; I sent out a help email to some people who I think are in the know. I felt old, not knowing anything. I better get with the program!
12 minutes!
I am thinking I need some sort of iPod or something. I dont know anything about them though; I sent out a help email to some people who I think are in the know. I felt old, not knowing anything. I better get with the program!
12 minutes!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The Consequences of Video
This weekend was our 1st Agility trial. My mom, dad, kevin and jeff/tanja/kids all came to watch. Jeff & Tanja brought their video camera. I was able to watch both of my runs with Mocca which was very cool, and they are going to burn it to a DVD to me once they get things set up. The important part here is that I was able to see myself running around the arena. This was quite disconcerting.
So, Monday after work I gathered my strength, with a little help from my brother Terry, and walked into "Anytime Fitness".
Now I am comitted. I paid the guy $60 to sign up with all the fees, etc., and another $35 a month. So, I have to go now, I paid the guy! I certainly cant flush $60 down the toilet, when I wont even turn my heat past 65 due to fuel oil prices.
I hope this works. I am just so done with my current weight, and fitness. Terry says my muscles are probably in atrophy. I do run in Agility class! And I did Curves there for awhile a couple years ago...The guy at Anytime Fitness was cool, I liked him a lot, so that was good. I do not like people watching me exercise. I must get over this.
Tomorrow is my official "orientation" at 6:30. siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigggghhhhhhhhhhhh
So, Monday after work I gathered my strength, with a little help from my brother Terry, and walked into "Anytime Fitness".
Now I am comitted. I paid the guy $60 to sign up with all the fees, etc., and another $35 a month. So, I have to go now, I paid the guy! I certainly cant flush $60 down the toilet, when I wont even turn my heat past 65 due to fuel oil prices.
I hope this works. I am just so done with my current weight, and fitness. Terry says my muscles are probably in atrophy. I do run in Agility class! And I did Curves there for awhile a couple years ago...The guy at Anytime Fitness was cool, I liked him a lot, so that was good. I do not like people watching me exercise. I must get over this.
Tomorrow is my official "orientation" at 6:30. siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigggghhhhhhhhhhhh
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Melissa Vs. Subway Part II
Wow, so get this. I had a message on my answering machine when I got home from work tonight. I expected some lame telemarketer, but to my suprise, it was the manager of the Subway in town I had complained to the Subway.com website about! She would like me to call her so she can explain their policies.
Of course I am not going to call, are these people insane? For crying out loud, who would actually CALL somebody! Not only that, but she called twice, because the first time she forgot to leave the phone number!
I give them credit for following up, I am very impressed with that. I think I am avoiding Subway though for awhile, I am not too excited by their subs anymore. There is a mom & pop place in town that has good subs, with less bready-bread and more meat!
Of course I am not going to call, are these people insane? For crying out loud, who would actually CALL somebody! Not only that, but she called twice, because the first time she forgot to leave the phone number!
I give them credit for following up, I am very impressed with that. I think I am avoiding Subway though for awhile, I am not too excited by their subs anymore. There is a mom & pop place in town that has good subs, with less bready-bread and more meat!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
The Sheet Saga
Kevin & I once bought this set of sheets when we were in Sarasota, on vacation. We bought them at Steinmart. These turned out to be the Best Sheets Ever. They are soft, smooth, silky! It is like a dream being ensconced in them! Sadly, this was about 3 years ago, and they have since been worn down to not much. We would wash them, and put them back on, forgoing all other sheets.
Now we have a sheet problem. We cannot find another set of sheets like these sheets! I have a set of sheets that came from JCPenney a couple years ago that come very close, and would be a good substitute I think, but I dont know what type they are.
We keep buying "soft" sheets, only to find them not quite good enough, or worse, scratchy. We have bought 5000 thread count sheets (feels like sleeping on denim, but will be with us until the end fo time because they are quite certainly indestructable), we have bought 200 thread count sheets (wonderfully soft for 2 washes, pilled up after 3), we have bought other in-between sheets. None will do!
The last set I bought was from Kohls - by Vera Wang. They are "OK". They'll do in a pinch, or when there is nothing else. I also bought a 1000tc set of "luxury" sheets from Kohls last weekend, and while I do like them, HOLY SMOKES they are so thick, we both sweated the night away they were so hot! Good winter sheets I think, they have light courderoy type texture which is strange, but soft. But only in the dead of winter.
So, does anybody out there have good sheets? I need SOFT, SILKY sheets. No scratchy! Scratchy bad!
I wonder if other people spend as much time obsessing about sheets?
Now we have a sheet problem. We cannot find another set of sheets like these sheets! I have a set of sheets that came from JCPenney a couple years ago that come very close, and would be a good substitute I think, but I dont know what type they are.
We keep buying "soft" sheets, only to find them not quite good enough, or worse, scratchy. We have bought 5000 thread count sheets (feels like sleeping on denim, but will be with us until the end fo time because they are quite certainly indestructable), we have bought 200 thread count sheets (wonderfully soft for 2 washes, pilled up after 3), we have bought other in-between sheets. None will do!
The last set I bought was from Kohls - by Vera Wang. They are "OK". They'll do in a pinch, or when there is nothing else. I also bought a 1000tc set of "luxury" sheets from Kohls last weekend, and while I do like them, HOLY SMOKES they are so thick, we both sweated the night away they were so hot! Good winter sheets I think, they have light courderoy type texture which is strange, but soft. But only in the dead of winter.
So, does anybody out there have good sheets? I need SOFT, SILKY sheets. No scratchy! Scratchy bad!
I wonder if other people spend as much time obsessing about sheets?
Friday, September 12, 2008
Melissa vs. Subway
Okay so when I go to Subway, I get a 6" honey oat with turkey. no cheese.
Lately, I want more protein, so I get extra meat. This costs $1.00 more. Not worth it really, but I do it anyway. I mean really, are those 3 measly pieces they put on worth $1.00??
I spy on the menu that extra cheese costs $.30. Extra meat costs $1.00. So, if I get no cheese, and extra meat, I should only get charged $.60. Right? Silly me. Here is the conversation today with the poor person at checkout. Mind you, I had to be extra nice because a co-worker happened to be next in line. Normally, I probably wouldnt have been so nice.
Subway: Super Turkey? Anything else?
Me: No. That has no cheese, also.
Subway: Yes, it says Super Turkey. I know.
Me: No, I mean no cheese so please take that off the price.
Subway: Sorry, that is not our policy.
Me: Well if I dont get the cheese, you dont take that off the price? But if I get extra, you add it?
Subway: Yep, sorry...we dont make the rules.
Me: *laugh to try to be nice, but really annoyed* Ah well, I'll have to go the top, huh? the big wigs!
Subway: *laugh, cuz she doesnt know how annoyed I am* Oh yes! Sorry
Me: Oh well, thanks!
Next time I think I will get no cheese, then EXTRA cheese. Do you think they will charge me $.30 extra for the extra cheese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lately, I want more protein, so I get extra meat. This costs $1.00 more. Not worth it really, but I do it anyway. I mean really, are those 3 measly pieces they put on worth $1.00??
I spy on the menu that extra cheese costs $.30. Extra meat costs $1.00. So, if I get no cheese, and extra meat, I should only get charged $.60. Right? Silly me. Here is the conversation today with the poor person at checkout. Mind you, I had to be extra nice because a co-worker happened to be next in line. Normally, I probably wouldnt have been so nice.
Subway: Super Turkey? Anything else?
Me: No. That has no cheese, also.
Subway: Yes, it says Super Turkey. I know.
Me: No, I mean no cheese so please take that off the price.
Subway: Sorry, that is not our policy.
Me: Well if I dont get the cheese, you dont take that off the price? But if I get extra, you add it?
Subway: Yep, sorry...we dont make the rules.
Me: *laugh to try to be nice, but really annoyed* Ah well, I'll have to go the top, huh? the big wigs!
Subway: *laugh, cuz she doesnt know how annoyed I am* Oh yes! Sorry
Me: Oh well, thanks!
Next time I think I will get no cheese, then EXTRA cheese. Do you think they will charge me $.30 extra for the extra cheese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Lost 1 lb
Okay so I didnt weigh myself for a whole week, and the scale said I lost 1 whole lb, so that is good. If I do the same next week, that is 2 lbs! Then 3, then 4, then 5...and before you know it, that 20 will be gone that I lost before, right? Riiighttt.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
New Show Review: Fringe
I just got done watching the new show on FOX called "Fringe". It is by the guy who does Lost, and did Alias -J.J. Abrams. I loved it.
It's cool how it is sorta X-Files-ish, but not so much of the alien part. I liked the characters - I think there is a good mix there and lots of potential. I especially like the professor scientist old guy, and then his son (Joshua Jackson, "Pacy" from Dawson's Creek). I really enjoyed them. The whole skin dissapearing thing was a little bit much to believe, but I guess I can let it slide as it is well, fiction. The twist at the end was particularily interesting & I think will be going lots of fun places.
Overall, definately DVR this baby. It is a keeper - we'll see if it keeps me all season. Sometimes I get hooked on the 1st couple, then I die off. Looks good so far.
Psst - dont watch the previews for the season if you are contemplating having a baby. ewe!
It's cool how it is sorta X-Files-ish, but not so much of the alien part. I liked the characters - I think there is a good mix there and lots of potential. I especially like the professor scientist old guy, and then his son (Joshua Jackson, "Pacy" from Dawson's Creek). I really enjoyed them. The whole skin dissapearing thing was a little bit much to believe, but I guess I can let it slide as it is well, fiction. The twist at the end was particularily interesting & I think will be going lots of fun places.
Overall, definately DVR this baby. It is a keeper - we'll see if it keeps me all season. Sometimes I get hooked on the 1st couple, then I die off. Looks good so far.
Psst - dont watch the previews for the season if you are contemplating having a baby. ewe!
Scales. The weighing kind.
I decided to stop weighing myself every single morning of every single day of the week. Instead, I will only weigh myself on Wednesday morning. Tomorrow is wednesday! So it will be a whole, entire week that I havent weighed myself. This is quite something. I had to really hold back, it was difficult. I wonder if it will make a difference. We'll see in the morning. I doubt it. I feel quite fat.
Finally mowing my lawn. Though I ran out of gas, literally, so now that is an issue. Generally it is not wise to stop mowing once I start. This should be the last time I have to mow the lawn, right?
I added a second coat of paint on the storm door window - this is the one I had previously ALREADY applied 4-5 coats of paint on, only to realize I painted the sides backwards. Now I have to paint the white "cherry cobbler" and the "cherry cobbler" white......ugh. Worst part is my dad noticed, and didnt say anything! I guess he thought I was doing it on purpose.
My friend Jared's wife's blog had a picture of pregnancy stick showing POSITIVE on it yesterday, and that was it. LOL. I think she has a flair for the dramatic! Guess it'll be #4 for Jared. Maybe this time it'll be a BOY.
Oh, Kevin has been gone to a conference since last Wednesday, then he was back briefly monday, and then left this morning (tuesday) for L.A. and will be back very late on Saturday, all of which sucks. For me, anyway!
Finally mowing my lawn. Though I ran out of gas, literally, so now that is an issue. Generally it is not wise to stop mowing once I start. This should be the last time I have to mow the lawn, right?
I added a second coat of paint on the storm door window - this is the one I had previously ALREADY applied 4-5 coats of paint on, only to realize I painted the sides backwards. Now I have to paint the white "cherry cobbler" and the "cherry cobbler" white......ugh. Worst part is my dad noticed, and didnt say anything! I guess he thought I was doing it on purpose.
My friend Jared's wife's blog had a picture of pregnancy stick showing POSITIVE on it yesterday, and that was it. LOL. I think she has a flair for the dramatic! Guess it'll be #4 for Jared. Maybe this time it'll be a BOY.
Oh, Kevin has been gone to a conference since last Wednesday, then he was back briefly monday, and then left this morning (tuesday) for L.A. and will be back very late on Saturday, all of which sucks. For me, anyway!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
This 'n That
Item 1:
My uncle recently was greeted by somebody who shook his hand with 2 hands. You know, a regular handshake, but then she also used her other hand to cover the other side of his hand. We wondered what this meant, so we looked it up:
Typically your greeter will offer a hand palm up and before shaking starts the second hand sandwiches yours. Sometimes given to show empathy as with the loss of a loved one.
It is also given when wanting to demonstrate concern or to convey that you’re with a caring individual. It seems to be a favorite of politicians.
It conveys familiarity. Do not use it unless you are close to the individual you do it with, you want to leave a bad impression or you are a politician.
Item 2:
Do not watch "I am Legend". I despised this movie greatly, and do not recommend it one bit. Stay away. It is not worth anybody's time and a dreadful movie.
My uncle recently was greeted by somebody who shook his hand with 2 hands. You know, a regular handshake, but then she also used her other hand to cover the other side of his hand. We wondered what this meant, so we looked it up:
Typically your greeter will offer a hand palm up and before shaking starts the second hand sandwiches yours. Sometimes given to show empathy as with the loss of a loved one.
It is also given when wanting to demonstrate concern or to convey that you’re with a caring individual. It seems to be a favorite of politicians.
It conveys familiarity. Do not use it unless you are close to the individual you do it with, you want to leave a bad impression or you are a politician.
Item 2:
Do not watch "I am Legend". I despised this movie greatly, and do not recommend it one bit. Stay away. It is not worth anybody's time and a dreadful movie.
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